Archive · 16 Aug 2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Pixel 11 Pro XL Compared
Two big phone companies, Apple and Google, are getting ready to sell new top-of-the-line phones.
Apple's phone is called the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and Google's is the Pixel 11 Pro XL.
The new iPhone is said to have a big screen, a very fast new chip, and more memory.
Reports also say it will get a bigger battery.
But Apple has not officially told us about this phone yet.
Google's new Pixel phone has a very bright screen that is easy to see outside in the sun.
It also has a special coating that stops scratches better than before.
The Pixel has a fancy camera that can zoom really far, up to 120 times.
Google's new phone will cost $1,299 to start and will be in stores on August 20.
People in India still have to wait to know the exact prices before they can decide which phone to buy.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to feature a 6.9-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and a smaller Dynamic Island.
The Pixel 11 Pro XL offers a Super Actua display with up to 3,600 nits peak brightness and more than twice the scratch resistance of the previous generation.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is reported to use a 2nm A20 Pro chip with 12GB RAM, while the Pixel 11 Pro XL runs on Google's Tensor G6.
The Pixel 11 Pro XL starts at $1,299 globally and reaches the Google Store and retail partners on August 20, with no India price confirmed.
Apple has not officially announced the iPhone 18 Pro Max, its reportedly larger battery, or its India pricing.
The Pixel 11 Pro XL features a 48MP telephoto camera with 30% greater light sensitivity, 5x Portrait Mode, and up to 120x Pro Zoom.
- Who
- Apple and Google, competing with their flagship smartphones, the iPhone 18 Pro Max and Pixel 11 Pro XL.
- What
- A comparison of the two phones' expected and announced specs, features, battery, AI capabilities, price, and India availability.
- When
- The Pixel 11 Pro XL launches on August 20; the iPhone 18 Pro Max has not been officially announced yet.
- Where
- Global availability via the Google Store and retail partners, with India pricing for both devices still unconfirmed.
- Why
- To help buyers compare the upcoming flagship phones before final prices and availability are confirmed.
- iPhone display
- 6.9-inch OLED, 120Hz refresh rate, smaller Dynamic Island
- iPhone chip
- A20 Pro on 2nm process (reported), 12GB RAM
- iPhone battery
- Reportedly over 5000mAh, not officially confirmed
- Pixel display
- Super Actua, up to 3,600 nits peak brightness, anti-scratch coating
- Pixel chip
- Tensor G6 with Gemini Intelligence
- Pixel camera
- New main sensor, 48MP telephoto with 30% greater light sensitivity, 5x Portrait Mode, up to 120x Pro Zoom
- Pixel charging
- 15 minutes of charging gives up to 15 hours of battery; 25W Qi2.2 wireless
- Pixel price
- Global starting price $1,299; on shelves August 20; India price not confirmed