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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB) vs Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold 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 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB) 26Points
8"
OLED

2076x2152

48
MP

10mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

4650
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) Compare Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold X
6.5"
AMOLED

1242x2688

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3174
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB)

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!

Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB)} 26 Advantages Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB) vs iPhone XS Max (256GB)} 7 Advantages Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)
+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)52%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)
+16GB LPDDR5X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+512GB (458GB available)88%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256GB (244GB available)
+5.1 millimeters (0.2 inches)51%
Thinner
vs7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+2076x2152 pixels34%
Higher resolution screen
vs1242x2688 pixels
+8"23%
Larger screen
vs6.5"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 10.8MP + 10.5MP189%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+1/2" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+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) 10MP42%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 7.1MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4650 mAh47%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3174 mAh
+21W40%
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/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/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
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 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
UFS 3.1vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
257 grams (9 ounces)vs+208 grams (7.28 ounces)24%
Lighter
Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backvs+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
LTPO OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
374 PPIvs+456 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices
HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10
16 million
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo/video on both cameras
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
ModelPixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold GC15SiPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandGoogleApple
Release date9/4/2024, Announced: 8/13/20249/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018
Depth5.1 millimeters (0.2 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)150.2 x 155.2 millimeters (5.91 x 6.11 in)77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in)
Weight257 grams (9 ounces)208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Folded: 10.5mm x 77.1mm x 155.2mm
Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30minIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Display typeLTPO OLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size8" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2076x2152 pixels (1:1)1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)374 PPI456 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features2700nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Extra display: OLED 6.3" (1080x2424), 422 ppi, 120Hz, HDR, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
625nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
System versionAndroid 14iOS 12
Firmware updateAndroid 15iOS 18
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)Apple GPU (4-Core)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1222235 (v10)
Geekbench: 4783 (v6)
AnTuTu: 353210 (v7)
Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
RAM memory16GB LPDDR5X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage512GB (458GB available)
UFS 3.1
256GB (244GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB)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 / Upload5000/1024 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, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 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, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
mmWave (257, 258, 260, 261)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, 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, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveNot supported

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
10.8MP telephoto f/3.1112mm1/3.2"PDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
10.5MP ultrawide f/2.2127°1/3.4"PDAF
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
10-bit HDR
Extra camera: 10MP wide (f/2.2 23mm 1/3.94" PDAF)
1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)32mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.94" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Active noise cancellation3 microphones3 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 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
USBUSB 3.2 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
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/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, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4650 mAh3174 mAh
Charger, watts21W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging75W Qi wireless chargingQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered25 hours (1 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB)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: Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose quartz
• Google Cast
• FeliCa
• 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 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.98W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)feature not registered
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