Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has better RAM than Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better resolution of 3200 x 1800 than Google Pixel 9 Pro XL which has resolution of 2992 x 1344. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5060 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP Quad | 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 179900 | Rs. 124999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 07, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is Rs. 179900. The launch Date of the second phone is August 13, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is Rs. 124999.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's 6.8 inch screen. There is OLED Screen Type in both the phones. Google's phone has display density of 482 PPI & Apple's phone has only 460 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's lower 12 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Google Pixel 9 Pro XL's 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 42 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has version v20 iOS Operating System where as Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has version 14 Android Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 18 Pro Max | GA05985-IN |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSim | Nano+ Esim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 07, 2026 (Expected) | August 13, 2024 |
| In The Box | Pixel 9 Pro XL, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.6 x 162.8 x 8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | |
| Colors | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3200 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1344 x 2992 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 482 PPI |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | 1800nits (typical), 2200 nits peak brightness, HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch | Upto 2000 Nits (HDR) and Upto 3000 Nits (Peak Brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support |
| Notch | Yes | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79) | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/76/77/78/79 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer, Temperature Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection | Stereo Speakers, Three Microphones, Noise Suppression, Spatial Audio, AI Mobile (Google AI), Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.78 (Main) 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 48 MP ƒ/1.78 (Telephoto) 12 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, LiDAR Scanner, Apple ProRAW, Burst mode | Pro Controls, High-Res (Upto 50MP), Super Res Zoom Upto 30X, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 24 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash | 42 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v20 | Android v14, upgradable to v15 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz | |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM | Yes |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5060 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W | Yes, 37W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | Yes, 23W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Music Playback Time | 95 hours | |