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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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The duel.
Two phones, one verdict.

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

Apple · 2026 PixlRun pick

iPhone 17 Pro Max

The future of iPhone, redefined for 2026.

9.4^/10

From

$1,299

Google · 2026 Worth a look

Google Pixel 11 Pro

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

9.4^/10

From

$1,199

The full spec sheet.

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

Display

Display6.9in Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz ProMotion

Display—

Resolution2868 x 1320 px @ 460 ppi

Resolution—

Peak Brightness3000 nits (outdoor)

Peak Brightness—

Performance

ProcessorApple A19 Pro (3nm TSMC)

Processor—

RAM12GB LPDDR5X

RAM—

Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB (NVMe)

Storage—

Camera

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

Main Camera—

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

Ultrawide Camera—

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

Telephoto Camera—

Front Camera24MP TrueDepth, autofocus, f/1.9

Front Camera—

Video8K ProRes @ 30fps, 4K @ 120fps

Video—

Battery & Charging

Battery5200mAh Li-Ion

Battery—

Wired Charging45W MagSafe USB-C

Wired Charging—

Wireless Charging25W MagSafe / 15W Qi2

Wireless Charging—

Body & Build

BuildGrade 5 Titanium frame, textured matte glass back

Build—

Dimensions163.0 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm

Dimensions—

Weight228g

Weight—

ColorsBlack Titanium, White Titanium, Desert Titanium, Teal Titanium

Colors—

IP RatingIP69 (dust & water resistant)

IP Rating—

Connectivity

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

Connectivity—

NFCYes (Apple Pay, background reading)

NFC—

SatelliteEmergency SOS + Roadside Assistance via Satellite

Satellite—

Pros & cons,
at a glance.

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

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

Google Pixel 11 Pro

What you'll love

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

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.

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

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PixlRun Lab Score

Composite · 14-day test cycle

iPhone 17 Pro Max9.4

Google Pixel 11 Pro9.4

Margin0.0

ConfidenceClose call