Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs iPhone 16 Pro Max
58.5Performance69.5
67.3Display60.4
71Camera59.3
62.2Battery61.3
94.7Features89.3
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 10 Pro XL8 spec wins — iPhone 16 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL scores 67.1 against 66 for iPhone 16 Pro Max. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 10 Pro XL edges ahead in camera and display, or by price.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 60
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 59
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 300% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 250% higher Front camera: 42 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 59
- 48% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,400 vs 2,300
- 36% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,450 vs 6,200
- 23% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,720,000 vs 1,400,000
- 18% higher Active use endurance: 13 h vs 11 h
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1320x2868 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+6% | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,300 nits+65% | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.4 % | 91.4 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Apple A18 Pro |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,400,000 | 1,720,000+23% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300 | 3,400+48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,200 | 8,450+36% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.78 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+250% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh+11% | 4,685 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+50% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 13 h+18% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 227 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.3 mm+3% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | iOS 18 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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