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Apple iPhone Air vs Google Pixel 10 Pro

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

iPhone Air

6.5″ · OLED · 120 Hz · Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine

256 GB · Space Black · UK A3517 · dual eSIM · MG2L4QN/AFull product profile
Apple iPhone Air in Space Black, official product viewSpace Black
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

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Google256 GB

Pixel 10 Pro

A 6.3-inch display. Native 5x telephoto.

256 GB · 16 GB RAM · Obsidian · UK GEHN3Full product profile
Google Pixel 10 Pro in Obsidian, official product renderObsidian
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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. 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
01 / 06

Chipset

A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.

iPhone AirApple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Source 1
Pixel 10 ProGoogle Tensor G5

Explicit platform, not a benchmark or a measured performance advantage.

Source 1
Explore the full specifications
iPhone Air

0.2″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone Air
6.5″
Pixel 10 Pro
6.3″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

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

iPhone Air
Up to 27h
Pixel 10 Pro
Not verified

Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

21 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 2 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Camera system

iPhone AirMain: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Pixel 10 Pro50 MP wide with OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide with autofocus and Macro Focus · 48 MP 5× telephoto with OIS
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro

Three physical cameras; 10× optical-quality and 100× digital Pro Zoom are different claims.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Display specification

iPhone Air6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
Pixel 10 Pro161 mm LTPO OLED · 1280 × 2856 · adaptive 1–120 Hz
Sources
iPhone Air

460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.

Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

Exact Pro column; 1344 × 2992 and 171 mm belong to XL. No motion-quality score is inferred.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Update policy

iPhone AirNo fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Pixel 10 ProSeven years of OS and security updates from first US Google Store availability
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro

Total term from first US availability, not seven years remaining today. Pixel Drop features can vary.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checkedGoogle Pixel model-specific update policy

Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.

Show 15 more verified differences

Battery and charging

iPhone AirUp to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wireless
Pixel 10 Pro4870 mAh typical · up to 55% in about 30 minutes with a 30 W or higher PPS adapter · Pixelsnap Qi2 up to 15 W
Sources
iPhone Air

Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.

Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

Manufacturer endpoint and compatible-adapter requirement retained. Footnote tests use a Google 45 W adapter; neither value is maximum handset input.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checkedPixel 10 Pro UK technical footnotes — actual clicked/rendered page

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

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.

Small physical differences (2)
Configuration & compatibility details (2)

RAM and storage configuration

iPhone AirRAM not published; 256 GB storage
Pixel 10 Pro16 GB RAM · 256 GB storage
Sources
iPhone Air

Apple does not publish RAM capacity.

Apple UK iPhone Air configurations
Pixel 10 Pro

Exact listed 256 GB / 16 GB pairing; the 1 TB Zoned UFS wording is not transferred to 256 GB.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

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.

Regional SIM / network configuration

iPhone AirUK model A3517; eSIM only
Pixel 10 ProUK GEHN3 · single nano-SIM + eSIM
Sources
iPhone Air

Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.

Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

UK Pro model column; regional identity does not establish carrier activation or retailer availability.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (44)

Main-camera aperture control

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 ProFixed f/1.68
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Wide lens only; f/1.7 ultra-wide and f/2.8 telephoto remain separate.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear-system optical stabilisation

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 ProYes
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Positive flag scoped to wide and telephoto, not every rear lens.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear camera autofocus

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 ProYes
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Rear inventory explicitly includes autofocus ultra-wide and multi-zone laser autofocus. No focusing-speed claim is inferred.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front camera optical stabilisation

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

A general optical-video stabilisation item does not establish an optical mechanism in the front lens.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Typical battery capacity

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro4870 mAh
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Pro typical capacity, not minimum 4707 mAh or XL 5200 mAh.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Time to 50% wired charge

iPhone Air30 minutes
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.

Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

The retained claim is up to 55% in about 30 minutes. It is not a source-published 0–50% test and must not be linearly rescaled.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checkedPixel 10 Pro UK technical footnotes — actual clicked/rendered page

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Built-in pro camera controls

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 ProPro controls
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Named manufacturer capture mode; specific shutter or aperture ranges are not established here.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Storage technology

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Zoned UFS is named only for 1 TB. No UFS version or zoned architecture is asserted for selected 256 GB.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Expandable storage

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL — technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Promised Android version upgrades

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

A seven-year update duration does not establish a specific number of Android major versions.

Google Pixel model-specific update policy

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cellular modem

iPhone AirApple C1X
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.

Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published wired charge endpoint

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro55%
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Up-to endpoint in about 30 minutes with PPS-compatible equipment; start state is not established by this passage.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Body and cover materials

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 ProGorilla Glass Victus 2 front and matte back · polished aluminium frame
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Exact material inventory; no comparative drop or scratch test is implied.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDR video capture

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro10-bit HDR
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Capture claim is separate from display HDR and video decoding.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headphone jack

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 ProNo
Sources
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

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

Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL — technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Included accessories

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM tool
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Pro box list; cable USB 2.0 does not reduce the separately listed phone USB 3.2 connector capability.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Macro photography

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 ProYes
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Macro Focus is explicitly named and attached to the autofocus ultra-wide.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

RAM technology

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

The reviewed specification lists GB, not the LPDDR generation.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published professional camera workflows

iPhone Air0
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.

Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Video Boost 8K maximum

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro30 fps
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

24/30 fps modes powered by Video Boost; ordinary rear recording remains 4K60.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display diagonal before rounded corners

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro161 mm
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Published millimetre diagonal, separate from rounded inch presentation.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 ProNo
Sources
iPhone Air

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Google says Battery Share is only available on its explicit earlier-model list, excluding the Pixel 10 series. This is an explicit restricted compatibility statement, not mere omission from product specs.

Pixel charging and explicit Battery Share compatibility

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Security coprocessor

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 ProTitan M2
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Distinct security processor, not the main application processor or cellular modem.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed streamed video

iPhone Air22 hours
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

Apple UK up-to claim.

Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications
Pixel 10 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Temperature sensor

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 ProYes
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Named sensor; no clinical or medical measurement accuracy is established.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Time-lapse video

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro4K time-lapse with stabilisation
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Mode and resolution explicitly retained; no rate is invented.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Ultra-wide field of view

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 Pro123 degrees
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Ultra-wide field of view, not wide 82° or telephoto 22°; mode limitations apply.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

US model distinction

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

The retained UK Pro GEHN3 table does not identify every US regional variant.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Video Boost

iPhone AirNot verified
Pixel 10 ProYes
Sources
iPhone Air

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 10 Pro

Named processing feature. This page does not establish all upload, account or processing-time conditions.

Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checked

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

9 shared fields have the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs81 specificationsiPhone AirPixel 10 Pro
WeightDiffers
Sources
165g
207g
Pro device mass, not XL 232 g or shipping mass.
WidthDiffers
Sources
74.7mm
72mm
Pro width, not XL 76.6 mm.
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
5.64mm
8.6mm
Pro depth, not XL 8.5 mm.
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
152.8 × 72 × 8.6 mm (height × width × depth)Exact first model column and explicitly labelled axes.
HeightDiffers
Sources
156.2 mm
152.8 mmPro height, not XL 162.8 mm.
Form factor
Sources
slab
slabRigid Pro device with one display; this is not the Pixel Pro Fold.
ColourDiffers
Sources
Space Black
ObsidianListed finish matching the existing maintained image selection; not stock evidence.
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.5″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
6.3″
161 mm / 25.4 = about 6.34 inches, shown to one decimal as 6.3. Rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
3000 nits
Published outdoor peak · Outdoor peak claim.
3300 nits
Peak brightness · Manufacturer up-to peak measured at 5% on-pixel ratio; not typical/HDR brightness or an independent lab result.
Pixel densityDiffers
Sources
460 ppi
495 ppi
Manufacturer-published Pro ppi, not XL 486 ppi or a rounded-diagonal recalculation.
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion.
120Hz
Smooth Display adaptive 1–120 Hz; not available for every app or content.
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
161 mm LTPO OLED · 1280 × 2856 · adaptive 1–120 HzExact Pro column; 1344 × 2992 and 171 mm belong to XL. No motion-quality score is inferred.
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2736 × 1260
1280 × 2856First Pro column, retaining source axis order.
Display diagonal before rounded corners
Sources
Not verified
161 mmPublished millimetre diagonal, separate from rounded inch presentation.
HDR brightness
Sources
Not verified
2200 nitsHDR measured at 100% on-pixel ratio, separate from 5%-window peak.
Native telephoto reachDiffers
Sources
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
5×Dedicated telephoto reach · 5× optical telephoto lens; no 10× native-lens claim is inferred.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
1
3
Explicit triple physical rear-camera inventory.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Yes8K recording with Video Boost · 8K24/30 is expressly powered by Video Boost; this must remain visible and must not be presented as an unconditional on-device recording maximum.
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
Main: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
50 MP wide with OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide with autofocus and Macro Focus · 48 MP 5× telephoto with OISThree physical cameras; 10× optical-quality and 100× digital Pro Zoom are different claims.
Optical-quality reachDiffers
Sources
2×Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
10×Optical-quality 10× mode, kept separate from native 5× and digital 100×.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
42 MP Dual PD · f/2.2 · autofocusFront optics and autofocus are explicitly separate from rear specifications.
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
Pixel 10 ProNo source recorded
0Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
YesSensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
YesOptical + electronic stabilisation is explicitly attached to wide and telephoto.
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
60 fpsRear ordinary 4K maximum; separate from Video Boost 8K.
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
60 fpsIndependent front 30/60 fps list.
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Yes
YesExplicit front autofocus.
Main-camera aperture control
Sources
Not verified
Fixed f/1.68Wide lens only; f/1.7 ultra-wide and f/2.8 telephoto remain separate.
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verified
YesPositive flag scoped to wide and telephoto, not every rear lens.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
Not verified
YesRear inventory explicitly includes autofocus ultra-wide and multi-zone laser autofocus. No focusing-speed claim is inferred.
Video Boost 8K maximum
Sources
Not verified
30 fps24/30 fps modes powered by Video Boost; ordinary rear recording remains 4K60.
Time-lapse video
Sources
Not verified
4K time-lapse with stabilisationMode and resolution explicitly retained; no rate is invented.
Built-in pro camera controls
Sources
Not verified
Pro controlsNamed manufacturer capture mode; specific shutter or aperture ranges are not established here.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
27 hoursClaimed local video playback · Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Not verifiedPublished local-video playback · General 24+ hour and saver claims do not establish local-video hours.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
YesPixelsnap Qi2 support is explicit.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
4870 mAh typical · up to 55% in about 30 minutes with a 30 W or higher PPS adapter · Pixelsnap Qi2 up to 15 WManufacturer endpoint and compatible-adapter requirement retained. Footnote tests use a Google 45 W adapter; neither value is maximum handset input.
Claimed streamed video
Sources
Pixel 10 ProNo source recorded
22 hoursApple UK up-to claim.
Not verified
Time to 50% wired charge
Sources
30 minutesApple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Not verifiedThe retained claim is up to 55% in about 30 minutes. It is not a source-published 0–50% test and must not be linearly rescaled.
Pixelsnap Qi2 charging maximumDiffers
Sources
20 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
15 WPro maximum 15 W; the 25 W claim belongs to Pro XL. Compatible equipment is required.
Battery Share reverse wireless charging
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoGoogle says Battery Share is only available on its explicit earlier-model list, excluding the Pixel 10 series. This is an explicit restricted compatibility statement, not mere omission from product specs.
Typical battery capacity
Sources
Not verified
4870 mAhPro typical capacity, not minimum 4707 mAh or XL 5200 mAh.
Minimum battery capacity
Sources
Not verified
4707 mAhSeparate Pro minimum capacity.
Published general battery-life claim
Sources
Not verified
24+ hoursGeneral manufacturer battery claim; the greater-than endpoint is not an exact measured 24-hour value or local-video duration.
Extreme Battery Saver claim
Sources
Not verified
100 hoursUp-to value in a restricted saver mode, not normal endurance or comparable local-video playback.
Published wired charge endpoint
Sources
Not verified
55%Up-to endpoint in about 30 minutes with PPS-compatible equipment; start state is not established by this passage.
Published wired charge test duration
Sources
Not verified
30 minutesAbout 30 minutes to the stated 55% endpoint; separate from 50%-charge time.
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
Not verified
15 WSame Pro-specific Qi2 limit, retained under the canonical protocol key.
Published support term
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
7 yearsPublished update term · Seven-year OS/security term; not an upgrade-count promise or lifespan estimate.
Update supportDiffers
Sources
No fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Seven years of OS and security updates from first US Google Store availabilityTotal term from first US availability, not seven years remaining today. Pixel Drop features can vary.
Launch operating systemDiffers
Sources
iOS 26
Android 16Explicitly labelled Launched with; not a claim about the latest installed release.
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Google Tensor G5Explicit platform, not a benchmark or a measured performance advantage.
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
16 GB RAM · 256 GB storageExact listed 256 GB / 16 GB pairing; the 1 TB Zoned UFS wording is not transferred to 256 GB.
Compared regional modelConfiguration
Sources
UK model A3517; eSIM onlyDual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
UK GEHN3 · single nano-SIM + eSIMUK Pro model column; regional identity does not establish carrier activation or retailer availability.
Storage capacity
Sources
256 GB
256 GBUnformatted capacity; formatted usable space is lower.
RAM capacity
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
16 GBDirectly listed for the selected storage pairing.
Panel technology
Sources
OLED
LTPO OLEDExplicit technology, not a measured panel-quality rating.
eSIM only (UK configuration)Differs
Sources
Yes
NoExplicit single physical nano-SIM plus eSIM.
Ingress protection claim
Sources
IP68Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
IP68Factory compliance claim with wear, repair and liquid-damage limitations. Not a permanent waterproof or warranty guarantee.
USB connector and data transferDiffers
Sources
USB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
USB-C · USB 3.2Source does not specify a USB 3.2 generation/speed. The included USB 2.0 cable is a separate accessory limitation.
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · NFC · UWB · ThreadExact UK capability list; network, regulatory and compatible-equipment conditions remain.
Device unlockDiffers
Sources
Face ID
Fingerprint Unlock · Face UnlockNamed unlock methods, without equating their security classes or accuracy.
Apple UK reference price
Sources
Pixel 10 ProNo source recorded
£1,099Apple UK price for the 256 GB model in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Not verified
Cellular modem
Sources
Pixel 10 ProNo source recorded
Apple C1XListed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Not verified
Headphone jack
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoThe published ports list contains USB-C, not a 3.5mm socket.
Security coprocessor
Sources
Not verified
Titan M2Distinct security processor, not the main application processor or cellular modem.
Body and cover materials
Sources
Not verified
Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and matte back · polished aluminium frameExact material inventory; no comparative drop or scratch test is implied.
Ultra-wide field of view
Sources
Not verified
123 degreesUltra-wide field of view, not wide 82° or telephoto 22°; mode limitations apply.
Video Boost
Sources
Not verified
YesNamed processing feature. This page does not establish all upload, account or processing-time conditions.
Macro photography
Sources
Not verified
YesMacro Focus is explicitly named and attached to the autofocus ultra-wide.
Macro video recording
Sources
Not verified
YesMacro Focus Video explicitly listed.
HDR video capture
Sources
Not verified
10-bit HDRCapture claim is separate from display HDR and video decoding.
Temperature sensor
Sources
Not verified
YesNamed sensor; no clinical or medical measurement accuracy is established.
Stereo speakers
Sources
Not verified
YesExplicit hardware support, not measured sound quality.
Car Crash Detection
Sources
Not verified
YesFeature is named; country, network and detection limitations remain and no emergency response guarantee is inferred.
Included accessories
Sources
Not verified
1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM toolPro box list; cable USB 2.0 does not reduce the separately listed phone USB 3.2 connector capability.
Show unverified (7)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Expandable storage
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
RAM technology
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Not verified
Not verifiedThe reviewed specification lists GB, not the LPDDR generation.
Storage technology
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Not verified
Not verifiedZoned UFS is named only for 1 TB. No UFS version or zoned architecture is asserted for selected 256 GB.
US model distinction
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Not verified
Not verifiedThe retained UK Pro GEHN3 table does not identify every US regional variant.
Promised Android version upgrades
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iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedA seven-year update duration does not establish a specific number of Android major versions.
Maximum wired charging power
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Not verified
Not verified30 W minimum adapter and 45 W test adapter are not published maximum device input.
Front camera optical stabilisation
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Not verified
Not verifiedA general optical-video stabilisation item does not establish an optical mechanism in the front lens.
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Apple iPhone Air

256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight165 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width74.7 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness5.64 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.5 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.

Apple
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Outdoor peak claim.

Apple
Claimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.

Apple
Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

eSIM onlyYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Adaptive ProMotion.

Apple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.

Apple
Claimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.

Apple
Rear camera modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list price£1,099.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources3
  1. Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  2. Apple UK iPhone Air configurationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  3. iPhone Air exact UK configurationApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026

Google Pixel 10 Pro

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight207 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Pro device mass, not XL 232 g or shipping mass.

Google
Width72 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Pro width, not XL 76.6 mm.

Google
Thickness8.6 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Pro depth, not XL 8.5 mm.

Google
Display size6.3 inchesCalculated from sources · medium confidence

161 mm / 25.4 = about 6.34 inches, shown to one decimal as 6.3. Rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.

Google
Peak brightness3,300 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer up-to peak measured at 5% on-pixel ratio; not typical/HDR brightness or an independent lab result.

GoogleGoogle
Claimed video playbackNot verified

Not published

Google
Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

GoogleGoogle
Published total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Seven-year OS/security term; not an upgrade-count promise or lifespan estimate.

GoogleGoogle
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Pixelsnap Qi2 support is explicit.

Google
Reverse wireless chargingNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

Google says Battery Share is only available on its explicit earlier-model list, excluding the Pixel 10 series. This is an explicit restricted compatibility statement, not mere omission from product specs.

Google
Headphone jackNoCalculated from sources · 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 claim · high confidence

Explicit single physical nano-SIM plus eSIM.

Google
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Factory compliance claim with wear, repair and liquid-damage limitations. Not a permanent waterproof or warranty guarantee.

GoogleGoogle
RAM16 GBManufacturer claim · high confidence

Directly listed for the selected storage pairing.

Google
Pixel density495 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer-published Pro ppi, not XL 486 ppi or a rounded-diagonal recalculation.

Google
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Smooth Display adaptive 1–120 Hz; not available for every app or content.

Google
Native telephoto reach5×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

5× optical telephoto lens; no 10× native-lens claim is inferred.

Google
Claimed optical-quality reach10×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Optical-quality 10× mode, kept separate from native 5× and digital 100×.

Google
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Explicit triple physical rear-camera inventory.

Google
8K recordingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

8K24/30 is expressly powered by Video Boost; this must remain visible and must not be presented as an unconditional on-device recording maximum.

Google
Manufacturer list price£1,099.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceGoogle Store UK
All sources7
  1. Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL — technical specificationsGoogle Store UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  2. Pixel and iPhone comparison — UK reference prices by storageGoogle Store UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  3. Charge your Pixel phone — Battery Share compatibilityGoogle Pixel Help · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  4. Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL UK specifications — model columns checkedGoogle · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  5. Pixel 10 Pro UK technical footnotes — actual clicked/rendered pageGoogle · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  6. Google Pixel model-specific update policyGoogle · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  7. Pixel charging and explicit Battery Share compatibilityGoogle · accessed 14 Oct 2026
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