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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max

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62.3Inno Score
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WINNER
iPhone 16 Pro Max
66Inno Score
50.2Performance69.5
63.9Display60.4
71Camera59.3
54Battery61.3
94.7Features89.3
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro9 spec wins — iPhone 16 Pro Max

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone 16 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 66 to 62.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19) and battery (+7). Google Pixel 9 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 60
  • Stronger camera score: 71 vs 59
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
  • 300% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 12 MP
  • 250% higher Front camera: 42 MP vs 12 MP
  • Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,199

Reasons to pick the iPhone 16 Pro Max

  • Stronger performance score: 70 vs 50
  • Stronger battery score: 61 vs 54
  • 80% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,450 vs 4,700
  • 74% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,400 vs 1,950
  • 50% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,720,000 vs 1,150,000

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus iPhone 16 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
Screen size6.3 ″6.9 ″+10%
Panel typeLTPO OLEDLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution1280x28561320x2868
Pixel density495 ppi+8%460 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+50%2,000 nits
Screen-to-body86.9 %91.4 %+5%

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus iPhone 16 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Apple A18 Pro
AnTuTu 101,150,0001,720,000+50%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,9503,400+74%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,7008,450+80%
RAM (max)16 GB+100%8 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 3.1NVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus iPhone 16 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.78
Ultra-wide48 MP48 MP
Telephoto48 MP+300%12 MP
Optical zoom5 x5 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@120fps
Front camera42 MP+250%12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus iPhone 16 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
Capacity4,700 mAh4,685 mAh
Wired charging27 W30 W+11%
Wireless charging21 W25 W+19%
Active use endurance11 h13 h+18%

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus iPhone 16 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
Weight199 g+12%227 g
Thickness8.5 mm8.3 mm+3%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumTitanium

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus iPhone 16 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus iPhone 16 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
OS at launchAndroid 14iOS 18
OS update pledge7 years+17%6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus iPhone 16 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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