Apple iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB
Apple
86 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 9a Peony 128GB
Google
28 Overall Score
Scores
Photography
Budget
Flagship
Gaming
Foldable
Business
Rugged
Compact
Battery Life
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Google Pixel 9a | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | — |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | — |
| HDR | ✓★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Processor Model | A19 Pro | Snapdragon 778G |
| CPU Cores | 6★ | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP★ | — |
| Camera Count | 3★ | — |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | — |
| Telephoto | 48 MP★ | — |
| Front Camera | 18 MP★ | — |
| Optical Zoom | 8x★ | — |
| Video | 4K 120 fps Dolby Vision★ | — |
| OIS | ✓★ | — |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,422 mAh★ | — |
| Wired Charging | 30W★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Fast Charging | MagSafe | — |
| Connector | USB-C★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 6 | — |
| NFC | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| SIM | eSIM | — |
| eSIM | ✓★ | — |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | Water resistant | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | — |
| 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 9a Peony 128GB
- Strong build (66th percentile)
- Below average camera (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average battery (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average feature (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average display (31st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 23 of 39 specs.