Category Breakdown
Camera
Pixel 9 Pro
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
Pixel 9 Pro
Battery capacity (4,700 mAh)
WinsCharging
≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
iPhone 15 Pro Max
AnTuTu benchmark (1,487,203 pts)
WinsDisplay
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Screen size (6.7")
WinsWeight
Pixel 9 Pro
Total weight (199g)
WinsValue
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max | Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.7" | 6.3" | |
| 1,290 × 2,796 | 1,280 × 2,856 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO OLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 2,000 nits | 3,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 5x | 5x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Satellite SOS service, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity, thermometer (skin temperature) | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | |
| 1,487,203 | 838,931 | |
| — | 2,574 | |
| 8 GB | 16 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,441 mAh | 4,700 mAh | |
| 27W | 27W | |
| 15W | 21W | |
Build | ||
| 221g | 199g | |
| 8.3mm | 8.5mm | |
| Titanium frame and glass | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Highest resolution main camera.