Google Pixel 8 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro Max
43.7Performance49.5
60.6Display50.7
64.4Camera39
54.3Battery41.4
94.7Features89.3
12 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro5 spec wins — iPhone 13 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 50, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+25) and battery (+13). iPhone 13 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 display score: 61 vs 51
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 41
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 44
- 33% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,320 vs 1,750
- 28% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,650 vs 4,400
- 21% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,150,000 vs 950,000
- 14% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 11 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 2778x1284 |
| Pixel density | 489 ppi+7% | 458 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,400 nits+100% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Apple A15 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 950,000Top 51% | 1,150,000+21%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750Top 42% | 2,320+33%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,400Top 43% | 5,650+28%Top 26% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.5 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+67% | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,050 mAh+16% | 4,352 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W+11% | 27 W |
| Wireless charging | 23 W+53% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 10 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 213 g+11% | 238 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.7 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | Lightning |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 15 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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