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Google Pixel 8 Pro 5G UW TD-LTE US 1TB G1MNW (Google Husky) vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

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

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Google · 2023

Google Pixel 8 Pro 5G UW TD-LTE US 1TB G1MNW (Google Husky)

74/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

Apple · 2026

iPhone 18 Pro Max

93/ 100

Launch MSRP$1,499 USD

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS iPhone 18 Pro Max BETTER THAN Google Pixel 8 Pro 5G UW TD-LTE US 1TB G1MNW (Google Husky)?

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Google Pixel 8 Pro 5G UW TD-LTE US 1TB G1MNW (Google Husky)

iPhone 18 Pro MaxWinner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta

SPEC FACTOR	Google Pixel	iPhone 18	LEADER
Refresh Rate	60Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	5,050 mAh	5,567 mAh	+5,567 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	Standard	45W	45W Max
Main Camera Sensor	N/A	48 MP	48 MP
Screen Display Size	6.69"	6.9"	6.9"
Chassis Weight	213g	249g	213g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Google Pixel 8 Pro 5G UW TD-LTE US 1TB G1MNW (Google Husky):

✓36g lighter chassis (213g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓6.69" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy iPhone 18 Pro Max:

✓$8500 lower launch MSRP ($1499 vs $9999)
✓Larger 5,567 mAh battery capacity (+517 mAh more capacity)
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Google Pixel 8 Pro 5G UW TD-LTE US 1TB G1MNW (Google Husky)	iPhone 18 Pro Max
1. Display & Screen🏆 iPhone 18 Pro Max Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	AM-OLED display	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Screen Size	6.69"	6.9"
Resolution & Density	1344x2992 (490 ppi)	1320 x 2868 pixels (19.5:9 ratio) (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating, Always-On display
2. Platform & Performance🏆 iPhone 18 Pro Max Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) (2nm)
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Hexa-core (2x High Performance + 4x Efficiency)
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Apple GPU (7-core graphics)
Operating System	Android	iOS 27
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB LPDDR	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal Storage	1000GB	256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	NVMe fast flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 iPhone 18 Pro Max Wins Camera
Primary Camera	N/A	48 MP, f/1.5, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, OIS, Dual pixel PDAF, Sensor-shift OIS (gen 2)
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	48 MP (4x optical zoom), f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), OIS
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
LiDAR / Depth	None	TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth sensing & night portrait)
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps1080p@240fps10-bit HDRDolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps)ProRes RAWApple Log 2Spatial 3D video & stereo sound
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@24/25/30/60fps1080p@120fpsgyro-EISDolby Vision HDR
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	N/A	18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide multi-aspect)
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Google Pixel 8 Pro 5G UW TD-LTE US 1TB G1MNW (Google Husky) Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	N/A	163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight	213 g	249 g (8.78 oz)
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum/glass back
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM + eSIM + dual eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
8. Battery & Charging🏆 iPhone 18 Pro Max Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,050 mAh	5,567 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	N/A	45W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	25W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers (Spatial Audio)
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, hotspot)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3+	Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C	USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps), DisplayPort video out
NFC	Yes	Yes (Apple Pay Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Face ID, LiDAR scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
Launch Price	Price on request	$1,499 / €1,600

Editorial Lab Verdict

iPhone 18 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 92.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, iPhone 18 Pro Max ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) architecture and verified 94/100 camera rating.

When to buy Google Pixel 8 Pro 5G UW TD-LTE US 1TB G1MNW (Google Husky):

Lighter body: 213g (36g lighter in hand)

When to buy iPhone 18 Pro Max:

Higher overall BeastScore: 92.8 vs top rival 73.9 · Larger battery capacity: 5,567 mAh (+517 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Google Pixel 8 Pro 5G UW TD-LTE US 1TB G1MNW (Google Husky) vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

Which phone is better: Google Pixel 8 Pro 5G UW TD-LTE US 1TB G1MNW (Google Husky) or iPhone 18 Pro Max?

iPhone 18 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 92.8/100 compared to Google Pixel 8 Pro 5G UW TD-LTE US 1TB G1MNW (Google Husky) (73.9/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 92.8 vs top rival 73.9 and Larger battery capacity: 5,567 mAh (+517 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Google Pixel 8 Pro 5G UW TD-LTE US 1TB G1MNW (Google Husky) and iPhone 18 Pro Max?

Google Pixel 8 Pro 5G UW TD-LTE US 1TB G1MNW (Google Husky) is equipped with a 6.69-inch display and 5050 mAh battery, while iPhone 18 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display and 5567 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Google Pixel 8 Pro 5G UW TD-LTE US 1TB G1MNW (Google Husky) and iPhone 18 Pro Max?

In lab hardware evaluations, Google Pixel 8 Pro 5G UW TD-LTE US 1TB G1MNW (Google Husky) scores 60/100 in camera performance, while iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 94/100.

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WHY IS iPhone 18 Pro Max BETTER THAN Google Pixel 8 Pro 5G UW TD-LTE US 1TB G1MNW (Google Husky)?

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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iPhone 18 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 92.8/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Google Pixel 8 Pro 5G UW TD-LTE US 1TB G1MNW (Google Husky) vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

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