Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL scores 7.8 in our rating, and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 8.5. The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads in display, while the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is ahead in performance, battery and value for money. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is the newer phone, announced Sep 9, 2026.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
- Longer optical zoom 5× vs 4×
- Brighter screen 3,600 nits vs 3,000 nits
- More RAM 12 GB / 16 GB vs 12 GB
- Lighter 226 g vs 249 g
- Thinner 8.5 mm vs 8.75 mm
- Higher-resolution video 8K@30 vs 4K@120
Why choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Bigger battery 5,567 mAh vs 5,115 mAh
- Bigger screen 6.9 inches vs 6.8 inches
- Newer model Sep 9, 2026 vs Aug 12, 2026
- More storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB vs 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
- Secure 3D face unlock
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 11 Pro XLApple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Overall
7.8
8.5
Display
8.8
8.6
Performance
7.9
9.4
Camera
8.6
8.7
Battery
6.3
8.0
Design
8.3
8.3
Value for money
5.9
6.7
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 11 Pro XLApple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Size
6.8 inches
6.9 inches
Type
OLED, Super Actua
OLED, Super Retina XDR
Resolution
1344 × 2992 px
1320 × 2868 px
Pixel density
486 ppi
460 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
3,600 nits
3,000 nits
HDR
—
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Ceramic Shield 2
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 11 Pro XLApple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Process
3 nm
2 nm
Max CPU clock
4.11 GHz
4.93 GHz
GPU
PowerVR CXTP-48-1536
Apple 7-core GPU
RAM
12 GB / 16 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 11 Pro XLApple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.3"
48 MP, f/1.48
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
48 MP
48 MP
Telephoto
48 MP, 5× optical
48 MP, 4× optical, periscope
Optical zoom
5×
4×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
8K@30
4K@120
Front camera
42 MP
18 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 11 Pro XLApple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Capacity
5,115 mAh
5,567 mAh
Battery type
—
Li-Ion
Wired charging
45 W
—
Wireless charging
25 W
25 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 11 Pro XLApple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Dimensions
162.7 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm
163.4 × 78 × 8.75 mm
Thickness
8.5 mm
8.75 mm
Weight
226 g
249 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
—
None
3D face unlock
✕ No
✓ Yes
SIM
eSIM only
eSIM only
Colors
Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian (matte)
Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 11 Pro XLApple iPhone 18 Pro Max
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
6.0
6.0
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 11 Pro XLApple iPhone 18 Pro Max
OS at launch
Android 17
iOS 27
OS updates
7 years
—
Security updates
7 years
—
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 11 Pro XLApple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Announced
Aug 12, 2026
Sep 9, 2026
Released
Aug 20, 2026
Sep 18, 2026
Status
Released
Released
US launch price
$1,299
$1,299
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