Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 4 XL
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 4 XL, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Google Pixel 4 XL |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,969 mAh | 3,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.3 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 226 g | 193 g |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Oct 2019 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size. Google Pixel 4 XL is ahead on ram (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Google Pixel 4 XL are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
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Display
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Google Pixel 4 XL |
|---|
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) | P-OLED, 90Hz, HDR |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 102.9 cm2 (~83.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.3 inches, 98.0 cm2 (~81.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) | 1440 x 3040 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~537 ppi density) |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | True Tone, Wide color gamut, Haptic Touch | — |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Google Pixel 4 XL |
|---|
| OS | iOS 13, upgradable | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Adreno 640 |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Google Pixel 4 XL |
|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
| Type | — | UFS 2.1 |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Google Pixel 4 XL |
|---|
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm (ultrawide) | — |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps, OIS |
| Dual | — | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 16 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Google Pixel 4 XL |
|---|
| Dual | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide); SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) | 8 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/4", 1.12µm, AF; TOF 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR | Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Google Pixel 4 XL |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3969 mAh, non-removable (15.04 Wh) | Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised); Wireless (Qi) | 18W wired, PD2.0, 10W wireless (Qi) |
Body
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Google Pixel 4 XL |
|---|
| Dimensions | 158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm (6.22 x 3.06 x 0.32 in) | 160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm (6.31 x 2.96 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 226 g (7.97 oz) | 193 g (6.81 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), stainless steel frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM) - market dependent | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 4m for 30 mins) | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Google Pixel 4 XL |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Google Pixel 4 XL |
|---|
| Announced | 2019, September 10 | 2019, October 15 |
| Status | Released 2019, September 20 | Discontinued (August 2020) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Google Pixel 4 XL?
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max — 3,969 mAh for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max versus 3,700 mAh for the Google Pixel 4 XL.
Which has more RAM, Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Google Pixel 4 XL?
Google Pixel 4 XL — 4 GB for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max versus 6 GB for the Google Pixel 4 XL.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Google Pixel 4 XL?
Google Pixel 4 XL — 226 g for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max versus 193 g for the Google Pixel 4 XL.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Google Pixel 4 XL?
Google Pixel 4 XL — Sep 2019 for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max versus Oct 2019 for the Google Pixel 4 XL.
Is the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or the Google Pixel 4 XL rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max 8/10 and the Google Pixel 4 XL 8/10.
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