Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
Apple
87 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 8 Pro Obsidian 128GB
Google
79 Overall Score
Scores
Photography
Budget
Gaming
Flagship
Foldable
Battery Life
Rugged
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Google Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | LTPO OLED★ |
| Resolution | 2868 x 1320 | 1344 x 2992 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits | 2400 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Nona-core |
| Processor Model | Apple A18 Pro | Google Tensor G3 |
| CPU Cores | 6 | 9★ |
| CPU Speed | 4.05★ | 3.00 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 12 MP★ | 11 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 5x | 5x |
| Video | 4K@120fps | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,685 mAh | 5,050 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 30W | 30W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | MagSafe | Fast charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2★ |
| SIM | eSIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | — | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
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
Google Pixel 8 Pro Obsidian 128GB
- Strong display (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong camera (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 42 specs.
