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Google Pixel 7 Pro vs iPhone XS Max

WINNER
Google Pixel 7 Pro
51Inno Score
VS
iPhone XS Max

Apple

iPhone XS Max

$1,099

33.9Inno Score
36.6Performance30
57.8Display29.7
56.8Camera35.3
48.6Battery23
73.3Features73.3
16 spec wins — Google Pixel 7 Pro3 spec wins — iPhone XS Max

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 7 Pro wins this phone face-off, 51 to 33.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+28) and battery (+26). iPhone XS 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 7 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 37 vs 30
  • Stronger display score: 58 vs 30
  • Stronger camera score: 57 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 49 vs 23
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • Lower launch price: $899 vs $1,099

Reasons to pick the iPhone XS Max

  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
  • 13% lower thickness: 7.7 mm vs 8.9 mm

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 7 Pro versus iPhone XS Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProiPhone XS Max
Screen size6.7 ″+3%6.5 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDOLED
Resolution1440x31202688x1242
Pixel density512 ppi+12%458 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness1,500 nits+140%625 nits
Screen-to-body88.7 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 7 Pro versus iPhone XS Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProiPhone XS Max
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G2Apple A12 Bionic
AnTuTu 10790,000+10%Top 63%720,000Top 68%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,420+29%Top 55%1,100Top 63%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,300+18%Top 60%2,800Top 67%
RAM (max)12 GB+200%4 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB64GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1NVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 7 Pro versus iPhone XS Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProiPhone XS Max
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.85f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Telephoto48 MP+300%12 MP
Optical zoom5 x+150%2 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera11 MP+54%7 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 7 Pro versus iPhone XS Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProiPhone XS Max
Capacity5,000 mAh+58%3,174 mAh
Wired charging23 W+53%15 W
Wireless charging23 W+207%8 W
Active use endurance9 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 7 Pro versus iPhone XS Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProiPhone XS Max
Weight212 g208 g+2%
Thickness8.9 mm7.7 mm+13%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumStainless steel

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 7 Pro versus iPhone XS Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProiPhone XS Max
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2Lightning
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 7 Pro versus iPhone XS Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProiPhone XS Max
OS at launchAndroid 13iOS 12
OS update pledge3 years6 years+100%

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 7 Pro versus iPhone XS Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProiPhone XS Max
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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