Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 11

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

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a newer model: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max →

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 11 overall by 9 points (78 vs 69 out of 100).
  • Key differences: optical zoom, where Google Pixel 11 has 5× vs 4×; resolution, where Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has 1320 × 2868 vs 1080 × 2424 px; only Google Pixel 11 has fingerprint scanner; weight, where Google Pixel 11 is 36 g lighter; model, where Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has Apple A19 Pro vs Google Tensor G6.
  • Best value: Google Pixel 11 (from $899) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads overall
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max · 82 overall, #24 of 139
78
Google Pixel 11 · 77 overall, #60 of 139
69
Key differences
  • Optical zoomGoogle Pixel 11 5× vs 4×
  • ResolutionApple iPhone 17 Pro Max 1320 × 2868 vs 1080 × 2424 px
  • Fingerprint scannerGoogle Pixel 11 only
  • WeightGoogle Pixel 11 36 g lighter
  • ModelApple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple A19 Pro vs Google Tensor G6

Scores by Category

iPhone 17 Pro Max wins 7 of 14 categories · Pixel 11 wins 3

CategoryiPhone 17 Pro MaxPixel 11Lead
Display
+5
Rear Camera
+5
Power & Battery
Tie
Benchmark
+100
Chip
+22
Memory
+26
Security
Tie
Design & Weight
+13
Miscellaneous
+5
Storage
+46
Cellular
Tie
Front Camera
+28
Connectivity
+6
Sensors
Tie

Physical Comparison

233 g197 g
iPhone 17 Pro MaxPixel 11

iPhone 17 Pro Max is 36 g (18%) heavier than Pixel 11.

Value for Money

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

Detailed Specifications

Memory

Feature
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pixel 11
RAM capacity
12 GB
12 GB

Storage

Feature
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pixel 11
Storage capacity
256 GB
N/A

Display

Feature
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pixel 11
Resolution
1320 × 2868 px
1080 × 2424 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Display technology
Protection

Rear Camera

Feature
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pixel 11
Rear camera aperture
1.8
1.76% less
Optical zoom
4×
5×25% more
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Yes
Yes
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Yes
Yes

Design & Weight

Feature
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pixel 11
Weight
233 g
197 g15% less

Power & Battery

Feature
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pixel 11
Battery capacity
4,823 mAh
4,985 mAh3% more
Wireless charging support
Yes
Yes
Fast charging support
Yes
Yes

Benchmark

Feature
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pixel 11
Geekbench single-core score
3,891
N/A

Miscellaneous

Feature
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pixel 11
Security updates until
2030
2033
Dust & Water resistance

Security

Feature
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pixel 11
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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