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Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
Specs, price and the one trade-off that actually decides it — Apple iPhone 17 Pro against Google Pixel 11 Pro XL, side by side.
Cheaper to start
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Starts about $200 lower.
Best ecosystem
Tie
Neither lists native integrations.
Standout
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
A19 Pro chip with 6-core CPU and 6-core GPU
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
The top-selling smartphone of 2026 featuring deep Apple Intelligence integration and privacy-first displays.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Offers a powerful A19 Pro chip with hardware-accelerated ray tracing.
- Equipped with a 48MP Pro Fusion camera system for high-quality photography.
- Supports advanced wireless charging technologies including MagSafe and Qi2.
Cons
- Does not support physical SIM cards, only eSIM technology.
Specifications
- displayProMotion OLED
- Apple CardCredit card created by Apple, designed for iPhone
- Apple PayPay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web Send and receive money in Messages with Apple Cash Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac Pay for your ride using Express Transit
- Battery and charging—
- Buttons and ports—
- camera—
- Capacity256GB, 512GB, 1TB
- Cellular and WirelessModels A3256 and A3257 FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n66, n70, n71, n75) TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) 5G NR mmWave (Bands n258, n260, n261) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TDD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO Apple N1 wireless networking chip Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 6 Thread networking technology Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip NFC with reader mode Express Cards with power reserve
- Charging and ExpansionUSB-C connector with support for: Charging DisplayPort USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) MagSafe and Wireless Charging: MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W, Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W Magnet array Alignment magnet Accessory Identification NFC Magnetometer
- ChipA19 Pro chip 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores 6-core GPU with Neural Accelerators 16-core Neural Engine Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
- cpuA19 Pro
- Dimensions and weight—
- External Buttons and ConnectorsVolume up/down Action button Camera Control Side button Built-in stereo speaker Built-in microphone USB-C connector Built-in microphones Built-in stereo speaker Action button features: Silent Mode, Focus, Camera, Visual Intelligence, Flashlight, Voice Memo, Recognize Music, Translate, Magnifier, Controls, Shortcut, or Accessibility Camera controls: Exposure, Depth, Zoom, Cameras, Styles, Tone
- FinishAluminum unibody design Ceramic Shield 2 front Ceramic Shield back
- Media and audio—
- Memory and storage—
- Processor—
- ram—
- Security—
- SensorsFace ID LiDAR Scanner Barometer High dynamic range gyro High-g accelerometer Proximity sensor Dual ambient light sensors
- SIM CardDual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs) Advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards)
- SIMs—
- Size and Weight / Depth0.34 inch (8.75 mm)
- Size and Weight / Height5.91 inches (150.0 mm)
- Size and Weight / Weight7.27 ounces (206 grams)
- Size and Weight / Width2.83 inches (71.9 mm)
- Splash, Water, and Dust ResistantRated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
Google's 2026 flagship powered by Tensor G6 and deeply integrated with Gemini AI.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Features a powerful Tensor G6 processor.
- Includes a high-resolution 6.3-inch Super Actua display with HDR support.
- Supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth v6 for superior connectivity.
Cons
- The battery capacity of 4850 mAh may not be sufficient for heavy users without frequent charging.
- The price of $1299 is quite high, limiting its accessibility.
Specifications
- display6.3-inch (161 mm) Super Actua display, 20:9 aspect ratio, 1280 x 2856 LTPO OLED at 495 PPI, Smooth Display (1-120 Hz), Corning™ Gorilla™ Glass Victus™ 2 cover glass with anti-scratch shield, Up to 2400 nits (HDR) and up to 3600 nits (peak brightness), >2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, HDR support, Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors
- Apple Card—
- Apple Pay—
- Battery and charging30+ hour battery life, Typical 4850 mAh (minimum 4707 mAh), Fast charging – up to 55% in about 30 minutes – using 30W USB-C™ PPS charger or higher, sold separately, Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2.2-certified) up to 25W
- Buttons and portsUSB Type-C™ 3.2, Power button, Volume controls
- camera50MP Triple System
- Capacity—
- Cellular and Wireless—
- Charging and Expansion—
- Chip—
- cpu—
- Dimensions and weight6.0 in (height) x 2.8 in (width) x 0.3 in (depth), 7.2 oz
- External Buttons and Connectors—
- Finish—
- Media and audioStereo speakers, 3 microphones, Noise suppression, Spatial Audio
- Memory and storage12 GB RAM, 256 GB
- ProcessorGoogle Tensor G6, Titan M3 security coprocessor
- ram16GB
- SecurityVPN by Google at no extra cost, End-to-end security designed by Google, Multi-layer hardware security: Google Tensor G6 with quantum-safe secure boot in hardware, Tensor security core, certified Titan M3 security chip, and Trusty (Trusted Execution Environment), Anti-malware and anti-phishing protection
- Sensors—
- SIM Card—
- SIMsDual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs)
- Size and Weight / Depth—
- Size and Weight / Height—
- Size and Weight / Weight—
- Size and Weight / Width—
- Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant—