Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

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Phone Names Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - GGX8B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3526
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GGX8B1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3526
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Launch
Announced2024, August 132025, September 09
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, August 22Available. Released 2025, September 19
Body
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frameGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum alloy frame, aluminum alloy back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Dimensions162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Weight221 g (7.80 oz)233 g (8.22 oz)
Display
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 4Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
Resolution1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~486 ppi density)1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Size6.8 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeLTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Platform
CPUOcta-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4 (4 nm)Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
GPUMali-G715 MC7Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
OSAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgradesiOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.1
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal128GB 16GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM
Main Camera
FeaturesMulti-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom EnhanceDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Triple50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF,48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Video8K@30fps (via cloud-based upscaling), 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.
Selfie camera
FeaturesHDR, panoramaHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2
Single42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Sound
35mm jackNoNo
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
Comms
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD6.0, A2DP, LE
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Features
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
Charging37W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 70% in 30 min 23W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) Reverse wireless Bypass chargingWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
TypeLi-Ion 5060 mAhMarket-dependent versions:· Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model· Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model
Misc
ColorsPorcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, ObsidianSilver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
ModelsGGX8B, GZC4K, GQ57SiPhone18,2, A3526, A3257, A3527, A3525
Price$ 474.43 / C$ 909.98 / £ 599.95 / € 495.04 / ₹ 99,990€ 1,344.19 / $ 1,419.00 / £ 1,199.00 / ₹ 149,900
SAR-1.19 W/kg (head)     1.19 W/kg (body)
SAR EU0.99 W/kg (head)     1.40 W/kg (body)1.49 W/kg (head)     1.49 W/kg (body)
OUR TESTS
BatteryActive use score 12:32hActive use score 17:58h
Display2365 nits max brightness (measured)1000 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker-25.5 LUFS (Very good)-26.2 LUFS (Good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 1380138 (v10) GeekBench: 4854 (v6) 3DMark: 2540 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 2600583 (v10) GeekBench: 10118 (v6) 3DMark: 6010 (Wild Life Extreme)
EU LABEL
Battery49:30h endurance, 1000 cycles53:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
EnergyClass BClass A
Free fallClass A (270 falls)Class B (180 falls)
RepairabilityClass CClass C