Apple iPhone XS Max vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone XS Max and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. Both launched at roughly the same price ($1,099 vs $1,099), so cost is unlikely to be the deciding factor. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone XS Max stands out for largest iphone display at the time (6.5 inches), while Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is praised for largest pixel ever at 6.8 inches. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone XS Max if…
- →Largest iPhone display at the time (6.5 inches)
- →Dual SIM with eSIM support introduced
- →Gorgeous Super Retina OLED display
Buy the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL if…
- →Largest Pixel ever at 6.8 inches
- →5200 mAh battery for all-day use
- →Same pro camera system as Pixel 10 Pro
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone XS Max
Pros
- Largest iPhone display at the time (6.5 inches)
- Dual SIM with eSIM support introduced
- Gorgeous Super Retina OLED display
- A12 Bionic with first 7nm mobile chip
- Stereo speakers with wide sound
Cons
- No ultrawide camera
- 5W charger in the box
- Very expensive starting at $1099
- No Night mode in camera
- No Wi-Fi 6 support
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Pros
- Largest Pixel ever at 6.8 inches
- 5200 mAh battery for all-day use
- Same pro camera system as Pixel 10 Pro
- 16GB RAM with up to 1TB
Cons
- 221g is heavy for a Pixel
- 37W charging is slow for this price
- $1099 starting price
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone XS Max | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 12 | Android 16 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 208 g | 221 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm | 163 x 77 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 42 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | — | 48 MP, f/1.7 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3174 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 37W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 23W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | Super Retina OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2688 x 1242 | 1344 x 2992 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 725 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz + 4x1.6 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Mali |
| Chipset | Apple A12 Bionic | Google Tensor G5 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
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