Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

The Google Pixel 7 Pro and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max share the same PhoneRanked score of 7.3. The Google Pixel 7 Pro leads in camera and software support, while the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is ahead in performance, battery and value for money. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 7 Pro cost $200 less ($899 vs $1,099). The Google Pixel 7 Pro is the newer phone, announced Oct 6, 2022.

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Google Google Pixel 7 Pro
7.3 From $899
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Apple Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
7.3 From $1,099
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Key differences

Why choose the Google Pixel 7 Pro

  • Bigger battery 5,000 mAh vs 4,323 mAh
  • Longer optical zoom 5× vs 3×
  • Lower launch price $899 vs $1,099
  • Newer model Oct 6, 2022 vs Sep 7, 2022
  • Faster wireless charging 23 W vs 15 W
  • More RAM 12 GB vs 6 GB

Why choose the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

  • Brighter screen 2,000 nits vs 1,500 nits
  • More storage 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB vs 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
  • Thinner 7.85 mm vs 8.9 mm
  • Satellite messaging
  • 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 7 ProApple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Overall 7.3 7.3
Display 8.1 8.2
Performance 5.7 7.1
Camera 8.2 7.8
Battery 5.5 5.8
Design 8.3 8.4
Software support 7.4 3.5
Value for money 4.0 4.3

Display

Spec Google Pixel 7 ProApple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Size 6.7 inches 6.7 inches
Type OLED OLED, Super Retina XDR
Resolution 1440 × 3120 px 1290 × 2796 px
Pixel density 512 ppi 460 ppi
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Peak brightness 1,500 nits 2,000 nits
HDR — HDR10, Dolby Vision
Protection Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic Shield

Performance

Spec Google Pixel 7 ProApple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Process — 4 nm
Max CPU clock — 3.46 GHz
GPU — Apple GPU (5-core)
RAM 12 GB 6 GB
Storage 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type UFS 3.1 —
microSD slot ✕ No ✕ No

Cameras

Spec Google Pixel 7 ProApple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.85, 1/1.31" 48 MP, f/1.78
Optical stabilization ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 48 MP, 5× optical, periscope 12 MP, 3× optical
Optical zoom 5× 3×
Rear cameras 3 3
Rear video 4K@60 4K@60
Front camera 10.8 MP 12 MP
Front video 4K@60 4K@60

Battery and charging

Spec Google Pixel 7 ProApple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Capacity 5,000 mAh 4,323 mAh
Battery type — Li-Ion
Wired charging 23 W —
Wireless charging 23 W 15 W
Reverse wireless ✓ Yes ✕ No
Charger in box ✕ No ✕ No

Design and build

Spec Google Pixel 7 ProApple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Dimensions 162.9 × 76.6 × 8.9 mm 160.7 × 77.6 × 7.85 mm
Thickness 8.9 mm 7.85 mm
Weight 212 g 240 g
Form factor Bar Bar
Frame Aluminum Stainless steel
Back Glass Glass
Water resistance IP68 IP68
Fingerprint Under-display optical None
3D face unlock ✕ No ✓ Yes
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM eSIM only
Colors Obsidian, Snow, Hazel Deep Purple, Gold, Silver, Space Black

Connectivity and features

Spec Google Pixel 7 ProApple iPhone 14 Pro Max
5G ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.2 5.3
USB USB-C 3.x Lightning
NFC ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack ✕ No ✕ No
Stereo speakers ✓ Yes —
Satellite ✕ No ✓ Yes
IR blaster ✕ No ✕ No

Software

Spec Google Pixel 7 ProApple iPhone 14 Pro Max
OS at launch Android 13 iOS 16
OS updates 5 years —
Security updates 5 years —

Launch and price

Spec Google Pixel 7 ProApple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Announced Oct 6, 2022 Sep 7, 2022
Released Oct 13, 2022 Sep 16, 2022
Status Discontinued Discontinued
US launch price $899 $1,099

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