Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 11 Pro

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

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 11 Pro overall by 9 points (78 vs 69 out of 100).
  • Key differences: optical zoom, where Google Pixel 11 Pro has 5× vs 4×; rear camera aperture, where Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has f/1.48 vs f/1.68; battery capacity, where Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has 5,391 vs 4,850 mAh; only Google Pixel 11 Pro has fingerprint scanner; weight, where Google Pixel 11 Pro is 45 g lighter.
  • Best value: Google Pixel 11 Pro (from $1,099) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads overall
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max · 85 overall, #7 of 139
78
Google Pixel 11 Pro · 77 overall, #60 of 139
69
Key differences
  • Optical zoomGoogle Pixel 11 Pro 5× vs 4×
  • Rear camera apertureApple iPhone 18 Pro Max f/1.48 vs f/1.68
  • Battery capacityApple iPhone 18 Pro Max 5,391 vs 4,850 mAh
  • Fingerprint scannerGoogle Pixel 11 Pro only
  • WeightGoogle Pixel 11 Pro 45 g lighter

Scores by Category

iPhone 18 Pro Max wins 6 of 14 categories · Pixel 11 Pro wins 2

CategoryiPhone 18 Pro MaxPixel 11 ProLead
Display
Tie
Rear Camera
Tie
Power & Battery
+7
Benchmark
+100
Chip
+22
Memory
+100
Security
Tie
Design & Weight
+18
Miscellaneous
+11
Storage
+46
Cellular
Tie
Front Camera
+5
Connectivity
Tie
Sensors
Tie

Physical Comparison

249 g204 g
iPhone 18 Pro MaxPixel 11 Pro

iPhone 18 Pro Max is 45 g (22%) heavier than Pixel 11 Pro.

Value for Money

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

Detailed Specifications

Memory

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Pixel 11 Pro
RAM capacity
12 GB
N/A

Storage

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Pixel 11 Pro
Storage capacity
256 GB
N/A

Display

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Pixel 11 Pro
Resolution
1320 × 2868 px
1280 × 2856 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Display technology
Protection

Rear Camera

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Pixel 11 Pro
Rear camera aperture
1.4812% less
1.68
Optical zoom
4×
5×25% more
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Yes
Yes
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Yes
Yes

Design & Weight

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Pixel 11 Pro
Weight
249 g
204 g18% less

Power & Battery

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Pixel 11 Pro
Battery capacity
5,391 mAh11% more
4,850 mAh
Wireless charging support
Yes
Yes
Fast charging support
Yes
Yes

Benchmark

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Pixel 11 Pro
Geekbench single-core score
4,735
N/A

Miscellaneous

Feature
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Pixel 11 Pro
Security updates until
2031
2033
Dust & Water resistance

Security

Feature
iPhone 18 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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