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Reviewers rate the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max higher: 82 against 76 for the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL.
Reviewers agree · 7 reviews
Suits buyers who want the largest iPhone with excellent battery life and camera quality, and who can accept the weight and price. Less compelling for those upgrading from a recent Pro Max, since the changes are small; the iPhone 17 is often suggested as the…
Reviewers agree · 7 reviews
Suits buyers wanting a bright, camera-focused Android flagship with long update support and who don't mind a very large, heavy phone. Trade-offs are the high price, 12GB RAM in the base model, and weaker gaming performance. Owners of recent Pixels have little reason to upgrade.
| Measure | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 82 | 76 |
3 publications have scored both phones. 1 scored the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max higher.
| Spec | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2026 | August 2026 |
| Launch price (USD) | $1,299 | $1,299 |
| Launch price (UK) | £1,299 | £1,279 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €1,599 | €1,399 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Display | 6.9″ | 6.8″ |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto lens | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 5,391 mAh | 5,115 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 45 W |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | Google Tensor G6 |
| Base storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Weight | 249 g | 226 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Software updates | — | 7 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.