Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Google Pixel 10 Pro Face Off in camera Showdown
CUPERTINO, CA & MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – October 17, 2025 - apple’s newly unveiled iPhone 17 Pro is going head-to-head with Google’s Pixel 10 Pro in a battle for smartphone camera supremacy. Both devices, released within a month of each other – the Pixel 10 line debuting before Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup – boast advanced camera systems, marking a convergence in design and capability.
Visually, the gap between the two platforms is narrowing. Apple has moved away from a traditional camera bump, adopting a wider, more square-shaped camera arrangement with three lenses positioned on the left, mirroring Google’s established pill-shaped, multi-lens horizontal camera bar with rounded corners.
Under the hood, both phones pack extraordinary hardware. The iPhone 17 Pro features a triple-lens system comprised of 48-megapixel Wide, Ultra Wide, and Telephoto lenses. The Pixel 10 Pro counters with a 50-megapixel Wide lens, a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide, and a 48-megapixel Telephoto lens. The similarities in specifications meen the ultimate choice frequently enough hinges on user preference.
While both deliver high-quality images, key differences emerge in processing. Google’s approach leans towards more aggressive post-processing, resulting in sharper, more detailed images that some may find less natural. Pixel 10 Pro photos often exhibit more saturated and vibrant colors, while iPhones tend to prioritize a more natural look. However, the iPhone can sometimes capture greater detail, particularly with its Telephoto lens.
Apple continues to lead in video capabilities.The iPhone 17 Pro retains its advantage with features like ProRes RAW and Cinematic mode,professional-grade tools currently unmatched by Google. While the Pixel 10 Pro has improved its video recording, it doesn’t yet reach the same level of sophistication.
The iPhone 17 Pro also introduces a new 18-megapixel front-facing camera with a unique landscape rotation feature,allowing for wider group selfies.
Though, Google dominates in AI-powered camera features. The Pixel 10 Pro leverages Google’s Gemini AI with a ”Camera Coach” to assist users in capturing optimal shots. Google Photos also supports voice-based editing,enabling users to add or remove subjects,enhance video quality,utilize AI-powered 100x zoom,and benefit from an improved Magic Eraser tool for object removal. Apple anticipates bringing enhanced AI capabilities to the iPhone with an improved version of Siri, but currently lags behind Google in this area.
Pricing is competitive.The Pixel 10 Pro starts at $999 for the 128GB model,while the iPhone 17 Pro begins at $1,099. However, a 256GB Pixel 10 Pro also costs $1,099, effectively leveling the price point for comparable storage options.
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