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iPhone 17 Pro vs Pixel 10 Pro XL

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026
Apple256 GB

iPhone 17 Pro

Pro camera tools. A 6.3-inch display.

iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange, front and rear
93%Spec
match
Cosmic Orange
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THE CHOICE IS PERSONAL

Which one
is your one?

Two great phones.
Different things to love.

93Display98
82Camera
93Battery
Make it personal How are scores calculated?
Google YOUR MATCH

Pixel 10 Pro XL

6.73″ · LTPO OLED · 120 Hz · Google Tensor G5 · Titan M2 security coprocessor

256 GB · 16 GB RAM · Obsidian · UK specification G45RY
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL in Obsidian, official product view
98%Spec
match
Obsidian
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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESPixel 10 Pro XL takes the lead.

4.5 points ahead across your selected display priorities.

Change what matters

Published-spec match · for your selected priorities. Scores compare published capabilities, not lab-tested quality. Camera image quality and independent performance tests are not rated. See scoring

Decision confidence: Close decision · 4.5 points apart

The leading product stays the same when each available priority moves one step. This checks the published-spec model, not lab-tested quality.

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

OVERVIEW

Compare the facts.

See each difference separately. Select a topic for its sources and conditions.

SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics

Bar length shows the stated amount. Use your priorities to decide which amount suits you.

SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Pixel density

Pixels per inch describe display density. This is not an overall display-quality or colour-accuracy score.

iPhone 17 Pro460 ppi

Apple publishes 460 ppi directly.

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THE DIFFERENCES THAT MATTER

A quick read on the trade-offs.

Every specification
iPhone 17 Pro

28g lighter.

Published device weight, without a case.

iPhone 17 Pro
204g
Pixel 10 Pro XL
232g

Schematic balance · not a physical simulation

Pixel 10 Pro XL

0.43″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone 17 Pro
6.3
Pixel 10 Pro XL
6.73

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

Pixel 10 Pro XL

A different perspective.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

iPhone 17 Pro
4×
Pixel 10 Pro XL
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
Up to 31h
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Not verified

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

BEYOND THE TOTAL

Why choose each?

Different strengths. Your call.

REASONS TO CONSIDER

Pixel 10 Pro XL

  • Longer native telephoto reach

    5× vs 4× native telephoto. Lens reach, not digital zoom or an image-quality verdict.

    Verified hardware; Camera is not scored for this pair.
  • More screen, if you want it

    6.73″ vs 6.3″ diagonally. Larger is a preference, not an automatic win.

    Preference, not included in the match score.
Sources behind these differences 2

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 Pixel 10 Pro XL
Display explainedPixel 10 Pro XL leads

iPhone 17 Pro: 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 XL: Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.

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YOUR PHONE, YOUR RULES

What matters to you?

Make the comparison fit your life.

Any must-haves?

Your matchPixel 10 Pro XL
93vs98
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Full specifications

All specs43 specificationsiPhone 17 ProPixel 10 Pro XL
Screen size
6.3″
6.73″
Display diagonal · Converted from the published 171 mm diagonal using 25.4 mm per inch. Rounded corners reduce viewable area. · Manufacturer-published diagonal, retained in its original unit.
SourceGoogle UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
3000 nits
3300 nits
Manufacturer peak claim; test conditions differ between brands.
SourceGoogle UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
Maximum refresh rate
120Hz
Native telephoto reach
Dedicated telephoto reach
SourceGoogle UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
8K video recording
NoApple's video specification lists up to 4K recording, not 8K.
Yes8K video workflow · 8K requires Video Boost processing, rather than native 8K capture.
SourceGoogle UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
31 hours
Not verified
Wireless charging
Yes
YesPixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2 certified) up to 25 W
SourceGoogle UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
Published support term
Not verified
Display specification
Not verified
171 mm Super Actua display; 1344 × 2992 LTPO OLED; 486 ppi; up to 120 Hz
SourceGoogle UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
Chipset
Not verified
Google Tensor G5 · Titan M2 security coprocessor
SourceGoogle UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
RAM and storage configuration
Not verified
Camera system
Not verified
Pro triple rear camera system: 50 MP wide ; 48 MP ultra-wide with Macro Focus ; 48 MP 5x telephoto lens
SourceGoogle UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
Battery and charging
Not verified
5200 mAh typical. Fast charging - up to 70% in about 30 minutes - using 45W USB-C® PPS charger or higher, sold separately. Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2 certified) up to 25 W. Runtime claims describe Google’s test protocol, not a cross-brand laboratory comparison.
SourceGoogle UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
Dimensions
Not verified
162.8 mm (height) x 76.6 mm (width) x 8.5 mm (depth) · 232 g
SourceGoogle UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
Regional SIM / network configuration
Not verified
Google UK specification lists G45RY; Dual SIM (Single Nano SIM and eSIM). Network bands are preserved below; US availability and individual carrier features are not inferred.
SourceGoogle UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
Panel technology
Not verified
Display resolution
Not verified
Typical battery capacity
Not verified
5200 mAhCapacity does not establish measured battery endurance.
SourceGoogle UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
Published support duration
Not verified
7 yearsOS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability; not seven years remaining at purchase.
SourceGoogle UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
Ingress protection
Not verified
IP68Manufacturer rating under laboratory conditions; water resistance is not permanent.
SourceGoogle UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
Front camera
Not verified
42 MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus · ƒ/2.2 aperture · 103° ultrawide field of view
SourceGoogle UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
USB and controls
Not verified
USB Type-C® 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
SourceGoogle UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
Wireless connectivity
Not verified
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMO · Bluetooth® v6 with antenna diversity for enhanced quality and connection · NFC · Google Cast · Ultra-wideband chip for accurate ranging and spatial orientation · Dual-Band GNSS GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC · Thread networking technology
SourceGoogle UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
Published network bands
Not verified
5G Sub 6 GHz Model G45RY · GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 · LTE: band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/21/25/26/28/29/30/32/38/39/40/41/42/48/66/71/75 · 5G Sub-6: band 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/76/77/78/79
SourceGoogle UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
Launch operating system
Not verified
Device unlock methods
Not verified
Fingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
SourceGoogle UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
Sensors
Not verified
Proximity sensor · Ambient light sensor · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer · Temperature sensor
SourceGoogle UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
Supplied items
Not verified
Pixel 10 Pro XL · 1 m USB-C® to USB-C® cable (USB 2.0) · SIM tool
SourceGoogle UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
Display diagonal
Not verified
171 mmManufacturer-published diagonal, retained in its original unit.
SourceGoogle UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
Video recording
Not verified
Rear camera · 8K video recording at 24/30 FPS (powered by Video Boost) · 4K video recording at 24/30/60 FPS · 1080p video recording at 24/30/60 FPS · Dual exposure on wide camera · Super Zoom Video up to 20x · Front camera · 4K video recording at 30/60 FPS · Video features · Video Boost · Night Sight Video · Audio Magic Eraser · Macro Focus Video · 10-bit HDR video · Cinematic Blur · Cinematic Pan · Slo-mo video support up to 240 FPS · 4K timelapse with stabilisation · Astrophotography timelapse · Night Sight timelapse · Optical image stabilisation for video · Fused video stabilisation · Cinematic Pan video stabilisation (4K, 1080p) · Locked video stabilisation (4K, 1080p) · Active video stabilisation (1080p) · Video formats: HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264), AV1, VP9 · Audio · Stereo recording · Speech enhancement · Wind noise reduction · Audio zoom8K uses Video Boost processing; it is not described here as native 8K capture.
SourceGoogle UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
UK manufacturer reference price
Not verified
£849Exact UK store configuration price checked on 10 September 2026; not a live retailer offer.
SourcePixel 10 Pro XL Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store
Exact Google UK store configuration
Not verified
_pixel_10_pro_xl_obsidian_256gb_unlocked
SourcePixel 10 Pro XL Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store
Exact variants · 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 XL matches value at£1,152.77
vs iPhone 17 Pro
£1,099.00 reference MSRP
MORE SCORE PER £
£325.00£962.50£1,600.00
Pixel 10 Pro XLiPhone 17 Pro reference
£849.00
Pixel 10 Pro XL 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.7 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

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

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

(93.00 × 1 + 82.00 × 0 + 92.57 × 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

Battery92.6 / 100

Combines Apple's up-to 31-hour local-video claim with its up-to-50%-in-20-minutes claim. Different manufacturer test methods make cross-brand confidence low.

Not included in your current weighted score.

low confidence · 100% model coverage
Manufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 31
88.57 × 65% = 57.57

Apple's up-to figure uses repeated local video playback on pre-production hardware; it is not mixed-use or web-browsing endurance.

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

Derived from Apple's up-to-50% in 20 minutes claim with a 40W-or-higher adapter; it is not a sustained charging rate.

Apple

Category score = 57.57 + 35.00 = 92.57

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
Weight204 gmanufacturer · high confidence

UK model value; the US regional model has different weight and battery claims.

Apple
Width71.9 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceApple
Thickness8.75 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceApple
Display size6.3 inchesmanufacturer · high confidence

Nominal diagonal; Apple states 6.27 inches as a standard rectangle and that 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 playback31 hoursmanufacturer · medium confidence

Manufacturer up-to claim; streamed playback is separately claimed at up to 28 hours.

Apple tested pre-production units in July 2025 using repeated local HDR video under its published playback-test settings.

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£1,099.00Apple Newsroom UKApple
All sources5
  1. iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max - Technical SpecificationsApple · accessed 2026-09-04
  2. Buy iPhone 17 Pro 256GB Cosmic OrangeApple · accessed 2026-09-04
  3. Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple Newsroom UK · accessed 2026-09-04
  4. iPhone - Battery Test InformationApple · accessed 2026-09-04
  5. iOS 27 Preview and CompatibilityApple · accessed 2026-09-04

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

256 GB · checked 10 Sept 2026

Your weighted score97.5 / 100Selected categories: Display.

(97.55 × 1) ÷ 1

Display97.5 / 100

Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.

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
Pixel densitySource value: 486
93.00 × 35% = 32.55

Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.

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

Category score = 40.00 + 32.55 + 25.00 = 97.55

CameraNot scored

Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.

BatteryNot scored

Comparable battery claim inputs are missing.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Playback and charging conditions.

PerformanceNot scored

Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Independent benchmarks.

LongevityNot scored

The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.

Specifications & verification
Weight232 gmanufacturer · high confidenceGoogle
Width76.6 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceGoogle
Thickness8.5 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceGoogle
Display size6.73 inchescalculated · medium confidence

Converted from the published 171 mm diagonal using 25.4 mm per inch. Rounded corners reduce viewable area.

Google
Peak brightness3300 nitsmanufacturer · high confidence

Manufacturer peak claim; test conditions differ between brands.

Google
Claimed video playbackNot verified

not published

Claimed charging rateNot verified

not published

Published total support7 yearsmanufacturer · high confidence

OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability; not seven years remaining at purchase.

Google
Wireless chargingYesmanufacturer · high confidence

Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2 certified) up to 25 W

Google
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

not published

Headphone jackNot verified

not published

Expandable storageNot verified

not published

eSIM onlyNomanufacturer · high confidenceGoogle
IP ratingIP68manufacturer · high confidence

Manufacturer rating under laboratory conditions; water resistance is not permanent.

Google
RAM16 GBmanufacturer · high confidenceGoogle
Pixel density486 ppimanufacturer · high confidenceGoogle
Maximum refresh rate120 Hzmanufacturer · high confidenceGoogle
Native telephoto reachmanufacturer · high confidenceGoogle
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

not published

Rear camera modules3manufacturer · high confidenceGoogle
8K recordingYesmanufacturer · high confidence

8K requires Video Boost processing, rather than native 8K capture.

Google
Reference MSRP£849.00Google
All sources2
  1. Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specificationsGoogle · accessed 2026-09-10
  2. Pixel 10 Pro XL Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) — Google UK StoreGoogle · accessed 2026-09-10
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