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Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14

Google Pixel 10 vs iPhone 15 Pro Max

Google Pixel 10 vs iPhone 15 Pro Max lines up the August 2025 Google Pixel 10 with the September 2023 iPhone 15 Pro Max. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.

Spec lead

8.0 / 10

Google Pixel 10 specs

Google Tensor G5

Spec score

2.0 / 10

iPhone 15 Pro Max specs

A17 Pro

Google Pixel 10 leads Google Pixel 10 vs iPhone 15 Pro Max on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, chip, and charging.

Spec sheet

Google Pixel 10 vs iPhone 15 Pro Max published specs. Display lead uses refresh rate, pixel density, peak brightness, and always-on when both phones publish them. Camera lead is a hardware class, not a photo test. Battery is scored only when both phones publish the same kind of figure.
SpecGoogle Pixel 10iPhone 15 Pro Max
Display6.3-inch Actua OLED, 1080×2424, 422 ppi, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak, always-onLeads6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2796×1290, 460 ppi, 120Hz, 2,000 nits peak, always-on
ChipGoogle Tensor G5LeadsA17 Pro
Memory12GBNot published
Storage128GB, 256GB256GB, 512GB, 1TBLeads
Camera hardware48MP f/1.7 main, 13MP ultrawide, 10.8MP 5x optical telephotoTie48MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 12MP 5x tetraprism telephotoTie
Optical zoom5xTie5xTie
Front camera10.5MP12MP
Battery4,970 mAhup to 29 hours video playback
Charging30W, about 55% in 30 minutes. Pixelsnap Qi2 up to 15WLeads50% in about 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter. MagSafe up to 15W
WeightNot published221 g
Water resistanceIP68TieIP68Tie
Software support7 years of OS and security updatesApple does not publish a fixed OS support window
Launch priceNot listed$1,199 launch price
SoftwareAndroid 16iOS 17 at launch
BiometricsFingerprintFace ID
ConnectivityUSB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB-C (USB 3), 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3

Who should buy which

Choose the Google Pixel 10 if you want Android 16. It leads on display, chip, and charging.

Choose the iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want iOS 17 at launch. It leads on storage.

Questions

Which is better, Google Pixel 10 or iPhone 15 Pro Max?

Google Pixel 10 leads Google Pixel 10 vs iPhone 15 Pro Max on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, chip, and charging.

Google Pixel 10 vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: which has the better battery?

Google Pixel 10 and iPhone 15 Pro Max do not publish a comparable battery figure. Google Pixel 10: 4,970 mAh. iPhone 15 Pro Max: up to 29 hours video playback.

Google Pixel 10 vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: which has the better camera?

Google Pixel 10 and iPhone 15 Pro Max tie on camera hardware. Google Pixel 10: 48MP f/1.7 main, 13MP ultrawide, 10.8MP 5x optical telephoto. iPhone 15 Pro Max: 48MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 12MP 5x tetraprism telephoto. This rank is hardware class, not a photo lab test.

What did Google Pixel 10 and iPhone 15 Pro Max cost at launch?

Google Pixel 10 and iPhone 15 Pro Max do not publish a comparable launch price figure. Google Pixel 10: Not listed. iPhone 15 Pro Max: $1,199 launch price.

Sources

  • Google Pixel 10 spec sheet
  • Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max technical specifications

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