Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB) vs Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 3a XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/19/2019 1:07 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:30 PM

Compare Google Pixel 3a XL X Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1242x2688

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3969
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B) Compare Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
OLED

1080x2160

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)

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21 Advantages Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)	vs	5 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
+2.65GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Ceramic frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1242x2688 pixels43% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+456 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+6.5"8% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP195% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP54% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3969 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3700 mAh
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
226 grams (7.91 ounces)	vs	+167 grams (5.85 ounces)35% Lighter
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

28 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

64GB (50GB available)

60Hz

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

+21 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
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Model	iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)	Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Other model names	iPhone 11 Pro Max A2218, A2220, A2161	Google Pixel 3a XL G020B
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), India, Singapore
Brand	Apple	Google
Release date	9/20/2019, Announced: 9/10/2019	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.8 x 158 millimeters (3.06 x 6.22 in)	76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in)
Weight	226 grams (7.91 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Ceramic frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Display type	Super AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	456 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
System version	iOS 13	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	iOS 16	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 615
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 459713 (v7), 536883 (v8) Geekbench: 13870 (v4.4), 3503 (v5.1) GFXBench: 57fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 159110 (v7), 176612 (v8) Geekbench: 5176 (v4.4), 1307 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) NVMe (SSD)	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	600/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A2218 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2220, A2161 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.413mm 12MP telephoto f/2.052mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3969 mAh	3700 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Midnight Green (matte) • Face ID • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)	• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020B)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.95W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)