Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs iPhone 12 Pro Max
50.8Performance43.9
65.3Display32.4
71Camera38
59.3Battery30.7
94.7Features89.3
16 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL3 spec wins — iPhone 12 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 42.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+33) and display (+33). iPhone 12 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 XL
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 32
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 31
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
Reasons to pick the iPhone 12 Pro Max
- 13% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.5 mm
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 2778x1284 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+6% | 458 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+150% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A14 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,180,000+24%Top 37% | 950,000Top 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980Top 34% | 2,080+5%Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750Top 38% | 4,900+3%Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+167% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+100% | 2.5 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+250% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh+37% | 3,687 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37 W+85% | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | 23 W+53% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g+3% | 228 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.4 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 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 9 Pro XL | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 14 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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