Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Phone 1

Phone 2

Apple

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

365,000DA

Google

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

189,000DACheaper

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Faster chip

Even

Bigger battery

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Better display

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Lighter body

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Best value for money

Even

Full specs comparison

Display

Spec	Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Size (inches)	6.9	6.8
Panel Type	OLED	OLED
Resolution Height	2868	2992
Resolution Width	1320	1344
Refresh Rate	120	120
Peak Brightness	3000	3300
PPI	460	486
Glass Type	Ceramic Shield 2	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Screen-to-body	90.7	88

Platform

Spec	Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
CPU	Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)	Octa-core (1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 & 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU	Apple GPU (6-core graphics)	PowerVR DXT-48-1536
Chipset Name	Apple A19 Pro	Google Tensor G5
Process (nm)	3	3
OS Name	iOS	Android
OS Version	26	16

Benchmarks

Spec	Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Geekbench (Single-Core)	3,900	—
Geekbench (Multi-Core)	9,700	—
AnTuTu	2,150,000	—

Memory

Spec	Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Card Slot	No	No
Variants	256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM	256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM

Main Camera

Spec	Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Video	4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo	8K@30fps (via cloud-based upscaling), 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)	Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance
Count	3	3
periscope telephoto	48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm, (periscope telephoto)	48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm, (periscope telephoto)
ultrawide	48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide)	48 MP, f/1.7, (ultrawide)
Wide	48 MP, f/1.6, 24mm, (wide)	50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm, (wide)

Selfie Camera

Spec	Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Features	HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2	HDR, panorama
Count	1	1
Lens	18 MP, f/1.9, (wide)	42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, (ultrawide)

Battery

Spec	Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Capacity (mAh)	4832	5200
Chemistry	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Wired Charging (W)	—	45
Wireless Charging (W)	25	25

Body

Spec	Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Build	Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum alloy frame, aluminum alloy back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)	Nano-SIM + eSIMeSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)
Height (mm)	163.4	162.8
Thickness (mm)	8.8	8.5
Weight (g)	233	232
Width (mm)	78	76.6

Launch

Spec	Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Announced	2025, September 09	2025, August 20
Status	Coming soon. Exp. release 2025, September 19	Available. Released 2025, August 28

Network

Spec	Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
2G Bands	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100	HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3526	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71, 75 - G45RY
5G Bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3526	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 30, 38, 40, 46, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - G45RY
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps	HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
Technology	GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G	GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Spec	Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Bluetooth	6	6
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC	GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Radio	No	No
USB Type	Type-C	Type-C
USB Version	3.2	3.2
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7

Sound

Spec	Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
3.5mm Jack	No	No
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers

Features

Spec	Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max	Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is 48% cheaper at 189,000 DZD versus 365,000 DZD for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL packs a 5200 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.

Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.