Apple iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB
Apple
86 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Obsidian 512GB
Google
76 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Photography
Budget
Flagship
Foldable
Battery Life
Business
Rugged
Compact
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | LTPO OLED★ |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits | 3000 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | — |
| Processor Model | A19 Pro | Tensor G4 |
| CPU Cores | 6★ | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Front Camera | 18 MP★ | — |
| Optical Zoom | 8x★ | 5x |
| Video | 4K 120 fps Dolby Vision★ | — |
| OIS | ✓★ | — |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,422 mAh | 5,060 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 30W★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | MagSafe | Power Share |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | Water resistant | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | — |
| Fingerprint | — | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong camera (94th percentile)94th %ile
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Obsidian 512GB
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong performance (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 40 specs.