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Google Pixel 8 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro Max

WINNER
Google Pixel 8 Pro
58.4Inno Score
VS
iPhone 11 Pro Max
37.6Inno Score
43.7Performance34.4
60.6Display32.4
64.4Camera37
54.3Battery30.4
94.7Features73.3
18 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro2 spec wins — iPhone 11 Pro Max

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+28) and camera (+27). iPhone 11 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 8 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 34
  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 64 vs 37
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 73

Reasons to pick the iPhone 11 Pro Max

  • 14% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 11 MP

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone 11 Pro Max
Screen size6.7 ″+3%6.5 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDOLED
Resolution1344x29922688x1242
Pixel density489 ppi+7%458 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness2,400 nits+100%1,200 nits
Screen-to-body87.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone 11 Pro Max
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Apple A13 Bionic
AnTuTu 10950,000+6%Top 51%900,000Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+31%Top 42%1,340Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,400+29%Top 43%3,400Top 57%
RAM (max)12 GB+200%4 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB64GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1NVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone 11 Pro Max
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide48 MP+300%12 MP
Telephoto48 MP+300%12 MP
Optical zoom5 x+150%2 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera11 MP12 MP+14%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone 11 Pro Max
Capacity5,050 mAh+27%3,969 mAh
Wired charging30 W+67%18 W
Wireless charging23 W+207%8 W
Active use endurance10 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone 11 Pro Max
Weight213 g+6%226 g
Thickness8.8 mm8.1 mm+8%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumStainless steel

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone 11 Pro Max
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2Lightning
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone 11 Pro Max
OS at launchAndroid 14iOS 13
OS update pledge7 years+17%6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProiPhone 11 Pro Max
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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