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Google Pixel 9 vs iPhone 14 Pro Max

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Google Pixel 9

Google Pixel 9

  • 198 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.3 inch screen.
  • Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 74,000In Stock
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iPhone 14 Pro Max

iPhone 14 Pro Max

  • 240 g.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) processor.
  • 6 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: NVMe.
KSh 73,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Google Pixel 9 runs Android and has a bigger battery (4,700 mAh), more RAM (12 GB) and a brighter screen for outdoor use, while the iPhone 14 Pro Max runs iOS and has optical zoom, a larger 6.7-inch screen and a deeper water-immersion rating (6 m).

Weight

Google Pixel 9
198 g
iPhone 14 Pro Max
240 g

Display

Google Pixel 9
About 6.3 inch screen
iPhone 14 Pro Max
About 6.7 inch screen

Performance

Google Pixel 9
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) processor
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) processor

Memory

Google Pixel 9
12 GB RAM in this version
iPhone 14 Pro Max
6 GB RAM in this version

Storage

Google Pixel 9
UFS 3.1
iPhone 14 Pro Max
NVMe

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google Pixel 9

  • Bigger battery: 4,700 mAh (vs 4,323 mAh).
  • More memory: 12 GB RAM (vs 6 GB).
  • Brighter display: up to 2,700 nits (vs 2,000).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6).
  • Lighter: 198 g (vs 240 g).
  • Newer model: released in 2024 (vs 2022).

iPhone 14 Pro Max

  • Telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.
  • Higher rated immersion depth: 6 m (vs 1.5 m), both IP68.
  • Larger 6.7-inch screen (vs 6.3-inch).
  • Records ProRes for editing.

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PriorityGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 14 Pro Max
Display6.3-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 422 ppi6.7-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 460 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS48 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 3x telephoto camera
PerformanceGoogle Tensor G4 processorApple A16 Bionic processor
StorageUp to 256 GB storageUp to 1 TB storage
Battery capacity4,700 mAh battery4,323 mAh battery
Charging27 W wired, 15 W wireless chargingWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 14 Pro Max
BrandGoogleApple
ModelPixel 9Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Announced2024, August 132022, September 07
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, August 22Available. Released 2022, September 16
Model numbersG2YBB, GUR25, G1B60A2894, A2651, A2893, A2895, A2896, iphone15,3
Device type / form family—Smartphone
SAR (US)—1.15 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
Tested camera—Photo / Video
Tested battery (old)—Endurance rating 121h

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 14 Pro Max
Dimensions152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)160.7 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
Weight198 g (6.98 oz)240 g (8.47 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frameGlass front, glass back, stainless steel frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 14 Pro Max
Display6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio); OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~88.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Ceramic Shield glass
Display featuresOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Display technology—LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Display size—6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~88.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Refresh rate—120Hz
Brightness—1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
HDR formats—HDR10, Dolby Vision
Pixel density—~460 ppi
Aspect ratio—19.5:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio—~88.3% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 14 Pro Max
ProcessorGoogle Tensor G4 (4 nm)Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)
GPUMali-G715 MC7Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Process node—4 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 14 Pro Max
RAM12GB6GB
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Storage technologyUFS 3.1NVMe
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 14 Pro Max
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Front camera10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Rear camera featuresSingle-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best TakeDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Rear camera video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR4K@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 featuresHDR, panoramaHDR
Front camera video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Wide camera—48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
Telephoto camera—12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
Ultra-wide camera—12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
Additional rear cameras—TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 14 Pro Max
BatteryLi-Ion 4700 mAhLi-Ion 4323 mAh (16.68 Wh)
Charging27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min 15W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) Reverse wireless Bypass chargingWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Battery technology—Li-Ion
Wireless charging—15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 14 Pro Max
Operating systemAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updatesiOS 16, upgradable to iOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 14 Pro Max
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International); · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA); · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - G2YBB; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71, 75 - GUR251, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2894, A2896; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A2651, A2893; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2895
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - G2YBB; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GUR251, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2894, A2896; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A2651; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2893; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2895
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 14 Pro Max
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2Lightning, USB 2.0
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS serviceEmergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving)
Ultra Wideband (UWB)—Ultra Wideband (UWB) support

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 14 Pro Max
Water resistanceIP68 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

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 14 Pro Max
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsObsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, PeonySpace Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple
Additional featuresSatellite SOS service—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 14 Pro Max
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Regulatory

Regulatory specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 14 Pro Max
SAR (EU)0.99 W/kg (head)     1.40 W/kg (body)0.99 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 14 Pro Max
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 1224020 (v10) GeekBench: 4489 (v6) 3DMark: 2587 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 955884 (v9); GeekBench: 5423 (v5.1); GFXBench: 54fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Measured display brightness2232 nits max brightness (measured)1760 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker loudness-25.0 LUFS (Very good)-24.3 LUFS (Very good)
Active use battery scoreActive use score 13:05h—

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9iPhone 14 Pro Max
EnergyClass A—
Battery49:12h endurance, 1000 cycles—
Free fallClass A (270 falls)—
RepairabilityClass B—

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have stereo speakers.

In summary

Get the Google Pixel 9 if you want Android and a bigger battery, or the iPhone 14 Pro Max if you would rather have iOS and optical zoom.

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