{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/apple-iphone-18-pro-max-vs-google-pixel-10-pro-xl/", "generated": "2026-10-15T09:07:16+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL", "answer": "The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the cheaper of the two at PKR 298,999 against PKR 560,000.", "phones": [ { "name": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max", "slug": "apple-iphone-18-pro-max", "brand": "Apple", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/apple-iphone-18-pro-max/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Apple-iPhone-18-Pro-Max-1024x576.png", "price": { "amount": 560000, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-09-10T09:01:11+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 54, "camera": 63.8, "battery": 79.9, "display": 100, "memory": 87.5, "value": 46.3, "overall": 70.8 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "September 18, 2026", "Dimensions": "163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm", "Weight": "249 g", "Water resistance": "IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.9 inches", "Resolution": "2868 × 1320 pixels", "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED", "Protection": "Ceramic Shield 2 front" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Apple A20 Pro", "CPU": "6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores)", "GPU": "7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators", "Operating system": "iOS 27" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "48MP Pro Fusion camera system", "Selfie camera": "18MP Center Stage camera", "Video recording": "4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps; 1080p Dolby Vision up to 120fps; ProRes up to 4K 120fps with external recording; ProRes RAW; Apple Log 2; Spatial Video; Dual Capture" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery", "Wired charging": "Fast charging: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with 60W-capable adapter or higher; up to 50% in 30 minutes with 35W adapter or higher using MagSafe Charger" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO", "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6", "NFC": "Yes, with reader mode", "Sensors": "Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors", "USB": "USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort" } } }, { "name": "Google Pixel 10 Pro XL", "slug": "google-pixel-10-pro-xl", "brand": "Google Pixel", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/google-pixel/google-pixel-10-pro-xl/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-18-2026-11_53_47-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 298999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-02-18T06:59:42+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 67, "camera": 98, "battery": 71.9, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 100, "overall": 86.3 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "August 28, 2025 (official global launch)", "Dimensions": "162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm", "Weight": "232 g", "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistant" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.8 inches", "Resolution": "2992 x 1344 pixels (QHD+)", "Panel type": "LTPO OLED, 1-120Hz, HDR Up to 3300 nits", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Google Tensor G5 (3nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core", "GPU": "Mali GPU (latest generation)", "Operating system": "Android 16 (ships with; up to 7 years of updates)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "16 GB", "Internal storage": "256/512/1 TB", "Card slot": "No card slot" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP Wide (main): ƒ/1.68, 82° FoV, 1/1.31″ sensor, OIS 48 MP Ultrawide: ƒ/1.7, 123° FoV, autofocus 48 MP Telephoto: ƒ/2.8, 5× Optical Zoom, OIS", "Selfie camera": "42 MP Dual-PD AF Selfie: ƒ/2.2, wide FoV, autofocus", "Video recording": "Up to 4K @ 60fps, 8K @ 30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion 5200 mAh (non-removable)", "Wired charging": "Fast charging (~45W USB-C Power Delivery) Wireless Charging: Yes (Qi2 / magnetic support)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM (Dual SIM, region dependent)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Dual-band", "Bluetooth": "6.0", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Under-display Fingerprint Sensor (Ultrasonic) Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer etc.", "USB": "USB Type-C" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "google-pixel-10-pro-xl", "margin": 15.5, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 54, "google-pixel-10-pro-xl": 67 }, "leader": "google-pixel-10-pro-xl" }, { "category": "camera", "label": "Camera", "weight": 20, "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.", "scores": { "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 63.8, "google-pixel-10-pro-xl": 98 }, "leader": "google-pixel-10-pro-xl" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 79.9, "google-pixel-10-pro-xl": 71.9 }, "leader": "apple-iphone-18-pro-max" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 100, "google-pixel-10-pro-xl": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 87.5, "google-pixel-10-pro-xl": 100 }, "leader": "google-pixel-10-pro-xl" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 46.3, "google-pixel-10-pro-xl": 100 }, "leader": "google-pixel-10-pro-xl" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Google Pixel 10 Pro XL costs PKR 261,001 less.", "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max packs a 367 mAh larger battery.", "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max charges 15W faster.", "Google Pixel 10 Pro XL offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with 1,024 GB more storage.", "Google Pixel 10 Pro XL has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Google Pixel 10 Pro XL?", "answer": "Google Pixel 10 Pro XL comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price." }, { "question": "What is the price of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL in Pakistan?", "answer": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is listed at PKR 560,000 and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL at PKR 298,999. That makes Google Pixel 10 Pro XL cheaper by PKR 261,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Google Pixel 10 Pro XL?", "answer": "Google Pixel 10 Pro XL scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Google Pixel 10 Pro XL?", "answer": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max carries a 5567 mAh cell and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL a 5200 mAh cell, with 60W and 45W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Google Pixel 10 Pro XL?", "answer": "Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max runs the Apple A20 Pro while Google Pixel 10 Pro XL runs the Google Tensor G5 (3nm)." } ], "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.", "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)." }