Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB
Google
87 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Silver 512GB
Apple
65 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Photography
Flagship
Budget
Battery Life
Foldable
Business
Rugged
Compact
Specifications
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | LTPO OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 2868 x 1320 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | — |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | — |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | A20 Pro |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| CPU Speed | 2.85★ | — |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 3★ | 1 |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | — |
| Telephoto | 48 MP★ | — |
| Front Camera | 42 MP★ | 18 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 5x | 8x★ |
| Video | 8K★ | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | — | ✗ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,060 mAh★ | — |
| Wired Charging | 37W | 50W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | PD3.0, PPS | Fast wired charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Dual-SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Fingerprint | in-display | — |
| Face Recognition | ✗ | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong camera (95th percentile)95th %ile
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Silver 512GB
- Strong performance (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Strong display (74th percentile)
- Below average feature (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 41 specs.