Apple iPhone 17 vs Google Pixel 10
Key differences
- The Google Pixel 10 launched ₹2,901 cheaper than the Apple iPhone 17 (₹79,999 vs ₹82,900).
- Only the Google Pixel 10 has a dedicated telephoto camera.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Google Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 6.7/10 | 9.1/10 |
| Brand | Apple | Google Pixel |
| Model | iPhone 17 | Pixel 10 |
| India launch date | 9 September 2025 | 20 August 2025 |
| First sale | 19 September 2025 | 28 August 2025 |
| Launch price | From ₹82,900 | From ₹79,999 |
| Variants | 256GB · 512GB | 12GB RAM + 256GB |
| Display | 6.3", Super Retina XDR OLED, 2622x1206, 120Hz | 6.3", Actua OLED, 1080x2424, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Ceramic Shield 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Processor | A19 | Google Tensor G5 |
| RAM | Not published | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB |
| Rear camera | 48MP main + 48MP ultrawide | 48MP main + 13MP ultrawide + 10.8MP telephoto (5x) |
| Front camera | 18MP | 10.5MP |
| Rear video | 4K@60 | 4K@60 |
| Front video | 4K@60 | 4K@60 |
| Battery | Not published | 4,970mAh |
| Wired charging | Not published | Not published |
| Wireless charging | Not published | 15W |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Not published | Yes |
| Operating system | Not published | Android 16 |
| OS updates promised | Not published | 7 years |
| Water/dust rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 177 g | 204 g |
| Thickness | 7.95 mm | 8.6 mm |
| NFC | Not published | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6 |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| Fingerprint | face id only | Not published |
| Colours | Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage, White, Black | Indigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian |
Frequently asked questions
Apple iPhone 17 or Google Pixel 10 — which is better?
On our spec score the Google Pixel 10 is ahead, 9.1/10 against 6.7/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The Google Pixel 10 launched ₹2,901 cheaper than the Apple iPhone 17 (₹79,999 vs ₹82,900). Only the Google Pixel 10 has a dedicated telephoto camera.