Google Pixel 10a vs iPhone 12 Pro Max
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| Feature |  Google Pixel 10a |  iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 59,000 – KSh 66,500 | KSh 55,000 |
| Display | 6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio); P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Rear camera | 48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12μm | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 65mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Battery | Li-Po 5100 mAh | Li-Ion 3687 mAh (14.13 Wh) |
| Charging | 30W wired, PD3.0 10W wireless Bypass charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update |
| Weight | 183 g (6.46 oz) | 228 g (8.04 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates | iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 27 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
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General
| Specification | Google Pixel 10a | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | |
| Model | Google Pixel 10a | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max |
| Announced | 2026, February 18 | 2020, October 13 (released 2020, November 13) |
Design
| Specification | Google Pixel 10a | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 153.9 x 73 x 9 mm (6.06 x 2.87 x 0.35 in) | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 183 g (6.46 oz) | 228 g (8.04 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, plastic back | Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame |
Display
| Specification | Google Pixel 10a | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio); P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density) | 6.7 inches, 1284 x 2778 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 4 | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Display features | — | HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
Performance
| Specification | Google Pixel 10a | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Google Pixel 10a | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage technology | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
| Expandable storage | No | No (no card slot) |
Cameras
| Specification | Google Pixel 10a | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12μm | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 65mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12μm | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Rear camera features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Rear camera video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Front camera features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Front camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Google Pixel 10a | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Li-Po 5100 mAh | Li-Ion 3687 mAh (14.13 Wh) |
| Charging | 30W wired, PD3.0 10W wireless Bypass charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update |
Software
| Specification | Google Pixel 10a | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates | iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 27 |
Network
| Specification | Google Pixel 10a | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM ; Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
Connectivity
| Specification | Google Pixel 10a | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | — | Yes, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
| Satellite features | — | No |
Durability
| Specification | Google Pixel 10a | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) |
Features
| Specification | Google Pixel 10a | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | — | Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue |
| Additional features | Satellite SOS support | — |
Audio
| Specification | Google Pixel 10a | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
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