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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 9 Pro

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle
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Apple

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
95/ 100
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Google

Google Pixel 9 Pro

Google Pixel 9 Pro
93/ 100
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WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max BETTER THAN Google Pixel 9 Pro?

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro MaxWinner 🏆
Google Pixel 9 Pro

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTORApple iPhoneGoogle PixelLEADER
Refresh Rate60Hz60Hz60Hz
Battery Capacity4,685 mAh4,700 mAh+4,700 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingStandardStandard25W
Main Camera SensorN/AN/A48 MP
Screen Display SizeN/AN/A6.1"
Chassis WeightN/AN/A999g
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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max:

Comprehensive flagship hardware with verified benchmark scores.

Reasons to buy Google Pixel 9 Pro:
  • ✓Larger 4,700 mAh battery capacity (+15 mAh more capacity)

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationApple iPhone 16 Pro MaxGoogle Pixel 9 Pro
1. Display & Screen🏆 Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Wins Display
Screen Type & TechAMOLED / OLED displayAMOLED / OLED display
Screen SizeN/AN/A
Resolution & DensityN/A N/A
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
BrightnessN/AN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC High performance SoC
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemiOS 18 with Apple Intelligence Android 15, 7 years OS upgrades and Pixel Feature Drops
3. Memory & Storage
RAM MemoryN/AN/A
Internal StorageN/AN/A
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Wins Camera
Primary CameraN/AN/A
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie LensN/AN/A
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Lightest Chassis
DimensionsN/AN/A
WeightN/AN/A
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceNot certifiedNot certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Wins Battery
Battery Capacity4,685 mAh4,700 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingN/AN/A
Wireless ChargingNot supportedNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-bandWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3+Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & SpeedUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
NFCYesYes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch PricePrice on requestPrice on request
Editorial Lab Verdict

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 95.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 80/100 camera rating.

When to buy Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max:
Higher overall BeastScore: 95.0 vs top rival 93.0
When to buy Google Pixel 9 Pro:
Balanced specifications with Google hardware design · Runs Android 15, 7 years OS upgrades and Pixel Feature Drops with optimized security support
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 9 Pro

Which phone is better: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Google Pixel 9 Pro?

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 95.0/100 compared to Google Pixel 9 Pro (93.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 95.0 vs top rival 93.0.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Google Pixel 9 Pro?

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is equipped with a display and 4685 mAh battery, while Google Pixel 9 Pro features a display and 4700 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Google Pixel 9 Pro?

In lab hardware evaluations, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 80/100 in camera performance, while Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 80/100.

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