iPhone 17 Air vs Google Pixel 10: In today’s smartphone market, two giant brands are standing face to face – Apple’s new iPhone 17 Air and Google’s powerful Pixel 10. Both phones are going to make a splash in the coming months, but the question is – which phone should you buy? Let’s understand this entire competition in a desi and friendly way, so that you can decide your choice without any confusion.

iPhone 17 Air design

The biggest feature of the iPhone 17 Air is its design. The name “Air” itself tells that this phone will be completely different and lighter than other iPhones. According to leaked reports, this will probably be the thinnest iPhone ever – with a body thickness of just 5-6mm. When held in the hand, it will feel like a card, not a phone! You will get a large 6.6-inch OLED display with a punch-hole camera – that is, it’s time to say goodbye to Dynamic Island. A new horizontal camera bar will be seen on the rear side, and that too with only one camera – with a very minimal look.

Now talking about Pixel 10, its design will look a bit familiar if you have seen Pixel 8 or 9. Google is bringing the same horizontal camera bar but it will have a little more newness. This phone will be a bit thick but there is no compromise in build quality – glass and aluminum body, and IP68 dust-and-water protection. Meaning perfect for rough use.

Both are strong in display

In iPhone 17 Air, you will get a large 6.6-inch OLED display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate. This means super smooth scrolling and double the fun of gaming. At the same time, Pixel 10 is also not behind – 6.3-inch FHD + AMOLED display with 120Hz speed and brightness up to 3000 nits. The screen will look absolutely clear even in sunlight. Pixel 10 will also get Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection – that is, some relief from scratches and falls.

Who is faster in the performance race? 

iPhone 17 Air will get Apple’s new A19 Bionic chip which is known for its superfast speed and power efficiency. Be it gaming, multitasking or any heavy app – everything will run smoothly. There will also be 8GB of RAM which will give amazing performance in combination with iOS.

Now talking about Pixel 10, it will have Google’s Tensor G5 chip which is being made by TSMC this time – earlier Samsung used to make it. This change will improve both performance and heating. Along with this, 12GB RAM will be available which will help in multitasking and AI features. The special thing is that Tensor chip is far ahead in AI and Machine Learning – Google’s smart features run on its power.

Camera battle: One vs three 

iPhone 17 Air will have only one rear camera – but it will be 48MP. The front camera can also be 24MP this time, which will be the best selfie camera in iPhone till date. Apple’s photography is special for its video quality, color consistency and night shots.

In Pixel 10, you will get a triple camera setup – a 50MP main camera, 13MP ultra-wide and 10.8MP 5x telephoto camera. That means clear photos even when zoomed. Pixel phones are anyway famous for computational photography – you get a pro level photo even without too many settings.

Battery and charging

The battery of iPhone 17 Air is a bit surprising – only 2,800mAh. But Apple manages the battery quite well with its software and chip optimization. Still, expecting it to last more than a day can be a bit difficult. Talking about charging speed, Apple is a bit behind – neither very fast wire charging nor high watt wireless.

Pixel 10 will have a big battery of 4,970mAh, which will last long. It will also have 29W fast charging and 15W wireless charging (Qi2). That means tension-free use throughout the day and it will also charge quickly.

Software and AI Experience 

The iPhone 17 Air will come with iOS 19 which will have Apple’s latest AI features. Siri will be smarter than before, tasks like photo editing and automation will be easier. Also, Apple’s system is always secure and private – Apple cares a lot about your data.

Pixel 10 will launch with Android 16 and will show tremendous wonders in AI on the strength of Tensor G5. Features like call screening, real-time translation, Magic Editor make Pixel users special. Google is also talking about giving updates for seven years – that is, the phone will not get old quickly.

Talking about the price

The price of iPhone 17 Air can go up to around ₹89,999 in India – that is, it will be Apple’s premium phone. At the same time, the starting price of Pixel 10 can be between ₹70,000 to ₹75,000. According to the features, Pixel seems to be a slightly better deal, especially if the budget is tight