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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

82 out of 100
Google Pixel 9 Pro
VS
91 out of 100
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Here we compared two flagship smartphones: the 6.3-inch Google Pixel 9 Pro (with Google Tensor G4) that was released on August 13, 2024, against the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, which is powered by Apple A17 Pro and came out 1 year before. 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
  • Has 2x more RAM: 16GB versus 8GB
  • Delivers 31% higher peak brightness (2323 against 1780 nits)
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • The phone is 1 year newer
  • Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 7 wireless networks
  • CPU with a higher amount of cores (+2)
  • Weighs 22 grams less
Reasons to consider the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • Shows 43% longer battery life (31:37 vs 22:07 hours)
  • 40% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1571K versus 1125K)
  • Has a 0.4 inch larger screen size
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
  • 47% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 2935 and 2002 points

Review

Evaluation of Google Pixel 9 Pro and Apple iPhone 15 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
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
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
vs
iPhone 15 Pro Max

Display

TypeOLEDOLED
Size6.3 inches6.7 inches
Resolution1280 x 2856 pixels1290 x 2796 pixels
Aspect ratio20:919.5:9
PPI495 ppi460 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 ratio87.1%89.8%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space99.1%99.8%
PWM240 Hz240 Hz
Response time2 ms1 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Pixel 9 Pro+31%
2323 nits
iPhone 15 Pro Max
1780 nits

Design and build

Height152.8 mm (6.02 inches)159.9 mm (6.3 inches)
Width72 mm (2.83 inches)76.7 mm (3.02 inches)
Thickness8.5 mm (0.33 inches)8.25 mm (0.32 inches)
Weight199 g (7.02 oz)221 g (7.8 oz)
WaterproofIP68IP68
Advanced coolingVapor chamber -
Rear materialGlassGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsWhite, Black, Gray, PinkWhite, Black, Silver, Blue
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayNo
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Google Pixel 9 Pro and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Apple A17 Pro
Max clock3100 MHz3780 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 2.11 GHz: Sawtooth
- 2 cores at 3.78 GHz: Everest
ManufacturingSamsungTSMC
Lithography process4 nanometers3 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesApple Neural Engine
GraphicsMali-G715 MP7Apple A17 GPU
GPU shading units896768
GPU clock940 MHz1398 MHz
FLOPS~1792 GFLOPS~2147.2 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CPU283910380664
GPU447101575404
Memory183290267719
UX211054347834
Total score11253551571621
SamplesLess then 3[29 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance

Memory

RAM
RAM size16 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5
Memory clock - 3200 MHz
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 17 (Can be upgraded to iOS 18.2)
ROMStock Android -
OS size28.8 GB17.6 GB

Battery

Capacity4700 mAh4441 mAh
Max charge power27 W23 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (12 W)Yes (7.5 W)
Reverse chargingYes, (wireless)Yes
Fast chargingYes (56% in 30 min)Yes (46% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:24 hr1:49 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing10:12 hr12:36 hr
Watching video12:40 hr22:07 hr
Gaming06:23 hr06:58 hr
Standby96 hr139 hr
General battery life
Pixel 9 Pro
22:07 hr
iPhone 15 Pro Max+43%
31:37 hr

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 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
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: 12 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 GNKSony 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/1.78 - 2.8
Focal length113 mm120 mm
Sensor - Sony IMX913
Sensor size1/2.55"1/3.06"
Pixel size - 1.12 micron
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution48 MP12 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/2.2
Focal length - 13 mm
Sensor - Sony IMX633
Sensor size1/2.55"1/2.55"
Pixel size - 1.4 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh - 80
Preview - 86
Zoom - 142
Samples - Photo samples of Apple iPhone 15 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
DxOMark front camera
Photo - 145
Video - 156

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
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
LTE Cat* - 20
5G supportYesYes

Sound

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

Other

CategoryFlagshipFlagship
AnnouncedAugust 2024September 2023
Release dateSeptember 2024September 2023
Launch price$999$1199
SAR (head)0.99 W/kg0.98 W/kg
SAR (body)1.37 W/kg0.98 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
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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