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iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Pixel 10a
Specs, price and the one trade-off that actually decides it — iPhone 17 Pro Max against Pixel 10a, side by side.
Cheaper to start
Tie
Both start at a similar price.
Rated higher
iPhone 17 Pro Max
9.4 vs 0.0 on our design scale.
Standout
iPhone 17 Pro Max
6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple's flagship at $1,199 — the best video capture on a phone, inside a deliberately closed system.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Advanced camera features with on-device AI for smart photo capture
- Regular iOS updates ensure long-term software support
- Ceramic Shield provides superior scratch resistance and durability
Cons
- High price point of $1199 may be prohibitive for some users
- Closed ecosystem limits flexibility and customization options
Specifications
- Wireless ChargingSnap on a MagSafe Charger for faster wireless charging
- 5GiPhone + 5G = a superfast experience
- battery_life—
- camera—
- Camera FeaturesSmart Take uses on-device AI to detect when people are posed and automatically takes the picture
- Ceramic ShieldCeramic Shield 2 on the front, with better scratch resistance, and Ceramic Shield on the back for added durability
- Chipvapor-cooled A20 Pro chip
- fast_charging—
- iOS Updatesregular iOS updates keep your iPhone feeling new for years to come
- key_features6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, A19 Pro chip, 48MP Triple Camera system, 12GB RAM
- performance—
- storage_options—
- Water Resistancestands up to splashes from everyday liquids like water, coffee, and soda
Pixel 10a
The Google Pixel 10a is a smartphone with a 6.3" display and Tensor G4 chip.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Features a powerful Tensor G4 chip with 8 GB RAM
- Includes a dual rear camera setup with a 48 MP wide lens
- Provides fast charging up to 50% in about 30 minutes
Cons
- Does not support wireless charging out of the box
- Lacks 4K video recording capability
Specifications
- Wireless ChargingPixelsnap Wireless Charging
- 5G—
- battery_life30+ hr
- cameraDual rear camera 48 MP wide 13 MP ultrawide - Front camera 13 MP 4K video - -
- Camera Features—
- Ceramic Shield—
- Chip—
- fast_chargingUp to 50% in about 30 minutes
- iOS Updates—
- key_features—
- performanceFast and efficient 8 GB RAM Tensor G4 chip
- storage_options128 GB 256 GB
- Water Resistance—