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In a nutshell

They share the same 120Hz refresh rate and the same IP68 rating. The Pixel 10 Pro XL has a 5x optical telephoto, more memory with 16GB of RAM and a brighter 3300-nit screen. The iPhone 17 Pro Max counters with a bigger 6.9-inch screen, a lighter 231g body and faster USB transfers.

At 256GB, both launched at the same £1199.

Available models

Pixel 10 Pro XL

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Excellent, Great, Good

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

Pixel 10 Pro XL 89/100
iPhone 17 Pro Max 89/100

Both should get OS updates for the same length of time, until about 2032 (est.).

Front glass:The Pixel 10 Pro XL has Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and the iPhone 17 Pro Max Ceramic Shield 2.

Weight:The Pixel 10 Pro XL weighs 232g and the iPhone 17 Pro Max 231g, so the iPhone 17 Pro Max is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Frame:Both use the same aluminium frame.

Released

2025
2025

Updates until (est.)

2032
2032

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Aluminium
Aluminium

Weight

232g
231gLighter

Release date

28 August 2025
19 September 2025

Front glass

Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Ceramic Shield 2

Dimensions

162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm
163.4 x 78 x 8.75 mm

Biometrics

Fingerprint; Face Unlock
Face ID

Security updates until

2032
–

Repairability

EU repairability class B (index 3.66/5)
EU repairability class C

Performance

Pixel 10 Pro XL 94/100
iPhone 17 Pro Max 94/100

The Pixel 10 Pro XL has more memory, 16GB against 12GB.

Chip:The Pixel 10 Pro XL runs the Google Tensor G5 and the iPhone 17 Pro Max the A19 Pro.

Memory:The Pixel 10 Pro XL has 16GB of RAM against 12GB on the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which helps keep more apps open in the background.

AI features:The Pixel 10 Pro XL supports Google's AI features and the iPhone 17 Pro Max supports Apple Intelligence.

Storage:The Pixel 10 Pro XL launched in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB and the iPhone 17 Pro Max in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB.

Chip

Google Tensor G5
A19 Pro

RAM

16GBMore memory
12GB

Storage options

256GB, 512GB, 1TB
256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Pixel 10 Pro XL 99/100
iPhone 17 Pro Max 98/100

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger screen, at 6.9 inches.

Size:The iPhone 17 Pro Max's 6.9-inch screen is bigger than the 6.8-inch screen on the Pixel 10 Pro XL.

Panel:The Pixel 10 Pro XL uses a Super Actua LTPO OLED panel at 2992 x 1344 and the iPhone 17 Pro Max a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2868 x 1320.

Brightness:The Pixel 10 Pro XL peaks at 3300 nits against 3000 on the iPhone 17 Pro Max, by the makers' figures, so it is easier to read in bright sun.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Screen size

6.8"
6.9"Bigger screen

Screen type

Super Actua LTPO OLED
Super Retina XDR OLED

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2992 x 1344
2868 x 1320

Peak brightness

3300 nits (maker figure)
3000 nits (maker figure)

Camera

Pixel 10 Pro XL 88/100
iPhone 17 Pro Max 85/100

The Pixel 10 Pro XL reaches further, with a 5x optical telephoto.

Main camera:The Pixel 10 Pro XL has a 50MP main camera against 48MP on the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which leaves more detail to crop into.

Zoom:The Pixel 10 Pro XL has a 5x optical telephoto against 4x on the iPhone 17 Pro Max, so it gets closer to distant subjects.

Selfies:The Pixel 10 Pro XL has a 42MP selfie camera against 18MP on the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Video:The Pixel 10 Pro XL records video at up to 8K 30fps with Video Boost and the iPhone 17 Pro Max at up to 4K 120fps Dolby Vision.

Main camera

50MPMore megapixels
48MP

Ultrawide

48MP
48MP

Telephoto

48MP
48MP

Optical zoom

5xMore zoom
4x

Front camera

42MPSharper selfies
18MP

Video recording

8K 30fps with Video Boost
4K 120fps Dolby Vision

Battery

Pixel 10 Pro XL 95/100
iPhone 17 Pro Max 100/100

Battery

5200mAhBigger battery
4823mAh

Wired charging

45W
–

Wireless charging

Pixelsnap Qi2 25W
MagSafe 25W, Qi2 25W

Video playback (maker)

–
Up to 37 hours

Connectivity

Pixel 10 Pro XL 90/100
iPhone 17 Pro Max 95/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 7.

Port:The Pixel 10 Pro XL has USB-C (USB 3.2) and the iPhone 17 Pro Max USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s). The iPhone 17 Pro Max's port moves files faster over a cable.

SIM:Both take the same Nano-SIM + eSIM setup.

Bluetooth:Both have the same Bluetooth 6.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3.2)
USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 6
Bluetooth 6

Our verdict

Buy the Pixel 10 Pro XL if you want a 5x optical telephoto and more memory with 16GB of RAM. Buy the iPhone 17 Pro Max if you want a bigger 6.9-inch screen and a lighter 231g body.

Buy the Pixel 10 Pro XL if

  • You want a 5x optical telephoto
  • You want more memory with 16GB of RAM
  • You want a brighter 3300-nit screen
Shop from £755.99

Buy the iPhone 17 Pro Max if

  • You want a bigger 6.9-inch screen
  • You want a lighter 231g body
  • You want faster USB transfers
Shop from £923.39

FAQs

The Pixel 10 Pro XL has a 5x optical telephoto against 4x on the iPhone 17 Pro Max, so it gets closer to distant subjects.

The iPhone 17 Pro Max's 6.9-inch screen is bigger than the 6.8-inch screen on the Pixel 10 Pro XL.

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Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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