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Google Pixel 9 vs iPhone 11 Pro Max

WINNER
Google Pixel 9

Google

Google Pixel 9

$799

56.3Inno Score
VS
iPhone 11 Pro Max
37.6Inno Score
47.2Performance34.4
58.1Display32.4
51.8Camera37
53.3Battery30.4
94.7Features73.3
14 spec wins — Google Pixel 94 spec wins — iPhone 11 Pro Max

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and battery (+23). iPhone 11 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

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 34
  • Stronger display score: 58 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 52 vs 37
  • Stronger battery score: 53 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
  • Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,099

Reasons to pick the iPhone 11 Pro Max

  • 14% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 11 MP

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 11 Pro Max
Screen size6.3 ″6.5 ″+3%
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Resolution1080x24242688x1242
Pixel density422 ppi458 ppi+9%
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits+125%1,200 nits
Screen-to-body86.5 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 11 Pro Max
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Apple A13 Bionic
AnTuTu 101,100,000+22%Top 42%900,000Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,940+45%Top 37%1,340Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,600+35%Top 40%3,400Top 57%
RAM (max)12 GB+200%4 GB
Storage options128/256GB64GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1NVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 11 Pro Max
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide48 MP+300%12 MP
Telephoto—12 MP
Optical zoom2 x2 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera11 MP12 MP+14%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 11 Pro Max
Capacity4,700 mAh+18%3,969 mAh
Wired charging27 W+50%18 W
Wireless charging15 W+100%8 W
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 11 Pro Max
Weight198 g+12%226 g
Thickness8.5 mm8.1 mm+5%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumStainless steel

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 11 Pro Max
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2Lightning
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 11 Pro Max
OS at launchAndroid 14iOS 13
OS update pledge7 years+17%6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 11 Pro Max
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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