Google Pixel 11 Pro XL 256GB vs iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
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Google Pixel 11 Pro 256GBKSh 140,000.00
Google Pixel 10 Pro XLKSh 125,000 – KSh 180,000
Vivo X300 Pro 5GKSh 149,000.00
iPhone 16 Pro MaxKSh 150,500 – KSh 184,000
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| Feature |  Google Pixel 11 Pro XL 256GB |  iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 150,000.00 | KSh 220,000.00 |
| Display | 6.8 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO OLED | 6.9 inches: LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Processor | Google Tensor G6 (3 nm) | iOS 27 |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 1TB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; 48 MP, f/2.8, 106mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom; 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.51", dual pixel PDAF | 48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2) 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Battery | Li-Ion 5115 mAh | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 5391 mAh - Nano SIM model* · Li-Ion 5567 mAh - eSIM only model* |
| Charging | 45W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 75% in 30 min; 25W wireless (magnetic), Qi2.2; Reverse wired; Bypass charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired |
| Weight | 226 g (7.97 oz) | 249 g (8.78 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates | iOS 27 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
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General
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL 256GB | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | |
| Model | Pixel 11 Pro XL | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB |
| Announced | 2026, August 12 | — |
Design
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL 256GB | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm (6.41 x 3.01 x 0.33 in) | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 226 g (7.97 oz) | 249 g (8.78 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | — |
Display
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL 256GB | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO OLED | 6.9 inches: LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Screen resolution | 1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~482 ppi density) | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 4 | — |
| Display features | 120Hz, HDR10+, 2400 nits (HBM), 3600 nits (peak) | — |
Performance
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL 256GB | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G6 (3 nm) | iOS 27 |
| CPU | 7-core (1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra & 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro & 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro) | — |
| GPU | IMG CXTP-48-1536 | — |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL 256GB | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 1TB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB |
| Storage technology | UFS 4.x | — |
| Expandable storage | No | — |
Cameras
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL 256GB | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; 48 MP, f/2.8, 106mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom; 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.51", dual pixel PDAF | 48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2) 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Front camera | 42 MP, f/2.2, 103˚ (ultrawide), PDAF | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Rear camera features | Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance | — |
| Rear camera video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR | — |
| Front camera features | HDR, panorama | — |
| Front camera video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL 256GB | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Li-Ion 5115 mAh | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 5391 mAh - Nano SIM model* · Li-Ion 5567 mAh - eSIM only model* |
| Charging | 45W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 75% in 30 min; 25W wireless (magnetic), Qi2.2; Reverse wired; Bypass charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired |
Software
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL 256GB | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates | iOS 27 |
Network
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL 256GB | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM; · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) | · 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) |
Connectivity
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL 256GB | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | — |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | — |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | — |
| Satellite features | Satellite SOS service | — |
Durability
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL 256GB | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 11 Pro XL 256GB | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | — |
| Colors | Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian | — |
Audio
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 Pro XL 256GB | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | — |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | — |
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