Google Pixel 7 Obsidian 128GB
Google
59 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
Apple
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Google Pixel 7 Obsidian 128GB
42 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
The Google Pixel 7 receives mixed feedback from users. While some praise its sleek design and value as an upgrade, others report serious issues like unresponsive touchscreen dead spots, overheating during charging and use, and a device that arrived in a boot loop. The sample is small, so these problems may not be universal, but they are concerning.
Pros
- Sleek design
- Good value as an upgrade
- Perfect condition on arrival (some cases)
Cons
- Unresponsive touchscreen dead spots
- Overheating during charging and use
- Device arrived in boot loop
- Poor packaging for shipping
Touchscreen issues 1
Overheating 1
Device defective on arrival 1
Packaging quality 1
Design and aesthetics 1
Value for money 1
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Flagship
Photography
Foldable
Battery Life
Rugged
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Google Pixel 7 | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | AMOLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | — | 2868 x 1320 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1400 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | Apple A18 Pro |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G2 | Apple A18 Pro |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 2.85 | 4.05★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 2 | 3★ |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 11 MP | 12 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 8x★ | 5x |
| Video | — | 4K@120fps★ |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,355 mAh | 4,685 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | — | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Wireless & Reverse Charging | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Fingerprint | in-display | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 7 Obsidian 128GB
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong feature (71st percentile)
- Strong performance (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 41 specs.