Apple iPhone 17 vs Google Pixel 5a
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
Apple
86 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 5a Black 128GB
Google
45 Overall Score
Scores
Foldable
Photography
Rugged
Flagship
Gaming
Business
Budget
Compact
Battery Life
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 17 | Google Pixel 5a | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | OLED★ |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | — |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 765G |
| Processor Model | A19 | Snapdragon 765G |
| CPU Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | — | 2.40★ |
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Camera Count | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 16 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP★ | — |
| Front Camera | 18 MP★ | 8 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 2x★ | — |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 3,692 mAh | 4,680 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 30W★ | 18W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | MagSafe | Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.0★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1★ |
| SIM | eSIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68★ | IP67 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | — |
| Fingerprint | — | rear |
| Face Recognition | ✓★ | ✗ |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Google Pixel 5a Black 128GB
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (74th percentile)
- Strong battery (66th percentile)
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average performance (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 41 specs.