Apple iPhone 17e vs Google Pixel 10a
Google Pixel 10a wins 4 of 5. Buy Apple iPhone 17e if you want more speed for games. Buy Google Pixel 10a if you want better photos, longer battery life, the longest software support and to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraGoogle Pixel 10a. Takes the better photos: camera score 7 out of 10, against 6.
- BatteryGoogle Pixel 10a. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 8 out of 10, against 7. It has a 5100 mAh battery.
- SpeedApple iPhone 17e. Faster for games and heavy apps: Apple A19, speed score 8 out of 10, against 6.
- UpdatesGoogle Pixel 10a. 7 years of updates promised.
- PriceGoogle Pixel 10a. Costs 30% less.
Overall, Google Pixel 10a wins 4 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17e | Google Pixel 10a |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹79,900 | ₹55,999 |
| Launched | 2 March 2026 | 18 February 2026 |
| Software now | iOS 27.0.1, launched with iOS 26.3 | Android 17 QPR1, launched with Android 16 |
| Rating | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Battery | Better battery life than the iPhone 17 in GSMArena's test; easily a full day. | Strong battery life that easily lasts a full day. |
| Camera | One good 48MP rear camera that handles 2x shots well, but no ultrawide. | Reliable photos in most conditions from the 48MP main and 13MP ultrawide cameras. |
| Speed | Same A19 chip family as the iPhone 17, so everyday speed feels the same. | Fine for everyday apps; it uses an older Tensor G4 chip. |
| Catch | The screen is only 60Hz with a big notch, there is one rear camera, and charging is slow. | Almost the same as the Pixel 9a, has a plastic back and thick bezels, and Google raised the US price to $599 (about ₹56,900) in October 2026. |
| Updates | 5 years | 7 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17e | Google Pixel 10a |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, 800 nits typical, 1200 nits peak HDR, notch, Ceramic Shield 2 | 6.3-inch P-OLED, 120Hz, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Apple A19 (3nm) | Google Tensor G4 (4nm) |
| CPU | 6-core: 2x performance @ 4.26GHz + 4x efficiency @ 2.60GHz | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.1GHz + 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz + 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.9GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Apple 4-core GPU with hardware ray tracing | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| AI chip (NPU) | 16-core Neural Engine (TOPS not officially stated) | Google TPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB RAM, 256GB (NVMe storage; RAM type not officially stated) | 8GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 3.1; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 4005 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | Wired USB-C (about 26W peak, 50% in 30 min with 20W adapter), 15W MagSafe/Qi wireless, no reverse charging | 30W wired PD 3.0 (about 50% in 30 min), 10W wireless, bypass charging; reverse charging not listed |
| Cameras | 48MP Fusion main (f/1.6, 1/2.55", OIS, 2x optical-quality crop); 12MP TrueDepth front (f/1.9) | 48MP main (f/1.7, 1/2.0", Dual Pixel AF, OIS) + 13MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120 degrees, 1/3.1"); 13MP front |
| Water and dust | IP68 | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Size and weight | 7.8mm thick, 169g | 9mm thick, 183g |
| Software | iOS 26.3 at launch, iOS 27.0.1 now | Android 16 at launch, Android 17 QPR1 now |
| Updates | 5 years promised | 7 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 per GSMArena (some outlets list Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 2.0, NFC | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 3.2, NFC, satellite SOS |
| Modem | Apple C1X 5G modem (sub-6GHz) | Not officially stated |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (GSMArena: good-sounding); haptics not officially detailed | Stereo speakers (rated Good by GSMArena, -26.8 LUFS) |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated; GSMArena noted solid sustained performance | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Black, White, Soft Pink | Obsidian, Fog, Berry, Lavender |
Where to buy
- Apple iPhone 17e₹79,900
- Google Pixel 10a₹55,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Apple iPhone 17e or Google Pixel 10a?
- Google Pixel 10a wins 4 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Apple iPhone 17e if you want more speed for games. Buy Google Pixel 10a if you want better photos, longer battery life, the longest software support and to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- Google Pixel 10a takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Google Pixel 10a lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Apple iPhone 17e is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Apple iPhone 17e costs ₹79,900, Google Pixel 10a costs ₹55,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Apple iPhone 17e: 5 years, now on iOS 27.0.1. Google Pixel 10a: 7 years, now on Android 17 QPR1.