Google Pixel 8a vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
40.2Performance80.4
51.5Display65.9
46.5Camera63.7
47.5Battery69.3
94.7Features89.3
3 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a16 spec wins — iPhone 17 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 72.8 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+40) and battery (+22). Google Pixel 8a 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 8a
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP
- 19% lower weight: 188 g vs 233 g
- 17% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 6 years
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 80 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 69 vs 48
- 269% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.9 ″+13% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1320x2868 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi | 460 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,000 nits+50% |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | 91.2 %+10% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Apple A19 Pro |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000 | 2,150,000+139% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690 | 3,850+128% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300 | 9,700+126% |
| 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 8a | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+33% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.78 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 48 MP+269% |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 4 x+100% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 18 MP+38% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 5,088 mAh+13% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 40 W+122% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 25 W+233% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 14 h+27% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+19% | 233 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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 8a | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 26 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |