Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Google Pixel 9a
Critics score the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 90 and the Google Pixel 9a 89 out of 100, from 10 and 7 professional reviews. 6 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Apple iPhone 17 Pro higher, 2 scored the Google Pixel 9a higher and 3 gave both the same score.
Image: AppleApple iPhone 17 Pro
Praised for: battery life (6 of 10), performance (5 of 10), sound (3 of 10)
Criticised for: software and app (2 of 10), price (2 of 10)
The catch: It costs more after a price increase, with modest gains over the 16 Pro.
All 10 reviews of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro →
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Image: GoogleGoogle Pixel 9a
Praised for: battery life (4 of 7), picture quality (2 of 7), value for money (2 of 7)
The catch: It has no telephoto lens and charges slowly.
All 7 reviews of the Google Pixel 9a →
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Google Pixel 9a | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| TechRadar | 95 | 80 | +15 |
| Android Central | 90 | 90 | same |
| Expert Reviews | 95 | 95 | same |
| Trusted Reviews | 90 | 90 | same |
| Tech Advisor | 80 | 90 | -10 |
| Tom's Guide | 80 | 90 | -10 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro minus the Google Pixel 9a. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Google Pixel 9a?
Critics rate the Apple iPhone 17 Pro higher: 90 against 89. 6 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Apple iPhone 17 Pro higher, 2 scored the Google Pixel 9a higher and 3 gave both the same score.
Do critics agree about the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Google Pixel 9a?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro: broad agreement, scores from 80 to 96. The Google Pixel 9a: broad agreement, scores from 80 to 95.