iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Pixel 10a: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 17 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.5/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pixel 10a
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins 4 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeediPhone 17 Pro Max9080
- CameraiPhone 17 Pro Max8582
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieiPhone 17 Pro Max7660
- BatteryTie8686
- DisplayTie9090
- ConnectivityiPhone 17 Pro Max10088
- SecurityTie100100
- ValuePixel 10a5580
- Pixel 10a has the bigger battery5,100 mAh vs 5,088 mAh
- iPhone 17 Pro Max charges faster40W vs 30W
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.3"
- Pixel 10a is lighter183 g vs 233 g
- Pixel 10a launched cheaper$499 vs $1,199
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has a sharper selfie camera18 MP vs 13 MP
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.3
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the faster chipApple A19 Pro vs Google Tensor G4
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 17 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 84.5/100
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its faster charging (40W vs 30W) and bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.3"). The Pixel 10a is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,100 mAh vs 5,088 mAh).
Faster wired charging: 40W vs 30W · Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Lighter: 183 g vs 233 g (50 g less) · Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,199
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 17 Pro Max or Pixel 10a?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its faster charging (40W vs 30W) and bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.3"). The Pixel 10a is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,100 mAh vs 5,088 mAh). BeastScore: iPhone 17 Pro Max 84.5/100, Pixel 10a 83.7/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 17 Pro Max and Pixel 10a?
iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 5088 mAh battery. Pixel 10a has a 6.3-inch display and 5100 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 17 Pro Max and Pixel 10a compare for speed?
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 90/100 for performance; Pixel 10a scores 80/100.
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