Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max / Google Pixel 9

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: A3256 / A3257 · 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB; Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue; dual eSIM only

Google Pixel 9: Pixel 9 (GUR25 global model, G2YBB US, G1B60 Japan); 12 GB RAM with 128 or 256 GB; Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen and Peony. The Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9a are separate models.

Specification	Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max	Google Pixel 9
Release year	2025	2024
Display	6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2868 × 1320, 460 ppi; ProMotion up to 120 Hz; Always-On ProMotion adjusts the refresh rate to the content, giving 120 Hz smoothness when scrolling and lowering it on still images to save battery. The Always-On display shows the time and notifications dimmed while locked. Apple	160 mm (6.3-inch) Actua OLED; 1080 × 2424 at 422 ppi; Smooth Display (60–120 Hz); 20:9 According to Google it reaches up to 1,800 nits in HDR and up to 2,700 nits peak, with contrast above 2,000,000:1. Smooth Display varies the refresh rate between 60 and 120 Hz with the content. Google
Brightness	1,000 nits typical, 1,600 nits HDR, 3,000 nits outdoor peak; 1 nit minimum The 3,000-nit outdoor figure is a short peak in strong sunlight, not sustained full-screen white. The screen has an anti-reflective coating. Apple	—
Build and glass	Aluminium unibody; Ceramic Shield 2 front, Ceramic Shield back Apple	—
Water resistance	IP68 (up to 6 m for 30 minutes) Apple notes that this resistance is not permanent and can decrease with normal wear. Apple	—
Chip	A19 Pro; 6-core CPU (2 performance, 4 efficiency), 6-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, 16-core Neural Engine The GPU supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing. Apple	Google Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor Google
Storage	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB Apple	—
Main camera	48 MP Fusion Main, 24 mm, ƒ/1.78, second-generation sensor-shift stabilisation It also gives a 12 MP 2× (48 mm) image by using the centre of the sensor. Apple	—
Ultra wide camera	48 MP Fusion Ultra Wide, 13 mm, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view This camera is also used for 48 MP macro shots. Apple	—
Telephoto camera	48 MP Fusion Telephoto, 100 mm (4×), ƒ/2.8, tetraprism, 3D sensor-shift stabilisation Using the centre of the sensor gives a 12 MP 8× (200 mm) image; Apple quotes a 16× optical-quality range and up to 40× digital zoom. Apple	—
Video	4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps; ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, Genlock 4K 100/120 fps is limited to the main camera. ProRes 4K 120 fps requires recording to external storage. Genlock syncs several cameras to the same timing with compatible hardware. Apple	—
Front camera	18 MP Center Stage, ƒ/1.9; 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps The Center Stage camera’s square sensor allows landscape or portrait selfies without rotating the phone. Apple	—
Battery	Up to 39 hours of video playback (35 hours streamed); lithium-ion Apple	—
Wired charging	About 50% in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher USB-C adapter No adapter in the box; only a 1 m USB-C charge cable. Apple	—
Wireless charging	Up to 25 W with MagSafe and Qi2 Apple quotes about 50% in 30 minutes with a 30 W or higher adapter and MagSafe Charger. Apple	—
USB-C	USB 3 (up to 10 Gb/s), DisplayPort, charging 10 Gb/s needs a compatible USB 3 cable; the included cable does not guarantee that speed. Apple	—
Wireless	Wi-Fi 7 (2×2 MIMO), Bluetooth 6, Thread, second-generation Ultra Wideband, NFC; Apple N1 wireless chip Ultra Wideband availability varies by region. Apple	—
Cellular and SIM	5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE; dual eSIM only, no physical SIM Apple	—
Satellite and safety	Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Messages and Find My via satellite; Crash Detection Availability of satellite features varies by country. Apple	—
Buttons and sensors	Action button, Camera Control; Face ID, LiDAR, barometer, dual ambient light sensors Camera Control opens the camera and changes settings such as zoom and exposure with slide and light-press gestures. Apple	—
Size and weight	163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm; 233 g Apple	152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm; 198 g Google
Operating system	iOS 26 Apple	—
In the box	iPhone, 1 m USB-C charge cable, documentation Apple	—
Glass and build	—	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back; polished back with satin metal frame; IP68 IP68 is a dust and water resistance rating; Google notes it is not permanent and that liquid damage is not covered by the warranty. Google
Memory and storage	—	12 GB RAM; 128 GB or 256 GB There is no memory card slot; storage options may vary by region. Google
Rear cameras	—	50 MP wide (Octa PD, ƒ/1.68, 82°, 1/1.31-inch sensor, optical + electronic stabilisation) and 48 MP ultrawide (Quad PD, autofocus, ƒ/1.7, 123°, 1/2.55-inch); Super Res Zoom up to 8x There is no telephoto camera; Google lists optical-quality zoom at 0.5x, 1x and 2x. The ultrawide camera also handles Macro Focus; a laser autofocus (LDAF) sensor is fitted. Google
Front camera and video	—	10.5 MP front camera (autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 95°); rear 4K at 24/30/60 fps, front 4K at 30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR video; slow motion up to 240 fps Video offers optical stabilisation, fused stabilisation, Cinematic Pan and Audio Magic Eraser; digital video zoom goes up to 7x. Google
Battery and charging	—	Typical 4,700 mAh (minimum 4,558 mAh); 24+ hours; up to 27 W wired, about 55% in roughly 30 minutes; 15 W wireless with Pixel Stand, 12 W with Qi EPP; Battery Share Google measures 27 W and 55% in 30 minutes with its separately sold 45 W charger; the box contains only a 1 m USB-C cable (USB 2.0). Battery Share lets the back of the phone wirelessly charge other Qi devices. Google
Operating system and updates	—	Launched with Android 14; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates The seven years count from when the device first went on sale on the US Google Store. Google
Connectivity	—	5G sub-6 GHz (the US model adds mmWave); Wi-Fi 7 (2.4/5/6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; dual-band GNSS The Indian model has Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 + 5 GHz). Dual-band GNSS receives two frequencies from positioning satellites for more accurate location in cities. Google
SIM, port and audio	—	Single nano SIM + eSIM; USB Type-C 3.2; stereo speakers, three microphones There is no 3.5 mm headphone jack; unlocking uses fingerprint and face recognition. Google