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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Comparison & Specs

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

  • A16 Bionic

    4 nm

  • 4323 mAh

    20W

  • 6.7"

    1290 x 2796 pixels

  • 48 MP

    4K@24/25/30/60fps

  • Specs

Google Pixel 9a

Google Pixel 9a Comparison & Specs

Google Pixel 9a

  • Tensor G4

    4 nm

  • 5100 mAh

    23W

  • 6.3"

    1080 x 2424 pixels

  • 48 MP

    4K@30/60fps

  • Specs
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Comparison & Specs

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Google Pixel 9a Comparison & Specs

Google Pixel 9a

General
Launch Date
September 07, 2022
March 19, 2025
Availability
Not Available
Available Now
Operating System (OS)
iOS 16
Android 15
OS Updates
7 Years (until iOS 16)
7 Years (until Android 22)
Security Updates
7 Years (until 2029)
7 Years (until 2032)
AI Features
Gemini Integration, Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Audio Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Add Me, Call Assist Suite, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Pixel Studio and more
Body
Dimensions
160.7 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm
154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm
Thickness
7.9 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
240 g
186 g
Back Material
Gorilla Glass
Build Details
Stainless Steel Frame
Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back
IP Rating
IP68 (up to 6m for 30 min)
IP68 (dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min))
Display
Size
6.7 inches
6.3 inches
Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Always-On display
P-OLED, HDR, Always-on display
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak Brightness
2000 nits
2700 nits
Resolution
1290 x 2796 pixels
1080 x 2424 pixels
Pixel Density
460 ppi
422 ppi
Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
20:9
Screen to Body Ratio
88.3 %
83.5 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset¹
Apple A16 Bionic
Google Tensor G4
Process Size
4 nm
4 nm
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)
Octa-core
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Mali-G715 MP7
RAM & Storage
6GB 128GB (NVMe)
6GB 256GB (NVMe)
6GB 512GB (NVMe)
6GB 1024GB (NVMe)
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
RAM Type
LPDDR5
LPDDR5X
Expandable Memory
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
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)
48 MP
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS

13 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
OIS
Yes
Yes
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), 9 x Digital Zoom, Apple Pro, RAWAuto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Video Recording Features
Slo-motion, Video HDR, Night Time-Lapse, Macro Video, Action Mode, Pro, Res Video, Audio Zoom, Stereo recording, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps)
Selfie Camera
12 MP
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Selfie Features
HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps)
HDR, panorama
Selfie Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
5G Support
Yes

16 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n77, n78, n79
Yes

18 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, n79
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi Details
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax , MIMO
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
NFC
Yes
Yes
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared
Yes
No
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Yes
No
Battery
Capacity
4323 mAh
5100 mAh
Type
Li-ion
Li-Po
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
20W
23W
Charging Speed
50% in 30 min
Reverse Wired Charging
No
No
Wireless Charging
15W
5W
Reverse Wireless Charging
No
No
Charger in the Box
No
No
Sound
Stereo Speakers
Yes
Yes
3.5mm Headphone Jack
No
No
FM Radio
No
No
Extra Features
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, barometer
Others
Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving)
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple
Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian
Price in India
₹149900
₹49999
FAQs

In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max with its Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 9a with the Google Tensor G4 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Google Pixel 9a launched with Android 15 and will receive updates until Android 22, whereas Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max launched with iOS 16 and will get iOS 16. Google Pixel 9a will get security updates until 2032 (approx. 7 years), while Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is supported till 2029.

Both Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and Google Pixel 9a feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Google Pixel 9a also boasts a brighter screen with 2700 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.

Google Pixel 9a features a larger 5100 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Google Pixel 9a also supports faster wired charging at 23W, compared to 20W on Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max offers faster wireless charging at 15W, while Google Pixel 9a supports 5W.

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.