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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 | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display size (in) | 6.30 | 6.90 |
| Main camera (MP) | 50.00 | 48.00 |
| Selfie (MP) | 10.50 | 12.00 |
| Weight (g) | 198 | 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
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
Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Battery 3 specs
Type
Li-Ion 4700 mAh
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Charging
27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min
15W 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
152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm
Weight
198 g (6.98 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
OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Size
6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio)
6.9 inches
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 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 A
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Battery
49:12h endurance, 1000 cycles
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Free fall
Class A (270 falls)
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Repairability
Class B
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Features 2 specs
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
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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 4 specs
Dual
50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF
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Features
Single-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take
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Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
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Triple
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48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP
Memory 5 specs
Card slot
No
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Internal
128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB 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
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
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Models
G2YBB, GUR25, G1B60
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SAR EU
0.99 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body)
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Price
$ 299.95 / C$ 649.99 / £ 399.95 / € 424.00 / ₹ 66,900
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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 - G2YBB
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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 - GUR25
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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 - G2YBB
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Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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Our Tests 4 specs
Performance
AnTuTu: 1224020 (v10)
GeekBench: 4489 (v6)
3DMark: 2587 (Wild Life Extreme)
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Display
2232 nits max brightness (measured)
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Loudspeaker
-25.0 LUFS (Very good)
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Battery
Active use score 13:05h
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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
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, 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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IPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger display.
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