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Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Specs, price and the one trade-off that actually decides it — Google Pixel 11 Pro XL against iPhone 17 Pro Max, side by side.
Cheaper to start
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Starts about $100 lower.
Rated higher
iPhone 17 Pro Max
9.4 vs 0.0 on our design scale.
Standout
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
6.3-inch Super Actua display with HDR support
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
Google's 2026 flagship powered by Tensor G6 and deeply integrated with Gemini AI.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Features a powerful Tensor G6 processor.
- Includes a high-resolution 6.3-inch Super Actua display with HDR support.
- Supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth v6 for superior connectivity.
Cons
- The battery capacity of 4850 mAh may not be sufficient for heavy users without frequent charging.
- The price of $1299 is quite high, limiting its accessibility.
Specifications
- 5G—
- Battery and charging30+ hour battery life, Typical 4850 mAh (minimum 4707 mAh), Fast charging – up to 55% in about 30 minutes – using 30W USB-C™ PPS charger or higher, sold separately, Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2.2-certified) up to 25W
- Buttons and portsUSB Type-C™ 3.2, Power button, Volume controls
- camera50MP Triple System
- Camera Features—
- Ceramic Shield—
- Chip—
- Dimensions and weight6.0 in (height) x 2.8 in (width) x 0.3 in (depth), 7.2 oz
- Display6.3-inch (161 mm) Super Actua display, 20:9 aspect ratio, 1280 x 2856 LTPO OLED at 495 PPI, Smooth Display (1-120 Hz), Corning™ Gorilla™ Glass Victus™ 2 cover glass with anti-scratch shield, Up to 2400 nits (HDR) and up to 3600 nits (peak brightness), >2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, HDR support, Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors
- iOS Updates—
- key_features—
- Media and audioStereo speakers, 3 microphones, Noise suppression, Spatial Audio
- Memory and storage12 GB RAM, 256 GB
- ProcessorGoogle Tensor G6, Titan M3 security coprocessor
- ram16GB
- SecurityVPN by Google at no extra cost, End-to-end security designed by Google, Multi-layer hardware security: Google Tensor G6 with quantum-safe secure boot in hardware, Tensor security core, certified Titan M3 security chip, and Trusty (Trusted Execution Environment), Anti-malware and anti-phishing protection
- SIMsDual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs)
- Water Resistance—
- Wireless Charging—
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple's flagship at $1,199 — the best video capture on a phone, inside a deliberately closed system.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Advanced camera features with on-device AI for smart photo capture
- Regular iOS updates ensure long-term software support
- Ceramic Shield provides superior scratch resistance and durability
Cons
- High price point of $1199 may be prohibitive for some users
- Closed ecosystem limits flexibility and customization options
Specifications
- 5GiPhone + 5G = a superfast experience
- Battery and charging—
- Buttons and ports—
- camera—
- Camera FeaturesSmart Take uses on-device AI to detect when people are posed and automatically takes the picture
- Ceramic ShieldCeramic Shield 2 on the front, with better scratch resistance, and Ceramic Shield on the back for added durability
- Chipvapor-cooled A20 Pro chip
- Dimensions and weight—
- Display—
- iOS Updatesregular iOS updates keep your iPhone feeling new for years to come
- key_features6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, A19 Pro chip, 48MP Triple Camera system, 12GB RAM
- Media and audio—
- Memory and storage—
- Processor—
- ram—
- Security—
- SIMs—
- Water Resistancestands up to splashes from everyday liquids like water, coffee, and soda
- Wireless ChargingSnap on a MagSafe Charger for faster wireless charging