Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
50.8Performance80.4
65.3Display65.9
71Camera63.7
59.3Battery69.3
94.7Features89.3
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL9 spec wins — iPhone 17 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 72.8 to 63.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+30) and battery (+10). 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 camera score: 71 vs 64
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 133% higher Front camera: 42 MP vs 18 MP
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
- 25% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 4 x
Reasons to pick the iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 80 vs 51
- Stronger battery score: 69 vs 59
- 104% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,700 vs 4,750
- 94% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,850 vs 1,980
- 82% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,150,000 vs 1,180,000
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 17 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 | 3,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89 % | 91.2 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A19 Pro |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,180,000 | 2,150,000+82% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980 | 3,850+94% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750 | 9,700+104% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB/2TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 17 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 | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+25% | 4 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+133% | 18 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh | 5,088 mAh+1% |
| Wired charging | 37 W | 40 W+8% |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | 25 W+9% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 14 h+27% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g+5% | 233 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+3% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| 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 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 26 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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