Device summary

Apple

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Google

Pixel 10 Pro XL

Full specifications

Full specifications
Basic information
Release year20242025
Starting price$1,199$1,199
Display size6.9-inch6.8-inch
Dimensions77.6 mm × 163.0 mm × 8.3 mm76.6 mm × 162.8 mm × 8.5 mm
Weight227 g232 g
Front materialCeramic ShieldCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Back materialTextured matte glassCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display
Display technologySuper Retina XDR OLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution2868 × 13201344 × 2992
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2000 nits3300 nits
ProtectionCeramic ShieldCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
ChipsetApple A18 ProGoogle Tensor G5
RAM8 GB16 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB
Expandable storageNo—
Cameras
Main cameraFusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.78 · 24 mm · Second-generation sensor-shift OISWide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.68 · OIS
Ultra-wide cameraUltra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mmUltra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/1.7
Telephoto cameraTelephoto · 12 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 120 mm · 5× optical zoom · OISTelephoto · 48 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 5x Optical Zoom · OIS
Front camerasTrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9Selfie · 42 MP · ƒ/2.2
Video recording4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 60 fps8K at 24/30 fps, 4K at 24/30/60 fps
Battery & charging
Wired charging25 W45 W
Wireless charging15 W25 W
Charging standardMagSafe, Qi2USB-C PPS, Qi2
Battery typeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion—
Typical capacity—5200 mAh
Connectivity
Cellular5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE5G, LTE
Wi‑FiWi‑Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 6
USBUSB-C (USB 3)USB-C 3.2
NFCYesYes
eSIMYesYes
SatelliteEmergency SOS via satelliteSatellite SOS
Build & durability
FrameTitaniumSpacecraft-grade aluminum
Ingress protectionIP68IP68

Key differences

The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.

  • Weight

    iPhone 16 Pro Max

    5 g lighter · minor difference

  • Width

    iPhone 16 Pro Max

    1 mm wider · minor difference

  • Thickness

    iPhone 16 Pro Max

    0.3 mm thinner · minor difference

  • Height

    Very similar height

What these size differences mean

Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.

  • iPhone 16 Pro Max is 1 mm (1.3% relative to Pixel 10 Pro XL) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max is 0.2 mm (0.1% relative to Pixel 10 Pro XL) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
  • Pixel 10 Pro XL is 0.2 mm (2.4% relative to iPhone 16 Pro Max) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max is 5 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.

Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.

Size in everyday life

Picture it in your front pocket.

Front pocket reference

2018 US jeans study · 20 brands · 80 pairs · Approx. 32-inch waists

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Pixel 10 Pro XL

Sources and measurement notes

Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.

Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.

iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro XL Size Comparison

User Experience Summary

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Strengths

  • Best-in-lineup battery endurance for real travel and heavy days
  • 6.9-inch ProMotion display transforms media, gaming, and mobile editing
  • Full Pro camera system including 5x telephoto and 48MP ultrawide

Compromises

  • Wide, heavy body limits one-handed and pocket-first use
  • 227 g long-session fatigue for some owners
  • No camera advantage over the smaller iPhone 16 Pro

Pixel 10 Pro XL

Strengths

  • Largest battery in the lineup for confident all-day heavy use
  • Coolest sustained thermals during long gaming or recording sessions
  • Expansive display ideal for video, reading, and multitasking

Compromises

  • Least pocket-friendly model in the lineup at 162.8 mm and 232 g
  • One-handed use is impractical for most sustained tasks
  • 30W charging still trails rivals despite the largest battery

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