Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB
Google
87 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Glacier 256GB
Apple
62 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 | 256 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 | Faster 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 Glacier 256GB
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong display (74th percentile)
- Below average feature (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 41 specs.