Google Pixel 10 vs iPhone 12 Pro Max
55Performance43.9
59Display32.4
51.2Camera38
55.9Battery30.7
94.7Features89.3
13 spec wins — Google Pixel 105 spec wins — iPhone 12 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 10 wins this phone face-off, 59.2 to 42.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+27) and battery (+25). iPhone 12 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 10
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 32
- Stronger camera score: 51 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 31
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the iPhone 12 Pro Max
- 14% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 11 MP
- 14% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.6 mm
- 11% higher telephoto: 12 MP vs 11 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.7 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2778x1284 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 458 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+150% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 85.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Apple A14 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,350,000+42%Top 29% | 950,000Top 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,250+8%Top 20% | 2,080Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,000+22%Top 25% | 4,900Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 11 MP | 12 MP+11% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+100% | 2.5 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,970 mAh+35% | 3,687 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W+50% | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 204 g+11% | 228 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.4 mm+14% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | Lightning |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | iOS 14 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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