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iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold

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iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB

iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB

  • 249 g.
  • About 6.9 inch screen.
  • Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
  • 2,048 GB storage in this version.
KSh 220,000Out of Stock
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Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold 256GB

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold 256GB

  • 239 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 8 inch screen.
  • Google Tensor G6 (3 nm) processor.
  • 16 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 192,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same IP68 rating and 48 MP main camera, the iPhone 18 Pro Max runs iOS and has a larger listed battery (5,391–5,567 mAh depending on version), a sharper screen and more storage (2 TB), while the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold runs Android, has more RAM (16 GB) and a larger 8-inch, brighter screen and is slimmer.

Weight

iPhone 18 Pro Max
249 g
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
239 g

Display

iPhone 18 Pro Max
About 6.9 inch screen
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
About 8 inch screen

Performance

iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) processor
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
Google Tensor G6 (3 nm) processor

Memory

iPhone 18 Pro Max
12 GB RAM in this version
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
16 GB RAM in this version

Storage

iPhone 18 Pro Max
2,048 GB storage in this version
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
256 GB storage in this version

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

iPhone 18 Pro Max

  • Larger listed battery: 5,391–5,567 mAh depending on version (vs 4,806 mAh).
  • Higher rated immersion depth: 6 m (vs 1.5 m), both IP68.
  • Sharper screen: 460 ppi (vs 374 ppi).
  • More storage: 2 TB (vs 256 GB).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 18 MP (vs 10 MP).
  • Higher frame rates for 4K recording: up to 120 fps (vs 60 fps).

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold

  • More memory: 16 GB RAM (vs 12 GB).
  • Larger 8-inch screen (vs 6.9-inch).
  • Brighter display: up to 3,600 nits (vs 3,000).
  • Slimmer: 5 mm thick (vs 8.8 mm).

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PriorityiPhone 18 Pro MaxGoogle Pixel 11 Pro Fold
Display6.9-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 460 ppi8-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 374 ppi
Camera48 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 4x telephoto camera48 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 5x telephoto camera
PerformanceApple A20 Pro processorGoogle Tensor G6 processor
Storage2 TB storage256 GB storage
Battery capacityMarket-dependent versions:4,806 mAh battery
ChargingWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min30 W wired, 25 W wireless charging

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro Fold 256GB
BrandAppleGoogle
ModelApple iPhone 18 Pro MaxPixel 11 Pro Fold
Announced2026, September 092026, August 12
Device type / form familySmartphone—
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, September 18Available. Released 2026, August 20
Model numbersA3717, A3473, A3716, A3718GZDQ6
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 3463072 (v11); GeekBench: 12794 (v6), 11558 (v7); 3DMark: 7931 (Wild Life Extreme)—
Measured display brightness969 nits max brightness (measured)—
Measured loudspeaker loudness-25.0 LUFS (Very good)—
Battery testActive use score 19:20h—
EU label energyClass A—
EU label battery62:00h endurance, 1000 cycles—
EU label free fallClass B (180 falls)—
EU label repairabilityClass C—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro Fold 256GB
Dimensions163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)Unfolded: 155.2 x 150.4 x 5 mm Folded: 155.2 x 76 x 10.1 mm
Weight249 g (8.78 oz)239 g (8.43 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)Glass front (glass-ceramic glass) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro Fold 256GB
DisplayLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak); 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)8.0 inches, 206.3 cm2 (~88.4% screen-to-body ratio); Foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3600 nits (peak)
Screen resolution1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)2076 x 2152 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~374 ppi density)
Display protectionCeramic Shield 2—
Display featuresAnti-reflective coatingCover display: OLED, 120Hz, HDR, glass-ceramic glass 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2342 pixels 2000 nits (HBM), 3600 nits (peak)
Display technologyLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED—
Display size6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)—
Refresh rate120Hz—
Brightness1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)—
HDR formatsHDR10, Dolby Vision—
Pixel density~460 ppi—
Aspect ratio19.5:9 ratio—
Screen-to-body ratio~90.7% screen-to-body ratio—
Inner display—8.0 inches, 206.3 cm2 (~88.4% screen-to-body ratio); Foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3600 nits (peak)
Outer display—Cover display: OLED, 120Hz, HDR, glass-ceramic glass 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2342 pixels 2000 nits (HBM), 3600 nits (peak)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro Fold 256GB
ProcessorApple A20 Pro (2 nm)Google Tensor G6 (3 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x4.93 GHz + 4x2.64 GHz)7-core (1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra & 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro & 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro)
GPUApple GPU (7-core graphics)PowerVR CXTP-48-1536
Process node2 nm—

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro Fold 256GB
RAM12GB16GB
Storage2TB256GB
Storage technologyNVMeUFS 4.x
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro Fold 256GB
Rear camera48 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)48 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10.8 MP, f/3.1, 112mm (telephoto), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 127˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4", PDAF
Front camera18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.94", PDAF Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.94", PDAF
Rear camera featuresDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic from regular videoMulti-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance
Rear camera video4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS
Front camera featuresHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2HDR, panorama
Front camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Wide camera48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2)—
Periscope telephoto camera48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom—
Ultra-wide camera48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF—
Additional rear camerasTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)—
Cover camera—10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.94", PDAF

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro Fold 256GB
BatteryMarket-dependent versions:; · Li-Ion 5391 mAh - Nano SIM model; · Li-Ion 5567 mAh - eSIM only model4806 mAh
ChargingWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wired30W wired, PPS, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless (magnetic), Qi2.2 Bypass charging
Battery technologyLi-Ion—
Wireless charging25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)—
Reverse charging4.5W reverse wired—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro Fold 256GB
Operating systemiOS 27Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro Fold 256GB
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM· 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 + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; China)Nano-SIM + eSIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 106 - A3717; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3473; 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, 48, 53, 66, 71, 106 - A3716; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 106 - A37181, 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
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3717; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3473; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3716; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A37181, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro Fold 256GB
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPortUSB Type-C 3.2
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Satellite featuresEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satelliteSatellite SOS service

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro Fold 256GB
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro Fold 256GB
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsBlack, Silver, Glacier, BurgundyObsidian, Olive
Additional features—Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Satellite SOS service

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro Fold 256GB
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 18 Pro Max 2TBGoogle Pixel 11 Pro Fold 256GB
Energy—Class B
Battery—45:05h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fall—Class A (210 falls)
Repairability—Class B

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both use Bluetooth 6.0.
  • Both have NFC.

In summary

Get the iPhone 18 Pro Max if you want iOS and a larger listed battery, or the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold if you would rather have Android and more RAM.

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