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Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) vs Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 6a vs Apple iPhone XS Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone XS Max X Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) 19Points
6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4410
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) Compare Google Pixel 6a X
6.5"
AMOLED

1242x2688

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3174
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)

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Pixel 6a (GX7AS)} 19 Advantages Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) vs iPhone XS Max (256GB)} 13 Advantages Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)37%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)
+6GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+178 grams (6.23 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP1%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP13%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 7.1MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps193%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4410 mAh39%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3174 mAh
+18W20%
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.
vs15W
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
vsproprietary audio output
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
128GB (103GB available)vs+256GB (244GB available)137%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 3.1vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)16%
Thinner
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backvs+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR8vs+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1242x2688 pixels29%
Higher resolution screen
431 PPIvs+456 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.1"vs+6.5"7%
Larger screen
Dual-LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.

28 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras
1/2.55" inches
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
ModelPixel 6a (GX7AS)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Other model namesPixel 6a GX7AS (AT&T, T-Mobile)iPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104
Country or region availableCanadaUSAIndiaSingaporeTaiwan
Canada, USA, India, Singapore, Taiwan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandGoogleApple
Release date7/21/2022, Announced: 5/11/20229/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)71.8 x 152.2 millimeters (2.83 x 5.99 in)77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in)
Weight178 grams (6.23 ounces)208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backStainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Display typeOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.1" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)431 PPI456 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features505nits[typ], 876nits[peak]
HDR8
Always-On Display
625nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
System versionAndroid 12iOS 12
Firmware updateAndroid 15iOS 18
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core)
2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G78 MP20 (848MHz)Apple GPU (4-Core)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 702380 (v9)AnTuTu: 353210 (v7)
Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.1
256GB (244GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100All models:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A2104 model:
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G networkLTE 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, 42, 48)
VoLTE
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 networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE 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, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital 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@240fps
Sony IMX363 sensor
1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)32mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorproprietary audio output
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4410 mAh3174 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered25 hours (1 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)iPhone XS Max (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: Charcoal black, Chalk white, Sage green• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
• Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
• Face ID
• Apple Pay
• AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.18W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)feature not registered
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