iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 17 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.5/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins 3 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold9095
- CameraTie8585
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieiPhone 17 Pro Max7640
- BatteryiPhone 17 Pro Max8678
- DisplayTie9090
- ConnectivityiPhone 17 Pro Max10095
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueTie5555
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery5,088 mAh vs 4,650 mAh
- Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold charges faster45W vs 40W
- Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the bigger screen8" vs 6.9"
- iPhone 17 Pro Max is lighter233 g vs 257 g
- iPhone 17 Pro Max launched cheaper$1,199 vs $1,799
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has a sharper selfie camera18 MP vs 10 MP
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.3
- Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the faster chipApple A19 Pro vs Google Tensor G4
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 17 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 84.5/100
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,088 mAh vs 4,650 mAh) and lighter body (233 g vs 257 g). The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (45W vs 40W).
Larger battery: 5,088 mAh vs 4,650 mAh · Brighter screen: 3,000 nits vs 2,700 nits
Larger display: 8" vs 6.9" · More RAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 17 Pro Max or Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,088 mAh vs 4,650 mAh) and lighter body (233 g vs 257 g). The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (45W vs 40W). BeastScore: iPhone 17 Pro Max 84.5/100, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold 84.1/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 17 Pro Max and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 5088 mAh battery. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a 8-inch display and 4650 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 17 Pro Max and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold compare for speed?
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 90/100 for performance; Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 95/100.
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