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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Sep 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL takes it by 15.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Google Pixel 10 Pro XL leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Google Pixel 10 Pro XL leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Google Pixel 10 Pro XL leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Google Pixel 10 Pro XL leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Buy the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL if…

you care most about performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 560,000 PKR 298,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 18, 2026 August 28, 2025 (official global launch)
Dimensions 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm
Weight 249 g 232 g Better
Water resistance IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes) IP68 dust/water resistant
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches Better 6.8 inches
Resolution 2868 × 1320 pixels 2992 x 1344 pixels (QHD+) Better
Panel type Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO OLED, 1-120Hz, HDR Up to 3300 nits
Protection Ceramic Shield 2 front Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Apple A20 Pro Google Tensor G5 (3nm)
CPU 6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores) Octa-core
GPU 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators Mali GPU (latest generation)
Operating system iOS 27 Android 16 (ships with; up to 7 years of updates)
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB 16 GB Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Better 256/512/1 TB
Card slot No No card slot
Camera
Main camera 48MP Pro Fusion camera system 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 Better
Selfie camera 18MP Center Stage camera 42 MP Dual-PD AF Selfie: ƒ/2.2, wide FoV, autofocus Better
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 Up to 4K @ 60fps, 8K @ 30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Better Li-Ion 5200 mAh (non-removable)
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 Better Fast charging (~45W USB-C Power Delivery) Wireless Charging: Yes (Qi2 / magnetic support)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs) Nano-SIM + eSIM (Dual SIM, region dependent)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6 6.0
NFC Yes, with reader mode Yes
Sensors Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors Under-display Fingerprint Sensor (Ultrasonic) Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer etc.
USB USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort USB Type-C

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Google Pixel 10 Pro XL?

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.

What is the price of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Google Pixel 10 Pro XL?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Google Pixel 10 Pro XL?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Google Pixel 10 Pro XL?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.