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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026
Google256 GB

Pixel 10 Pro XL

6.73″ · LTPO OLED · 120 Hz · Google Tensor G5

256 GB · 16 GB RAM · Obsidian · UK specification G45RYFull product profile
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL in Obsidian, official product viewObsidian
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DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE

Chipset
Pixel 10 Pro XL: Google Tensor G5 vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: Apple A20 Pro · 7 GPU cores
Dedicated telephoto reach
Pixel 10 Pro XL: 5× vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: 4×
Published peak brightness
Pixel 10 Pro XL: 3,300 nits vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: 3,000 nits
Pixel density
Pixel 10 Pro XL: 486 ppi vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: 460 ppi
Pixel 10 Pro XL first, iPhone 18 Pro Max second. Different is not better: see every verified difference below.
See the 16 verified differences
Apple256 GB

iPhone 18 Pro Max

6.9″ · 120 Hz

256 GB · Burgundy · UK model A3717 · nano-SIM + eSIM · MJXQ4QN/ARelease: 18 Sept 2026Full product profile
iPhone 18 Pro Max in Burgundy, official Apple front and rear product viewsBurgundy
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
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Chipset

A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.

Pixel 10 Pro XLGoogle Tensor G5

With Titan M2 security coprocessor.

Source 1
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine
Source 1
Explore the full specifications
iPhone 18 Pro Max

0.17″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

Pixel 10 Pro XL
6.73″
iPhone 18 Pro Max
6.9″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.

Pixel 10 Pro XL
Not verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Up to 43h

Arcs on a shared 0–50 h scale · not mixed-use battery life

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

16 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 2 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Camera system

Pixel 10 Pro XLMain: 50 MP (OIS); Telephoto: 48 MP, 5x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 42 MP; Video: up to 8K 30 fps (Video Boost)
iPhone 18 Pro Max48 MP main with f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8 and f/4 apertures (OIS); Telephoto: 48 MP, 4x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 120 fps
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Optical stabilisation is listed for the wide and telephoto cameras, not for the ultra-wide.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications

Variable aperture provides physical control over light and depth of field. A fixed aperture does not offer those settings; photo quality still needs independent testing.

Display specification

Pixel 10 Pro XLLTPO OLED; 2992 × 1344; up to 120 Hz; 3300 nits peak
iPhone 18 Pro Max6.9-inch OLED; 2868 × 1320; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Diagonal published as 171 mm (see the screen size row); 486 ppi; Google also lists up to 2,000 nits (HDR) or more.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro Max

460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Update policy

Pixel 10 Pro XL7 years of OS and security updates
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo fixed update period published; launched with iOS 27
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Includes Pixel Drops; counted from the model's initial availability, not from your purchase date.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications

Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.

Show 10 more verified differences

Battery and charging

Pixel 10 Pro XL5200 mAh; fast wired charging (45 W+ charger), 25 W wireless
iPhone 18 Pro MaxUp to 43 h video; fast wired charging (60 W adapter), 25 W wireless
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Typical capacity. Up to 70% in about 30 minutes with a separately sold 45 W or higher USB-C PPS charger; Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2-certified). Google figures, not independent tests.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 38 h streamed video; up to 50% in around 15 minutes with a separately sold 60 W-capable USB-C adapter supporting AVS; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W. Apple UK claims, not independent tests.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Wireless connectivity

Pixel 10 Pro XLWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO · Bluetooth 6 with antenna diversity · NFC · Google Cast · Ultra-wideband (UWB) chip · Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC) · Thread networking
iPhone 18 Pro MaxWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
Sources

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Small physical differences (3)
Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Regional SIM / network configuration

Pixel 10 Pro XLUK model G45RY; nano-SIM + eSIM
iPhone 18 Pro MaxUK model A3717; nano-SIM + eSIM
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Dual SIM (one nano-SIM and eSIM) on the UK model; network bands are listed separately. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) with dual eSIM support; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier services and eSIM support need confirming with your network.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (46)

Main-camera aperture control

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxVariable: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Four physical main-camera aperture settings; not a simulated portrait-blur score.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear 4K recording maximum

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max120 fps
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

100 and 120 fps are Fusion Main only. Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front 4K recording maximum

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max60 fps
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Front 18 MP Center Stage camera only.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Main camera optical stabilisation

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxYes
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Second-generation sensor-shift OIS on the 48 MP Fusion Main; the telephoto has its own 3D sensor-shift OIS.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear camera optical stabilisation

Pixel 10 Pro XLYes
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Optical plus electronic stabilisation is stated for the wide and telephoto cameras only; OIS on the ultrawide is not stated.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear camera autofocus

Pixel 10 Pro XLYes
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Google lists a multi-zone laser-detect autofocus sensor for all rear cameras and phase-detect (PD) pixels on the rear cameras. Autofocus speed or accuracy is not measured.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front camera optical stabilisation

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max60 fps
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Rear-camera Cinematic mode. Front-camera Cinematic mode is listed separately at up to 4K30.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed video playback

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max43 hours
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Typical battery capacity

Pixel 10 Pro XL5200 mAh
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Rated capacity; real battery life depends on use.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Time to 50% wired charge

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max15 minutes
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple claim with a separately sold 60 W-capable adapter supporting AVS.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Built-in pro camera controls

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxMain camera: aperture, shutter speed, white balance and histogram; front camera: shutter speed, white balance and histogram
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

The front camera is not described as having physical aperture control.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum digital zoom in video

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max24×
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Digital video zoom; not optical lens reach or a claim about image quality.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Expandable storage

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published support duration

Pixel 10 Pro XL7 years
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability; not seven years remaining at purchase.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Apple Intelligence and Siri AI

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple Intelligence; Siri AI beta in iOS 27
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Siri AI starts in English, with regional restrictions and usage limits for some cloud features.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Audio Mix

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxUpdated algorithms with music isolation
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Manufacturer-described functions; sound quality has not been independently measured.

Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Named cellular modem

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple's UK specification names the C2 modem for iPhone 18 Pro only and does not say which modem iPhone 18 Pro Max uses.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Chip manufacturing process

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max2 nm
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Manufacturer-named process technology; the process name is not a measured transistor size or an efficiency score.

Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cinematic effects after capture

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApply Cinematic effects after capture to video shot at up to 60 fps
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple-announced editing feature.

Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display resolution

Pixel 10 Pro XL1344 × 2992
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dynamic Island

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxRedesigned; up to three Live Activities at once
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple-announced interface feature; usability has not been independently tested.

Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Exact Google UK store configuration

Pixel 10 Pro XL_pixel_10_pro_xl_obsidian_256gb_unlocked
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headphone jack

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Supplied items

Pixel 10 Pro XLPixel 10 Pro XL · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM tool
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published network bands

Pixel 10 Pro XL5G Sub-6 GHz (model G45RY) · GSM/EDGE: quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 · LTE: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/21/25/26/28/29/30/32/38/39/40/41/42/48/66/71/75 · 5G Sub-6: bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/76/77/78/79
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Optical-quality zoom

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max8×
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Panel technology

Pixel 10 Pro XLLTPO OLED
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Photographic Styles

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxPhotographic Styles 3
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Available on the rear and front cameras.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published professional camera workflows

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max4
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Versus counts four workflow types Apple lists: RAW stills, professional video codecs, log capture and external production timing. It is not an Apple score or a count of every camera feature.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Apple Reference Image

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxFusion Main camera
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple camera feature; image quality has not been independently tested.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Satellite SOS

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Satellite SOS is not listed in Google's UK Safety specification for this model (the Pixel 11 generation lists it), so check before relying on it.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sensors

Pixel 10 Pro XLProximity sensor · Ambient light sensor · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer · Temperature sensor
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Smart focus tracking

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxYes
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple camera feature; tracking reliability has not been independently tested.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed streamed video

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max38 hours
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Thermal design

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxA20 Pro die beside memory with direct attachment to a redesigned vapour chamber
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple claims three times the vapour-chamber surface area of iPhone 17 Pro. Sustained-performance gains require independent testing.

Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Time-lapse recording

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxUp to 4K Dolby Vision with stabilisation
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

The published time-lapse mode is separate from ordinary video and slow motion.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed typical-use battery life

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max29 hours
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple typical-use claim; distinct from local or streamed video playback and not a cross-brand endurance test.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

US specification difference

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxUS model is eSIM only (dual eSIM) and adds 5G mmWave (bands n258, n260, n261); Apple lists 45 h local video and 40 h streamed video for it.
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

US figures are shown for reference only and are not used for the UK model.

Apple US iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Video recording

Pixel 10 Pro XLRear camera: 8K video recording at 24/30 FPS (powered by Video Boost), 4K video recording at 24/30/60 FPS, 1080p video recording at 24/30/60 FPS, Dual exposure on wide camera, Super Zoom Video up to 20x; Front camera: 4K video recording at 30/60 FPS; Video features: Video Boost, Night Sight Video, Audio Magic Eraser, Macro Focus Video, 10-bit HDR video, Cinematic Blur, Cinematic Pan, Slo-mo video support up to 240 FPS, 4K timelapse with stabilisation, Astrophotography timelapse, Night Sight timelapse; Stabilisation: Optical image stabilisation for video, Fused video stabilisation, Cinematic Pan video stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Locked video stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Active video stabilisation (1080p); Formats: HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264), AV1, VP9; Audio: Stereo recording, Speech enhancement, Wind noise reduction, Audio zoom
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

8K recording is powered by Video Boost processing.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless charging power

Pixel 10 Pro XL25 W
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

Manufacturer 'up to' figure for Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2 certified). Charger/pad requirements and sustained rates are not stated.

Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

MagSafe / Qi2 charging

Pixel 10 Pro XLNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max25 W
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XL

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Compatible charger and adapter required.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

8 shared fields have the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs79 specificationsPixel 10 Pro XLiPhone 18 Pro Max
WeightDiffers
Sources
232g
249g
WidthDiffers
Sources
76.6mm
78mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
8.5mm
8.75mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm (height × width × depth); 232 g
163.4 × 78 × 8.75 mm (height × width × thickness)
HeightDiffers
Sources
162.8 mm
163.4 mm
Form factor
Sources
slab
slab
ColourDiffers
Sources
Obsidian
Burgundy
Thermal design
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
A20 Pro die beside memory with direct attachment to a redesigned vapour chamberApple claims three times the vapour-chamber surface area of iPhone 17 Pro. Sustained-performance gains require independent testing.
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.73″
Converted from the published 171 mm diagonal using 25.4 mm per inch. Rounded corners reduce viewable area.
6.9″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
3300 nits
Manufacturer peak claim; test conditions differ between brands.
3000 nits
Published outdoor peak · Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
Pixel densityDiffers
Sources
486 ppi
460 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
LTPO OLED; 2992 × 1344; up to 120 Hz; 3300 nits peakDiagonal published as 171 mm (see the screen size row); 486 ppi; Google also lists up to 2,000 nits (HDR) or more.
6.9-inch OLED; 2868 × 1320; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh.
Display resolution
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
1344 × 2992
Not verified
Dynamic Island
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
Redesigned; up to three Live Activities at onceApple-announced interface feature; usability has not been independently tested.
Native telephoto reachDiffers
Sources
5×
Dedicated telephoto reach
4×
Dedicated 100 mm equivalent telephoto.
Rear camera modules
Sources
3
3
Counts the three physical rear camera modules; 2× and 8× crop modes are not extra cameras.
8K video recording
Sources
Yes8K video workflow · Google lists rear 8K recording at 24/30 FPS 'powered by Video Boost'; standard rear modes are listed up to 4K 60 FPS. Processing location and time are not stated on this page.
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
Main: 50 MP (OIS); Telephoto: 48 MP, 5x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 42 MP; Video: up to 8K 30 fps (Video Boost)Optical stabilisation is listed for the wide and telephoto cameras, not for the ultra-wide.
48 MP main with f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8 and f/4 apertures (OIS); Telephoto: 48 MP, 4x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 120 fps
Front camerasDiffers
Sources
42 MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus; f/2.2 aperture; 103° ultra-wide field of view
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
YesGoogle lists a multi-zone laser-detect autofocus sensor for all rear cameras and phase-detect (PD) pixels on the rear cameras. Autofocus speed or accuracy is not measured.
Not verified
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
YesOptical plus electronic stabilisation is stated for the wide and telephoto cameras only; OIS on the ultrawide is not stated.
Not verified
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Yes
Yes
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
8×Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
4Versus counts four workflow types Apple lists: RAW stills, professional video codecs, log capture and external production timing. It is not an Apple score or a count of every camera feature.
Main-camera aperture control
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
Variable: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0Four physical main-camera aperture settings; not a simulated portrait-blur score.
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
60 fpsRear-camera Cinematic mode. Front-camera Cinematic mode is listed separately at up to 4K30.
Maximum digital zoom in video
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
24×Digital video zoom; not optical lens reach or a claim about image quality.
Photographic Styles
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
Photographic Styles 3Available on the rear and front cameras.
Smart focus tracking
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
YesApple camera feature; tracking reliability has not been independently tested.
Built-in pro camera controls
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
Main camera: aperture, shutter speed, white balance and histogram; front camera: shutter speed, white balance and histogramThe front camera is not described as having physical aperture control.
Apple Reference Image
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
Fusion Main cameraApple camera feature; image quality has not been independently tested.
Time-lapse recording
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
Up to 4K Dolby Vision with stabilisationThe published time-lapse mode is separate from ordinary video and slow motion.
Cinematic effects after capture
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
Apply Cinematic effects after capture to video shot at up to 60 fpsApple-announced editing feature.
Audio Mix
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
Updated algorithms with music isolationManufacturer-described functions; sound quality has not been independently measured.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
YesSecond-generation sensor-shift OIS on the 48 MP Fusion Main; the telephoto has its own 3D sensor-shift OIS.
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
120 fps100 and 120 fps are Fusion Main only. Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
43 hoursApple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.
Wireless charging
Sources
YesPixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2 certified) up to 25 W
Yes
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
5200 mAh; fast wired charging (45 W+ charger), 25 W wirelessTypical capacity. Up to 70% in about 30 minutes with a separately sold 45 W or higher USB-C PPS charger; Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2-certified). Google figures, not independent tests.
Up to 43 h video; fast wired charging (60 W adapter), 25 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 38 h streamed video; up to 50% in around 15 minutes with a separately sold 60 W-capable USB-C adapter supporting AVS; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W. Apple UK claims, not independent tests.
Typical battery capacity
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
5200 mAhRated capacity; real battery life depends on use.
Not verified
Wireless charging power
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
25 WManufacturer 'up to' figure for Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2 certified). Charger/pad requirements and sustained rates are not stated.
Not verified
Claimed streamed video
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
38 hoursApple UK claim.
Time to 50% wired charge
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
15 minutesApple claim with a separately sold 60 W-capable adapter supporting AVS.
MagSafe / Qi2 charging
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
25 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
Claimed typical-use battery life
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
29 hoursApple typical-use claim; distinct from local or streamed video playback and not a cross-brand endurance test.
Published support term
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
7 yearsPublished support duration · OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability; not seven years remaining at purchase.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Update policyDiffers
Sources
7 years of OS and security updatesIncludes Pixel Drops; counted from the model's initial availability, not from your purchase date.
No fixed update period published; launched with iOS 27
Launch operating systemDiffers
Sources
Launched with Android 16
iOS 27
Apple Intelligence and Siri AI
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
Apple Intelligence; Siri AI beta in iOS 27Siri AI starts in English, with regional restrictions and usage limits for some cloud features.
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Google Tensor G5With Titan M2 security coprocessor.
Apple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine
RAM and storage configurationDiffers
Sources
16 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Sources
UK model G45RY; nano-SIM + eSIMDual SIM (one nano-SIM and eSIM) on the UK model; network bands are listed separately. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
UK model A3717; nano-SIM + eSIMDual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) with dual eSIM support; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier services and eSIM support need confirming with your network.
Storage
Sources
256 GB
256 GB
RAM
Sources
16 GB
Not verifiedNot published by Apple.
Panel technology
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
LTPO OLED
Not verified
eSIM only
Sources
No
No
Ingress protection
Sources
IP68Manufacturer rating under laboratory conditions; water resistance is not permanent.
IP68Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.
ConnectionsDiffers
Sources
USB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO · Bluetooth 6 with antenna diversity · NFC · Google Cast · Ultra-wideband (UWB) chip · Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC) · Thread networking
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
Published network bands
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
5G Sub-6 GHz (model G45RY) · GSM/EDGE: quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 · LTE: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/21/25/26/28/29/30/32/38/39/40/41/42/48/66/71/75 · 5G Sub-6: bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/76/77/78/79
Not verified
Biometric authenticationDiffers
Sources
Fingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
Face ID
Sensors
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Proximity sensor · Ambient light sensor · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer · Temperature sensor
Not verified
Supplied items
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Pixel 10 Pro XL · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM tool
Not verified
Video recording
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Rear camera: 8K video recording at 24/30 FPS (powered by Video Boost), 4K video recording at 24/30/60 FPS, 1080p video recording at 24/30/60 FPS, Dual exposure on wide camera, Super Zoom Video up to 20x; Front camera: 4K video recording at 30/60 FPS; Video features: Video Boost, Night Sight Video, Audio Magic Eraser, Macro Focus Video, 10-bit HDR video, Cinematic Blur, Cinematic Pan, Slo-mo video support up to 240 FPS, 4K timelapse with stabilisation, Astrophotography timelapse, Night Sight timelapse; Stabilisation: Optical image stabilisation for video, Fused video stabilisation, Cinematic Pan video stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Locked video stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Active video stabilisation (1080p); Formats: HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264), AV1, VP9; Audio: Stereo recording, Speech enhancement, Wind noise reduction, Audio zoom8K recording is powered by Video Boost processing.
Not verified
Apple UK reference priceDiffers
Sources
£1,199Google UK Store standard price for Pixel 10 Pro XL Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked); in September 2026 the store was offering it for £849. Retailer prices may differ.
£1,299Announced 256 GB configuration price; not a current retailer offer.
Exact Google UK store configuration
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
_pixel_10_pro_xl_obsidian_256gb_unlocked
Not verified
Announced
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
2026-09-09
Pre-orders open
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
2026-09-12
Announced availability
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
2026-09-18
US specification difference
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
US model is eSIM only (dual eSIM) and adds 5G mmWave (bands n258, n260, n261); Apple lists 45 h local video and 40 h streamed video for it.US figures are shown for reference only and are not used for the UK model.
Chip manufacturing process
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
2 nmManufacturer-named process technology; the process name is not a measured transistor size or an efficiency score.
Show unverified (6)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Not verified
Satellite SOS
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedSatellite SOS is not listed in Google's UK Safety specification for this model (the Pixel 11 generation lists it), so check before relying on it.
Not verified
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Named cellular modem
Sources
Pixel 10 Pro XLNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedApple's UK specification names the C2 modem for iPhone 18 Pro only and does not say which modem iPhone 18 Pro Max uses.
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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight232 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Width76.6 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Thickness8.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Display size6.73 inchesCalculated from sources · medium confidence

Converted from the published 171 mm diagonal using 25.4 mm per inch. Rounded corners reduce viewable area.

Google
Peak brightness3,300 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer peak claim; test conditions differ between brands.

Google
Claimed video playbackNot verified

Not published

Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence

OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from initial availability; not seven years remaining at purchase.

Google
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2 certified) up to 25 W

Google
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer rating under laboratory conditions; water resistance is not permanent.

Google
RAM16 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Pixel density486 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Native telephoto reach5×Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
8K recordingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Google lists rear 8K recording at 24/30 FPS 'powered by Video Boost'; standard rear modes are listed up to 4K 60 FPS. Processing location and time are not stated on this page.

Google
Manufacturer list price£1,199.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceGoogle
All sources2
  1. Google UK Pixel 10 Pro XL technical specificationsGoogle · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  2. Pixel 10 Pro XL Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) — Google UK StoreGoogle · accessed 10 Sept 2026

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight249 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width78 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness8.75 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.9 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.

Apple
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.

Apple
Claimed video playback43 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.

Apple
Claimed charging rate3.33% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Apple claim with a separately sold 60 W-capable adapter supporting AVS. 50 divided by 15 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.

Apple
Native telephoto reach4×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Dedicated 100 mm equivalent telephoto.

Apple
Claimed optical-quality reach8×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.

Apple
Rear camera modules3Calculated from sources · medium confidence

Counts the three physical rear camera modules; 2× and 8× crop modes are not extra cameras.

Apple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list price£1,299.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources4
  1. Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
  2. Apple US iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
  3. Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max, 256 GB, BurgundyApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
  4. Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
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