{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/google-pixel-10-pro-vs-iphone-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-10-24T02:56:17+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Google Pixel 10 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Google Pixel 10 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on memory & storage and value for money. The iPhone 17 Pro Max still wins on performance and camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Google Pixel 10 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 285,999 against PKR 545,000.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Google Pixel 10 Pro",
            "slug": "google-pixel-10-pro",
            "brand": "Google Pixel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/google-pixel/google-pixel-10-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Gemini_Generated_Image_g3rnesg3rnesg3rn-1-1024x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 285999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-18T07:02:11+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 63,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 68.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 83
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 28, 2025 (global launch)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 in",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2856 pixels (~495 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO Super Actua OLED, 1-120 Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Google Tensor G5 (4 nm)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "16 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP main + 48 MP ultra-wide + 48 MP 5× telephoto, up to 100× digital zoom",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "4,870 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired; wireless charging supported (≈15W), reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (IP68 dust/water resistant)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C (USB 3.x/3.2 class expected)"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "iPhone 17 Pro Max",
            "slug": "iphone-17-pro-max",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/iphone-17-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-12-2026-12_15_40-PM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 545000,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-28T18:00:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 68,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 68.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 53.3,
                "overall": 79.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163 × 77 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "225 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "~1320 × 2868 pixels (~460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 120Hz ProMotion",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A19 Pro (3 nm, expected)",
                    "CPU": "Hexa-core Apple custom CPU",
                    "GPU": "Apple 6-core GPU (hardware ray tracing)",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 19"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB NVMe Card Slot:",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP wide (OIS, sensor-shift) 48 MP ultra-wide 12 MP periscope telephoto (5×–6× optical zoom)",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP TrueDepth (AF)",
                    "Video recording": "4K@24/30/60fps (Dolby Vision HDR) 8K recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion (~4800–5000 mAh expected)",
                    "Wired charging": "35–40W wired MagSafe wireless Reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual eSIM / eSIM + Nano-SIM (region dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID (under-display expected), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB-C (USB 4 / Thunderbolt)"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "google-pixel-10-pro",
        "margin": 3.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-10-pro": 63,
                    "iphone-17-pro-max": 68
                },
                "leader": "iphone-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-10-pro": 90,
                    "iphone-17-pro-max": 97
                },
                "leader": "iphone-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-10-pro": 68.1,
                    "iphone-17-pro-max": 68.3
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-10-pro": 100,
                    "iphone-17-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-10-pro": 100,
                    "iphone-17-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-10-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-10-pro": 100,
                    "iphone-17-pro-max": 53.3
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-10-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Google Pixel 10 Pro costs PKR 259,001 less.",
        "iPhone 17 Pro Max packs a 130 mAh larger battery.",
        "Google Pixel 10 Pro charges 5W faster.",
        "Google Pixel 10 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Google Pixel 10 Pro has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Google Pixel 10 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 10 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.5 points. It wins on memory & storage and value for money. iPhone 17 Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Google Pixel 10 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 10 Pro is listed at PKR 285,999 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at PKR 545,000. That makes Google Pixel 10 Pro cheaper by PKR 259,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 10 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "iPhone 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Google Pixel 10 Pro uses a 50 MP main sensor against 48 MP on iPhone 17 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 10 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "iPhone 17 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 10 Pro runs the Google Tensor G5 (4 nm) while iPhone 17 Pro Max runs the Apple A19 Pro (3 nm, expected)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}