Google Pixel 7 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
36.6Performance80.4
57.8Display65.9
56.8Camera63.7
48.6Battery69.3
73.3Features89.3
4 spec wins — Google Pixel 7 Pro14 spec wins — iPhone 17 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 72.8 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and battery (+21). Google Pixel 7 Pro 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 7 Pro
- 25% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 4 x
- 11% higher Pixel density: 512 ppi vs 460 ppi
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 80 vs 37
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 58
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 57
- Stronger battery score: 69 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 73
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 1320x2868 |
| Pixel density | 512 ppi+11% | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits | 3,000 nits+100% |
| Screen-to-body | 88.7 % | 91.2 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Apple A19 Pro |
| AnTuTu 10 | 790,000 | 2,150,000+172% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,420 | 3,850+171% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,300 | 9,700+194% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB/2TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.85 | f/1.78 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 48 MP+300% |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+25% | 4 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 18 MP+67% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,088 mAh+2% |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 40 W+74% |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | 25 W+9% |
| Active use endurance | 9 h | 14 h+56% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 212 g+9% | 233 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 | iOS 26 |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 6 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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