Apple iPhone 17 vs Google Pixel 9a
Critics score the Apple iPhone 17 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 higher and 5 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Apple iPhone 17 2 points ahead.
Image: AppleApple iPhone 17
Praised for: picture quality (10 of 10), battery life (5 of 10), performance (2 of 10)
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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.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Apple iPhone 17 | Google Pixel 9a | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| TechRadar | 90 | 80 | +10 |
| Expert Reviews | 95 | 95 | same |
| Tech Advisor | 90 | 90 | same |
| Tom's Guide | 90 | 90 | same |
| Trusted Reviews | 90 | 90 | same |
| WIRED | 90 | 90 | same |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Apple iPhone 17 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 or the Google Pixel 9a?
Critics rate the Apple iPhone 17 higher: 90 against 89. 6 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Apple iPhone 17 higher and 5 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Apple iPhone 17 2 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Apple iPhone 17 and the Google Pixel 9a?
The Apple iPhone 17: critics agree, scores from 85 to 95. The Google Pixel 9a: broad agreement, scores from 80 to 95.