Google Pixel 9a / Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Google Pixel 9a: Pixel 9a; 8 GB RAM with 128 or 256 GB. The band list on this page belongs to the GTF7P model on the UK page; model codes and 5G bands can differ in other markets. The Pixel 9 and Pixel 10a are separate models.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: iPhone 15 Pro Max; 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB storage. US models (A2848 and A2849 as listed) use eSIM only; models sold outside the US have a SIM tray. The iPhone 15 Pro is a separate, smaller model.

Specification	Google Pixel 9a	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Release year	2025	2023
Display	6.3-inch (160 mm) Actua pOLED; 1080 × 2424, 422 ppi; 60–120 Hz Smooth Display; 1,800 nits HDR, 2,700 nits peak Smooth Display switches between 60 and 120 Hz depending on content, so scrolling is smooth and static screens save power. 2,700 nits is the peak for a small area; the full-screen HDR figure is 1,800 nits. Google	6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2796 × 1290 pixels, 460 ppi; ProMotion up to 120 Hz; Always-On display; Dynamic Island ProMotion changes the refresh rate with the content: it rises to 120 Hz for scrolling and drops on still images to save battery. The Always-On display shows the time and notifications dimmed while locked. Apple
Cover glass	Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Gorilla Glass 3 is an older Corning glass generation; the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro use the newer Victus 2. Google	—
Processor	Google Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor Titan M2 handles sensitive tasks such as passcodes, lock screen and boot verification on a chip separate from the main processor. Google	—
Memory and storage	8 GB RAM; 128 or 256 GB There is no microSD slot; storage is chosen at purchase. Google	—
Rear cameras	48 MP wide (ƒ/1.7, 1/2-inch, Quad PD, OIS + EIS); 13 MP ultrawide (ƒ/2.2, 120°); Super Res Zoom up to 8x There is no telephoto camera; 8x zoom is done in software and optical quality is given only at 0.5x and 1x. Google	48 MP main (24 mm, ƒ/1.78, sensor-shift OIS); 12 MP ultra wide (13 mm, 120°); 12 MP 5x telephoto (120 mm, ƒ/2.8, tetraprism); up to 25x digital zoom The tetraprism design folds light inside the body so a 120 mm focal length fits in the thin case. Values above 5x are digital zoom and lose detail. Apple
Video	Rear 4K 30/60 fps; front 4K 30 fps; slow motion up to 240 fps Google	4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; Dolby Vision HDR 4K at 60 fps; ProRes 4K at 60 fps with external recording; Log video; Cinematic mode 4K HDR at 30 fps; Action mode 2.8K at 60 fps; spatial video at 1080p 30 fps Log recording gives a flat image for colour grading; Action mode reduces shake with software stabilisation and crops the image to 2.8K. Apple
Front camera	13 MP (ƒ/2.2, 96.1°) Google	12 MP TrueDepth, ƒ/1.9, autofocus; Face ID Apple
Battery and charging	5,100 mAh (typical), 5,000 mAh minimum; fast wired charging; Qi-certified wireless charging No charger is included, only a USB-C cable (USB 2.0). Google	Up to 29 hours of video playback; about 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher adapter; MagSafe 15 W, Qi2 15 W, Qi 7.5 W; lithium-ion battery No power adapter is included. Qi2 support brings magnetic alignment to compatible chargers beyond MagSafe. Apple
Durability	IP68; matte composite back, satin metal frame IP68 describes dust-tightness and water resistance under defined conditions; liquid damage is usually not covered by warranty. Google	—
Software	Launched with Android 15; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates Google	—
Connectivity	5G Sub-6; Wi-Fi 6E (2x2 MIMO); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS; USB-C 3.2 This model has no mmWave 5G; Sub-6 bands can differ between regional model codes. Google	—
SIM	Nano SIM + eSIM (dual SIM) Google	US model: dual eSIM, no physical SIM slot; models sold outside the US have a SIM tray The phone can store eight or more eSIM profiles; two lines can be active at once. Apple
Unlocking	Under-display fingerprint and face unlock Google	—
Audio	Stereo speakers; two microphones Google	—
Size and weight	154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm; 186 g Google	159.9 × 76.7 × 8.25 mm; 221 g Apple
Colours	Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony Google	Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium Apple
Brightness	—	1000 nits typical; 1600 nits peak (HDR); 2000 nits peak (outdoor) 2000 nits is a peak reached with automatic brightness in sunlight; manual brightness stays lower. Apple
Chip	—	A17 Pro; 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 6-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple
Storage	—	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB Storage cannot be expanded later. 4K 60 fps ProRes recording works only to external storage. Apple
USB-C	—	Charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 (up to 10 Gb/s) The 10 Gb/s speed needs a USB 3 capable cable; the charge cable in the box does not provide it. DisplayPort output can drive an external display at 4K HDR. Apple
Cellular and wireless	—	5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave); Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3; second-generation Ultra Wideband; Thread; NFC; precision dual-frequency GPS Dual-frequency GPS uses two satellite frequencies together to reduce position drift between tall buildings. mmWave 5G works only on the US model and with carriers that offer it. Apple
Action button	—	Silent mode, Focus, Camera, Flashlight, Voice Memo, Translate, Magnifier, Shortcut or Accessibility It replaces the ring/silent switch of earlier models; pressing and holding runs the chosen function. Apple
Durability and materials	—	IP68 (up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes); titanium design, Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back Water and dust resistance is not permanent and can decrease over time. Apple
Known software fix	—	iOS 17.0.3: addressed an issue that may cause iPhone to run warmer than expected Apple released this fix in October 2023; heat reports continued with later versions, see owner experiences. Apple