Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs iPhone 16 Pro Max
50.8Performance69.5
65.3Display60.4
71Camera59.3
59.3Battery61.3
94.7Features89.3
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL8 spec wins — iPhone 16 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 16 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 66 to 63.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19) and battery (+2). Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 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 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
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 51
- 78% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,450 vs 4,750
- 72% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,400 vs 1,980
- 46% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,720,000 vs 1,180,000
- 18% higher Active use endurance: 13 h vs 11 h
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1320x2868 |
| 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 % | 91.4 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A18 Pro |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,180,000 | 1,720,000+46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980 | 3,400+72% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750 | 8,450+78% |
| 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 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.78 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+250% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh+8% | 4,685 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37 W+23% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | 25 W+9% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 13 h+18% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g+3% | 227 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 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| 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 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 18 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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