Comparison

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

The short verdict

The choice between these two devices comes down to your operating system preference and hardware requirements, as the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL runs Android 17 while the iPhone 17 Pro Max utilizes iOS 26. The iPhone 17 Pro Max offers more storage options including a 2TB model and professional-grade video features like ProRes RAW, whereas the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL features 16GB of RAM and a 5115 mAh battery. Those prioritizing a larger storage capacity and an integrated ecosystem of sensors and imaging features should pick the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Users who prefer the Android platform and higher base RAM should select the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL.

AI summary, written from the specifications on this page.

Specifications

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Google Pixel 11 Pro XLiPhone 17 Pro Max

Display

Type: 6.8" LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3600 nits peak; LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, always-on, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1600 nits HBM / 3000 nits peak
Size: Not listed; 6.9 inches (~460 ppi density)
Resolution: Not listed; 1320 x 2868 pixels
Protection: Not listed; Ceramic Shield 2, anti-reflective coating

Platform

OS: Android 17; iOS 26
Chipset: Google Tensor G6; Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
GPU: Not listed; Apple GPU (6-core)

Memory

Internal: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB; 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB, 12GB RAM
RAM: 16GB; Not listed
Card slot: Not listed; No

Main Camera

Triple: 50 MP, f/1.7, wide, OIS48 MP, 5x periscope telephoto, OIS48 MP, f/1.7, ultrawide; 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm wide, sensor-shift OIS48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm periscope telephoto, 4x optical, 3D sensor-shift OIS48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm ultrawide
Features: Not listed; LiDAR scanner, dual-LED flash, HDR, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps)
Video: Not listed; 4K@24-120fps, Dolby Vision

Battery

Type: Li-Ion 5115 mAh, 45W wired (~75% in 30 min), 25W wireless; Li-Ion 4823 mAh, or 5088 mAh (eSIM-only models)
Charging: Not listed; Wired 50% in 20 min, 25W MagSafe wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless

Network

Technology: Not listed; GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

Body

Build: Not listed; Ceramic Shield 2 front, aluminium frame, aluminium/glass back
SIM: Not listed; Nano-SIM + eSIM, or dual eSIM (region dependent)
Dimensions: Not listed; 163.4 x 78.0 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight: Not listed; 233 g (8.22 oz)
Rating: Not listed; IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)

Selfie camera

Single: Not listed; 18 MP, f/1.9, multi-aspect, PDAF
Video: Not listed; 4K@24-60fps

Sound

Loudspeaker: Not listed; Yes, stereo speakers
3.5mm jack: Not listed; No

Comms

WLAN: Not listed; Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Bluetooth: Not listed; 6.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning: Not listed; GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFC: Not listed; Yes
USB: Not listed; USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort

Features

Sensors: Not listed; Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, Ultra Wideband (gen 2)
Extras: Not listed; Emergency SOS/Messages/Find My via satellite

Misc

Colors: Not listed; Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue

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