Google Pixel 9a / Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Google Pixel 9a: Pixel 9a; 8 GB RAM with 128 or 256 GB. The band list on this page belongs to the GTF7P model on the UK page; model codes and 5G bands can differ in other markets. The Pixel 9 and Pixel 10a are separate models.

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

Specification	Google Pixel 9a	Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Release year	2025	2025
Display	6.3-inch (160 mm) Actua pOLED; 1080 × 2424, 422 ppi; 60–120 Hz Smooth Display; 1,800 nits HDR, 2,700 nits peak Smooth Display switches between 60 and 120 Hz depending on content, so scrolling is smooth and static screens save power. 2,700 nits is the peak for a small area; the full-screen HDR figure is 1,800 nits. Google	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
Cover glass	Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Gorilla Glass 3 is an older Corning glass generation; the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro use the newer Victus 2. Google	—
Processor	Google Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor Titan M2 handles sensitive tasks such as passcodes, lock screen and boot verification on a chip separate from the main processor. Google	—
Memory and storage	8 GB RAM; 128 or 256 GB There is no microSD slot; storage is chosen at purchase. Google	—
Rear cameras	48 MP wide (ƒ/1.7, 1/2-inch, Quad PD, OIS + EIS); 13 MP ultrawide (ƒ/2.2, 120°); Super Res Zoom up to 8x There is no telephoto camera; 8x zoom is done in software and optical quality is given only at 0.5x and 1x. Google	—
Video	Rear 4K 30/60 fps; front 4K 30 fps; slow motion up to 240 fps Google	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	13 MP (ƒ/2.2, 96.1°) Google	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 and charging	5,100 mAh (typical), 5,000 mAh minimum; fast wired charging; Qi-certified wireless charging No charger is included, only a USB-C cable (USB 2.0). Google	—
Durability	IP68; matte composite back, satin metal frame IP68 describes dust-tightness and water resistance under defined conditions; liquid damage is usually not covered by warranty. Google	—
Software	Launched with Android 15; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates Google	—
Connectivity	5G Sub-6; Wi-Fi 6E (2x2 MIMO); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS; USB-C 3.2 This model has no mmWave 5G; Sub-6 bands can differ between regional model codes. Google	—
SIM	Nano SIM + eSIM (dual SIM) Google	—
Unlocking	Under-display fingerprint and face unlock Google	—
Audio	Stereo speakers; two microphones Google	—
Size and weight	154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm; 186 g Google	163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm; 233 g Apple
Colours	Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony 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
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
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
Operating system	—	iOS 26 Apple
In the box	—	iPhone, 1 m USB-C charge cable, documentation Apple