Comparison

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

The short verdict

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL runs on Android 17 with the Google Tensor G6 chipset and 16GB of RAM, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max operates on iOS 27 with the Apple A20 Pro chip and a larger 2TB storage option. The iPhone 18 Pro Max provides a robust camera system featuring a variable aperture and LiDAR, though its higher storage variants carry a premium price compared to the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL. Choose the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL if you prefer the Android ecosystem and higher base RAM, or select the iPhone 18 Pro Max for its extensive professional video features, 2TB storage capacity, and integrated satellite connectivity.

AI summary, written from the specifications on this page.

Specifications

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Google Pixel 11 Pro XLiPhone 18 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, 3000 nits peak
Size: Not listed; 6.9 inches (~460 ppi density)
Resolution: Not listed; 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio
Protection: Not listed; Ceramic Shield 2, anti-reflective coating

Platform

OS: Android 17; iOS 27
Chipset: Google Tensor G6; Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)
GPU: Not listed; Apple GPU (7-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/1.5-4.0 variable aperture, 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-tone flash, HDR, ProRes/ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, Pro camera controls
Video: Not listed; 4K@24-120fps, 1080p@25-240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR up to 120fps, spatial video

Battery

Type: Li-Ion 5115 mAh, 45W wired (~75% in 30 min), 25W wireless; Li-Ion 5391 mAh, or 5567 mAh (eSIM-only models)
Charging: Not listed; Wired 50% in 15 min, 25W MagSafe/Qi2 wireless, 4.5W reverse wired

Network

Technology: Not listed; GSM / HSPA / 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; 249 g (8.78 oz)
Rating: Not listed; IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)

Selfie camera

Single: Not listed; 18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm ultrawide, Center Stage
Video: Not listed; 4K@24-60fps, 1080p@25-120fps

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, hotspot
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; Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy

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