Google Pixel 5 vs Apple iPhone 17
Google Pixel 5 Black 128GB
Google
42 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
Apple
86 Overall Score
Scores
Foldable
Photography
Rugged
Flagship
Gaming
Business
Budget
Compact
Battery Life
Specifications
| Google Pixel 5 | Apple iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.0 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | OLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | — | 2622 x 1206 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | Apple A19 |
| Processor Model | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G | A19 |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 18 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | — | 2x★ |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,080 mAh★ | 3,692 mAh |
| Wired Charging | — | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast charging | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | 6 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.1★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Single Sim | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | — | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | — | 0.18 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | rear | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 5 Black 128GB
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
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
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 40 specs.