iPhone 17 vs Pixel 10: Here's how they compare
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The iPhone 17 is expected to arrive this fall, as is tradition, while Google’s Pixel 10 officially launches on August 28. This matchup has always been one of the more exciting face-offs, but this year it feels especially interesting.
Apple is finally bringing some long-overdue upgrades to its base iPhone, while Google has delivered its most ambitious standard Pixel yet, packed with AI features, a triple camera setup, and a much larger battery.
Apple is finally bringing some long-overdue upgrades to its base iPhone, while Google has delivered its most ambitious standard Pixel yet, packed with AI features, a triple camera setup, and a much larger battery.
Both phones come in at the same $799 starting price, making them direct rivals in the compact flagship segment. In the sections below, we’ll look at design, display, performance, cameras, battery life, and specs to see where each one stands.
iPhone 17 vs Pixel 10 expected differences:
| iPhone 17 * | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|
| Slimmer and lighter | Thicker and heavier |
| New A19 Bionic, 3nm | First fully in-house Tensor G5 (TSMC 3nm) |
| Dual rear cameras | Triple rear cameras with 5x telephoto |
| New 24MP selfie camera | 10.5MP selfie with autofocus |
| ~3,600 mAh battery | 4,970 mAh battery |
| 35W wired, 25W Qi2 MagSafe charging | 30W wired, 15W Qi2 Pixelsnap charging |
| iOS 18 with limited AI | Android 16 with Gemini + Magic Cue AI |
Table of Contents:
Design and Size
Apple goes ultra-thin, Google adds weight for features
The iPhone 17 is getting slimmer than ever, with reports pointing to a 7.2 mm body — the thinnest iPhone in years. It’s also expected to be shorter, lighter, and weigh just 162 grams.
The Pixel 10, meanwhile, doesn’t chase thinness. At 8.6 mm and 204 grams, it’s larger and heavier, but with clear benefits: a bigger battery and support for Pixelsnap, Google’s new magnetic accessory system for Qi2 wireless charging and add-ons like chargers, stands, and grips.
The Pixel 10, meanwhile, doesn’t chase thinness. At 8.6 mm and 204 grams, it’s larger and heavier, but with clear benefits: a bigger battery and support for Pixelsnap, Google’s new magnetic accessory system for Qi2 wireless charging and add-ons like chargers, stands, and grips.
| iPhone 17 * | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|
| Thickness 7.2 mm | Thickness 8.6 mm |
| Dimensions ~147.6 x 71.6 mm | Dimensions 152.8 x 72 mm |
| Weight 162 g | Weight 204 g |
Both should have IP68 water and dust resistance, aluminum frames, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (or Apple’s Ceramic Shield equivalent), and USB-C ports. Neither is expected to ship with a charger.
Pixel 10 colors include Obsidian, Indigo, Frost, and Lemongrass, while iPhone 17 colors are still unconfirmed — though Apple typically introduces at least one fresh seasonal shade each year.
Display Differences
Both phones bring 120Hz OLED panels, but brightness is where Google takes the lead. The Pixel 10 peaks at 3,000 nits, while the iPhone 17 is expected around 2,000 nits.
| iPhone 17 * | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|
| Size 6.3" | Size 6.3" |
| Brightness 2600 nits (peak) | Brightness 3000 nits (peak) |
Apple is trimming bezels slightly on the iPhone 17, while Google keeps its uniform but thicker bezels. For biometrics, Face ID remains Apple’s edge, while Google relies on an ultrasonic fingerprint reader plus face unlock.
Performance and Software
Tesnor G5 is here, but will it match the A19?
The iPhone 17 will debut Apple’s A19 Bionic, built on a refined 3nm process. It’s expected to bring modest gains in efficiency and thermal management over the A18.
The Pixel 10 launches with the new Tensor G5 — Google’s first fully in-house chip, also manufactured by TSMC on 3nm. It delivers a 34% faster CPU and a 60% stronger TPU for on-device AI performance. The phone comes with 12GB of RAM and storage options up to 256GB.
The Pixel 10 launches with the new Tensor G5 — Google’s first fully in-house chip, also manufactured by TSMC on 3nm. It delivers a 34% faster CPU and a 60% stronger TPU for on-device AI performance. The phone comes with 12GB of RAM and storage options up to 256GB.
| iPhone 17 * | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|
| Chip A19 Bionic | Chip Google Tensor G5 |
| Process 3nm | Process 3nm |
| RAM, Storage 12/128 GB 12/256 GB 12/512 GB | RAM, Storage 12/128 GB 12/256 GB --- |
On software, iOS 18 is expected to lean lightly into AI, with more ambitious Siri upgrades pushed to 2026 (or maybe even 2027). Android 16 on the Pixel 10, meanwhile, is tightly integrated with Gemini and introduces Magic Cue, a proactive suggestion engine.
Instead of just waiting for you to open an app, Magic Cue surfaces information or actions at the right moment — like pulling up flight details when you dial your airline, or suggesting directions when a friend texts you about plans. All of this happens on-device thanks to Tensor G5, making it fast and private.
Both devices are expected to support 7 years of OS and security updates.
Instead of just waiting for you to open an app, Magic Cue surfaces information or actions at the right moment — like pulling up flight details when you dial your airline, or suggesting directions when a friend texts you about plans. All of this happens on-device thanks to Tensor G5, making it fast and private.
Both devices are expected to support 7 years of OS and security updates.
Camera
Pixel 10 gets a third camera
Apple is said to keep the same 48 MP main and 12 MP ultrawide cameras on the iPhone 17. A new 24 MP selfie camera is the big change.
| iPhone 17 * | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|
| Main 48 MP, f/1.7 1/1.31" sensor size | Main 48 MP, f/1.7 1/2" sensor size |
| Ultrawide 12 MP, f/2.2 13mm Unknown image sensor size | Ultrawide 13 MP, f/2.2 Unknown focal lenght 1/3.1" sensor size |
| Telephoto None | Telephoto 10.08 MP, f/3.1 5X zoom 1/3.2" sensor size |
Google is also debuting Camera Coach on the Pixel 10. It uses Gemini AI to “see” the scene and suggest how to frame or compose the shot — for instance, nudging you to lower the phone for better angles, or proposing creative scene ideas like architectural shadows.
Apple will likely continue to rely on its proven consistency in photo and video, but without hardware changes or AI-guided tools, the gap in camera experience could widen.
Apple will likely continue to rely on its proven consistency in photo and video, but without hardware changes or AI-guided tools, the gap in camera experience could widen.
Battery Life and Charging
iPhone might charge faster, but have shorter battery life
The Pixel 10 has a massive advantage in sheer capacity with a 4,970 mAh battery, compared to the iPhone 17’s expected ~3,600 mAh battery. Pixels have generally shown better results in our battery tests so far, so we expect the same this year too.
| iPhone 17 * | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|
| Battery size 3,561 mAh | Battery size 4,970 mAh |
Charging speeds 35W wired 25W wireless charging USB-C 3.2 | Charging speeds 25W wired 15W wireless charging USB-C 3.2 |
Apple is said to finally allow full 25W Qi2 wireless speeds with third-party chargers. Google, on the other hand, is the first Android phone manufacturer to include magnetic Qi2 wireless charging with the Pixel 10 series. All Pixel 10 models will also work with the company's brand new Pixelsnap accessory lineup, allowing for up to 15W speeds. What's more, the Pixel 10 is even compatible with MagSafe accessories.
Specs Comparison
Here's a quick comparison between the expected iPhone 17 vs Pixel 10 specs.
| iPhone 17 * | Pixel 10 |
|---|---|
| Size, weight ~147.6 x 71.6 x 7.2 mm, 162 g | Size, weight 152.8 x 72 x 8.6 mm, 204 g |
| Screen 6.3" OLED 120Hz | Screen 6.3" OLED 120Hz |
| Processor A19 Bionic 3nm | Processor Tensor G5 3nm |
| Versions: 12/128 GB 12/256 GB 12/512 GB | Versions: 12/128GB 12/256GB --- |
| Cameras: 48 MP main 12 MP ultra --- 24 MP front | Cameras: 48 MP main 13 MP ultra 10.8 MP 5X zoom 10.5 MP front |
| Battery: ~3,600 mAh | Battery: 4,970 mAh |
| Charging: USB-C 35W wired 25W Qi2 wireless | Charging: USB-C 30W wired 15W Qi2 wireless |
*Expected/rumored
Summary
The iPhone 17 is shaping up to be Apple’s sleekest base model yet — thinner, lighter, and now with a higher-resolution selfie camera. But with just dual rear cameras and relatively limited AI features, it still feels conservative.
The Pixel 10, on the other hand, is packed with firsts for Google’s base flagship: a triple-camera system with 5x telephoto, a 3,000-nit display, a larger battery, and support for Pixelsnap magnetic charging accessories. Add in deep Gemini AI integration — with tools like Magic Cue for proactive suggestions and Camera Coach for guided photography — and it comes across as far more daring and forward-thinking.
Both phones will launch at $799 and promise 7 years of updates. If you’re comfortable in Apple’s ecosystem, the iPhone 17 delivers some welcome refinements. But if you’re after more hardware value and cutting-edge AI, the Pixel 10 looks like the one to beat.
The Pixel 10, on the other hand, is packed with firsts for Google’s base flagship: a triple-camera system with 5x telephoto, a 3,000-nit display, a larger battery, and support for Pixelsnap magnetic charging accessories. Add in deep Gemini AI integration — with tools like Magic Cue for proactive suggestions and Camera Coach for guided photography — and it comes across as far more daring and forward-thinking.
Both phones will launch at $799 and promise 7 years of updates. If you’re comfortable in Apple’s ecosystem, the iPhone 17 delivers some welcome refinements. But if you’re after more hardware value and cutting-edge AI, the Pixel 10 looks like the one to beat.
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