Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
Apple
88 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel Pixel 6 Black 128GB
Google
67 Overall Score
Scores
Photography
Gaming
Flagship
Budget
Foldable
Battery Life
Business
Rugged
Compact
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Google Pixel Pixel 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.9 | 6.4 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 2868-by-1320-pixel | 1080 x 2400 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| HDR | ✓★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | A18 Pro chip | Google Tensor (5 nm) |
| Processor Model | Apple A18 Pro | Google Tensor |
| CPU Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | 4.05★ | 2.80 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 3★ | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP★ | — |
| Front Camera | 12 MP★ | 8 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 5x★ | — |
| Video | 4K@120fps★ | 1080p@30fps |
| OIS | ✓★ | — |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,685 mAh★ | 4,614 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 30W | 30W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast-charge capable | Fast charging 30W |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.1★ |
| SIM | eSIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | — | in-display |
| 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 Pixel 6 Black 128GB
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (83th percentile)83th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 18 of 41 specs.