Google256 GB
Pixel 9a
6.3″ · pOLED · 120 Hz · Google Tensor G4
256 GB · 8 GB RAM · Obsidian · UK specification GTF7PFull product profile
Obsidian YOUR PHONE FACE-OFF
Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 26 Sept 2026Google Pixel 9a vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Obsidian
WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the Pixel 9a if…
- you want a lighter phone: 186 g vs 249 g Source: Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a narrower body: 73.3 vs 78 mm Source: Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.3″ screen Source: Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the iPhone 18 Pro Max if…
- you want a dedicated telephoto lens (4×); the other lists none Source: Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a higher-resolution front camera: 18 vs 13 MP Source: Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want the larger 6.9″ screen Source: Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
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
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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
01 / 06
Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
iPhone 18 Pro Max
0.6″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- Pixel 9a
- 6.3″
- 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 9a
- 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?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
18 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsPixel 9aGoogle Tensor G4
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Camera system
Pixel 9aWide: 48 MP (f/1.7, OIS); Ultra-wide: 13 MP (f/2.2); Front: 13 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K 60 fps
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 9a
No dedicated telephoto: Google lists Super Res Zoom up to 8x (digital) and 'optical quality' at 0.5x and 1x. Wide 1/2" sensor, 82° field of view, Quad PD Dual Pixel; ultra-wide 1/3.1" sensor, 120°; selfie 96.1° field of view. Front video 4K 30 fps.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max 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 9apOLED; 2424 × 1080; 60–120 Hz; 2,700 nits peak
iPhone 18 Pro Max6.9-inch OLED; 2868 × 1320; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
Sources
Pixel 9a
Diagonal published as 160 mm on the UK page and 6.3 inches on the US page; 422.2 PPI; up to 1,800 nits (HDR); Corning Gorilla Glass 3; >1,000,000:1 contrast. Brightness figures are Google claims.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone 18 Pro Max
460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Wireless connectivity
Pixel 9aWi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO) · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC · Google Cast · Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)
iPhone 18 Pro MaxWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update policy
Pixel 9a7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo fixed update period published; launched with iOS 27
Sources
Pixel 9a
Google's page does not state the start date on this page; Google's policy for Pixel counts from the model's initial availability, so the remaining term is shorter for a model launched with Android 15.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Launch operating system
Pixel 9aLaunched with Android 15
iPhone 18 Pro MaxiOS 27
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Launch software and update commitments differ. A newer launch version does not establish an exclusive feature.
Show 12 more verified differences
Ports and buttons
Pixel 9aUSB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
iPhone 18 Pro MaxUSB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Battery and charging
Pixel 9a5,100 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); fast wired charging; Qi wireless charging
iPhone 18 Pro MaxUp to 43 h video; fast wired charging (60 W adapter), 25 W wireless
Sources
Pixel 9a
Google publishes no wired charging rate: its footnote says fast wired charging rates are based on the Google 45W USB-C Charger (adapters sold separately). Wireless charging is up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers. Battery-life claims (30+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver) are Google estimates, not independent tests.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone 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 specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Authentication
Pixel 9aFingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
iPhone 18 Pro MaxFace ID
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
Pixel 9a13 MP selfie camera; f/2.2 aperture; 96.1° ultrawide field of view
iPhone 18 Pro Max18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Dedicated telephoto reach
Pixel 9a0×
iPhone 18 Pro Max4×
Sources
Pixel 9a
No telephoto camera is listed; Super Res Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone 18 Pro Max
Dedicated 100 mm equivalent telephoto.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Claimed peak brightness
Pixel 9a2700 nits
iPhone 18 Pro Max3000 nits
Sources
Pixel 9a
Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone 18 Pro Max
Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel density
Pixel 9a422.2 ppi
iPhone 18 Pro Max460 ppi
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
Pixel 9a2
iPhone 18 Pro Max3
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Counts the three physical rear camera modules; 2× and 8× crop modes are not extra cameras.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
Pixel 9a6.3 in
iPhone 18 Pro Max6.9 in
Sources
Pixel 9a
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsGoogle US Pixel 9a technical specifications (regional comparison)iPhone 18 Pro Max
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Height
Pixel 9a154.7 mm
iPhone 18 Pro Max163.4 mm
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsPixel 9a186 g
iPhone 18 Pro Max249 g
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsPixel 9a73.3 mm
iPhone 18 Pro Max78 mm
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Dimensions
Pixel 9a154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm (height × width × depth)
iPhone 18 Pro Max163.4 × 78 × 8.75 mm (height × width × thickness)
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (1)
Thickness
Pixel 9a8.9 mm
iPhone 18 Pro Max8.75 mm
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (1)
Regional SIM / network configuration
Pixel 9aUK model GTF7P; nano-SIM + eSIM
iPhone 18 Pro MaxUK model A3717; nano-SIM + eSIM
Sources
Pixel 9a
UK page lists model GTF7P with LTE bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75. The US store page instead lists model GXQ96 with US carrier bands (e.g. LTE 13/14/25/29/30/48/71, 5G n70/n71), so the UK and US units are different hardware models. Check carrier support before using one region's model in the other.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsGoogle US Pixel 9a technical specifications (regional comparison)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 specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (48)
Main-camera aperture control
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxVariable: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0
Sources
Pixel 9a
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear 4K recording maximum
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max120 fps
Sources
Pixel 9a
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front 4K recording maximum
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max60 fps
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Front 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Pixel 9aYes
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Listed for the wide camera only; the ultra-wide lists none.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone 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 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
The wide camera is listed as 'Quad PD Dual Pixel' but the page does not explicitly state autofocus for either rear camera; not converted into a capability claim.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone 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 autofocus
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxYes
Sources
Pixel 9a
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone 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 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max60 fps
Sources
Pixel 9a
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed video playback
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max43 hours
Sources
Pixel 9a
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Typical battery capacity
Pixel 9a5100 mAh
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.
Wired charging power
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Google lists only 'Fast charging' and publishes no wired charging rate or charge time; its footnote says fast wired charging rates are based on the Google 45W USB-C Charger (sold separately). The UK configuration page's charger label says this SKU supports USB PD chargers with power minimum 7.5 W and maximum 27 W (charger not included). That is charger compatibility, not a charging rate, so the value stays unknown.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsPixel 9a Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationiPhone 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 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max15 minutes
Sources
Pixel 9a
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Built-in pro camera controls
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxMain camera: aperture, shutter speed, white balance and histogram; front camera: shutter speed, white balance and histogram
Sources
Pixel 9a
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum digital zoom in video
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max24×
Sources
Pixel 9a
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM
Pixel 9a8 GB
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
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 update term
Pixel 9a7 years
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
OS, security and Pixel Drop updates; counted by Google from initial availability, not from purchase.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone 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 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple Intelligence; Siri AI beta in iOS 27
Sources
Pixel 9a
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Audio Mix
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxUpdated algorithms with music isolation
Sources
Pixel 9a
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 MaxEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Named cellular modem
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Chip manufacturing process
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max2 nm
Sources
Pixel 9a
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 MaxEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cinematic effects after capture
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApply Cinematic effects after capture to video shot at up to 60 fps
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cover glass
Pixel 9aCorning Gorilla Glass 3
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.
Display resolution
Pixel 9a1080 × 2424
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 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxRedesigned; up to three Live Activities at once
Sources
Pixel 9a
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 MaxEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Exact Google UK store configuration
Pixel 9a_pixel_9a_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 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
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.
In the box
Pixel 9aPixel 9a · 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.
RAM and storage configuration
Pixel 9a8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
iPhone 18 Pro MaxRAM not published; 256 GB storage
Sources
One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
Published network bands
Pixel 9a5G Sub-6 GHz (model GTF7P) · GSM/EDGE: quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 · LTE: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75 · 5G Sub-6: bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79 · NB-IoT: bands 23/255/256
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 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max8×
Sources
Pixel 9a
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Panel technology
Pixel 9apOLED
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 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxPhotographic Styles 3
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Available on the rear and front cameras.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published professional camera workflows
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max4
Sources
Pixel 9a
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Apple Reference Image
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxFusion Main camera
Sources
Pixel 9a
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
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 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Satellite SOS is not listed in Google's UK Safety specification for this model, so check before relying on it.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone 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 9aProximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
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 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxYes
Sources
Pixel 9a
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed streamed video
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max38 hours
Sources
Pixel 9a
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 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxA20 Pro die beside memory with direct attachment to a redesigned vapour chamber
Sources
Pixel 9a
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 MaxEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Time-lapse recording
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxUp to 4K Dolby Vision with stabilisation
Sources
Pixel 9a
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed typical-use battery life
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max29 hours
Sources
Pixel 9a
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
US specification difference
Pixel 9aNot 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 9a
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
Pixel 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Video is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video recording
Pixel 9aRear: 4K at 30/60 FPS, 1080p at 30/60 FPS, digital zoom up to 5x; Front: 4K at 30 FPS; slo-mo up to 240 FPS; formats HEVC, AVC, AV1, VP9
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.
Wireless charging power
Pixel 9a7.5 W
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Manufacturer 'up to' figure with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately); Google says actual results may be slower. Not a measured rate.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsiPhone 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 9aNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro Max25 W
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Compatible charger and adapter required.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
7 shared fields have the same recorded value.
COMPARE THE DETAILS
Full specifications
All specs81 specificationsPixel 9aiPhone 18 Pro Max
Pixel 9aiPhone 18 Pro MaxThicknessDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
8.9mm
8.75mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm (height × width × depth)
163.4 × 78 × 8.75 mm (height × width × thickness)
HeightDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
154.7 mm
163.4 mm
Form factor
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
slabSingle-screen bar phone per the published dimensions.
slab
ColourDiffers
Sources
Obsidian
Burgundy
Thermal design
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
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
6.3″
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
6.9″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
2700 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.
3000 nits
Published outdoor peak · Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
Pixel densityDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
422.2 ppi
460 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
120Hz
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
pOLED; 2424 × 1080; 60–120 Hz; 2,700 nits peakDiagonal published as 160 mm on the UK page and 6.3 inches on the US page; 422.2 PPI; up to 1,800 nits (HDR); Corning Gorilla Glass 3; >1,000,000:1 contrast. Brightness figures are Google claims.
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
1080 × 2424
Not verified
Dynamic Island
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Not verified
Redesigned; up to three Live Activities at onceApple-announced interface feature; usability has not been independently tested.
Native telephoto reachDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · No telephoto camera is listed; Super Res Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
4×Dedicated 100 mm equivalent telephoto.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
2
3
Counts the three physical rear camera modules; 2× and 8× crop modes are not extra cameras.
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Wide: 48 MP (f/1.7, OIS); Ultra-wide: 13 MP (f/2.2); Front: 13 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K 60 fpsNo dedicated telephoto: Google lists Super Res Zoom up to 8x (digital) and 'optical quality' at 0.5x and 1x. Wide 1/2" sensor, 82° field of view, Quad PD Dual Pixel; ultra-wide 1/3.1" sensor, 120°; selfie 96.1° field of view. Front video 4K 30 fps.
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
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
13 MP selfie camera; f/2.2 aperture; 96.1° ultrawide field of view
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
YesListed for the wide camera only; the ultra-wide lists none.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Yes
YesSecond-generation sensor-shift OIS on the 48 MP Fusion Main; the telephoto has its own 3D sensor-shift OIS.
Front camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Yes
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
8×Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
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 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
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 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
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 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Not verified
24×Digital video zoom; not optical lens reach or a claim about image quality.
Photographic Styles
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Not verified
Photographic Styles 3Available on the rear and front cameras.
Smart focus tracking
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Not verified
YesApple camera feature; tracking reliability has not been independently tested.
Built-in pro camera controls
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
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 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Not verified
Fusion Main cameraApple camera feature; image quality has not been independently tested.
Time-lapse recording
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
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 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Not verified
Apply Cinematic effects after capture to video shot at up to 60 fpsApple-announced editing feature.
Audio Mix
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Not verified
Updated algorithms with music isolationManufacturer-described functions; sound quality has not been independently measured.
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
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 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Not verified
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
43 hoursApple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.
Wireless charging
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
YesQi certified. Google's UK specification footnote gives a wireless charging rate of up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately) and says actual results may be slower.
Yes
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
5,100 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); fast wired charging; Qi wireless chargingGoogle publishes no wired charging rate: its footnote says fast wired charging rates are based on the Google 45W USB-C Charger (adapters sold separately). Wireless charging is up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers. Battery-life claims (30+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver) are Google estimates, 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
5100 mAhTypical; minimum rated capacity 5,000 mAh.
Not verified
Wireless charging power
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
7.5 WManufacturer 'up to' figure with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately); Google says actual results may be slower. Not a measured rate.
Not verified
Claimed streamed video
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Not verified
38 hoursApple UK claim.
Time to 50% wired charge
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Not verified
15 minutesApple claim with a separately sold 60 W-capable adapter supporting AVS.
MagSafe / Qi2 charging
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Not verified
25 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
Claimed typical-use battery life
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
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 update term · OS, security and Pixel Drop updates; counted by Google from initial availability, not from purchase.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Update policyDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updatesGoogle's page does not state the start date on this page; Google's policy for Pixel counts from the model's initial availability, so the remaining term is shorter for a model launched with Android 15.
No fixed update period published; launched with iOS 27
Launch operating systemDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Launched with Android 15
iOS 27
Apple Intelligence and Siri AI
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
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
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Google Tensor G4Titan M2 security coprocessor.
Apple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine
RAM and storage configurationDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max, 256 GB, Burgundy
8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
UK model GTF7P; nano-SIM + eSIMUK page lists model GTF7P with LTE bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75. The US store page instead lists model GXQ96 with US carrier bands (e.g. LTE 13/14/25/29/30/48/71, 5G n70/n71), so the UK and US units are different hardware models. Check carrier support before using one region's model in the other.
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.
RAM
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
8 GB
Not verifiedNot published by Apple.
Panel technology
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
pOLED
Not verified
Ingress protection
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
IP68
IP68Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.
ConnectionsDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
USB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Wi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO) · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC · Google Cast · Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
Published network bands
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
5G Sub-6 GHz (model GTF7P) · GSM/EDGE: quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 · LTE: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75 · 5G Sub-6: bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79 · NB-IoT: bands 23/255/256
Not verified
Biometric authenticationDiffers
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Fingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
Face ID
Sensors
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Proximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
Not verified
In the box
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Pixel 9a · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM toolNo charger is listed in the box.
Not verified
Cover glass
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Not verified
Video recording
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Rear: 4K at 30/60 FPS, 1080p at 30/60 FPS, digital zoom up to 5x; Front: 4K at 30 FPS; slo-mo up to 240 FPS; formats HEVC, AVC, AV1, VP9
Not verified
Apple UK reference priceDiffers
Sources
£499Google UK Store price for Pixel 9a Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) on 26 September 2026, when it was the only in-stock UK Pixel 9a configuration (the 128 GB and other colours showed 'Out of stock'). Not a live offer; 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_9a_obsidian_256gb_unlocked
Not verified
Announced
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Not verified
2026-09-09
Pre-orders open
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Not verified
2026-09-12
Announced availability
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Not verified
2026-09-18
US specification difference
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple US iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
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 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Not verified
2 nmManufacturer-named process technology; the process name is not a measured transistor size or an efficiency score.
Show unverified (9)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Not verifiedVideo is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Wired charging power
Sources
Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsPixel 9a Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configuration
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedGoogle lists only 'Fast charging' and publishes no wired charging rate or charge time; its footnote says fast wired charging rates are based on the Google 45W USB-C Charger (sold separately). The UK configuration page's charger label says this SKU supports USB PD chargers with power minimum 7.5 W and maximum 27 W (charger not included). That is charger compatibility, not a charging rate, so the value stays unknown.
Not verified
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe wide camera is listed as 'Quad PD Dual Pixel' but the page does not explicitly state autofocus for either rear camera; not converted into a capability claim.
Not verified
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, 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 9aNo source recorded
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
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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How we calculate scoresGoogle Pixel 9a
256 GB · checked 26 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight186 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Width73.3 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Thickness8.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
GoogleGooglePeak brightness2,700 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.
GoogleClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rateNot verified
Not published
Published total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
OS, security and Pixel Drop updates; counted by Google from initial availability, not from purchase.
GoogleWireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Qi certified. Google's UK specification footnote gives a wireless charging rate of up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately) and says actual results may be slower.
GoogleReverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Pixel density422.2 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
No telephoto camera is listed; Super Res Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
GoogleClaimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Manufacturer list price£499.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceGoogle
All sources3
- Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- Pixel 9a Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- Google US Pixel 9a technical specifications (regional comparison)Google · accessed 26 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.
ApplePeak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
AppleClaimed video playback43 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.
AppleClaimed 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.
ApplePublished 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.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.
AppleNative telephoto reach4×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Dedicated 100 mm equivalent telephoto.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach8×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
AppleRear camera modules3Calculated from sources · medium confidence
Counts the three physical rear camera modules; 2× and 8× crop modes are not extra cameras.
AppleManufacturer list price£1,299.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources4
- Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- Apple US iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max, 256 GB, BurgundyApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
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