Google Pixel 10a Obsidian 256GB
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Silver 1024GB
Scores
Specifications
| Google Pixel 10a | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | OLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 | 2622 x 1206 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | — |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | 3.1 GHz | A-Series |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | A19 Pro |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | — |
| CPU Speed | 3.10 | 3.70★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 2 | 3★ |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 13 MP | 18 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | — | 8x★ |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 30W | 50W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast Charging Support | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68★ | Water resistant |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.21 kg |
| Fingerprint | Yes | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 10a Obsidian 256GB
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong battery (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Silver 1024GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong camera (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
Google Pixel 10a Obsidian 256GB offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 40 specs.