iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Pixel XL: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 11 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 64.2/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 11 Pro Max
Pixel XL
iPhone 11 Pro Max wins 4 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie6464
- CameraiPhone 11 Pro Max7568
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieiPhone 11 Pro Max6040
- BatteryTie5858
- DisplayTie6262
- ConnectivityiPhone 11 Pro Max6357
- SecurityiPhone 11 Pro Max10034
- ValuePixel XL5568
- iPhone 11 Pro Max has the bigger battery3,969 mAh vs 3,450 mAh
- Pixel XL has a sharper main camera12.3 MP vs 12 MP
- iPhone 11 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.5" vs 5.5"
- Pixel XL is lighter168 g vs 226 g
- Pixel XL launched cheaper$769 vs $1,099
- iPhone 11 Pro Max has a sharper selfie camera12 MP vs 8 MP
- iPhone 11 Pro Max has newer Bluetooth5 vs 4.2
- iPhone 11 Pro Max has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 5
- iPhone 11 Pro Max is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP53
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 11 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 64.2/100
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (3,969 mAh vs 3,450 mAh) and bigger screen (6.5" vs 5.5"). The Pixel XL is worth a look if you prefer its sharper main camera (12.3 MP vs 12 MP).
Larger battery: 3,969 mAh vs 3,450 mAh · Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Lighter: 168 g vs 226 g (58 g less) · Lower launch price: $769 vs $1,099
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 11 Pro Max or Pixel XL?
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (3,969 mAh vs 3,450 mAh) and bigger screen (6.5" vs 5.5"). The Pixel XL is worth a look if you prefer its sharper main camera (12.3 MP vs 12 MP). BeastScore: iPhone 11 Pro Max 64.2/100, Pixel XL 63.8/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 11 Pro Max and Pixel XL?
iPhone 11 Pro Max has a 6.5-inch display and 3969 mAh battery. Pixel XL has a 5.5-inch display and 3450 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 11 Pro Max and Pixel XL compare for speed?
iPhone 11 Pro Max scores 64/100 for performance; Pixel XL scores 64/100.
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