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iPhone 17
120Hz ProMotion. A 6.3-inch everyday iPhone.
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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026Apple iPhone 17 vs Google Pixel 10a
DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE
- Chipset
- iPhone 17: Apple A19 · 5-core GPU vs Pixel 10a: Google Tensor G4
- Time to around 50% wired charge
- iPhone 17: 20 minutes vs Pixel 10a: 30 minutes
- Display resolution
- iPhone 17: 2622 × 1206 vs Pixel 10a: 1080 × 2424
- Panel technology
- iPhone 17: OLED vs Pixel 10a: pOLED
Compare the actual changes
Make it personal How are scores calculated?Important features fall outside this scoring model.
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Pixel 10a
6.3″ · pOLED · 120 Hz · Google Tensor G4
128 GB · 8 GB RAM · Obsidian · UK specification G4H7LFull product profile
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Listed configurations: iPhone 17 256 GB, Pixel 10a 128 GB. Storage is a tier you choose, not a difference between the models; no matching tier is listed for both yet.
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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESMore evidence is needed.
Change what matters An overall lead needs at least 2 scored categories verified on both phones; only display can be compared here. Compare the actual figures below.
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
Camera, Battery scoring is unavailable for this pair. Known hardware specs still appear below; default scores use only shared, verified categories.
THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown; scores cover published capabilities only. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
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Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
BOTH PHONES
Same screen diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone 17
- 6.3″
- Pixel 10a
- 6.3″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- iPhone 17
- Up to 30h
- Pixel 10a
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
14 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 1 is also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone 17Apple A19 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Pixel 10aGoogle Tensor G4
Sources
iPhone 17
The exact A19 configuration is listed. Core counts and the chip name do not establish measured superiority over A18.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKDifferent hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Time to around 50% wired charge
iPhone 1720 minutes
Pixel 10a30 minutes
Sources
iPhone 17
The stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
Time to 50% charge, not to full: Google claims up to 50% in about 30 minutes using a 45 W or higher USB-C PPS charger, sold separately. Google claim, not a test.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Camera system
iPhone 1748 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
Pixel 10aWide: 48 MP (f/1.7, OIS); Ultra-wide: 13 MP (f/2.2); Front: 13 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Sources
iPhone 17
Two physical Fusion cameras are listed. The optical-quality 2× mode crops the main sensor; it is not a third lens.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No dedicated telephoto: Google lists Super Zoom up to 8x and 'optical quality' at 0.5x and 1x. Wide 1/2" sensor, 82° field of view, Quad PD Dual Pixel; ultra-wide 1/3.1" sensor, 120°; selfie 96.1° field of view. Front video 4K 30 fps.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
iPhone 176.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz
Pixel 10apOLED; 2424 × 1080; 60–120 Hz; 3,000 nits peak
Sources
iPhone 17
Nominal diagonal, resolution and adaptive maximum are kept together; this is not measured motion quality.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
Diagonal published as 160 mm on the UK page and 6.3 inches on the US page; 422.2 PPI; up to 2,000 nits (HDR); Corning Gorilla Glass 7i; >2,000,000:1 contrast. Brightness figures are Google claims.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone 17Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Pixel 10aWi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO) · Bluetooth 6 · NFC · Google Cast · GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Sources
iPhone 17
UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region and compatible equipment. This sourced capability inventory is not measured throughput or evidence that a shorter peer inventory lacks a feature.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Operating system listed in the retained page
iPhone 17iOS 26
Pixel 10aLaunched with Android 16
Sources
iPhone 17
This is the technical page wording, not a claim that iOS 26 is currently the newest compatible release. The later AI footnote separately mentions iOS 27.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKLaunch software and update commitments differ. A newer launch version does not establish an exclusive feature.
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USB connector and data transfer
iPhone 17USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
Pixel 10aUSB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
Sources
iPhone 17
Connector and data maximum are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced, and USB 3 support is not inferred.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Battery and charging
iPhone 17Up to 30 hours local video · around 50% wired charge in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W
Pixel 10a5,100 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); up to 50% in about 30 minutes with a 45 W+ USB-C PPS charger; Qi wireless charging
Sources
iPhone 17
Playback and charge setups are distinct manufacturer claims, not mixed-use battery life or measured sustained input.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
The 45 W figure is the separately sold charger Google names, not a stated phone input limit. Wireless charging is up to 10 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers. Battery-life claims (30+ hours; up to 120 hours with Extreme Battery Saver) are Google estimates.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Device unlock
iPhone 17Face ID
Pixel 10aFingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
Sources
iPhone 17
TrueDepth-based facial recognition; wording differences do not create a separate unlock method.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Display resolution
iPhone 172622 × 1206
Pixel 10a1080 × 2424
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
iPhone 1718 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Pixel 10a13 MP selfie camera; f/2.2 aperture; 96.1° ultrawide field of view
Sources
iPhone 17
Front-camera optics and autofocus are read separately from the rear system.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Panel technology
iPhone 17OLED
Pixel 10apOLED
Sources
iPhone 17
Explicit technology, without inferring measured contrast or motion.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel density
iPhone 17460 ppi
Pixel 10a422.2 ppi
Sources
iPhone 17
Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Thickness
iPhone 177.95 mm
Pixel 10a9 mm
Sources
iPhone 17
Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Dimensions
iPhone 17149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm (height × width × depth)
Pixel 10a153.9 × 73 × 9 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
iPhone 17
Individually labelled dimensions were reordered explicitly to height × width × depth.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (3)
Height
iPhone 17149.6 mm
Pixel 10a153.9 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone 17177 g
Pixel 10a183 g
Sources
iPhone 17
Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsiPhone 1771.5 mm
Pixel 10a73 mm
Sources
iPhone 17
Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (3)
Storage capacity
iPhone 17256 GB
Pixel 10a128 GB
Sources
iPhone 17
A listed internal storage option; free space varies with software and settings.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKA configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone 17256 GB storage
Pixel 10a8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 17
The maintained configuration is a listed capacity; storage is not RAM.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10aPixel 10a Obsidian 128 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationGoogle UK Pixel 10a technical specifications
A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
Compared regional model
iPhone 17UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Pixel 10aUK model G4H7L; nano-SIM + eSIM
Sources
iPhone 17
UK technical and regional model sections agree. A model identity is not a retailer-availability or carrier-support guarantee.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiersPixel 10a
The EU energy label that Google's UK store shows for Pixel 10a Obsidian 128 GB (unlocked) names supplier Google and model identifier G4H7L (label image https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/D4YongcTXvSBB_oZx68EcZ0OleToj3HSo4Q0_axRpZ7MiiYWSnXp28bUmf8l7OIqFiagLKvnFHVPYFUbvsHIlIg9ogwLhi9r400=s0, 600 × 1200 PNG, SHA-256 12cc05f14b690ee1b213390d2657d0f8af6f620eeb3b3f8fec67ce1e9ac44954, read on 26 September 2026). The UK specification page lists G4H7L with LTE bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75. The UK and US specification pages also list GE1GQ (whose LTE list adds bands 13/14/25/29/30/48/71) and GV0BP (listed with FeliCa) without saying where those are sold, so the US store unit's model is not confirmed. Check carrier support before using one region's unit in the other.
Pixel 10a Obsidian 128 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationGoogle UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsGoogle US Pixel 10a technical specifications (regional comparison)These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (55)
Main-camera aperture control
iPhone 17Fixed f/1.6
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
One main-camera aperture is listed; ultra-wide f/2.2 is a separate lens.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum
iPhone 1760 fps
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Ordinary rear 4K recording maximum, separate from Cinematic, Action and simultaneous capture.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum
iPhone 1760 fps
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera autofocus
iPhone 17Yes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Continuous autofocus video is explicitly listed; no focus-speed score is inferred.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
The wide camera is listed as 'Quad PD Dual Pixel' but the page does not explicitly state autofocus for either rear camera.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera autofocus
iPhone 17Yes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Ultra-stabilised video and auto image stabilisation do not establish an optical mechanism.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
iPhone 1730 fps
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Mode-specific 4K maximum, not ordinary rear recording.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published video playback
iPhone 1730 hours
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery capacity
iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 10a5100 mAh
Sources
iPhone 17
Lithium-ion construction is listed without mAh. Playback duration does not establish capacity.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum wired charging power
iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
40 W is the adapter requirement in a charge-time test; it is not published maximum handset input.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
Google names a 45 W or higher USB-C PPS charger (sold separately) for the 50%-in-about-30-minutes claim but does not state the phone's maximum input power. The UK configuration page's charger label says this SKU supports USB PD chargers with power minimum 7.5 W and maximum 30 W (charger not included). That is charger compatibility, not a charging rate, so the value stays unknown.
Pixel 10a Obsidian 128 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationGoogle UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM capacity
iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 10a8 GB
Sources
iPhone 17
The manufacturer does not publish RAM capacity in this specification.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone 17No
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Fixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.
iPhone 17 — Technical SpecificationsPixel 10a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Update support
iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 10a7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates
Sources
iPhone 17
The retained page names iOS 26 but does not promise a future upgrade count or support end date.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
Google counts the term from the model's initial availability, not from purchase.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 10a7 years
Sources
Pixel 10a
OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Action button
iPhone 17Yes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Physical button expressly identified.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiersPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Action mode recording
iPhone 17Up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Always-on display
iPhone 17Yes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Apple Intelligence
iPhone 17Yes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Named support with language/region restrictions, Siri AI iOS 27 English beta and server-use limits; not successor-exclusive software.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Audio Mix
iPhone 17Yes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Named support in both inventories; not an audio-quality score.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published audio playback
iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
No audio-duration maximum is given in the checked power section.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera Control
iPhone 17Yes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Physical control expressly identified; no absence is inferred on another phone.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiersPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular modem model
iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
The mobile section names N1 and UWB, but does not identify the cellular modem.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Body and cover materials
iPhone 17Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · colour-infused glass back
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
The glass-back condition includes the selected Lavender finish. No measured durability is inferred.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cover glass
iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 10aCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Crash Detection
iPhone 17Yes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Support is named, without a detection-accuracy or rescue guarantee.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
DisplayPort video output
iPhone 17Yes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
The USB-C capability list explicitly names DisplayPort, separate from its USB 2 data limit.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum
iPhone 1730 fps
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Simultaneous capture maximum remains separate from ordinary single-camera 4K.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dynamic Island
iPhone 17Yes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Expressly named; shared support does not establish a generational gain.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Exact Google UK store configuration
iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 10a_pixel_10a_obsidian_128gb_unlocked
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
GPU capabilities
iPhone 17Neural Accelerators · hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
These named capabilities are listed for the five-core GPU. No benchmark result is inferred.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
HDR peak brightness
iPhone 171600 nits
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
iPhone 17No
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
iPhone 17 — Technical SpecificationsPixel 10a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
In the box
iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 10aPixel 10a · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM tool
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Included accessories
iPhone 17USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Actual box list; does not promise retailer bundles or a separately sold adapter.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Log recording
iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
No named log-capture format is established by this inventory.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Macro photography
iPhone 17Yes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Macro video recording
iPhone 17Yes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Macro video, including slo-mo and time-lapse, is expressly listed.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe support
iPhone 17Yes
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
MagSafe charging and the magnetic alignment system are explicitly listed.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published minimum brightness
iPhone 171 nits
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published network bands
iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 10a5G Sub-6 GHz (model G4H7L) · GSM/EDGE: quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 · LTE: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75 · 5G Sub-6: bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 10a
Bands Google lists for model G4H7L, the model on the UK energy label for this SKU (see region); Google's list repeats band 41, shown once here. The same page lists model GE1GQ with LTE 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/41/48/66/71 and 5G Sub-6 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/41/48/66/70/71/77/78, and model GV0BP with the same bands as G4H7L plus FeliCa, without regional attribution.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Optical-quality reach
iPhone 172×
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
ProRes recording
iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
The checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes; omission is not an absolute negative for every external/app workflow.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qi2 charging maximum
iPhone 1725 W
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Separately listed Qi2 maximum; compatible equipment required.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display diagonal before rounded corners
iPhone 176.27 in
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Standard rectangle; rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
The checked charging inventory does not establish reverse wireless support. USB-C accessory power is different.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors
iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 10aProximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Spatial video recording
iPhone 171080p at 30 fps
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Mode-specific source claim, without assuming all playback workflows.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published streamed video playback
iPhone 1727 hours
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Typical maximum brightness
iPhone 171000 nits
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Explicit typical maximum with a distinct measurement basis.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
US model distinction
iPhone 17US A3258 · eSIM only
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
The model index explicitly identifies the US model and its lack of a SIM tray. UK battery and mass claims are not relabelled US.
Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K recording
iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Omission of 8K is not an explicit non-support statement.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
Video is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video recording
iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 10aRear: 4K at 30/60 FPS, 1080p at 30/60 FPS, digital zoom up to 5x; Front: 4K at 30 FPS; slo-mo up to 240 FPS; formats HEVC, AVC
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging power
iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 10a10 W
Sources
iPhone 17
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 10a
Manufacturer 'up to' figure with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately); Google says actual results may be slower. Not a measured rate.
Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless networking chip
iPhone 17Apple N1
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
N1 is explicitly a networking chip, not an identified cellular modem.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe charging maximum
iPhone 1725 W
Pixel 10aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17
Up to 25 W with compatible MagSafe equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher; not average charging power.
iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKPixel 10a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
12 shared fields have the same recorded value.
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iPhone 17 Pixel 10a
Display explainediPhone 17 leads
iPhone 17: Uses Apple's 3,000-nit outdoor peak, published 460 ppi and maximum adaptive 120Hz. This is a capability model, not a display-quality lab test.
Pixel 10a: Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
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iPhone 17Pixel 10aWeightDiffers
Sources
177g
Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.
183g
WidthDiffers
Sources
71.5mm
Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.
73mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
7.95mm
Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.
9mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm (height × width × depth)Individually labelled dimensions were reordered explicitly to height × width × depth.
153.9 × 73 × 9 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
Sources
149.6 mmLabelled height in millimetres.
153.9 mm
Form factor
Sources
slabThe physical rigid single-display model description identifies the form.
slabSingle-screen bar phone per the published dimensions.
ColourDiffers
LavenderLavender is a listed finish and the existing maintained image selection; it is not a stock claim.
Obsidian
Screen size
6.3″
Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.
6.3″
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
3000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · Explicit outdoor peak, separate from typical and HDR maxima; manufacturer claim.
3000 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 2,000 nits.
Pixel densityDiffers
Sources
460 ppi
Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.
422.2 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or measured response performance.
120Hz
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive ProMotion up to 120 HzNominal diagonal, resolution and adaptive maximum are kept together; this is not measured motion quality.
pOLED; 2424 × 1080; 60–120 Hz; 3,000 nits peakDiagonal published as 160 mm on the UK page and 6.3 inches on the US page; 422.2 PPI; up to 2,000 nits (HDR); Corning Gorilla Glass 7i; >2,000,000:1 contrast. Brightness figures are Google claims.
Display diagonal before rounded corners
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
6.27 inStandard rectangle; rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.
Not verified
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2622 × 1206Directly published pixel dimensions.
1080 × 2424
Always-on display
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
YesExpressly named in the exact model specification.
Not verified
Dynamic Island
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
YesExpressly named; shared support does not establish a generational gain.
Not verified
HDR peak brightness
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
1600 nitsExplicit HDR maximum, not outdoor peak.
Not verified
Typical maximum brightness
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
1000 nitsExplicit typical maximum with a distinct measurement basis.
Not verified
Published minimum brightness
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
1 nitsPublished minimum, not measured low-light comfort.
Not verified
DisplayPort video output
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
YesThe USB-C capability list explicitly names DisplayPort, separate from its USB 2 data limit.
Not verified
Native telephoto reach
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · No telephoto camera is listed; Super Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
Rear camera modules
2
Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.
2
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensorTwo physical Fusion cameras are listed. The optical-quality 2× mode crops the main sensor; it is not a third lens.
Wide: 48 MP (f/1.7, OIS); Ultra-wide: 13 MP (f/2.2); Front: 13 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K 60 fpsNo dedicated telephoto: Google lists Super Zoom up to 8x and 'optical quality' at 0.5x and 1x. Wide 1/2" sensor, 82° field of view, Quad PD Dual Pixel; ultra-wide 1/3.1" sensor, 120°; selfie 96.1° field of view. Front video 4K 30 fps.
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
2×The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocusFront-camera optics and autofocus are read separately from the rear system.
13 MP selfie camera; f/2.2 aperture; 96.1° ultrawide field of view
Front camera autofocus
Sources
YesAutofocus with Focus Pixels is explicitly listed.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
YesSensor-shift OIS is explicitly attached to Fusion Main.
Yes
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Sources
YesPositive system flag is scoped to Fusion Main, not every rear lens.
YesListed for the wide camera only; the ultra-wide lists none.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
YesContinuous autofocus video is explicitly listed; no focus-speed score is inferred.
Not verifiedThe wide camera is listed as 'Quad PD Dual Pixel' but the page does not explicitly state autofocus for either rear camera.
Main-camera aperture control
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Fixed f/1.6One main-camera aperture is listed; ultra-wide f/2.2 is a separate lens.
Not verified
Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
60 fpsOrdinary rear 4K recording maximum, separate from Cinematic, Action and simultaneous capture.
Not verified
Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
60 fpsFront-camera maximum is independently listed.
Not verified
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
30 fpsMode-specific 4K maximum, not ordinary rear recording.
Not verified
Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
30 fpsSimultaneous capture maximum remains separate from ordinary single-camera 4K.
Not verified
Audio Mix
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
YesNamed support in both inventories; not an audio-quality score.
Not verified
Camera Control
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
YesPhysical control expressly identified; no absence is inferred on another phone.
Not verified
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
30 hoursPublished video playback · Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Wireless charging
Sources
YesMagSafe and Qi2 are explicitly listed.
YesQi-certified. Google's UK specification footnote gives a wireless charging rate of up to 10 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately) and says actual results may be slower.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 30 hours local video · around 50% wired charge in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 WPlayback and charge setups are distinct manufacturer claims, not mixed-use battery life or measured sustained input.
5,100 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); up to 50% in about 30 minutes with a 45 W+ USB-C PPS charger; Qi wireless chargingThe 45 W figure is the separately sold charger Google names, not a stated phone input limit. Wireless charging is up to 10 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers. Battery-life claims (30+ hours; up to 120 hours with Extreme Battery Saver) are Google estimates.
Published streamed video playback
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
27 hoursSeparate streamed-video up-to claim.
Not verified
Claimed charge time to 50%Differs
Sources
20 minutesThe stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time.
30 minutesTime to 50% charge, not to full: Google claims up to 50% in about 30 minutes using a 45 W or higher USB-C PPS charger, sold separately. Google claim, not a test.
Typical battery capacity
Sources
Not verifiedLithium-ion construction is listed without mAh. Playback duration does not establish capacity.
5100 mAhTypical; minimum rated capacity 5,000 mAh.
MagSafe charging maximum
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
25 WUp to 25 W with compatible MagSafe equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher; not average charging power.
Not verified
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
25 WSeparately listed Qi2 maximum; compatible equipment required.
Not verified
MagSafe support
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
YesMagSafe charging and the magnetic alignment system are explicitly listed.
Not verified
Wireless charging power
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
10 WManufacturer 'up to' figure with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately); Google says actual results may be slower. Not a measured rate.
Published support term
Sources
iPhone 17Apple debuts iPhone 17
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
7 yearsPublished update term · OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability.
Update policy
Sources
Not verifiedThe retained page names iOS 26 but does not promise a future upgrade count or support end date.
7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updatesGoogle counts the term from the model's initial availability, not from purchase.
Launch operating systemDiffers
Sources
iOS 26This is the technical page wording, not a claim that iOS 26 is currently the newest compatible release. The later AI footnote separately mentions iOS 27.
Launched with Android 16
Apple Intelligence
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
YesNamed support with language/region restrictions, Siri AI iOS 27 English beta and server-use limits; not successor-exclusive software.
Not verified
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A19 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural EngineThe exact A19 configuration is listed. Core counts and the chip name do not establish measured superiority over A18.
Google Tensor G4Titan M2 security coprocessor.
GPU capabilities
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Neural Accelerators · hardware-accelerated ray tracingThese named capabilities are listed for the five-core GPU. No benchmark result is inferred.
Not verified
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
256 GB storageThe maintained configuration is a listed capacity; storage is not RAM.
8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
StorageConfiguration
Sources
256 GBA listed internal storage option; free space varies with software and settings.
128 GB
RAM
Sources
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not publish RAM capacity in this specification.
8 GB
Body and cover materials
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · colour-infused glass backThe glass-back condition includes the selected Lavender finish. No measured durability is inferred.
Not verified
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUK technical and regional model sections agree. A model identity is not a retailer-availability or carrier-support guarantee.
UK model G4H7L; nano-SIM + eSIMThe EU energy label that Google's UK store shows for Pixel 10a Obsidian 128 GB (unlocked) names supplier Google and model identifier G4H7L (label image https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/D4YongcTXvSBB_oZx68EcZ0OleToj3HSo4Q0_axRpZ7MiiYWSnXp28bUmf8l7OIqFiagLKvnFHVPYFUbvsHIlIg9ogwLhi9r400=s0, 600 × 1200 PNG, SHA-256 12cc05f14b690ee1b213390d2657d0f8af6f620eeb3b3f8fec67ce1e9ac44954, read on 26 September 2026). The UK specification page lists G4H7L with LTE bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75. The UK and US specification pages also list GE1GQ (whose LTE list adds bands 13/14/25/29/30/48/71) and GV0BP (listed with FeliCa) without saying where those are sold, so the US store unit's model is not confirmed. Check carrier support before using one region's unit in the other.
US model distinction
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
US A3258 · eSIM onlyThe model index explicitly identifies the US model and its lack of a SIM tray. UK battery and mass claims are not relabelled US.
Not verified
Panel technologyDiffers
Sources
OLEDExplicit technology, without inferring measured contrast or motion.
pOLED
eSIM only
NoThe UK physical nano-SIM capability explicitly establishes that this configuration is not eSIM-only.
No
Ingress protection rating
Sources
IP68Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.
IP68
Action mode recording
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fpsResolution, rate and mode are kept together.
Not verified
Spatial video recording
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
1080p at 30 fpsMode-specific source claim, without assuming all playback workflows.
Not verified
Macro photography
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Yes48 MP macro photography is expressly named.
Not verified
Macro video recording
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
YesMacro video, including slo-mo and time-lapse, is expressly listed.
Not verified
Ports and buttonsDiffers
Sources
USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sConnector and data maximum are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced, and USB 3 support is not inferred.
USB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region and compatible equipment. This sourced capability inventory is not measured throughput or evidence that a shorter peer inventory lacks a feature.
Wi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO) · Bluetooth 6 · NFC · Google Cast · GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Wireless networking chip
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Apple N1N1 is explicitly a networking chip, not an identified cellular modem.
Not verified
AuthenticationDiffers
Sources
Face IDTrueDepth-based facial recognition; wording differences do not create a separate unlock method.
Fingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
Included accessories
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentationActual box list; does not promise retailer bundles or a separately sold adapter.
Not verified
Action button
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
YesPhysical button expressly identified.
Not verified
Satellite SOS
Sources
YesSupport is named; service and connection limitations remain.
YesListed in Google's UK Safety specification; availability depends on country and service terms not stated here.
Crash Detection
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
YesSupport is named, without a detection-accuracy or rescue guarantee.
Not verified
Headphone jack
Sources
iPhone 17iPhone 17 — Technical Specifications
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
NoApple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Sources
iPhone 17iPhone 17 — Technical Specifications
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
NoFixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Published network bands
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
5G Sub-6 GHz (model G4H7L) · GSM/EDGE: quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 · LTE: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75 · 5G Sub-6: bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79Bands Google lists for model G4H7L, the model on the UK energy label for this SKU (see region); Google's list repeats band 41, shown once here. The same page lists model GE1GQ with LTE 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/41/48/66/71 and 5G Sub-6 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/41/48/66/70/71/77/78, and model GV0BP with the same bands as G4H7L plus FeliCa, without regional attribution.
Sensors
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Proximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
In the box
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Pixel 10a · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM toolNo charger is listed in the box.
Cover glass
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Video recording
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Rear: 4K at 30/60 FPS, 1080p at 30/60 FPS, digital zoom up to 5x; Front: 4K at 30 FPS; slo-mo up to 240 FPS; formats HEVC, AVC
UK manufacturer reference price
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
£499Google UK Store price for Pixel 10a Obsidian 128 GB (unlocked) on 26 September 2026 (in stock). Not a live offer; retailer prices may differ.
Exact Google UK store configuration
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
_pixel_10a_obsidian_128gb_unlocked
Show unverified (8)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording · Omission of 8K is not an explicit non-support statement.
Not verifiedVideo is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Published audio playback
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verifiedNo audio-duration maximum is given in the checked power section.
Not verified
Wired charging power
Not verified40 W is the adapter requirement in a charge-time test; it is not published maximum handset input.
Not verifiedGoogle names a 45 W or higher USB-C PPS charger (sold separately) for the 50%-in-about-30-minutes claim but does not state the phone's maximum input power. The UK configuration page's charger label says this SKU supports USB PD chargers with power minimum 7.5 W and maximum 30 W (charger not included). That is charger compatibility, not a charging rate, so the value stays unknown.
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked charging inventory does not establish reverse wireless support. USB-C accessory power is different.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verifiedUltra-stabilised video and auto image stabilisation do not establish an optical mechanism.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Cellular modem model
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe mobile section names N1 and UWB, but does not identify the cellular modem.
Not verified
ProRes recording
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes; omission is not an absolute negative for every external/app workflow.
Not verified
Log recording
Sources
Pixel 10aNo source recorded
Not verifiedNo named log-capture format is established by this inventory.
Not verified
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone 17
256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026
Your weighted score93.0 / 100Selected categories: Display.
(93.00 × 1 + 90.71 × 0) ÷ 1
Display93.0 / 100
Uses Apple's 3,000-nit outdoor peak, published 460 ppi and maximum adaptive 120Hz. This is a capability model, not a display-quality lab test.
Selected weight: 1.
medium confidence · 100% model coveragePublished peak brightnessSource value: 3000
100.00 × 40% = 40.00Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.
Apple UKCategory score = 40.00 + 28.00 + 25.00 = 93.00
CameraNot scored
Published camera facts are shown, but this catalogue has not completed verification of every pro-workflow input required by the v1 camera model. No camera-quality score is inferred from megapixels.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Complete verification of the four model-defined pro workflows.
Battery90.7 / 100
Uses Apple's up-to 30-hour local-video claim and up-to-50%-in-20-minutes charging claim. Cross-brand confidence is low because test methods differ.
Not included in your current weighted score.
low confidence · 100% model coverageManufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 30
85.71 × 65% = 55.71Manufacturer up-to local-video claim, not independently measured mixed-use endurance. Apple's playback method differs from Samsung's.
Apple UKAppleManufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 2.5
100.00 × 35% = 35.0050% divided by 20 minutes using Apple's 40W-or-higher adapter claim; not a sustained charging measurement.
Apple UKCategory score = 55.71 + 35.00 = 90.71
PerformanceNot scored
No comparable independent cross-platform benchmark is included in this official-spec catalogue.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements.
LongevityNot scored
Apple's checked UK material does not state a model-specific fixed number of software-support years.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Published model-specific software-support duration.
Specifications & verification
Weight177 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.
AppleWidth71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence
Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.
AppleThickness7.95 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence
Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.
AppleDisplay size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.
ApplePeak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Explicit outdoor peak, separate from typical and HDR maxima; manufacturer claim.
AppleClaimed video playback30 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.
AppleClaimed charging rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
The stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time. 50 divided by 20 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
AppleHeadphone jackNoCalculated from sources · high confidence
Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
Apple UKExpandable storageNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence
Fixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.
Apple UKeSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence
The UK physical nano-SIM capability explicitly establishes that this configuration is not eSIM-only.
AppleAppleIP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidence
Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.
AppleMaximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or measured response performance.
AppleNative telephoto reach0×Calculated from sources · medium confidence
The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.
AppleAppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.
AppleRear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.
AppleAppleManufacturer list price£899.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple UK
All sources6
- iPhone 17 — Technical SpecificationsApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- Apple debuts iPhone 17Apple Newsroom UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- Buy iPhone 17 256GB LavenderApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- iPhone - Battery Test InformationApple · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
- Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
Google Pixel 10a
128 GB · checked 26 Sept 2026
Your weighted score86.4 / 100Selected categories: Display.
(86.39 × 1) ÷ 1
Display86.4 / 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 coveragePublished peak brightnessSource value: 3000
100.00 × 40% = 40.00Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.
GooglePixel densitySource value: 422.2
61.10 × 35% = 21.39Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.
GoogleCategory score = 40.00 + 21.39 + 25.00 = 86.39
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
Weight183 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Width73 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Thickness9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
GoogleGooglePeak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 2,000 nits.
GoogleClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Time to 50% charge, not to full: Google claims up to 50% in about 30 minutes using a 45 W or higher USB-C PPS charger, sold separately. Google claim, not a test. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
GooglePublished total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability.
GoogleWireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Qi-certified. Google's UK specification footnote gives a wireless charging rate of up to 10 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately) and says actual results may be slower.
GoogleReverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Pixel density422.2 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
No telephoto camera is listed; Super Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
GoogleClaimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Manufacturer list price£499.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceGoogle
All sources4
- Pixel 10a Obsidian 128 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- Google UK Pixel 10a technical specificationsGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- Google US Pixel 10a technical specifications (regional comparison)Google · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- Pixel 10a Obsidian 128GB (Unlocked) — Google US Store configurationGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
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