Google
Pixel 4a 128GB (Black)
Snapdragon 730G · Pixel-first Android · 128GB · Black
71
/ 100
From $349
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins by 27
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 4a 128GB (Black) lands at 71 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead by 27 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Pixel 4a 128GB (Black) 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 4a 128GB (Black) 71
vs 98 iPhone 17 Pro Max
Score breakdown
Pixel 4a 128GB (Black)
71 cpu 69
gpu 66
camera 74
battery 68
display 71
design 70
iPhone 17 Pro Max
98 cpu 100
gpu 98
camera 98
battery 90
display 95
design 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Pixel 4a 128GB (Black) | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 730G | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| OS | Android 10 | 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 4a 128GB (Black)
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 4a 128GB (Black) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Which is better, Pixel 4a 128GB (Black) or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 27. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Pixel 4a 128GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $349, Pixel 4a 128GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 71 — 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 4a 128GB (Black) 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.