Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
Apple
87 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
Google
79 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Foldable
Photography
Rugged
Gaming
Flagship
Battery Life
Compact
Business
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 17 | Google Pixel 9a | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | OLED★ |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 | 1080 x 2424 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | 2700 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A19 | 3.1 GHz |
| Processor Model | A19 | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | — | 3.10★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 13 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP★ | — |
| Front Camera | 18 MP★ | 13 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 2x | 2x |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 3,692 mAh | 5,100 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 30W★ | 23W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | MagSafe | Power Delivery |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.19 kg |
| Fingerprint | — | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB0.093score per dollar
vs
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB0.177score per dollar
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 42 specs.
