iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Pixel 7a: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Pixel 7a
Too close to call: 2 of 8 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie8080
- CameraPixel 7a8588
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie6060
- BatteryTie7070
- DisplayiPhone 15 Pro Max8874
- ConnectivityTie8888
- SecurityiPhone 15 Pro Max10086
- ValuePixel 7a5580
- iPhone 15 Pro Max has the bigger battery4,422 mAh vs 4,385 mAh
- iPhone 15 Pro Max charges faster27W vs 18W
- Pixel 7a has a sharper main camera64 MP vs 48 MP
- iPhone 15 Pro Max has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- iPhone 15 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.7" vs 6.1"
- Pixel 7a is lighter193.5 g vs 221 g
- Pixel 7a launched cheaper$499 vs $1,199
- Pixel 7a has a sharper selfie camera13 MP vs 12 MP
- iPhone 15 Pro Max has the faster chipApple A17 Pro vs Google Tensor G2
- iPhone 15 Pro Max is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP67
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 15 Pro Max and Pixel 7a are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the iPhone 15 Pro Max for its bigger battery (4,422 mAh vs 4,385 mAh) and faster charging (27W vs 18W), or the Pixel 7a for its sharper main camera (64 MP vs 48 MP) and lighter body (193.5 g vs 221 g).
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · Smoother display: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
Higher-resolution main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP · Lighter: 193.5 g vs 221 g (28 g less)
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 15 Pro Max or Pixel 7a?
It's a close call. Pick the iPhone 15 Pro Max for its bigger battery (4,422 mAh vs 4,385 mAh) and faster charging (27W vs 18W), or the Pixel 7a for its sharper main camera (64 MP vs 48 MP) and lighter body (193.5 g vs 221 g). BeastScore: iPhone 15 Pro Max 78.3/100, Pixel 7a 78.8/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 15 Pro Max and Pixel 7a?
iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch display and 4422 mAh battery. Pixel 7a has a 6.1-inch display and 4385 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 15 Pro Max and Pixel 7a compare for speed?
iPhone 15 Pro Max scores 80/100 for performance; Pixel 7a scores 80/100.
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