Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs iPhone 12 Pro Max
58.5Performance43.9
67.3Display32.4
71Camera38
62.2Battery30.7
94.7Features89.3
17 spec wins — Google Pixel 10 Pro XL2 spec wins — iPhone 12 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 67.1 to 42.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+35) and camera (+33). iPhone 12 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 32
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 31
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
Reasons to pick the iPhone 12 Pro Max
- 13% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.5 mm
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 2778x1284 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+6% | 458 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,300 nits+175% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Apple A14 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,400,000+47%Top 27% | 950,000Top 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+11%Top 17% | 2,080Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,200+27%Top 24% | 4,900Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+167% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+100% | 2.5 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+250% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh+41% | 3,687 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+125% | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W+67% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 228 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.4 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | Lightning |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | iOS 14 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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