Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", OLED, 60Hz | 6.8", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+48MP+48MP/42MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3687mAh, 18W | 5060mAh, 37W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic | Google Tensor G4 | ||
| Display | 6.7", OLED, 60Hz | 6.8", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+48MP+48MP/42MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3687mAh, 18W | 5060mAh, 37W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Multimedia and Software | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Multimedia and Software | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | October 13, 2020 | August 13, 2024 | ||
| Availability | November 13, 2020 | August 22, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,29,900 | ₹1,24,999 | ||
| Colors | Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian | ||
| Launch | October 13, 2020 | August 13, 2024 | ||
| Availability | November 13, 2020 | August 22, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,29,900 | ₹1,24,999 |
Display
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1284 pixels | 1344 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2778 pixels | 2992 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 458 ppi | 486 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1284 pixels | 1344 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2778 pixels | 2992 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 458 ppi | 486 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| Weight | 228 grams | 221 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Textured Matt Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Stainless Steel Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Port | Lightning USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 228 grams | 221 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Textured Matt Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Stainless Steel Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Port | Lightning USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| Chipset Brand | Apple | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A14 Bionic | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Mali-G715 MC7 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | |||
| Chipset Name | A14 Bionic | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Mali-G715 MC7 |
Main Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Night Mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, RAW, TOF 3D LiDAR Scanner (Depth) | Best Take, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Panorama, PDAF, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Night Mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, RAW, TOF 3D LiDAR Scanner (Depth) | Best Take, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Panorama, PDAF, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, Apple Intelligence | AI weather summaries, Gemini Live, Pixel Screenshots, Pixel Studio | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, Apple Intelligence | AI weather summaries, Gemini Live, Pixel Screenshots, Pixel Studio |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 42 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | 3D Face Recognition, AI Face Unlock, Dolby Vision HDR, EIS, HDR Photos, HDR Video, Time Lapse | Auto-HDR, Face Unlock, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 42 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | 3D Face Recognition, AI Face Unlock, Dolby Vision HDR, EIS, HDR Photos, HDR Video, Time Lapse | Auto-HDR, Face Unlock, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| Capacity | 3687 mAh | 5060 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 37 W | ||
| Capacity | 3687 mAh | 5060 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 37 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 16 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 16 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, DC-HSDPA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, DC-HSDPA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) |
