iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro XL

Name Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Image Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max – frontApple iPhone 18 Pro Max – backApple iPhone 18 Pro Max – right side
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL – frontGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XL – backGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XL – right side
MSRP $1299 $1199
Released Sep 2026 Aug 2025
Availability Available Available
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Operating system
Operating system (OS) iOS 27 Android 16
Latest OS update? - -
Display specifications
Display type LTPO OLED LTPO OLED
Display size (inch) 6.9″ 6.8″
Resolution (H×W) 2868×1320 2992×1344
Aspect ratio (H:W) 19.5:9 20:9
Pixel density (PPI) 460 PPI 486 PPI
HDR support (types) HDR10, Dolby Vision HDR10+
Refresh rate (max) 120 Hz 120 Hz
Hardware
Chipset Apple A20 Pro Google Tensor G5
GPU Apple GPU (7-core graphics) PowerVR DXT-48-1536
CPU cores 6-core 8-core
CPU clock speed (max) 4.93 GHz 3.78 GHz
RAM options (GB) 12 GB 16 GB
Memory options (GB) 256 | 512 | 1024 | 2048 256 | 512 | 1024
Memory card slot? (microSD) ❌ ❌
Main camera layout
Primary (wide) 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 48 MP
Optical zoom 4× 5×
Other cameras (macro/depth) ToF 3D LiDAR scanner ❌
Main camera features
Photo HDR? ✔ ✔
Video HDR? ✔ ✔
8K video? ❌ 30 fps
4K video? 24/25/30/60/100/120 fps 24/30/60 fps
1080p video? 25/30/60/120/240 fps 24/30/60/120/240 fps
Other resolutions? 720p@30 fps ❌
Selfie-camera layout
Primary 18 MP ultrawide 42 MP ultrawide
Secondary SL 3D ❌
Selfie-camera features
Face recognition? Face ID Face unlock
Selfie photo HDR? ✔ ✔
4K selfie video? 24/25/30/60 fps 30/60 fps
1080p selfie video? 25/30/60/120 fps 30/60 fps
Other resolutions? ❌ ❌
Connectivity
SIM type? (physical) Nano Nano
Dual SIM? (card slots) ✔ ❌
eSIM? ✔ ✔
Cellular networks 5G 5G
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 6.0 6.0
NFC? ✔ ✔
Charging & data port USB-C 3.2 USB-C 3.2
Battery, power & charging
Battery capacity (3.7V) 5391 mAh, 5567 mAh (USA) 5200 mAh
Wired charging speed? ? 45 W
Wireless charging? 25 Watt 25 Watt
Reverse wireless charging? ❌ ✔
Audio
Speakers 2.0 (stereo) 2.0 (stereo)
3.5 mm AUX out port? ❌ ❌
Build & materials
IP-Code IP68 IP68
Screen material Ceramic Shield 2 Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Frame material Aluminum Aluminum
Back material Ceramic Shield Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Layout & design
Selfie camera placement? Island Punch hole
Fingerprint sensor? ❌ Under display
Special design features? Action button, Camera control button -
Color options: Black, Silver, Glacier blue, Burgundy red/purple Black, gray, green, pink
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 16.34×7.80×0.88 16.28×7.66×0.85
Size (inch H×W×D): 6.43×3.07×0.35 6.41×3.02×0.33
Weight (gram): 249 232
Weight (oz): 8.78 8.18
In the box
Cables? USB-C to C USB-C to C
Charger? ❌ ❌
Adapters? ❌ ❌
Other SIM tool (outside USA) SIM tool
More info
Model numbers A3717, A3473, A3716, A3718 G45RY, GUL82, GYPW4
User guide / manual - Not available
Official site link: Apple.com Store.google.com
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Key differences

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max costs $100 more ($1299 vs $1199), is newer (Sep 2026 vs Aug 2025), has more storage (up to 2048 GB vs up to 1024 GB) and has a larger battery (5391 mAh vs 5200 mAh).

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL has a sharper display (486 PPI vs 460 PPI), has more RAM (16 GB vs 12 GB) and is lighter (232 g vs 249 g).

Only on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: other cameras (ToF 3D LiDAR scanner) and Dual SIM. Only on the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: 8K video (30 fps), reverse wireless charging and fingerprint sensor (Under display).

Other differences: operating system (iOS 27 vs Android 16) and chipset (Apple A20 Pro vs Google Tensor G5). Both have LTPO OLED displays, 120 Hz refresh rates and IP68 water and dust resistance.

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