Google
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Tensor G5 · 6.8″ LTPO · 5200 mAh
92
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Apple
iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB
A17 Pro · iOS · 256GB
92
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Pixel 10 Pro XL lands at 92 and iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Pixel 10 Pro XL if…
- ✓6.8″ QHD+ LTPO OLED at 2992×1344
- ✓45 W wired + 25 W Qi2.2 wireless charging
- ✓7-year update pledge
Pick iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pixel 10 Pro XL 92
vs 92 iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB
Score breakdown
Pixel 10 Pro XL
92 cpu 88
gpu 84
camera 97
battery 90
display 94
design 92
iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB
92 cpu 92
gpu 90
camera 91
battery 86
display 89
design 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Pixel 10 Pro XL | iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8″ LTPO OLED, 2992×1344, 120 Hz | — |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | A17 Pro |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | — |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256GB |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | — |
| Charging | 45 W wired, 25 W Qi2.2 wireless | — |
| Weight | 232 g | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| OS | Android 16 | iOS 17 |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Pros
- +6.8″ QHD+ LTPO OLED at 2992×1344
- +45 W wired + 25 W Qi2.2 wireless charging
- +7-year update pledge
Cons
- −232 g — heavier than Pro
- −Still trails Qualcomm in peak benchmarks
- −No 128 GB tier (starts at 256 GB)
iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Pixel 10 Pro XL vs iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB
Which is better, Pixel 10 Pro XL or iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Pixel 10 Pro XL worth the price? +
At $1,199, Pixel 10 Pro XL delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in camera.
Is iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cpu.
Does Pixel 10 Pro XL or iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.