Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 6 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 6 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Google Pixel 6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,352 mAh | 5,003 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 30W |
| RAM (max) | — | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 240 g | 210 g |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Oct 2021 |
Summary: Google Pixel 6 Pro is ahead on battery, wired charging, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Google Pixel 6 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Google Pixel 6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion, HDR10, Dolby Vision | LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~512 ppi density) |
| Features | 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (10-120Hz), 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) brightness, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Ceramic Shield glass protection | Always-on display, dynamic 120Hz refresh rate (down to 10Hz) |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Google Pixel 6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Google Tensor (5 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Mali-G78 MP20 |
| Neural Engine | 16-core | — |
| OS | — | Android 12, upgradable to latest Android versions |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Google Pixel 6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 6GB LPDDR4X | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB NVMe | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Internal | — | 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Google Pixel 6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Modules | Triple 12 MP system: Wide (f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS, dual pixel PDAF), Ultra Wide (f/1.8, 120˚ FOV, PDAF, macro), Telephoto (f/2.8, OIS, 3x optical zoom) | — |
| Features | LiDAR Scanner, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Night mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Apple ProRAW, Cinematic mode (1080p@30fps) | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama, Magic Eraser, Real Tone, Face Unblur |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR with Dolby Vision, ProRes video recording (up to 4K@30fps for 256GB/512GB/1TB models, 1080p@30fps for 128GB model) | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, omnidirectional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 48 MP, f/3.5, 104mm (telephoto), 4x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Google Pixel 6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Modules | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 aperture | — |
| Features | Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, Animoji, Memoji, Night mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4 | Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 11.1 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.22µm |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Google Pixel 6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4352 mAh, non-removable (16.75 Wh) | Li-Ion 5003 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging (50% in ~30 min with 20W adapter), 15W MagSafe wireless charging, 7.5W Qi wireless charging | 30W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) |
| Endurance | Video playback: Up to 28 hours, Audio playback: Up to 95 hours | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | 23W wireless (Qi), Reverse wireless charging |
Body
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Google Pixel 6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.65 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.30 inches) | 163.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.99 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 240 g (8.46 oz) | 210 g (7.41 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, stainless steel frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Google Pixel 6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (for Apple Pay) | Yes |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Google Pixel 6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2021 | 2021, October 19 |
| Status | Released September 24, 2021 | Available. Released 2021, October 28 |
| OS | iOS 15, upgradable to latest iOS versions | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Google Pixel 6 Pro?
Google Pixel 6 Pro — 4,352 mAh for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max versus 5,003 mAh for the Google Pixel 6 Pro.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Google Pixel 6 Pro?
Google Pixel 6 Pro — 240 g for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max versus 210 g for the Google Pixel 6 Pro.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Google Pixel 6 Pro?
Google Pixel 6 Pro — Sep 2021 for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max versus Oct 2021 for the Google Pixel 6 Pro.
Is the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Google Pixel 6 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 9/10 and the Google Pixel 6 Pro 9/10.