Apple shared its new hardware line-up for the end of 2026 today, revealing the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo, new Apple Watch models, and some new AirPods. For those who missed the event and don’t want to re-watch, yet still want to see how the new iPhone 18 Pro compares to Google’s new Pixel 11 Pro, we’ve got you covered.
We walked through the specs tables from each company to give you their supposedly-straight view of their new phones. You’ll find iPhone 18 Pro pricing, storage options, camera setups, expected battery life, and connectivity up against the same for the Pixel 11 Pro.
Since each of these phones come in big and small sizes, we went ahead and separated them for you. You’ll find the smaller Pro models first, followed by a comparison of the 11 Pro XL to the 18 Pro Max.
Pixel 11 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro: Specs, Displays, Battery, Cameras
| Pixel 11 Pro | iPhone 18 Pro | |
| Price | $1099 / $1219 / $1449 | $1,199 / $1399 / $1799 / $2399 |
| Colors | Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian (matte) | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy |
| Display Size | 6.3″ Super Actua (2856×1280, 495ppi, 1-120Hz) 3600nits peak brightness | 6.3″ Super Retina XDA (2622×1206, 460ppi, 1-120Hz) 3000nits peak brightness |
| Dimensions | 152.4 x 71.12 x 7.6mm 204 grams | 150.0 x 72.9 x 8.75mm 211g |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 Titan M3 security | A20 Pro |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | – |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Zoned UFS | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
| Main Camera | 50MP Octa PD (f/1.68, 82° FOV, 1/1.3″ sensor) | 48MP Fusion Main w/ variable aperture (f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0, 24mm) |
| Ultrawide Camera | 48MP Quad PD (f/1.7, 123° FOV, 1/2.51″ sensor) | 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide (f/2.2, 13mm, 120° FOV) |
| Telephoto Camera | 48MP Quad PD (f/2.8, 23° FOV, 1/1.95″ sensor, 5x optical zoom) Pro Zoom up to 120x | 48MP Fusion Telephoto (f/2.8, 100mm) |
| Front Camera | 42MP (f/2.2 aperture, 103° FOV) | 18MP Center Stage (f/1.9) |
| Battery | 4,850mAh 30+ hour battery life | Up to 24 hours battery life |
| Charging | 30W wired, Qi2.2 25W certified | 60W wired, Qi2 25W |
| OS | Android 17 | iOS 27 |
| Updates | 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates | 6-7 years |
| AI | Gemini Intelligence Gemini Nano Gemini Live Gemini apps Magic Cue | Apple Intelligence Siri AI |
| Unlock | Fingerprint & Face Unlock | Face ID |
| Network & Connectivity | 5G & 5G mmW (US only) LTE Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth v6 Satellite SOS NFC, UWB Thread Dual Band GNSS GPS Dual eSIM (US only) | 5G & 5G mmW LTE Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth v6 Satellite SOS NFC, UWB Thread Dual Frequency GPS Dual eSIM |
| Durability | IP68 Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | IP68 Ceramic Shield 2 |
| Other | Stereo speakers USB-C 3.2 | Stereo speakers USB-C 3 |
The takeaways from each of these comparison tables are pretty easy to understand. They are very similar in terms of specs and sizes. We do at least get lower starting prices for the Pixel 11 Pro, but the Pixel 11 Pro XL matches the starting price of the iPhone 18 Pro Max. However, Apple hands out bigger price increases with each storage jump and goes all of the way up to 2TB with prices as high as $2499 (!).
We do get to see the camera setups, with Apple taking (on paper) a lead with this new variable aperture main camera. It has stops at f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0, which is pretty cool to see and something Samsung sort-of tried back with the Galaxy S9.
Of course, the new A20 Pro chip in the iPhone 18 Pro series will destroy Google’s Tensor chip, since it will likely destroy every other mobile chip as well. For Pixel owners, the software experience has always been more important than raw power, although Apple and its iPhone owners sort of get both.
Other than that, battery life is rated similarly, software support is as well, and connectivity matches up well.
Pixel 11 Pro XL vs. iPhone 18 Pro Max: Price, Storage, Siri, Colors
| Pixel 11 Pro XL | iPhone 18 Pro Max | |
| Price | $1299 / $1419 / $1649 | $1299 / $1499 / $1899 / $2499 |
| Colors | Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian (matte) | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy |
| Display Size | 6.8″ Super Actua (2992×1344, 486ppi, 1-120Hz) 3600nits peak brightness | 6.9″ Super Retina XDA (2868×1320, 460ppi, 1-120Hz) 3000nits peak brightness |
| Dimensions | 162.56 x 76.2 x 7.62mm 226 grams | 163.4 x 78.0 x 8.75mm 249g |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G6 Titan M3 security | A20 Pro |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | – |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Zoned UFS | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
| Main Camera | 50MP Octa PD (f/1.68, 82° FOV, 1/1.3″ sensor) | 48MP Fusion Main w/ variable aperture (f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0, 24mm) |
| Ultrawide Camera | 48MP Quad PD (f/1.7, 123° FOV, 1/2.51″ sensor) | 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide (f/2.2, 13mm, 120° FOV) |
| Telephoto Camera | 48MP Quad PD (f/2.8, 23° FOV, 1/1.95″ sensor, 5x optical zoom) Pro Zoom up to 120x | 48MP Fusion Telephoto (f/2.8, 100mm) |
| Front Camera | 42MP (f/2.2 aperture, 103° FOV) | 18MP Center Stage (f/1.9) |
| Battery | 5,115mAh 30+ hour battery life | Up to 30 hours battery life |
| Charging | 45W wired, Qi2.2 25W certified | 60W wired, Qi2 25W |
| OS | Android 17 | iOS 27 |
| Updates | 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates | 6-7 years |
| AI | Gemini Intelligence Gemini Nano Gemini Live Gemini apps Magic Cue | Apple Intelligence Siri AI |
| Unlock | Fingerprint & Face Unlock | Face ID |
| Network & Connectivity | 5G & 5G mmW (US only) LTE Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth v6 Satellite SOS NFC, UWB Thread Dual Band GNSS GPS Dual eSIM (US only) | 5G & 5G mmW LTE Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth v6 Satellite SOS NFC, UWB Thread Dual Frequency GPS Dual eSIM |
| Durability | IP68 Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | IP68 Ceramic Shield 2 |
| Other | Stereo speakers USB-C 3.2 | Stereo speakers USB-C 3 |
Were you trying to make a decision between the Pixel 11 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro? Which are you leaning towards?
