Google Pixel 9 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro Max
50.2Performance53.6
63.9Display57.6
71Camera47.7
54Battery54
94.7Features89.3
12 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro7 spec wins — iPhone 14 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.3 to 56.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+23) and display (+6). iPhone 14 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 9 Pro
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 58
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 300% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 50
- 36% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,400 vs 4,700
- 30% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,540 vs 1,950
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.7 ″+6% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2856 | 1290x2796 |
| Pixel density | 495 ppi+8% | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+50% | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.9 % | 88.3 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A16 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,150,000 | 1,230,000+7% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950 | 2,540+30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,700 | 6,400+36% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+167% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128/256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.78 |
| 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 | 42 MP+250% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh+9% | 4,323 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 27 W |
| Wireless charging | 21 W+40% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g+17% | 240 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.9 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | Lightning |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 16 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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