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Updated April 2026 PIXLRUN · COMPARE LAB v3

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A laboratory-grade side-by-side that scores phones, laptops and headphones on the things buyers actually feel — not the spec-sheet poetry manufacturers print on the box.

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Devices benchmarked

Lab metrics per unit

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Reader trust score

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The duel.
Two phones, one verdict.

Lab-tested over 14 days each. Identical conditions, identical workloads, scored on a calibrated 100-point rubric.

Google · 2026 Worth a look

Google Pixel 10 Pro

The smartest Pixel yet, redefining mobile intelligence

9.3^/10

From

$1,199

Apple · 2024 PixlRun pick

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

The Most Powerful iPhone Ever

9.4^/10

From

$1,199

Where each one wins.

Six pillars tailored to Smartphone reviews — scored independently in our Victoria, BC lab. Bars animate to live values when in view.

Camera

Google +0.1

Google9.5

Apple9.4

Performance

Apple +0.6

Google9.0

Apple9.6

Battery

Google9.0

Apple9.0

Display

Apple +0.1

Google9.4

Apple9.5

Build & feel

Apple +0.5

Google9.1

Apple9.6

Value

Google +0.7

Google9.2

Apple8.5

Six dimensions, overlaid.

Radar of normalized scores across our full rubric.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Score gap

+1.1%

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 10 Pro — composite lab score difference.

Fast charge

45W USB-C PD 3.1 vs —

Google Pixel 10 Pro / Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Weight

221g vs 227g

Google Pixel 10 Pro / Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

The full spec sheet.

Grouped by what matters to use, not by alphabet. Winners highlighted with an acid dot.

Display

Display6.8in LTPO OLED 1-120Hz

Display—

Resolution3120 x 1440 (QHD+)

Resolution2868 x 1320 (460 ppi)

Brightness3000 nits peak HDR

Brightness—

Size—

Size6.9 inches

Technology—

TechnologySuper Retina XDR OLED · ProMotion

Performance

ProcessorGoogle Tensor G5 (3nm)

Processor—

RAM16GB LPDDR6

RAM8GB

Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1

Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB

Chipset—

ChipsetApple A18 Pro (3nm)

Camera

Main Camera64MP f/1.7, OIS, Laser AF

Main Camera—

Ultrawide Camera50MP f/1.9, 126° FoV

Ultrawide Camera—

Telephoto Camera48MP 5x optical zoom, OIS

Telephoto Camera—

Front Camera16MP f/2.2, 4K video

Front Camera—

Video8K@30fps, 4K@120fps

Video4K@120fps Dolby Vision

Main sensor—

Main sensor48MP Fusion · f/1.78 · OIS

Ultra-wide—

Ultra-wide48MP · f/2.2 · Macro

Telephoto—

Telephoto12MP · 5x optical zoom

Battery & Charging

Battery5100mAh Silicon-Carbon

Battery4685 mAh

Wired Charging45W USB-C PD 3.1

Wired Charging—

Wireless Charging23W Qi2.1 / 12W reverse

Wireless Charging—

Charging—

Charging27W wired · 25W MagSafe

Body & Build

BuildGorilla Glass Armor 2, IP68

Build—

Weight221g

Weight227g

ColorsObsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Peony

Colors—

Dimensions162.1 x 76.5 x 8.5mm

Dimensions—

Material—

MaterialGrade 5 Titanium

General

SecurityTitan M3 chip, face + fingerprint

Security—

Connectivity5G Sub-6 & mmWave, Wi-Fi 7, BT 5.4

Connectivity—

SatelliteEmergency SOS via satellite

Satellite—

SIMNano SIM + eSIM (Dual eSIM)

SIM—

Pros & cons,
at a glance.

A bento grid of what each one nails — and where it falls short.

Google Pixel 10 Pro

What you'll love

The smartest Pixel yet, redefining mobile intelligence

Best-in-class AI photography, Pure Android 16 experience, Exceptional battery life, Blazing Tensor G5 chip

Watch out for

Premium price tag, Limited storage base tier, Bulkier than predecessors

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

What you'll love

The Most Powerful iPhone Ever

The verdict.

After 14 days each, in real-world use — here's how we'd actually spend the money.

PixlRun verdict · May 2026

It is a coin flip. Either picks lose nothing the other has.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max takes the overall win at 9.4/10. Google Pixel 10 Pro: The smartest Pixel yet, redefining mobile intelligence. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: The Most Powerful iPhone Ever.

See Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max review See Google Pixel 10 Pro

PixlRun Lab Score

Composite · 14-day test cycle

Google Pixel 10 Pro9.3

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max9.4

Margin+0.1

ConfidenceClose call