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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

84 out of 100
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
VS
94 out of 100
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Here we compared two flagship smartphones: the 6.8-inch Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (with Google Tensor G4) that was released on August 13, 2024, against the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, which is powered by Apple A18 Pro. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • Has 2x more RAM: 16GB versus 8GB
  • Delivers 32% higher peak brightness (2383 against 1807 nits)
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • Comes with 375 mAh larger battery capacity: 5060 vs 4685 mAh
  • CPU with a higher amount of cores (+2)
Reasons to consider the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • Shows 60% longer battery life (35:01 vs 21:55 hours)
  • 42% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1839K versus 1292K)
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
  • 79% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 3519 and 1962 points

Review

Evaluation of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Pixel 9 Pro XL
vs
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Display

TypeOLEDOLED
Size6.8 inches6.9 inches
Resolution1344 x 2992 pixels1320 x 2868 pixels
Aspect ratio20:919.5:9
PPI486 ppi458 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (1-120 Hz)Yes (1-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness3000 nits2000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR2000 nits1600 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, Dolby Vision
Screen protectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Ceramic Shield
Screen-to-body ratio89.5%92.3%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space99%99.6%
PWM240 Hz240 Hz
Response time2 ms1 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Pixel 9 Pro XL+32%
2383 nits
iPhone 16 Pro Max
1807 nits

Design and build

Height162.8 mm (6.41 inches)163 mm (6.42 inches)
Width76.6 mm (3.02 inches)77.6 mm (3.06 inches)
Thickness8.5 mm (0.33 inches)8.25 mm (0.32 inches)
Weight221 g (7.8 oz)227 g (8.01 oz)
WaterproofIP68IP68
Advanced coolingVapor chamber -
Rear materialGlassGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsWhite, Black, Gray, PinkWhite, Black, Silver, Gold
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayNo
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Apple A18 Pro
Max clock3100 MHz4040 MHz
CPU cores8 (1 + 3 + 4)6 (2 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.92 GHz: Cortex-A520
- 3 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A720
- 1 core at 3.1 GHz: Cortex-X4		- 4 cores at 2.42 GHz: Sawtooth
- 2 cores at 4.05 GHz: Everest
ManufacturingSamsungTSMC
Lithography process4 nanometers3 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesNeural Engine
GraphicsMali-G715 MP7Apple A18 Pro GPU
GPU shading units896768
GPU clock940 MHz1490 MHz
FLOPS~1792 GFLOPS~2289 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CPU395641475293
GPU448762719585
Memory213528259838
UX235197385136
Total score12928581839852
Samples[2 tests][6 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size16 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Channels44
Storage
Storage size128, 256, 512, 1024 GB256, 512, 1024 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1NVMe
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 (Can be upgraded to Android 15)iOS 18 (Can be upgraded to iOS 18.2)
ROMStock Android -
OS size - 18 GB

Battery

Capacity5060 mAh4685 mAh
Max charge power37 W30 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (12 W)Yes (15 W)
Reverse chargingYes, (wireless)Yes
Fast chargingYes (67% in 30 min)Yes (46% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:18 hr1:57 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing11:42 hr14:34 hr
Watching video10:46 hr22:01 hr
Gaming05:57 hr07:12 hr
Standby92 hr163 hr
General battery life

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels48 megapixels
Image resolution8160 x 61448000 x 6000
ZoomOptical, 5xOptical, 5x
FlashDual LEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingUp to 30FPSNo
4K video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 120FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 120FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (1080p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens123°120°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Telephoto: 48 MP
3) Ultrawide: 48 MP
1) Standard: 48 MP
2) Telephoto: 12 MP
3) Ultrawide: 48 MP
4) Depth
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP48 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Focal length25 mm24 mm
SensorSamsung GN1Sony IMX803
Sensor size1/1.31"1/1.28"
Pixel size1.2 micron1.22 micron
AutofocusLaser autofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Telephoto lens
Image resolution48 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Focal length113 mm120 mm
SensorSamsung S5KGM5Sony IMX913
Sensor size1/2.55"1/3.06"
Pixel size0.7 micron1.12 micron
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution48 MP48 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/2.2
Focal length - 13 mm
SensorSamsung S5KGM5Sony IMX972
Sensor size1/2.55"1/2.55"
Pixel size0.7 micron0.7 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh7580
Preview8693
Zoom155142
SamplesPhoto samples of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels42 megapixels12 megapixels
Image resolution3648 x 27364032 x 3024
Aperturef/2.2f/1.9
Focal length17 mm23 mm
Sensor - Sony IMX714
Sensor size1/2.51"1/3.6"
Pixel size - 1.12 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalOptical
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 60 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoYes

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version3.23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortYesYes
GPSGPS, GLONASS, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*1 -
Type of SIM cardNanoeSIM
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosNoYes
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryFlagshipFlagship
AnnouncedAugust 2024September 2024
Release dateAugust 2024September 2024
Launch price$1099$1199
SAR (head)0.99 W/kg1.22 W/kg
SAR (body)1.4 W/kg1.45 W/kg
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Face recognition sensor
Bundled chargerNot includedNot included
Further details
Notes on iPhone 16 Pro Max:
    - The US version of the smartphone exclusively supports eSIM, while the international model features both a physical SIM slot and eSIM capability. In China, the device is available with dual physical SIM card slots only.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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