Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
Apple
88 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 9 GA05902-US Hazel 128GB
Google
73 Overall Score
Scores
Photography
Gaming
Flagship
Budget
Foldable
Battery Life
Business
Rugged
Compact
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Google Pixel 9 GA05902-US | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | OLED★ |
| Resolution | 2868-by-1320-pixel | 1344 x 2992 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits | 3000 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | A18 Pro chip | — |
| Processor Model | Apple A18 Pro | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU Cores | 6★ | — |
| CPU Speed | 4.05★ | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 42 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 5x | 5x |
| Video | 4K@120fps | 8K★ |
| OIS | ✓★ | — |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,685 mAh | 5,060 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 30W | 45W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast-charge capable | 45W |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| NFC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | eSIM | — |
| eSIM | ✓★ | — |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Face Recognition | ✓★ | — |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | — |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
- Strong display (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong camera (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong performance (89th percentile)89th %ile
Google Pixel 9 GA05902-US Hazel 128GB
- Strong camera (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong performance (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong display (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average social proof (32th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 40 specs.