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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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Lab metrics per unit

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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 PixlRun pick

Google Pixel 11 Pro

Tensor G6 + the camera that still wins low-light.

9.4^/10

From

$1,199

Apple · 2026 Worth a look

iPhone 17 Pro Max

The future of iPhone, redefined for 2026.

9.4^/10

From

$1,299

The full spec sheet.

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

Display

Display—

Display6.9in Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz ProMotion

Resolution—

Resolution2868 x 1320 px @ 460 ppi

Peak Brightness—

Peak Brightness3000 nits (outdoor)

Performance

Processor—

ProcessorApple A19 Pro (3nm TSMC)

RAM—

RAM12GB LPDDR5X

Storage—

Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB (NVMe)

Camera

Main Camera—

Main Camera48MP Fusion, f/1.6, OIS, sensor-shift

Ultrawide Camera—

Ultrawide Camera48MP, f/2.2, 120° FOV, macro

Telephoto Camera—

Telephoto Camera12MP periscope, 5x optical zoom, f/2.8

Front Camera—

Front Camera24MP TrueDepth, autofocus, f/1.9

Video—

Video8K ProRes @ 30fps, 4K @ 120fps

Battery & Charging

Battery—

Battery5200mAh Li-Ion

Wired Charging—

Wired Charging45W MagSafe USB-C

Wireless Charging—

Wireless Charging25W MagSafe / 15W Qi2

Body & Build

Build—

BuildGrade 5 Titanium frame, textured matte glass back

Dimensions—

Dimensions163.0 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm

Weight—

Weight228g

Colors—

ColorsBlack Titanium, White Titanium, Desert Titanium, Teal Titanium

IP Rating—

IP RatingIP69 (dust & water resistant)

Connectivity

Connectivity—

Connectivity5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, UWB

NFC—

NFCYes (Apple Pay, background reading)

Satellite—

SatelliteEmergency SOS + Roadside Assistance via Satellite

Pros & cons,
at a glance.

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

Google Pixel 11 Pro

What you'll love

Tensor G6 + the camera that still wins low-light.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

What you'll love

The future of iPhone, redefined for 2026.

A19 Pro chip dominates every benchmark, Titanium design with refined aesthetics, 48MP periscope triple-camera system with AI computational photography, ProMotion 120Hz always-on display with peak 3000 nits

Watch out for

Premium price tag remains steep, USB-C still limited to USB 3 speeds on base model, Heavier than previous generation

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.

Google Pixel 11 Pro takes the overall win at 9.4/10. Google Pixel 11 Pro: Tensor G6 + the camera that still wins low-light.. iPhone 17 Pro Max: The future of iPhone, redefined for 2026..

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PixlRun Lab Score

Composite · 14-day test cycle

Google Pixel 11 Pro9.4

iPhone 17 Pro Max9.4

Margin0.0

ConfidenceClose call