Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 11 Pro

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a newer model: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max →

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Google Pixel 11 Pro are closely matched overall (within 4 points).
  • Key differences: only Google Pixel 11 Pro has fingerprint scanner; protection, where Google Pixel 11 Pro has Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 vs Ceramic Shield; model, where Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has Apple A17 Pro vs Google Tensor G6; front camera aperture, where Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has f/1.9 vs f/2.2; front camera (megapixels), where Google Pixel 11 Pro has 42 vs 12 MP.
  • Best value: Google Pixel 11 Pro (from $1,099) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Google Pixel 11 Pro are closely matched
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max · 77 overall, #60 of 139
74
Google Pixel 11 Pro · 77 overall, #60 of 139
70
Key differences
  • Fingerprint scannerGoogle Pixel 11 Pro only
  • ProtectionGoogle Pixel 11 Pro Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 vs Ceramic Shield
  • ModelApple iPhone 15 Pro Max Apple A17 Pro vs Google Tensor G6
  • Front camera apertureApple iPhone 15 Pro Max f/1.9 vs f/2.2
  • Front cameraGoogle Pixel 11 Pro 42 vs 12 MP

Scores by Category

Pixel 11 Pro wins 5 of 14 categories · iPhone 15 Pro Max wins 4

CategoryiPhone 15 Pro MaxPixel 11 ProLead
Display
Tie
Rear Camera
+3
Power & Battery
+5
Benchmark
+86
Chip
+14
Memory
+89
Security
Tie
Design & Weight
+5
Miscellaneous
+12
Storage
+46
Cellular
Tie
Front Camera
Tie
Connectivity
+9
Sensors
Tie

Physical Comparison

221 g204 g
iPhone 15 Pro MaxPixel 11 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro Max is 17 g (8%) heavier than Pixel 11 Pro.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Memory

Feature
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Pixel 11 Pro
RAM capacity
8 GB
N/A

Storage

Feature
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Pixel 11 Pro
Storage capacity
256 GB
N/A

Display

Feature
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Pixel 11 Pro
Resolution
1290 × 2796 px
1280 × 2856 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Display technology
Protection

Rear Camera

Feature
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Pixel 11 Pro
Rear camera aperture
1.78
1.686% less
Optical zoom
5×
5×
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Yes
Yes
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Yes
Yes

Design & Weight

Feature
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Pixel 11 Pro
Weight
221 g
204 g8% less

Power & Battery

Feature
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Pixel 11 Pro
Battery capacity
4,441 mAh
4,850 mAh9% more
Wireless charging support
Yes
Yes
Fast charging support
Yes
Yes

Benchmark

Feature
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Pixel 11 Pro
Geekbench single-core score
2,926
N/A

Miscellaneous

Feature
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Pixel 11 Pro
Security updates until
2028
2033
Dust & Water resistance

Security

Feature
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Pixel 11 Pro
Fingerprint scanner
No
Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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