Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 11 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 11 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,567 mAh | 4,850 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 30W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.9 in | 6.3 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 240 g | 204 g |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Aug 2026 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size. Google Pixel 11 Pro is ahead on wired charging, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| Type | LTPO+ Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion technology, Dolby Vision, Always-On display | Super Actua LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels (approx. 460 ppi density) | 1280 x 2856 pixels, 495 PPI |
| Brightness | Up to 3000 nits peak HDR brightness | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, new anti-scratch display coating |
| Features | — | Up to 3,600 nits peak brightness |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 17 |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro (2nm process) | Google Tensor G6 (2nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core | 1x 4.11 GHz Cortex C1-Ultra + 4x 3.38 GHz Cortex C1-Pro + 2x 2.65 GHz Cortex C1-Pro |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB LPDDR5X (256GB versions), 16GB LPDDR5X (512GB, 1TB versions) |
| Internal Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB (expected configurations) | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| Triple | 48 MP, (wide), variable aperture (rumored), dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP, (ultrawide), dual pixel PDAF; 48 MP, (telephoto), 5x optical zoom, OIS, dual pixel PDAF | 50 MP (wide), 48 MP (ultrawide), 48 MP (telephoto, 5x optical zoom) |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, OIS, Auto-HDR, panorama, 120x Pro Zoom, Camera Looks, Magic Capture |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 24 MP, (wide), PDAF | Undisclosed MP (likely 10.8 MP or higher, ultrawide) |
| Features | HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps) | Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5567 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4850 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, 25W (advertised 50% in 30 min); 15W MagSafe wireless; 7.5W Qi wireless | 30W wired, 25W Qi2.2 wireless, Reverse wireless |
Body
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | Not officially confirmed, but renders suggest a large form factor | 152.7 x 71.9 x 8.4 mm (6.0 x 2.8 x 0.3 in) |
| Weight | Approximately 240g | 204 g (7.2 oz) |
| Build | Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back, stainless steel frame | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass (front and back), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual eSIM) | Dual eSIM (US); Nano-SIM and eSIM (elsewhere) |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C (likely USB 3.2 Gen 2) | USB Type-C 3.2 |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Google Pixel 11 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | September 9, 2026 | 2026, August 12 |
| Status | Available September 18, 2026 | Available. Released 2026, August 20 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Google Pixel 11 Pro?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 5,567 mAh for the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max versus 4,850 mAh for the Google Pixel 11 Pro.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Google Pixel 11 Pro?
Google Pixel 11 Pro — 240 g for the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max versus 204 g for the Google Pixel 11 Pro.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Google Pixel 11 Pro?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — Sep 2026 for the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max versus Aug 2026 for the Google Pixel 11 Pro.
Is the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Google Pixel 11 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 9/10 and the Google Pixel 11 Pro 8/10.
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