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Google Pixel 9a vs iPhone 11 Pro Max

WINNER
Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

53.6Inno Score
VS
iPhone 11 Pro Max
37.6Inno Score
43.9Performance34.4
55.8Display32.4
42.7Camera37
56.3Battery30.4
94.7Features73.3
14 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a3 spec wins — iPhone 11 Pro Max

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+26) and display (+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 9a

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 34
  • Stronger display score: 56 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 37
  • Stronger battery score: 56 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,099

Reasons to pick the iPhone 11 Pro Max

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aiPhone 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-body84 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aiPhone 11 Pro Max
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Apple A13 Bionic
AnTuTu 101,050,000+17%Top 45%900,000Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,900+42%Top 38%1,340Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,500+32%Top 42%3,400Top 57%
RAM (max)8 GB+100%4 GB
Storage options128/256GB64GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1NVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aiPhone 11 Pro Max
Main camera48 MP+300%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Ultra-wide13 MP+8%12 MP
Telephoto—12 MP
Optical zoom—2 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera13 MP+8%12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aiPhone 11 Pro Max
Capacity5,100 mAh+28%3,969 mAh
Wired charging23 W+28%18 W
Wireless charging8 W8 W
Active use endurance12 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aiPhone 11 Pro Max
Weight186 g+18%226 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.1 mm+9%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumStainless steel

Connectivity

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

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aiPhone 11 Pro Max
OS at launchAndroid 15iOS 13
OS update pledge7 years+17%6 years

Audio

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

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