Google Pixel 9a vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
43.9Performance80.4
55.8Display65.9
56.1Camera63.7
56.3Battery69.3
94.7Features89.3
3 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a14 spec wins — iPhone 17 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 72.8 to 56.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+37) and battery (+13). Google Pixel 9a still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 20% lower weight: 186 g vs 233 g
- 17% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 6 years
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 80 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 56
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 56
- Stronger battery score: 69 vs 56
- 269% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.9 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1320x2868 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 460 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits | 3,000 nits+11% |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | 91.2 %+9% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A19 Pro |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000 | 2,150,000+105% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900 | 3,850+103% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500 | 9,700+116% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB/2TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.78 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 48 MP+269% |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 4 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 18 MP+38% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh | 5,088 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 40 W+74% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 25 W+233% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 14 h+17% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+20% | 233 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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 9a | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | iOS 26 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |