Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max alternatives
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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
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A16 Bionic
4 nm
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4323 mAh
20W
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6.7"
1290 x 2796 pixels
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48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60fps
- Specs
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
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Tensor G4
4 nm
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5060 mAh
45W
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6.8"
1344 x 2992 pixels
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50 MP
8K@30fps
- Specs
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520
6GB 256GB (NVMe)
6GB 512GB (NVMe)
6GB 1024GB (NVMe)
16GB 512GB (UFS 3.1)
f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
12 MP
f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, multi-zone Laser AF, OIS
48 MP
f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom
48 MP
f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
16 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n77, n78, n79
21 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79
In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max with its Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL with the Google Tensor G4 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL launched with Android 14 and will receive updates until Android 21, whereas Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max launched with iOS 16 and will get iOS 16. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL will get security updates until 2031 (approx. 7 years), while Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is supported till 2029.
Both Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL also boasts a brighter screen with 3000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL features a larger 5060 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 20W on Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL supports faster wireless charging at 23W, compared to 15W on Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Both phones feature the same IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.