Google Pixel 8 vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
40.9Performance80.4
54.3Display65.9
44.2Camera63.7
52.9Battery69.3
94.7Features89.3
3 spec wins — Google Pixel 816 spec wins — iPhone 17 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 72.8 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+40) and camera (+20). Google Pixel 8 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 features score: 95 vs 89
- 20% lower weight: 187 g vs 233 g
- 17% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 6 years
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 80 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 54
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 69 vs 53
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.9 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1320x2868 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi | 460 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,000 nits+50% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | 91.2 %+6% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Apple A19 Pro |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000 | 2,150,000+131% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720 | 3,850+124% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350 | 9,700+123% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB/2TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.78 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 48 MP+300% |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 4 x+100% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 18 MP+71% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh | 5,088 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 40 W+48% |
| Wireless charging | 18 W | 25 W+39% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 14 h+27% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+20% | 233 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 26 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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