Google Pixel 8 Hazel 128GB
Google
73 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Black Titanium 256GB
Apple
86 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Flagship
Photography
Foldable
Battery Life
Rugged
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Google Pixel 8 | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.2 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | OLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 2868 x 1320 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 2000 nits★ | 1600 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | Apple A18 Pro |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G3 | Apple A18 Pro |
| CPU Cores | 4 | 6★ |
| CPU Speed | 2.91 | 4.05★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1★ | — |
| 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 | 7x★ | 5x |
| Video | — | 4K@60fps★ |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,575 mAh | 4,685 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 27W | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast | Fast-charge capable |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | — | 0.23 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | in-display | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 8 Hazel 128GB
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (79th percentile)
- Strong performance (76th percentile)
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Black Titanium 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong camera (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 42 specs.
