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Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) vs Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone XS Max vs Google Pixel 8 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 8 Pro X Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) 07Points
6.5"
AMOLED

1242x2688

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3174
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
25Points Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB) Compare Apple iPhone XS Max X
6.7"
OLED

1344x2992

50
MP

10.5mp

12GB
RAM

Nona-core

5050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

iPhone XS Max (256GB)} 7 Advantages Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) vs Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)} 25 Advantages Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
+256GB (244GB available)11%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256GB (220GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 3.1
+208 grams (7.28 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs213 grams (7.46 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)14%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsAluminum frame, glass front/back
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPO OLED
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)vs+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)46%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+12GB LPDDR5X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1242x2688 pixelsvs+1344x2992 pixels20%
Higher resolution screen
456 PPIvs+490 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.5"vs+6.7"3%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 48MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.31" inches95%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 7.1MPvs+(front) 10.5MP48%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
4G LTE-Avs+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbpsvs+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3174 mAhvs+5050 mAh59%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+30W100%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio outputvs+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

29 Common items in both devices
Dolby Vision/HDR10 / HDR10+
16 million
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
ModeliPhone XS Max (256GB)Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
Other model namesiPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104Google Pixel 8 Pro G1MNW (Ultra Wideband)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandAppleGoogle
Release date9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/201810/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in)76.5 x 162.6 millimeters (3.01 x 6.4 in)
Weight208 grams (7.28 ounces)213 grams (7.46 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDLTPO OLED
Screen size6.5" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~87% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)1344x2992 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)456 PPI490 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display features625nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen
2400nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
System versioniOS 12Android 14
Firmware updateiOS 18Android 16
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
Nona-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerApple GPU (4-Core)ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 353210 (v7)
Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 924912 (v9), 1151301 (v10)
Geekbench: 3613 (v5), 4462 (v6)
GFXBench: 49fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage256GB (244GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps5000/1920 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkAll models:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A2104 model:
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16
VoLTE
A1921/A2104 models:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,29,30,32,66,71)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46)
A2101 model:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46)
A2102 model:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,21,25,26,28,29,30,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,42,46)
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (257, 258, 260, 261)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave

📷 Camera

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
48MP periscope telephoto f/2.8113mm1/2.55"0.7µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
48MP ultrawide f/2.0126°1/2"0.8µmPDAF
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashQuad-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.31" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.2µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
HDR10+
Slow motion

📸 Front camera

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)7.1 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3072x2304 pixels4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length32mm (lens)20mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Active noise cancellation3 microphones3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFFMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio outputType-C reversible connector
TV outputProprietary TV-outUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3174 mAh5050 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging23W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
• Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
• Face ID
• Apple Pay
• AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.12W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.84W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
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