Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Comparison between Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Apple.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 11 Pro XL | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.7 | 9.1 |
| Camera | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Connectivity | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Battery & charging | 8.7 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,600 nits
- against 3,000 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 482 ppi
- against 460 ppi
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,567 mAh
- against 5,115 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,010,000
- against 1,933,536
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 2 TB
- against 1 TB
- Waterproof Depth
- 6 m
- against 1.5 m
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 11 Pro XL | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G6 | Apple A20 Pro |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | IMG CXTP-48-1536 | Apple A20 Pro GPU |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.x | NVMe |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.9 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 2 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,933,536 | 3,010,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 4,459 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 13,493 |
| CPU Description | 7-core CPU: 1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra, 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro, 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro | Hexa-core CPU with two high-performance cores and four efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Hepta-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 11 Pro XL | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Pink, Green, Canyon, Olive, Fog | Black, Silver, Burgundy, White, Blue, Brown, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 76.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 162.7 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 226 g Best value | 249 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.6 % | 90.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 6 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 11 Pro XL | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,115 mAh | 5,567 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 40 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 50 h 10 min | — |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 11 Pro XL | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,600 nits Best value | 3,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,344 px Best value | 1,320 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,992 px Best value | 2,868 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 482 ppi Best value | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, LTPO, Mohs Level 4 | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Ceramic Shield, Anti-reflective coating, DCI-P3 |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 11 Pro XL | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 11 Pro XL | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 11 Pro XL | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 17 | iOS 27 |
| OS Family | Android | iOS |
| OS Version | 17 | 27 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 11 Pro XL | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 4G LTE B75, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.2, DisplayPort output, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.49 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 12,000 Mbps Best value | 6,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 670 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 11 Pro XL | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Three Microphones, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 11 Pro XL | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,399 € | — |
| Model numbers | G4HCD, GBC0H | — |
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