Apple and Google have both released new high-end phones in 2025, giving people sensational choices. The iPhone 17 Pro and the Pixel 10 Pro are packed with new technology like fast processors, bright screens, incredible cameras, and smart AI features. Let’s compare them so you can understand which phone might suit you.
Power and Performance
The iPhone 17 Pro uses Apple’s new A19 Pro chip. It’s very fast and helps run games, apps, and AI tools smoothly. The phone also has a special Neural Machine to make smart features work better.
The Pixel 10 Pro has Google’s Tensor G5 chip. It focuses on AI tasks like live translations, voice commands, and image editing. Google also promises seven years of software modernizes, which is great for people who keep their phones for a long time.
Displays
Both phones have 6.3-inch OLED screens, but they differ a bit:
- iPhone 17 Pro: Super Retina XDR OLED with super bright outdoor view (up to 3,000 nits) and smooth 120Hz refresh rate. It also has Ceramic Shield 2, making it very scratch-resistant.
- Pixel 10 Pro: LTPO OLED screen, even brighter at 3,300 nits. Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protects it. The 120Hz screen gives smooth scrolling, and it’s durable too.
Cameras
iPhone 17 Pro has three 48MP cameras – wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto. The front camera is 18MP and changes automatically to keep you in the center during video calls. Apple also offers pro video features for creators.
Pixel 10 Pro has a 50MP main camera, a 48MP ultra-wide lens, and a 48MP telephoto lens with 5x zoom. Its front camera is 42MP with autofocus, making selfies clear. Google uses smart AI to recover photos, especially in low light.
Battery and Charging
- iPhone 17 Pro: Charges 50% in just 20 minutes with a 40W charger. It has a cooling system to keep the phone from overheating.
- Pixel 10 Pro: Comes with a 4,870mAh battery that lasts long for daily use.
Software and AI
- iPhone 17 Pro runs on iOS 26. It has Apple Intelligence, which does things like live paraphrase, smart screenshots, and spam filtering while keeping your data private.
- Pixel 10 Pro runs Android 16. Its AI helps with translations, voice recognition, and visual search. Google combines AI on the phone and in the cloud for extra features.
Design, Durability, and Price
- iPhone 17 Pro: Three colors – Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, and Silver. Storage goes from 256GB to 1TB. Price in India: ₹1,34,900.
- Pixel 10 Pro: Four colors – Moonstone, Jade, Porcelain, and Obsidian. Starts at ₹1,09,999 in India.
Both phones are water and dust resistant (IP68), but Apple offers higher storage while Google is slightly cheaper.
Verdict
The iPhone 17 Pro focuses on privacy, smooth performance, and professional media tools. The Pixel 10 Pro focuses on smart cameras, long software updates, and AI features.
Your choice depends on what matters more: Apple’s iOS ecosystem or Google’s Android with extended updates. Both phones are amazing in their own ways!
