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Our Verdict
Analysis
IPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger display.
Overall Winner
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Display Winner
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Performance Winner
Tie
Camera Winner
Tie
Battery Winner
Tie
Value Winner
Tie
Specifications Comparison
| Feature | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display size (in) | 6.80 | 6.90 |
| Charging (W) | 37 | 27 |
| Main camera (MP) | 50.00 | 48.00 |
| Selfie (MP) | 42.00 | 12.00 |
| Weight (g) | 221 | 227 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.50 | 8.25 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Apple A18 Pro |
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | iOS 18 |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Excellent build quality
- Strong sustained performance
- Reliable cameras
- Long software support
- Expensive
- Slow charging compared to Android flagships
- Heavy in hand
Every Spec, Side by Side
Specification
Google
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Battery 3 specs
Type
Li-Ion 5060 mAh
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Charging
37W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 70% in 30 min
23W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand)
12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger)
Reverse wireless
Bypass charging
27W wired, 25W MagSafe
Capacity
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4685 mAh
Body 5 specs
Dimensions
162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm
Weight
221 g (7.80 oz)
227 g
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
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SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
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IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
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Connectivity 7 specs
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
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Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
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Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
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NFC
Yes
Yes
Radio
No
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USB
USB Type-C 3.2
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5G
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Yes
Display 4 specs
Type
LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Size
6.8 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)
6.9 inches
Resolution
1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~486 ppi density)
2868 x 1320 pixels
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 4
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Eu Label 4 specs
Energy
Class B
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Battery
49:30h endurance, 1000 cycles
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Free fall
Class A (270 falls)
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Repairability
Class C
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Features 2 specs
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)
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Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Satellite SOS service
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Launch 2 specs
Announced
2024, August 13
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Status
Available. Released 2024, August 22
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Main Camera 3 specs
Triple
50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom
48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF,
48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP
Features
Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance
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Video
8K@30fps (via cloud-based upscaling), 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
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Memory 5 specs
Card slot
No
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Internal
128GB 16GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
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UFS 3.1
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RAM
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8GB
Storage
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256GB
Misc 4 specs
Colors
Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
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Models
GGX8B, GZC4K, GQ57S
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SAR EU
0.99 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body)
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Price
$ 466.40 / C$ 670.53 / £ 414.50 / € 540.81 / ₹ 89,999
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Network 7 specs
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
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2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
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3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
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4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - GGX8B
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1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GZC4K
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5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GGX8B
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Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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Our Tests 4 specs
Performance
AnTuTu: 1380138 (v10)
GeekBench: 4854 (v6)
3DMark: 2540 (Wild Life Extreme)
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Display
2365 nits max brightness (measured)
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Loudspeaker
-25.5 LUFS (Very good)
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Battery
Active use score 12:32h
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Platform 4 specs
OS
Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
iOS 18
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Apple A18 Pro
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
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GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
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Selfie Camera 3 specs
Single
42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF
12 MP
Features
HDR, panorama
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Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
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Sound 2 specs
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
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3.5mm jack
No
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Common Questions
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IPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger display.
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