Apple has officially launched the iPhone 17 Pro, packed with cutting-edge hardware and software upgrades. Its biggest competitor in the Android space is Google’s Pixel 10 Pro, which comes with Google’s best AI and camera innovations. The big question — which one offers more power and value on paper? Let’s find out.

Display

• iPhone 17 Pro: 6.3-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10 & Dolby Vision, 3000 nits peak brightness, protected by Ceramic Shield 2 glass.

• Pixel 10 Pro: 6.3-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, higher brightness at 3300 nits peak.

Verdict: Both are stunning, but Pixel edges ahead with slightly brighter output.

Performance & Storage

• iPhone 17 Pro: Powered by A19 Pro chip, storage options of 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and, for the first time, 2TB.

• Pixel 10 Pro: Equipped with Tensor G5 chip, available in a single 16GB RAM + 256GB storage variant.

Verdict: Apple offers more storage flexibility, but Pixel gives more RAM.

Software & AI

• iPhone 17 Pro: Runs on iOS 26 with Apple’s upgraded Apple Intelligence suite.

• Pixel 10 Pro: Runs on Android 16 with Gemini-powered Google AI features.

Verdict: Both are AI-driven, but the choice depends on whether you prefer Apple’s ecosystem or Google’s AI tools.

Battery & Backup

• iPhone 17 Pro: No official mAh figure, but Apple claims up to 33 hours of video playback.

• Pixel 10 Pro: 4870mAh battery, claimed to last more than 24 hours on a single charge.

Verdict: Apple promises longer video playback, but Google reveals actual capacity.

Cameras

• iPhone 17 Pro: Triple 48MP setup (primary + telephoto + ultrawide) with 8x optical zoom.

• Pixel 10 Pro: Triple camera — 50MP main + 48MP ultrawide + 48MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom.

Verdict: iPhone offers higher zoom, Pixel offers a stronger main sensor. Both are camera beasts.

Price in India

• iPhone 17 Pro:

  • 256GB – ₹1,34,900

  • 512GB – ₹1,54,900

  • 1TB – ₹1,74,900

• Pixel 10 Pro:

  • 16GB RAM + 256GB storage – ₹1,09,999 (Flipkart)

Verdict: Pixel is ₹25,000 cheaper for the base model.

Colour Options

• iPhone 17 Pro: Deep Blue, Cosmic Orange, Shield.

• Pixel 10 Pro: Porcelain, Moonstone, Obsidian, Jade.

Final Word

On paper, both flagships are neck-to-neck. The iPhone 17 Pro shines with its chipset, longer video playback claim, and higher storage options. Meanwhile, the Pixel 10 Pro impresses with brighter display, bigger RAM, and a more affordable price.

The real test will be in camera performance, battery endurance, and AI usability in daily life — something only real-world reviews will decide.