Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Our Verdict: The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the better camera on paper, 50MP versus 12MP, plus a 42MP selfie camera against 12MP, and the Pixel 9 Pro XL supports 5G while the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max tops out at 4G. There's more battery in the Pixel 9 Pro XL, 5060mAh to 3969mAh, though iOS and Android manage power differently, so more mAh doesn't always mean longer battery life, and the Pixel 9 Pro XL offers up to 1TB of storage versus 512GB on the iPhone 11 Pro Max. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is the one to have if you want what it adds, but the iPhone 11 Pro Max is the smarter buy if you'd rather keep the money.
Buying outright, the iPhone 11 Pro Max starts at £159 SIM-free.
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Prices updated 26 July 2026
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
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| Expert Rating | 4.6 17 reviews |
4.4 13 reviews |
| Screen | 6.5" | 6.8" |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1242 x 2688 | 1280 x 2856 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 456 | 460 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 50 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 42 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) | Google Tensor G4 (4nm) |
| Battery | 3,969 mAh | 5,060 mAh |
| Storage | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| OS | Apple iOS | Android 14 |
| SIM Type | Nano SIM | nano-SIM and e-SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 4G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Dimensions | 158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 226 grams | 199 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes | IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes |
| Contracts | - |
£71.08/mo
£30.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £159.00 | £402.00 |
| Prices updated 26 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the bigger screen at 6.8" compared to the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max's 6.5", both screens are similarly sharp at around 456 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a LTPO AMOLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.
Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £159.00.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is available in 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL use?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+), while the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL uses the Google Tensor G4 (4nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is the more portable of the two: it's 27g lighter at 199 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is slimmer at 8.1mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL run?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max runs Apple iOS and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL runs Android 14. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.