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iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro

Real specs. Clear sources.UK models · Checked 4 Sept 2026
THE CHOICE IS PERSONAL

Which one
is your one?

Two great phones.
Different things to love.

93Display99
82Camera
100Battery
Make it personal How are scores calculated?
EVERYDAY PRIORITIESPixel 10 Pro takes the lead.

6.1 points ahead across your selected display priorities.

Change what matters

Scores compare published capabilities, not lab-tested quality. Camera image quality and independent performance tests are not rated. See scoring

Camera, Battery scoring is unavailable for this pair. Known hardware specs still appear below; default scores use only shared, verified categories.

THE DIFFERENCES THAT MATTER

A quick read on the trade-offs.

Every specification
Pixel 10 Pro

24g lighter.

Published device weight, without a case.

iPhone 17 Pro Max
231g
Pixel 10 Pro
207g

Schematic balance · not a physical simulation

iPhone 17 Pro Max

0.6″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone 17 Pro Max
6.9
Pixel 10 Pro
6.3

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

Pixel 10 Pro

A different perspective.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

iPhone 17 Pro Max
4×
Pixel 10 Pro
5×

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.

iPhone 17 Pro Max
Up to 37h
Pixel 10 Pro
Not verified

Shared 40-hour scale · not mixed-use battery life

BEYOND THE TOTAL

Why choose each?

Different strengths. Your call.

Published facts, not hands-on recommendations. These preferences do not add extra points to the match score; no tested battery gains are inferred.

GO A LITTLE DEEPER

Where each phone shines.

Explore the numbers behind the match.

iPhone 17 Pro Max Pixel 10 Pro
Relative specification comparisonComparing iPhone 17 Pro Max and Pixel 10 Pro. The outer edge is the higher published value in this pair. Unknown metrics are omitted. Manufacturer test methods vary; larger does not always mean better.BrightnessPixel densityNative zoomRefresh rateRelative published specs · outer edge = higher value
Display explainedPixel 10 Pro leads

iPhone 17 Pro Max: Scores Apple-published 3,000-nit outdoor peak brightness, 460 ppi and adaptive refresh up to 120Hz. Peak brightness is not independently measured.

Pixel 10 Pro: Uses Google's 3,300-nit peak claim, 495 ppi and adaptive 120Hz maximum. This models published capabilities, not measured display quality.

Explore the sources
YOUR PHONE, YOUR RULES

What matters to you?

Make the comparison fit your life.

Any must-haves?

Your matchPixel 10 Pro
93vs99
Unknown must-haves pause the recommendation.
SIDE BY SIDE. NOTHING HIDDEN.

Get into the details.

All specs13 specificationsiPhone 17 Pro MaxPixel 10 Pro
Weight
231g
207g
Width
78mm
72mm
Thickness
8.75mm
8.6mm
Screen size
6.9″
6.3″
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
3000 nits
3300 nits
Pixel density
460 ppi
495 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Adaptive 1–120Hz; content and settings affect operation.
Native telephoto reach
Rear camera modules
3
3
8K video recording
NoApple's video specification lists up to 4K recording, not 8K.
Yes8K at 24/30fps is powered by Video Boost processing, not standalone native 8K capture.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
37 hours
Not verified
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Published support term
Not verified
7 years
UK models · 256GB · Manufacturer specificationsView sources
GO BEYOND THE SPECS

A little perspective. A better decision.

Make this comparison yours.
THE PRICE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

What price changes your mind?

A great phone. An even better deal. Find the point where the value flips.

Pixel 10 Pro matches value at£1,278.03
vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
£1,199.00 reference MSRP
MORE SCORE PER £
£425.00£1,087.50£1,750.00
Pixel 10 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max reference
£1,099.00
Pixel 10 Pro offers more score per £ at this price.

A score-per-price simulation, not an objective buying verdict. Starts from reference MSRP; no live retailer offers.

NO LOGOS. JUST YOU.

Would you choose it blind?

Forget the brand for a moment. Which set of specs feels more like you?

Pick a phone. Then meet your match.

Manufacturer specifications. Your choice doesn’t change the comparison above.

Good comparisons start with good sources.8 cited sources for this pair. Every number has a story.See the evidence

Your selected categories: Display. Scores reflect published capabilities, not hands-on testing. Manufacturer battery claims can use different test conditions. Verified specifications remain visible even where a category cannot be scored.

How we calculate scores

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Your weighted score93.0 / 100Selected categories: Display.

(93.00 × 1 + 82.00 × 0 + 100.00 × 0) ÷ 1

Display93.0 / 100

Scores Apple-published 3,000-nit outdoor peak brightness, 460 ppi and adaptive refresh up to 120Hz. Peak brightness is not independently measured.

Selected weight: 1.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage
Published peak brightnessSource value: 3000
100.00 × 40% = 40.00

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

Apple
Pixel densitySource value: 460
80.00 × 35% = 28.00

Apple publishes 460 ppi directly.

Apple
Maximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 120
100.00 × 25% = 25.00Apple

Category score = 40.00 + 28.00 + 25.00 = 93.00

Camera82.0 / 100

A published-capability score, not an image-quality verdict. It counts a native 4x telephoto, Apple's 8x optical-quality mode and four named pro workflows; Apple does not claim 8K recording.

Not included in your current weighted score.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage
Native telephoto reachSource value: 4
80.00 × 25% = 20.00

The 4x/100mm telephoto is native. Apple describes 8x/200mm as optical-quality, not a separate native 8x lens.

Apple
Published optical-quality reachSource value: 8
80.00 × 15% = 12.00

The 4x/100mm telephoto is native. Apple describes 8x/200mm as optical-quality, not a separate native 8x lens.

Apple
Published pro workflowsSource value: 4
100.00 × 35% = 35.00

Counts Apple Log 2, RAW, external recording and genlock. This measures published workflow support, not output quality.

Apple
8K recording availableSource value: 0
0.00 × 5% = 0.00Apple
Native rear camera modulesSource value: 3
75.00 × 20% = 15.00Apple

Category score = 20.00 + 12.00 + 35.00 + 0.00 + 15.00 = 82.00

Battery100.0 / 100

Uses Apple's up-to 37-hour local-video claim and up-to-50%-in-20-minutes claim. The v1 runtime component is capped at its published 35-hour ceiling; these are not independent endurance measurements.

Not included in your current weighted score.

low confidence · 100% model coverage
Manufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 37
100.00 × 65% = 65.00

Manufacturer up-to local-video claim, not independently measured mixed-use endurance. Apple's playback method differs from Samsung's.

AppleApple
Manufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 2.5
100.00 × 35% = 35.00

50% divided by 20 minutes using Apple's 40W-or-higher adapter claim; not a sustained charging measurement.

Apple

Category score = 65.00 + 35.00 = 100.00

PerformanceNot scored

Apple publishes chip configuration and relative marketing claims, but no comparable cross-platform benchmark under this methodology.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable independently measured CPU benchmark, Comparable independently measured GPU benchmark, Comparable sustained-performance test.

LongevityNot scored

Apple describes long software support and lists iOS 27 compatibility, but its UK material does not promise a fixed support duration for this model.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Published model-specific OS support duration in years.

Specifications & verification
Weight231 gmanufacturer · high confidence

UK model, not the lighter eSIM-only regional variant.

Apple
Width78 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceApple
Thickness8.75 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceApple
Display size6.9 inchesmanufacturer · high confidence

Nominal diagonal; 6.86 inches as a standard rectangle and actual viewable area is smaller.

Apple
Peak brightness3000 nitsmanufacturer · medium confidence

Apple-published outdoor peak, not an independent measurement; HDR peak is 1,600 nits and typical maximum is 1,000 nits.

Apple
Claimed video playback37 hoursmanufacturer · medium confidence

Manufacturer up-to local-video claim, not independently measured mixed-use endurance. Apple's playback method differs from Samsung's.

AppleApple
Claimed charging rate2.5% per minutecalculated · low confidence

A normalized rate derived from a manufacturer up-to claim, not a sustained charging measurement. Apple requires a 40W-or-higher adapter.

50 percent divided by 20 minutes.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

not published

Apple Newsroom UKApple
Wireless chargingYesmanufacturer · high confidence

Apple lists MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W.

Apple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

not published

Apple
Headphone jackNocalculated · high confidence

Derived from Apple's exhaustive connector specification, which lists USB-C and no 3.5mm connector.

Apple
Expandable storageNocalculated · medium confidence

Apple lists fixed capacities and no removable storage interface.

Apple
eSIM onlyNomanufacturer · high confidence

The UK specification lists nano-SIM plus eSIM and dual-eSIM support.

Apple
IP ratingIP68manufacturer · high confidence

Apple's controlled-lab claim is up to 6m for 30 minutes under IEC 60529; resistance is not permanent.

Apple
RAMNot verified

not published

Apple
Native telephoto reachmanufacturer · high confidenceApple
Claimed optical-quality reachmanufacturer · high confidence

Apple's sensor-derived optical-quality mode is not a separate native 8x lens.

Apple
Rear camera modules3manufacturer · high confidenceApple
8K recordingNocalculated · high confidence

Apple's video specification lists up to 4K recording, not 8K.

Apple
Reference MSRP£1,199.00Apple Newsroom UKApple UK
All sources5
  1. iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max - Technical SpecificationsApple · accessed 2026-09-04
  2. Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple Newsroom UK · accessed 2026-09-04
  3. iPhone - Battery Test InformationApple · accessed 2026-09-04
  4. iOS 27 Preview and CompatibilityApple · accessed 2026-09-04
  5. Buy iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB Deep BlueApple UK · accessed 2026-09-04

Google Pixel 10 Pro

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Your weighted score99.1 / 100Selected categories: Display.

(99.13 × 1 + 100.00 × 0) ÷ 1

Display99.1 / 100

Uses Google's 3,300-nit peak claim, 495 ppi and adaptive 120Hz maximum. This models published capabilities, not measured display quality.

Selected weight: 1.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage
Published peak brightnessSource value: 3300
100.00 × 40% = 40.00

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

Google Store UK
Pixel densitySource value: 495
97.50 × 35% = 34.13

Google publishes 495 ppi directly.

Google Store UK
Maximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 120
100.00 × 25% = 25.00Google Store UK

Category score = 40.00 + 34.13 + 25.00 = 99.13

CameraNot scored

Verified camera hardware is shown separately. The complete v1 pro-workflow audit is not available, so no camera-quality or capability score is inferred.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Complete model-specific verification of the four pro-workflow inputs.

BatteryNot scored

Google's 24+ hours describes mixed use, not the local-video runtime required by v1. The known charging claim alone cannot produce a battery score.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Manufacturer-claimed local-video playback runtime.

PerformanceNot scored

No comparable independent cross-platform CPU, GPU and sustained-performance tests are included.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable independently measured performance results.

Longevity100.0 / 100

The published seven-year update commitment reaches the v1 duration ceiling. This is total support, not remaining support or physical lifespan.

Not included in your current weighted score.

high confidence · 100% model coverage
Published software-support durationSource value: 7
100.00 × 100% = 100.00Google Store UK

Category score = 100.00 = 100.00

Specifications & verification
Weight207 gmanufacturer · high confidenceGoogle Store UK
Width72 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceGoogle Store UK
Thickness8.6 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceGoogle Store UK
Display size6.3 inchesmanufacturer · high confidence

Nominal full-rectangle diagonal; visible area is smaller.

Google Store UK
Peak brightness3300 nitsmanufacturer · medium confidence

Manufacturer peak claim, not the separate 2,200-nit HDR figure or a lab result.

Google Store UK
Claimed video playbackNot verified

not published

Google Store UK
Claimed charging rate1.8333333333333333% per minutecalculated · low confidence

Google's up-to-55%-in-about-30-minutes claim with a 30W-or-higher PPS charger; not sustained charging power.

55 percentage points divided by approximately 30 minutes.

Google Store UK
Published total support7 yearsmanufacturer · high confidence

Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability, not seven years remaining today.

Google Store UK
Wireless chargingYesmanufacturer · high confidence

Pixelsnap Qi2, up to 15W on the Pro; the XL has a different limit.

Google Store UK
Reverse wireless chargingNocalculated · high confidence

Google explicitly limits Battery Share to listed models through the Pixel 9 generation; Pixel 10 Pro is excluded.

Google Pixel Help
Headphone jackNocalculated · high confidence

The published ports list contains USB-C, not a 3.5mm socket.

Google Store UK
Expandable storageNot verified

not verified

Google Store UK
eSIM onlyNomanufacturer · high confidence

UK specification supports one physical nano-SIM and eSIM, unlike the US variant.

Google Store UK
IP ratingIP68manufacturer · high confidence

Manufacturer resistance classification; protection is not permanent.

Google Store UK
RAM16 GBmanufacturer · high confidenceGoogle Store UK
Pixel density495 ppimanufacturer · high confidenceGoogle Store UK
Maximum refresh rate120 Hzmanufacturer · high confidence

Adaptive 1–120Hz; content and settings affect operation.

Google Store UK
Native telephoto reachmanufacturer · high confidenceGoogle Store UK
Claimed optical-quality reach10×manufacturer · high confidence

Google's optical-quality mode, not an additional native 10x lens.

Google Store UK
Rear camera modules3manufacturer · high confidenceGoogle Store UK
8K recordingYesmanufacturer · high confidence

8K at 24/30fps is powered by Video Boost processing, not standalone native 8K capture.

Google Store UK
Reference MSRP£1,099.00Google Store UK
All sources3
  1. Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL — technical specificationsGoogle Store UK · accessed 2026-09-04
  2. Pixel and iPhone comparison — UK reference prices by storageGoogle Store UK · accessed 2026-09-04
  3. Charge your Pixel phone — Battery Share compatibilityGoogle Pixel Help · accessed 2026-09-04
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