Google
Pixel 4 256GB
Snapdragon 855 · Pixel-first Android · 256GB
69
/ 100
From $899
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins by 29
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max
A19 Pro · 6.9″ LTPO · Titanium
98
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Pixel 4 256GB lands at 69 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead by 29 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Pixel 4 256GB if…
- ✓Clean Android with long updates
- ✓Best computational photography
- ✓On-device Gemini (recent gens)
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
- ✓Industry-leading A19 Pro silicon
- ✓New vapor-chamber cooling
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Pixel 4 256GB 69
vs 98 iPhone 17 Pro Max
Score breakdown
Pixel 4 256GB
69 cpu 67
gpu 64
camera 72
battery 66
display 69
design 68
iPhone 17 Pro Max
98 cpu 100
gpu 98
camera 98
battery 90
display 95
design 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Pixel 4 256GB | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 855 | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| Storage | 256GB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| OS | Android 9 | iOS 19 |
| Display | — | 6.9″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2868×1320 |
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Rear camera | — | 48 MP + 48 MP UW + 48 MP 6× tele |
| Battery | — | 4800 mAh |
| Charging | — | 45W wired, 30W MagSafe |
| Weight | — | 232 g |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
Pixel 4 256GB
Pros
- +Clean Android with long updates
- +Best computational photography
- +On-device Gemini (recent gens)
Cons
- −Tensor thermals
- −Slower charging
- −Limited regional availability
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pros
- +Industry-leading A19 Pro silicon
- +New vapor-chamber cooling
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Cons
- −Premium price
- −Weight crept up with titanium chassis
- −Still 45 W charging ceiling
FAQ: Pixel 4 256GB vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Which is better, Pixel 4 256GB or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 29. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Pixel 4 256GB worth the price? +
At $899, Pixel 4 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 69 — strongest in camera.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does Pixel 4 256GB or iPhone 17 Pro Max 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.