Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max alternatives
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
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A17 Pro
3 nm
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4441 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
Google Pixel 9 Pro
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Tensor G4
4 nm
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4700 mAh
45W
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6.3"
1280 x 2856 pixels
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50 MP
8K@30fps
- Specs
2x3.78 GHz
4x2.11 GHz
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520
8GB 512GB (NVMe)
8GB 1024GB (NVMe)
(f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS)
12 MP
(f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom)
12 MP
(f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF)
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)
f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
22 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, 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 15 Pro Max with its Apple A17 Pro (3nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 9 Pro with the Google Tensor G4 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Google Pixel 9 Pro launched with Android 14 and will receive updates until Android 21, whereas Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max launched with iOS 17 and will get iOS 17. Google Pixel 9 Pro will get security updates until 2031 (approx. 7 years), while Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is supported till 2030.
Both Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Google Pixel 9 Pro feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Google Pixel 9 Pro also boasts a brighter screen with 3000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Google Pixel 9 Pro features a larger 4700 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Google Pixel 9 Pro also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 20W on Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max. Google Pixel 9 Pro supports faster wireless charging at 21W, compared to 15W on Apple iPhone 15 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.