Google Pixel 9 vs iPhone 15 Pro Max
47.2Performance61.1
58.1Display59
57.4Camera51.7
53.3Battery54.7
94.7Features89.3
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 910 spec wins — iPhone 15 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 15 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 60.4 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+14) and battery (+1). Google Pixel 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9
- Stronger camera score: 57 vs 52
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 35% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 2,000 nits
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 47
- 150% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2 x
- 58% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,250 vs 4,600
- 51% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,920 vs 1,940
- 30% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,430,000 vs 1,100,000
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.7 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1290x2796 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 460 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+35% | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 89.8 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A17 Pro |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000 | 1,430,000+30% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940 | 2,920+51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600 | 7,250+58% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | 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 | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh+6% | 4,441 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 27 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+10% | 221 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.3 mm+3% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | 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 | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 17 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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