Category Breakdown
Camera
Pixel 11 Pro XL
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Battery capacity (5,391 mAh)
WinsCharging
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Wired charging speed (60W)
WinsPerformance
iPhone 18 Pro Max
AnTuTu benchmark (2,331,417 pts)
WinsDisplay
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
Pixel 11 Pro XL
Total weight (226g)
WinsValue
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 18 Pro Max | Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.9" | 6.8" | |
| 1,320 × 2,868 | 1,344 × 2,992 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO OLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 3,000 nits | 3,600 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 4x | 5x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Satellite SOS service, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A20 Pro (2nm) | Google Tensor G6 | |
| 2,331,417 | 1,994,033 | |
| 4,725 | 7,535 | |
| 64,915 | 3,420 | |
| 12 GB | 16 GB | |
| 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,391 mAh | 5,115 mAh | |
| 60W | 45W | |
| 25W | 25W | |
Build | ||
| 240g | 226g | |
| 9mm | 8.5mm | |
| Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | not specified | |
| Ultra Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
Highest resolution main camera.