Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL
Between the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Pixel 10 Pro XL, the iPhone 15 Pro Max comes out ahead in several specs, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL wins on front camera and ram. Overall, the iPhone 15 Pro Max scores 63.2 and the Pixel 10 Pro XL scores 67.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pixel 10 Pro XL edges ahead on the Mars Score (63.2 vs 67.9), but the 4.7-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Pixel 10 Pro XL if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are front camera, ram, wireless charging, among others.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, weight, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL wins
- ▲Front camera — 250.00% more. 42 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 16 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Wireless charging — 53.33% more. 23 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Wired charging — 37.04% more. 37 W vs 27 W.
- ▲Battery capacity — 14.43% more. 5060 mAh vs 4422 mAh.
- ▲AnTuTu — 5.88% more. 1620000 vs 1530000.
- ▲Pixel density — 5.65% more. 486 ppi vs 460 ppi.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 221 g |
| Thickness | 8.25 mmlead | 8.5 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.7 " | 6.8 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 460 ppi | 486 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2000 nits | 3000 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 48 MP | 50 MPlead |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 42 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4422 mAh | 5060 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 27 W | 37 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 23 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOSlead | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 5 years | 7 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iPhone 15 Pro Max or Pixel 10 Pro XL?+
Pixel 10 Pro XL has 14.4% more battery — 4422 mAh vs 5060 mAh.
Which is lighter, iPhone 15 Pro Max or Pixel 10 Pro XL?+
Pixel 10 Pro XL is 0g lighter — 221g vs 221g.
Is iPhone 15 Pro Max waterproof?+
iPhone 15 Pro Max has an IP68 rating.
Does Pixel 10 Pro XL support 5G?+
Yes, Pixel 10 Pro XL supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, iPhone 15 Pro Max or Pixel 10 Pro XL?+
Pixel 10 Pro XL offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, iPhone 15 Pro Max or Pixel 10 Pro XL?+
Pixel 10 Pro XL has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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