Google Pixel 8 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro Max
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| Feature |  Google Pixel 8 Pro |  iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 62,000 – KSh 63,000 | KSh 68,000 |
| Display | 6.7 inches, 108.7 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (HBM), 2400 nits (peak) | Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.0, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8μm, dual pixel PDAF | 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Battery | Li-Ion 5050 mAh | Li-Ion 4352 mAh (16.75 Wh) |
| Charging | 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS 23W wireless Reverse wireless Bypass charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update |
| Weight | 213 g (7.51 oz) | 240 g (8.47 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates | iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 27 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
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General
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | |
| Model | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max |
| Announced | 2023, October 04 | 2021, September 14 (released 2021, September 24) |
Design
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm (6.40 x 3.01 x 0.35 in) | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.7 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 213 g (7.51 oz) | 240 g (8.47 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame |
Display
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 inches, 108.7 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (HBM), 2400 nits (peak) | Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Screen resolution | 1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~489 ppi density) | 6.7 inches, 1284 x 2778 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Display features | — | 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
Performance
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) |
| CPU | Nona-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.70 GHz Cortex-A510) | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Storage technology | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
| Expandable storage | No | No (no card slot) |
Cameras
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.0, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8μm, dual pixel PDAF | 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22μm, PDAF | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Rear camera features | Multi-zone Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Rear camera video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, stereo sound rec. |
| Front camera features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Front camera video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Li-Ion 5050 mAh | Li-Ion 4352 mAh (16.75 Wh) |
| Charging | 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS 23W wireless Reverse wireless Bypass charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update |
Software
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates | iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 27 |
Network
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM ; Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Connectivity
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | — | Yes, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
| Satellite features | — | No |
Durability
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) |
Features
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature) | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | — | Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue, Alpine Green |
| Additional features | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | — |
Audio
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
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