Google Pixel 11 Pro / Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Google Pixel 11 Pro: G7SWN · 12 GB / 256 GB · matte Obsidian · dual eSIM

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: iPhone 16 Pro Max (A3083/A3084); 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB. The iPhone 16 Pro (6.3-inch) and iPhone 17 Pro Max are separate models. US models are eSIM-only; models sold outside the US have a SIM tray.

SpecificationGoogle Pixel 11 ProApple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Release year20262024
Announcement / availability12 August / 20 August 2026 Google—
Display6.3-inch LTPO OLED · 1280 × 2856 · 1–120 Hz Google6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2868 × 1320, 460 ppi; ProMotion up to 120 Hz; Always-On

ProMotion varies the refresh rate with content: 120 Hz for smooth scrolling, lower rates on static screens to save battery. Because of the rounded corners, the screen measures 6.86 inches as a rectangle.

Apple
Brightness2400 nits HDR / 3600 nits peak

Manufacturer maxima, not sustained full-screen brightness.

Google		1000 nits typical, 1600 nits peak HDR, 2000 nits peak outdoor, 1 nit minimum; 2,000,000:1 contrast

The outdoor peak is used briefly in strong sunlight; the 1-nit minimum is meant to reduce eye strain in a dark room.

Apple
Cover glassGorilla Glass Victus 2 + anti-scratch shield Google—
Processor / securityTensor G6 / Titan M3 Google—
Memory / storage12 GB / 256 GB

512 GB and 1 TB: 16 GB RAM and Zoned UFS.

Google		—
Rear cameras50 MP wide + 48 MP ultrawide + 48 MP 5× telephoto Google48 MP Fusion (24 mm, ƒ/1.78, 2nd-gen sensor-shift OIS); 48 MP Ultra Wide (13 mm, ƒ/2.2, 120°); 12 MP 5x Telephoto (120 mm, ƒ/2.8, tetraprism)

The 12 MP 2x view (48 mm) is cropped from the main sensor rather than a separate lens. The total optical zoom range is 10x (5x in, 2x out); digital zoom goes up to 25x.

Apple
Front camera42 MP · autofocus Google12 MP TrueDepth, ƒ/1.9, autofocus; 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps Apple
Video4K 24/30/60; 8K 24/30 with Video Boost Google4K Dolby Vision at 24/25/30/60/100/120 fps; ProRes and Log recording; 4K 120 fps slo-mo; four studio-quality mics

100 and 120 fps are available only on the Fusion main camera. Log recording leaves more dynamic range for colour grading.

Apple
Battery4850 mAh typical / 4707 mAh minimum Google—
ChargingUp to 55% in about 30 minutes; Qi2.2 up to 25 W

Wired claim uses a 30 W or higher USB-C PPS charger; charger rating is not sustained phone draw.

Google		—
ConnectivityUSB-C 3.2 · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · NFC · UWB Google5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), 4x4 MIMO; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2x2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.3; 2nd-gen Ultra Wideband; Thread; NFC

mmWave support and Ultra Wideband availability vary by region. Thread is a low-power mesh network for smart-home accessories.

Apple
SIMTwo active eSIMs; no physical SIM slot

G7SWN variant.

Google		—
ProtectionIP68; water resistance is not permanent Google—
SoftwareAndroid 17; 7 years of OS and security updates

Period starts from initial Google Store availability.

Google		Launched with iOS 18 Apple
Processor—A18 Pro; 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 6-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple
Storage—256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB

Storage cannot be expanded later; ProRes uses a lot of space, so 4K 120 fps ProRes recording requires external storage.

Apple
Buttons—Camera Control (exposure, depth, zoom, styles and tone); Action button

Camera Control is a surface that detects presses and swipes; it opens the camera and changes settings with a slide. The Action button can be assigned to silent mode, flashlight, shortcuts and more.

Apple
Satellite and safety—Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Messages and Find My via satellite; Crash Detection

Satellite features work only in supported countries and where there is no cellular or Wi-Fi coverage.

Apple
USB-C—USB 3 (up to 10 Gbit/s); charging and DisplayPort output

A USB 3 cable is required for 10 Gbit/s; the charge cable in the box does not provide that speed.

Apple
Battery and charging—Video playback up to 33 hours; MagSafe up to 25 W (with a 30 W adapter), Qi2 15 W, Qi 7.5 W; about 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W adapter

No power adapter is included. The 25 W MagSafe rate needs the newer MagSafe Charger and an adapter of at least 30 W.

Apple
Durability and materials—IP68 (up to 6 metres for 30 minutes); latest-generation Ceramic Shield front; textured matte glass back; titanium design

IP68 is tested in fresh water under lab conditions and can decrease over time; liquid damage is not covered by warranty.

Apple
Size and weight—163 × 77.6 × 8.25 mm; 227 g Apple
Colours—Black, White, Natural and Desert Titanium Apple