Google Pixel 8 vs iPhone 11 Pro Max
40.9Performance34.4
54.3Display32.4
44.2Camera37
52.9Battery30.4
94.7Features73.3
13 spec wins — Google Pixel 84 spec wins — iPhone 11 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 wins this phone face-off, 52 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+23) and display (+22). 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
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 34
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 32
- Stronger camera score: 44 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the iPhone 11 Pro Max
- 14% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 11 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.5 ″+5% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1242 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi | 458 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+67% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Apple A13 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000+3%Top 54% | 900,000Top 56% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720+28%Top 43% | 1,340Top 56% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350+28%Top 45% | 3,400Top 57% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh+15% | 3,969 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W+50% | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 18 W+140% | 8 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+17% | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.1 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| 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 | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 13 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |