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In a nutshell

They share the same 120Hz refresh rate and the same IP68 rating. The Pixel 9 Pro XL has more memory with 16GB of RAM, a brighter 3000-nit screen and a lighter 221g body. The iPhone 16 Pro Max counters with a bigger 6.9-inch screen and faster USB transfers.

At 256GB, both launched at the same £1199.

Available models

Pixel 9 Pro XL

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Excellent, Great, Good

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

Pixel 9 Pro XL 83/100
iPhone 16 Pro Max 88/100

Both should get OS updates for the same length of time, until about 2031 (est.).

Frame:The Pixel 9 Pro XL has an aluminium frame and the iPhone 16 Pro Max a titanium one.

Front glass:The Pixel 9 Pro XL has Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and the iPhone 16 Pro Max Ceramic Shield.

Weight:The Pixel 9 Pro XL weighs 221g and the iPhone 16 Pro Max 227g, so the Pixel 9 Pro XL is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Released

2024
2024

Updates until (est.)

2031
2031

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Aluminium
Titanium

Weight

221gLighter
227g

Release date

22 August 2024
20 September 2024

Front glass

Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Ceramic Shield

Dimensions

162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm
163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm

Biometrics

Fingerprint; Face Unlock
Face ID

Security updates until

2031
–

Repairability

–
EU repairability class C

Performance

Pixel 9 Pro XL 88/100
iPhone 16 Pro Max 79/100

The Pixel 9 Pro XL has more memory, 16GB against 8GB.

Chip:The Pixel 9 Pro XL runs the Google Tensor G4 and the iPhone 16 Pro Max the A18 Pro.

Memory:The Pixel 9 Pro XL has 16GB of RAM against 8GB on the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which helps keep more apps open in the background.

AI features:The Pixel 9 Pro XL supports Google's AI features and the iPhone 16 Pro Max supports Apple Intelligence.

Storage:The Pixel 9 Pro XL launched in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB and the iPhone 16 Pro Max in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB.

Chip

Google Tensor G4
A18 Pro

RAM

16GBMore memory
8GB

Storage options

128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
256GB, 512GB, 1TB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Pixel 9 Pro XL 99/100
iPhone 16 Pro Max 90/100

The iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger screen, at 6.9 inches.

Size:The iPhone 16 Pro Max's 6.9-inch screen is bigger than the 6.8-inch screen on the Pixel 9 Pro XL.

Panel:The Pixel 9 Pro XL uses a Super Actua LTPO OLED panel at 2992 x 1344 and the iPhone 16 Pro Max a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2868 x 1320.

Brightness:The Pixel 9 Pro XL peaks at 3000 nits against 2000 on the iPhone 16 Pro Max, by the makers' figures, so it is easier to read in bright sun.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Screen size

6.8"
6.9"Bigger screen

Screen type

Super Actua LTPO OLED
Super Retina XDR OLED

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2992 x 1344
2868 x 1320

Peak brightness

3000 nits (maker figure)
2000 nits (maker figure)

Camera

Pixel 9 Pro XL 88/100
iPhone 16 Pro Max 83/100

The Pixel 9 Pro XL has the higher-resolution 50MP main camera.

Main camera:The Pixel 9 Pro XL has a 50MP main camera against 48MP on the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which leaves more detail to crop into.

Selfies:The Pixel 9 Pro XL has a 42MP selfie camera against 12MP on the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Video:The Pixel 9 Pro XL records video at up to 8K 30fps with Video Boost and the iPhone 16 Pro Max at up to 4K 120fps Dolby Vision.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 48MP ultrawide.

Main camera

50MPMore megapixels
48MP

Ultrawide

48MP
48MP

Telephoto

48MPBetter telephoto
12MP

Optical zoom

5x
5x

Front camera

42MPSharper selfies
12MP

Video recording

8K 30fps with Video Boost
4K 120fps Dolby Vision

Battery

Pixel 9 Pro XL 88/100
iPhone 16 Pro Max 96/100

Battery

5060mAhBigger battery
4685mAh

Wired charging

37W
–

Wireless charging

Pixel Stand 23W, Qi 12W
MagSafe 25W, Qi2 25W

Video playback (maker)

–
Up to 33 hours

Connectivity

Pixel 9 Pro XL 86/100
iPhone 16 Pro Max 91/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 7.

Port:The Pixel 9 Pro XL has USB-C (USB 3.2) and the iPhone 16 Pro Max USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s). The iPhone 16 Pro Max's port moves files faster over a cable.

SIM:Both take the same Nano-SIM + eSIM setup.

Bluetooth:Both have the same Bluetooth 5.3.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3.2)
USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the Pixel 9 Pro XL if you want more memory with 16GB of RAM and a brighter 3000-nit screen. Buy the iPhone 16 Pro Max if you want a bigger 6.9-inch screen and faster USB transfers.

Buy the Pixel 9 Pro XL if

  • You want more memory with 16GB of RAM
  • You want a brighter 3000-nit screen
  • You want a lighter 221g body
Shop from £348.84

Buy the iPhone 16 Pro Max if

  • You want a bigger 6.9-inch screen
  • You want faster USB transfers
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FAQs

The iPhone 16 Pro Max's 6.9-inch screen is bigger than the 6.8-inch screen on the Pixel 9 Pro XL.

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