Google Pixel 8 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max
43.7Performance69.5
60.6Display60.4
64.4Camera59.3
54.3Battery61.3
94.7Features89.3
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro9 spec wins — iPhone 16 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 16 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 66 to 58.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and battery (+7). Google Pixel 8 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 59
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 300% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 2,400 nits vs 2,000 nits
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 54
- 94% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,400 vs 1,750
- 92% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,450 vs 4,400
- 81% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,720,000 vs 950,000
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1320x2868 |
| Pixel density | 489 ppi+6% | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,400 nits+20% | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.4 % | 91.4 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Apple A18 Pro |
| AnTuTu 10 | 950,000 | 1,720,000+81% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750 | 3,400+94% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,400 | 8,450+92% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.78 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| 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 8 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,050 mAh+8% | 4,685 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | 25 W+9% |
| Active use endurance | 10 h | 13 h+30% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 213 g+6% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.3 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 18 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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