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Updated January 10, 2024·

If a better camera is a top priority, you might prefer the Google Pixel 8, which has an overall higher camera quality compared to the iPhone 13 Pro Max. However, if you're looking for a larger screen, the iPhone 13 Pro Max offers a 6.7-inch display over the Pixel 8's 6.2-inch screen. The Pixel 8 has longer battery life but if you appreciate a phone with more heft and potentially better build quality, the iPhone 13 Pro Max is heavier. Both phones have high refresh rate OLED displays, wireless charging, and no headphone jack. The iPhone 13 Pro Max runs iOS, while the Pixel 8 runs Android, which can be a significant factor depending on your preferred ecosystem. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • Very good battery life
  • Best in class display quality
  • Very good performance
Advantages of the Google Pixel 8
  • Very good for taking photos
  • Good for recording videos

Key differences

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Photo Quality

7.8
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Pixel 8
8.5
The Google Pixel 8 takes very good photos, while the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max takes good photos.

Video Quality

8.6
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Pixel 8
7.6
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max takes very good videos, while the Google Pixel 8 takes good videos.

Battery

9.6 Hours
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Pixel 8
7.3 Hours
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has 9.6 hours of battery life. The Google Pixel 8 has 7.3 hours of battery life.

Screen Size

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a screen size of 6.7 inches and the Google Pixel 8 is 6.2 inches.

Cost

$639
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Pixel 8
$699
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The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a price of $639 and the Google Pixel 8 costs $699.
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Key similarities

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Overall Camera Quality

8.0
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Pixel 8
8.4
The Google Pixel 8 and Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max both have very good overall cameras quality.

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How the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 8 compare to other phones

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Spec Comparison

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Apple iPhone 13 Pro MaxGoogle Pixel 8
Apple iPhone 13 Pro MaxGoogle Pixel 8

GENERAL

Price
$639
$699
Brand
AppleGoogle
Operating System
iOSAndroid
Release Date
September 24, 2021October 12, 2023

SCREEN

Screen Size
6.7"6.2"
Resolution
2778 x 12842400 x 1080
Variable refresh rate
YesYes
Pixels Per Inch
458428
Display Type
OLEDOLED

INTERNAL

Processor
A15TensorG3
Internal Storage
128 GB128 GB
RAM
6 GB8 GB

CAMERA

Overall Camera Quality Score
8/108.4/10
Photos Score
7.9/108.5/10
Videos Score
8.6/107.7/10
Rear Cameras
Main, Ultrawide, TelephotoMain, Ultrawide
Main Camera
12 megapixels + OIS50 megapixels + OIS

BATTERY

Battery Life
9.6 Hours7.3 Hours
Battery Capacity
4352 mAh4575 mAh
Wireless Charging
YesYes
Wireless charging Speed
15 W18 W
Reverse wireless charging
NoYes (5 watts)

PHYSICAL

Size
6.33" x 3.07"5.93" x 2.79"
Weight
8.47 oz6.60 oz
Back Material
GlassGlass
Stereo Speakers
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

Dual SIM
YesYes
Bluetooth Version
5.05.3
A2DP
YesYes
WiFi Version
67
NFC
YesYes
US 5G Bands
(SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79(SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78

OTHER FEATURES

Biometric unlock
Face unlockFace unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display
Unlockable Bootloader
NoYes (Except Verizon Models)
Color
Alpine Green, Graphite, Sierra Blue, Gold, SilverRose, Hazel, Obsidian
Stock Android
N/AYes
SD Card
NoNo

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Tom's Guide

Mark Spoonauer | March 2023
"The iPhone 13 Pro Max is that rare phone that gets a 5-star rating from us. You get blistering performance and a very responsive 120Hz display. Plus, the battery life is among the best we’ve seen from a 5G flagship. Some may simply prefer the iPhone 13 Pro because it’s smaller and lighter, as there are no other functional differences between the two handsets. But if you prefer a bigger screen, the iPhone 13 Pro Max is the closest thing to perfect you can get in a phone."

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The Guardian

Samuel Gibbs | October 2023
"The fit, finish and feel is top notch. The phone is responsive and smooth. The battery life is decent. The main camera is excellent but the lack of an extended optical zoom is slightly disappointing, even if it has been a similar formula for Google for several years. The 6.2in screen moves the Pixel 8 closer to the underserved market of smaller but top-end phones, of which there are only a handful to choose from. Google’s generative AI features are certainly novel, but it is the extended seven-year software support that truly sets it apart."

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About Apple

The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.

About Google

Google can be considered a relatively new player in the smartphone industry, joining as late as 2016 with their phone, the Google Pixel. Since then, the Pixel lineup has undergone many changes, but it has always been characterized by a focus on photography and clean software, by providing a pure Android experience. By virtue of Google being the creator of the Android operating system, Pixels are known for receiving timely software updates and for being supported with updates for a long time. Additionally, over the past few generations of devices, Google started designing their own processors. This allowed for the implementation of unique software features that are not present in any other phone, such as automatic call screening and unique voice transcribing capabilities.

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