Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 9 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 9 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 16 Pro Max | Google Pixel 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,685 mAh | 4,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 27W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.9 in | 6.3 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 227 g | 199 g |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is ahead on screen size. Google Pixel 9 Pro is ahead on battery, wired charging, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Google Pixel 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion technology (1-120Hz), Always-On display, HDR | LTPO OLED, HDR, 1-120Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution | 2868 x 1320 pixels, 460 ppi | 1280 x 2856 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~495 ppi density) |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typical), 1600 nits (peak HDR), 2000 nits (peak outdoor) | — |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Dynamic Island, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch | — |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Google Pixel 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOS 18 (upgradable to iOS 26.6.1 as of August 2026) | Android 14, upgradable to Android 17 (7 major OS updates) |
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | 6-core (2x P-cores @ 4.02 GHz + 4x E-cores @ 2.42 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Google custom GPU |
| Neural Engine | 16-core | — |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Google Pixel 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X | 16GB |
| Internal Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB NVMe | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Google Pixel 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.78, 24mm (wide), 2nd-gen sensor-shift OIS, dual pixel PDAF; 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), Hybrid Focus Pixels, autofocus; 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 5x optical zoom, 3D sensor-shift OIS, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.68, 82˚ FoV (wide), OIS; 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ FoV (ultrawide), Macro Focus, OIS; 48 MP, f/2.8, 22˚ FoV (telephoto), 5x optical zoom, 30x Super Res Zoom |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic mode, ProRes video, Spatial Video, Photographic Styles, Macro photography | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Camera features (Night Sight Video, Video Boost, etc.) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps (Fusion), 1080p@24/25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, ProRes, Cinematic mode, stereo sound rec. | 8K@30FPS, 4K@24/30/60FPS, 1080p@24/30/60FPS |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Google Pixel 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS | 42 MP, f/2.2, 103˚ FoV (ultrawide), autofocus |
| Features | HDR, Cinematic mode | — |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@24/25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60FPS |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Google Pixel 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4685 mAh (18.17 Wh), non-removable | Li-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging (50% in 30 min with 20W adapter), 15W MagSafe wireless, 15W Qi2 wireless, 7.5W Qi wireless | 27W wired, Wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging |
Body
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Google Pixel 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.325 in) | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.0 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches) |
| Weight | 227 g (8.01 oz) | 199 g (7.0 oz) |
| Build | Titanium frame, Ceramic Shield front, Textured matte glass back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual eSIM (US); Dual nano-SIM (Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China); nano-SIM and eSIM (elsewhere) | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) | — |
| Durability | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), Scratch resistant, Shatter resistant |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Google Pixel 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 (tri-band) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.3 |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, up to 10Gbps) | USB Type-C |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Google Pixel 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, September 09 | 2024, August 13 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, September 20 | Released 2024, September 4 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Google Pixel 9 Pro?
Google Pixel 9 Pro — 4,685 mAh for the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max versus 4,700 mAh for the Google Pixel 9 Pro.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Google Pixel 9 Pro?
Google Pixel 9 Pro — 227 g for the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max versus 199 g for the Google Pixel 9 Pro.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Google Pixel 9 Pro?
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — Sep 2024 for the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Sep 2024 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro.
Is the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Google Pixel 9 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 9/10 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro 9/10.