Category Breakdown
Camera
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Battery capacity (5,200 mAh)
WinsCharging
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Wired charging speed (45W)
WinsPerformance
iPhone 16 Pro Max
AnTuTu benchmark (1,838,828 pts)
WinsDisplay
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Total weight (227g)
WinsValue
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.4/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.9" | 6.8" | |
| 1,320 × 2,868 | 1,344 × 2,992 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO OLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| — | 3,300 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 A18 Pro (3 nm) | Google Tensor G5 (3 nm) | |
| 1,838,828 | 1,423,216 | |
| — | 6,497 | |
| 4,731 | 3,332 | |
| 8 GB | 16 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,685 mAh | 5,200 mAh | |
| 30W | 45W | |
| 25W | 25W | |
Build | ||
| 227g | 232g | |
| 8.3mm | 8.5mm | |
| Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, titanium frame (grade 5) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Ultra Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Highest resolution main camera.