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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

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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.

Apple · 2026 PixlRun pick

iPhone 17 Pro Max

The future of iPhone, redefined for 2026.

9.4^/10

From

$1,299

Google · 2026 Worth a look

Google Pixel 10 Pro

The smartest Pixel yet, redefining mobile intelligence

9.3^/10

From

$1,199

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

Apple9.6

Google9.5

Performance

Apple +0.8

Apple9.8

Google9.0

Battery

Apple +0.2

Apple9.2

Google9.0

Display

Apple +0.2

Apple9.6

Google9.4

Build & feel

Apple +0.5

Apple9.6

Google9.1

Value

Google +0.7

Apple8.5

Google9.2

Six dimensions, overlaid.

Radar of normalized scores across our full rubric.

iPhone 17 Pro Max Google Pixel 10 Pro

Score gap

-1.1%

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

Fast charge

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

iPhone 17 Pro Max / Google Pixel 10 Pro

Weight

228g vs 221g

iPhone 17 Pro Max / Google Pixel 10 Pro

The full spec sheet.

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

Display

Display6.9in Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz ProMotion

Display6.8in LTPO OLED 1-120Hz

Resolution2868 x 1320 px @ 460 ppi

Resolution3120 x 1440 (QHD+)

Peak Brightness3000 nits (outdoor)

Peak Brightness—

Brightness—

Brightness3000 nits peak HDR

Performance

ProcessorApple A19 Pro (3nm TSMC)

ProcessorGoogle Tensor G5 (3nm)

RAM12GB LPDDR5X

RAM16GB LPDDR6

Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB (NVMe)

Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1

Camera

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

Main Camera64MP f/1.7, OIS, Laser AF

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

Ultrawide Camera50MP f/1.9, 126° FoV

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

Telephoto Camera48MP 5x optical zoom, OIS

Front Camera24MP TrueDepth, autofocus, f/1.9

Front Camera16MP f/2.2, 4K video

Video8K ProRes @ 30fps, 4K @ 120fps

Video8K@30fps, 4K@120fps

Battery & Charging

Battery5200mAh Li-Ion

Battery5100mAh Silicon-Carbon

Wired Charging45W MagSafe USB-C

Wired Charging45W USB-C PD 3.1

Wireless Charging25W MagSafe / 15W Qi2

Wireless Charging23W Qi2.1 / 12W reverse

Body & Build

BuildGrade 5 Titanium frame, textured matte glass back

BuildGorilla Glass Armor 2, IP68

Dimensions163.0 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm

Dimensions162.1 x 76.5 x 8.5mm

Weight228g

Weight221g

ColorsBlack Titanium, White Titanium, Desert Titanium, Teal Titanium

ColorsObsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Peony

IP RatingIP69 (dust & water resistant)

IP Rating—

Connectivity

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

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

NFCYes (Apple Pay, background reading)

NFC—

SatelliteEmergency SOS + Roadside Assistance via Satellite

SatelliteEmergency SOS via satellite

General

Security—

SecurityTitan M3 chip, face + fingerprint

SIM—

SIMNano SIM + eSIM (Dual eSIM)

Pros & cons,
at a glance.

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

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

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

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. iPhone 17 Pro Max: The future of iPhone, redefined for 2026.. Google Pixel 10 Pro: The smartest Pixel yet, redefining mobile intelligence.

See iPhone 17 Pro Max review See Google Pixel 10 Pro

PixlRun Lab Score

Composite · 14-day test cycle

iPhone 17 Pro Max9.4

Google Pixel 10 Pro9.3

Margin+0.1

ConfidenceClose call