Apple iPhone 17 vs Google Pixel GKWS6
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
Apple
90 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel GKWS6 Obsidian 128GB
Google
6 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
No customer feedback yet
Google Pixel GKWS6 Obsidian 128GB
45 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
The phone itself is praised for its performance and smooth data transfer, but several users report serious screen defects like red or pink lines, green glitches, and black spots. Customer service from both Google and the reseller is often unhelpful, and some buyers feel misled by the condition of the open-box item. Overall, the experience is mixed, with a few positive notes but many reliability concerns.
Pros
- Fast shipping
- Smooth data transfer
- Phone looks new
- Good performance
- Saves money vs new
Cons
- Screen defects (lines, glitches)
- Unhelpful customer service
- Misleading condition description
- Black spots on screen
- Replacement issues
Screen defects 4
Customer service 3
Condition accuracy 2
Performance 3
Value for money 2
Shipping speed 1
Scores
Foldable
Photography
Flagship
Rugged
Gaming
Business
Budget
Compact
Battery Life
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 17 | Google Pixel GKWS6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | — |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | — |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | — |
| HDR | ✓★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A19 | — |
| Processor Model | A19 | — |
| CPU Cores | 6★ | — |
| RAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP★ | — |
| Camera Count | 2★ | — |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | — |
| Telephoto | 12 MP★ | — |
| Front Camera | 18 MP★ | 11 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 2x★ | — |
| Video | 4K@60fps★ | — |
| OIS | ✓★ | — |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 3,692 mAh★ | — |
| Wired Charging | 30W★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Fast Charging | MagSafe | — |
| Connector | USB-C★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓★ | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 6 | — |
| NFC | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| SIM | eSIM | — |
| eSIM | ✓★ | — |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68★ | — |
| Form Factor | bar | — |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓★ | — |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Google Pixel GKWS6 Obsidian 128GB
- Strong affordability (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average connectivity (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average battery (9th percentile)9th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 28 of 39 specs.