Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Google Pixel 12 Pro
Compare Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Google Pixel 12 Pro side by side: Apple A19 Pro (2nm) vs Google Tensor G7 (TSMC 2nm Second Gen), 48MP vs 50MP camera, 3600mAh…

Apple
iPhone 17 Pro
$999
2categories won
Pixel 12 Pro
$1,099
12categories won
8 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Google Pixel 12 Pro takes the overall win
The Google Pixel 12 Pro proves superior overall against the Apple iPhone 17 Pro, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the Pixel 12 Pro. Choose the Pixel 12 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iPhone 17 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Pixel 12 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,100 mAh alongside 65W charging.
Pixel 12 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Google Tensor G7 (TSMC 2nm Second Gen) and 24GB RAM.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
iPhone 17 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $999 vs $1099.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
iPhone 17 Pro vs Pixel 12 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | Pixel 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.27" | 6.4" |
| Resolution | 1206 x 2622 | 1280 x 2856Winner |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 489 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 3500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | Pixel 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (2nm) | Google Tensor G7 (TSMC 2nm Second Gen) |
| Process node | 2 nm | 2 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,400,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 8900 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | Pixel 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 48 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 5x | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 24 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | Pixel 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,600 mAh | 5,100 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 65 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 25 W |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | Pixel 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 gWinner | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.25 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Grade 5 Titanium frame with micro-blasted finish, Ceramic Shield 2 front, textured matte glass back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | Pixel 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iOS 19 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 7 years | 7 years |
| Security updates | 7 years | 7 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | Pixel 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $999Winner | $1,099 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Equipped with a uniform 48MP triple-camera array, 4K 120fps ProRes Log recording, and the first 2nm A19 Pro silicon, the iPhone 17 Pro sets a new watermark for compact professional filmmaking.
- Display
- 6.27"
- Chipset
- Apple A19 Pro (2nm)
- Main camera
- 48MP
- Battery
- 3,600mAh
Google Pixel 12 Pro
Packing a 1-inch Sony LYT-900 main sensor, 5x periscope telephoto, 50MP selfie shooter, and 5,100 mAh battery into a compact 6.4-inch chassis, the Pixel 12 Pro is the definitive compact photographer dream.
- Display
- 6.4"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G7 (TSMC 2nm Second Gen)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,100mAh
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