Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) vs Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 3 XL vs Apple iPhone XS Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.3"
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1440x2960
12.2
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8mp
4GB
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Octa-core
3430
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7.1mp
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What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)
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30 Common items in both devices |
4GB LPDDR4X |
60Hz |
16 million |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
OIS: Optical stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
1/2.55" inches |
+23 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Model | Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) |
Other model names | Google Pixel XL3 G013C, Google Crosshatch | iPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104 |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Apple | |
Release date | 10/18/2018, Announced: 10/9/2018 | 9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.7 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in) | 77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in) |
Weight | 184 grams (6.44 ounces) | 208 grams (7.28 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5 | Stainless steel body, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Display type | P-OLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.3" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) | 1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 522 PPI | 456 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | HDR8 Always-On Display 100% DCI-P3 | 625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | iOS 12 |
Firmware update | Android 12 | iOS 16 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm) | 64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.5GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz) | Apple GPU (4-Core) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 258244 (v7), 341814 (v8) Geekbench: 8088 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1) GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 353210 (v7) Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1 | 256GB (244GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1024/75 Mbps | 1024/150 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 | All models: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A2104 model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) | LTE 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) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, EDGE, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, TD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 | ||
Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12.2 megapixels | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | Quad-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 28mm 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 on both cameras | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@120fps | 1080p@240fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera) 8 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.219mm | 7.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3072x2304 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 28mm lens | 32mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | 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 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 | MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | proprietary audio output |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3430 mAh | 3174 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 | 15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging | Qi wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 25 hours (1 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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: Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink | • Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Face ID • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Apple Pay • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |