Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

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2 of 2 devices The best value in a row is marked Best	Change Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max to… Cancel	Google Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold View Specs Change
Brand	Apple	Google
Versions	A3717 (International); A3473 (USA); A3716 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3718 (China)	GGH2X: USA (with mmWave)GC15S: International
Announced	2026, September 09	2024, August 13
Released	2026, September 18	2024, September 04
Availability	Available	Available

Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G Bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands	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, 53, 66, 106 - A37171, 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 - A34731, 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 - A37161, 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 - A3718	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, 46, 48, 66, 71
5G Bands	1, 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 - A37171, 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 - A34731, 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 - A37161, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3718	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G

Dimensions	163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)	Unfolded: 155.2 x 150.2 x 5.1 mmFolded: 155.2 x 77.1 x 10.5 mm
Weight	249 g (8.78 oz) Best	257 g (9.07 oz)
Build	Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
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
Protection / IP Rating	IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)	IPX8 water resistant

Display Type	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED	LTPO OLED
Display Size	6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)	8.0 inches, 207.4 cm2(~89.0% screen-to-body ratio) Best
Resolution	1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio	2076 x 2152 pixels, 1:1 ratio
Pixel Density	~460 ppi Best	~373 ppi
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz
Peak Brightness	1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)	1600 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak) Best
Protection	Ceramic Shield 2Anti-reflective coating	Ultra-thin glass
Display Features	—	HDR10+

Display Type	—	OLED
Display Size	—	6.3 inches
Resolution	—	1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio
Pixel Density	—	422 ppi
Refresh Rate	—	120Hz
Peak Brightness	—	1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
Protection	—	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display Features	—	HDR

Operating System	iOS	Android
OS Version	27	14
Update Support	—	Upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates
User Interface	—	Pixel UI
Chipset	Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)	Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
CPU	Hexa-core (2x4.93 GHz + 4x2.64 GHz)	Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU	Apple GPU (7-core graphics)	Mali-G715 MC7

RAM Options	12GB	16GB
Storage Options	256GB / 12GB RAM512GB / 12GB RAM1TB / 12GB RAM2TB / 12GB RAM	256GB / 16GB RAM512GB / 16GB RAM
Storage Type	NVMe	UFS 3.1
Card Slot	No	No

Cameras	Triple camera	Triple camera
Modules	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 zoom48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAFTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)	48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS10.8 MP, f/3.1, 112mm (telephoto), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom10.5 MP, f/2.2, 127˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4", PDAF
Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic from regular video	Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance
Video	4K@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

Cameras	Single camera	Dual camera
Modules	18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) Best	10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.94", PDAFCover cameraCover Camera:10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.94", PDAF
Features	HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2	HDR, panorama
Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack	No	No
Audio Codec	—	AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Spatial Audio	—	Yes

WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Bluetooth	6.0, A2DP, LE	5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS / Positioning	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Yes	Yes
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort	USB Type-C 3.2

Fingerprint	—	Yes (side-mounted)
Face Unlock	Face ID	Yes, Face Unlock
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Other Features	Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite	Ultra Wideband (UWB) supportSatellite SOS service

Battery Type	Market-dependent versions:	Li-Po
Battery Capacity	· Li-Ion 5391 mAh - Nano SIM model· Li-Ion 5567 mAh - eSIM only model Best	4650 mAh
Wired Charging	PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min	21W wired Best
Wireless Charging	25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) Best	7.5W wirelessBypass charging
Reverse Wireless Charging	4.5W reverse wired	N/A

Colours	Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy	Obsidian, Porcelain
Models	A3717, A3473, A3716, A3718	GGH2X, GC15S
SAR	—	0.98 W/kg (head), 1.39 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	—	0.98 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)