Google Pixel 10 vs iPhone 16 Pro Max
55Performance69.5
59Display60.4
51.2Camera59.3
55.9Battery61.3
94.7Features89.3
5 spec wins — Google Pixel 1012 spec wins — iPhone 16 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 16 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 66 to 59.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) and camera (+8). Google Pixel 10 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
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 2,000 nits
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 17% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 6 years
- 10% lower weight: 204 g vs 227 g
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 55
- Stronger camera score: 59 vs 51
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 56
- 269% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 13 MP
- 67% higher Wireless charging: 25 W vs 15 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.9 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1320x2868 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 460 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+50% | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 85.6 % | 91.4 %+7% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Apple A18 Pro |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,350,000 | 1,720,000+27% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,250 | 3,400+51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,000 | 8,450+41% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.78 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 48 MP+269% |
| Telephoto | 11 MP | 12 MP+11% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,970 mAh+6% | 4,685 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 W+67% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 13 h+18% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 204 g+10% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.3 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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 | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | iOS 18 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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