Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs iPhone 15 Pro Max
50.8Performance61.1
65.3Display59
71Camera51.7
59.3Battery54.7
94.7Features89.3
12 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL6 spec wins — iPhone 15 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 60.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+19) and display (+6). iPhone 15 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 59
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 55
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 51
- 53% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,250 vs 4,750
- 47% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,920 vs 1,980
- 21% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,430,000 vs 1,180,000
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1290x2796 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+6% | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+50% | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89 % | 89.8 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A17 Pro |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,180,000 | 1,430,000+21% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980 | 2,920+47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750 | 7,250+53% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 15 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 | 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 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh+14% | 4,441 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37 W+37% | 27 W |
| Wireless charging | 23 W+53% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 221 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.3 mm+3% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 17 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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