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Updated April 2026 PIXLRUN · COMPARE LAB v3

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A laboratory-grade side-by-side that scores phones, laptops and headphones on the things buyers actually feel — not the spec-sheet poetry manufacturers print on the box.

1,284

Devices benchmarked

Lab metrics per unit

94%

Reader trust score

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The duel.
Two phones, one verdict.

Lab-tested over 14 days each. Identical conditions, identical workloads, scored on a calibrated 100-point rubric.

Google · 2026 Worth a look

Google Pixel 10 Pro

The smartest Pixel yet, redefining mobile intelligence

9.3^/10

From

$1,199

Apple · 2026 PixlRun pick

iPhone 17 Pro Max

The future of iPhone, redefined for 2026.

9.4^/10

From

$1,299

Where each one wins.

Six pillars tailored to Smartphone reviews — scored independently in our Victoria, BC lab. Bars animate to live values when in view.

Camera

Apple +0.1

Google9.5

Apple9.6

Performance

Apple +0.8

Google9.0

Apple9.8

Battery

Apple +0.2

Google9.0

Apple9.2

Display

Apple +0.2

Google9.4

Apple9.6

Build & feel

Apple +0.5

Google9.1

Apple9.6

Value

Google +0.7

Google9.2

Apple8.5

Six dimensions, overlaid.

Radar of normalized scores across our full rubric.

Google Pixel 10 Pro iPhone 17 Pro Max

Score gap

+1.1%

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 10 Pro — composite lab score difference.

Fast charge

45W USB-C PD 3.1 vs 45W MagSafe USB-C

Google Pixel 10 Pro / iPhone 17 Pro Max

Weight

221g vs 228g

Google Pixel 10 Pro / iPhone 17 Pro Max

The full spec sheet.

Grouped by what matters to use, not by alphabet. Winners highlighted with an acid dot.

Display

Display6.8in LTPO OLED 1-120Hz

Display6.9in Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz ProMotion

Resolution3120 x 1440 (QHD+)

Resolution2868 x 1320 px @ 460 ppi

Brightness3000 nits peak HDR

Brightness—

Peak Brightness—

Peak Brightness3000 nits (outdoor)

Performance

ProcessorGoogle Tensor G5 (3nm)

ProcessorApple A19 Pro (3nm TSMC)

RAM16GB LPDDR6

RAM12GB LPDDR5X

Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1

Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB (NVMe)

Camera

Main Camera64MP f/1.7, OIS, Laser AF

Main Camera48MP Fusion, f/1.6, OIS, sensor-shift

Ultrawide Camera50MP f/1.9, 126° FoV

Ultrawide Camera48MP, f/2.2, 120° FOV, macro

Telephoto Camera48MP 5x optical zoom, OIS

Telephoto Camera12MP periscope, 5x optical zoom, f/2.8

Front Camera16MP f/2.2, 4K video

Front Camera24MP TrueDepth, autofocus, f/1.9

Video8K@30fps, 4K@120fps

Video8K ProRes @ 30fps, 4K @ 120fps

Battery & Charging

Battery5100mAh Silicon-Carbon

Battery5200mAh Li-Ion

Wired Charging45W USB-C PD 3.1

Wired Charging45W MagSafe USB-C

Wireless Charging23W Qi2.1 / 12W reverse

Wireless Charging25W MagSafe / 15W Qi2

Body & Build

BuildGorilla Glass Armor 2, IP68

BuildGrade 5 Titanium frame, textured matte glass back

Weight221g

Weight228g

ColorsObsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Peony

ColorsBlack Titanium, White Titanium, Desert Titanium, Teal Titanium

Dimensions162.1 x 76.5 x 8.5mm

Dimensions163.0 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm

IP Rating—

IP RatingIP69 (dust & water resistant)

Connectivity

NFC—

NFCYes (Apple Pay, background reading)

General

SecurityTitan M3 chip, face + fingerprint

Security—

Connectivity5G Sub-6 & mmWave, Wi-Fi 7, BT 5.4

Connectivity5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, UWB

SatelliteEmergency SOS via satellite

SatelliteEmergency SOS + Roadside Assistance via Satellite

SIMNano SIM + eSIM (Dual eSIM)

SIM—

Pros & cons,
at a glance.

A bento grid of what each one nails — and where it falls short.

Google Pixel 10 Pro

What you'll love

The smartest Pixel yet, redefining mobile intelligence

Best-in-class AI photography, Pure Android 16 experience, Exceptional battery life, Blazing Tensor G5 chip

Watch out for

Premium price tag, Limited storage base tier, Bulkier than predecessors

iPhone 17 Pro Max

What you'll love

The future of iPhone, redefined for 2026.

A19 Pro chip dominates every benchmark, Titanium design with refined aesthetics, 48MP periscope triple-camera system with AI computational photography, ProMotion 120Hz always-on display with peak 3000 nits

Watch out for

Premium price tag remains steep, USB-C still limited to USB 3 speeds on base model, Heavier than previous generation

The verdict.

After 14 days each, in real-world use — here's how we'd actually spend the money.

PixlRun verdict · May 2026

It is a coin flip. Either picks lose nothing the other has.

iPhone 17 Pro Max takes the overall win at 9.4/10. Google Pixel 10 Pro: The smartest Pixel yet, redefining mobile intelligence. iPhone 17 Pro Max: The future of iPhone, redefined for 2026..

See iPhone 17 Pro Max review See Google Pixel 10 Pro

PixlRun Lab Score

Composite · 14-day test cycle

Google Pixel 10 Pro9.3

iPhone 17 Pro Max9.4

Margin+0.1

ConfidenceClose call