Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 9a
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 15 differences across 28 checks. 13 answers are identical.
Apple · 2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Screen size
- 6.9"
- Processor
- Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 5391 mAh
- Launch price
- € 1,599.00 / £ 1,299.00
Google · 2025
Pixel 9a
- Screen size
- 6.3"
- Processor
- Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 5100 mAh
- Launch price
- $499
Where they differ
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Audio
| Headphone jack | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | No | No |
Storage & memory
| microSD slot | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB |
Connectivity
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi 7 | Yes | No |
| USB-C port | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | No | No |
Battery & charging
| Wireless charging | Yes, 25W | Yes, 7.5W |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging speed | 25W wired, 25W wireless | 23W wired, 7.5W wireless |
| Battery capacity | 5391 mAh | 5100 mAh |
Build & durability
| Water resistance | Yes, IP68 | Yes, IP68 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 | Yes |
| Weight | 249 g | 186 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | Yes, 120Hz | Yes, 120Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9" | 6.3" |
| Fingerprint sensor | No, Face ID | Yes (under display, optical) |
Camera
| Telephoto / optical zoom | Yes, 4x | No |
|---|---|---|
| 4K video | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps | Yes, 4K@30/60fps |
Basics
| Release date | 2026, September 18 | 2025, April 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) |
| Launch price | € 1,599.00 / £ 1,299.00 | $499 |
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Specifications sourced from GSMArena, used under CC BY 4.0. Answers on this page are our own reading of those spec sheets. Manufacturers change hardware between regional variants, so check the retail listing before you buy on a single feature.