Side by side comparison and review of Apple iPhone XS Max and Google Pixel 4a with 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple iPhone XS Max | Google Pixel 4a with 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | A2101 | G025I | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 157.5 mm | 153.9 mm | Apple iPhone XS Max has greater height than Google Pixel 4a with 5G. |
Width | 77.4 mm | 74 mm | Apple iPhone XS Max has greater width than Google Pixel 4a with 5G. |
Depth | 7.7 mm | 8.2 mm | Apple iPhone XS Max is narrower than Apple iPhone XS Max. |
Weight | 208 g | 168 g | Google Pixel 4a with 5G is lighter than Apple iPhone XS Max. |
Body Colour | Space grey | Silver | Gold | Just black | |
Body Material | Glass, surgical‑grade stainless steel | Corning Gorilla Glass 3, soft-touch polycarbonate unibody | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Apple iPhone XS Max is waterproof. |
IP rating | IEC 60529 IP68 | - | |
Repairability Index | 6.9 (out of 10) | - | |
SAR Value | 0.99 W/kg (body), 0.99 W/kg (head) | 1.4 W/kg (body), 0.94 W/kg (head) | |
Connector Type | Lightning | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Single-SIM |
DISPLAY | Apple iPhone XS Max | Google Pixel 4a with 5G |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Super Retina HD | OLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.5" | 6.2" | Apple iPhone XS Max has larger screen size than Google Pixel 4a with 5G. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2688 x 1242 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Apple iPhone XS Max has better screen resolution than Google Pixel 4a with 5G. |
Display Format | - | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 458 ppi | 413 ppi | Apple iPhone XS Max has better pixel density than Google Pixel 4a with 5G. |
Aspect Ratio | - | 19.5:9 | |
Max Brightness | 625 cd/m² | - | |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
Contrast Ratio | 1000000:1 | 100000:1 | Apple iPhone XS Max has better display contrast ratio than Google Pixel 4a with 5G. |
HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
HDR Technology | HDR10 | - | |
Display Enhancement Technology | Dolby Vision | - | |
Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | - | |
Display Features | True Tone display, Wide colour display (P3) | Always-on display, Now Playing | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | - |
PROCESSOR | Apple iPhone XS Max | Google Pixel 4a with 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Apple A12 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
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Clock Speed | - | 2.4 GHz | |
Processor Core Qty | 6-core | 8-core | Google Pixel 4a with 5G has higher processor core quantity than Apple iPhone XS Max. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Apple iPhone XS Max has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 620 |
MEMORY | Apple iPhone XS Max | Google Pixel 4a with 5G |
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RAM | - | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Google Pixel 4a with 5G has more internal memory than Apple iPhone XS Max. |
CAMERA | Apple iPhone XS Max | Google Pixel 4a with 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 12.2 Megapixel | Google Pixel 4a with 5G has better camera resolution than Apple iPhone XS Max. |
Sensor Type | BSI | - | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.7 | Google Pixel 4a with 5G has better lens aperture than Apple iPhone XS Max. |
Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 77 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 1.4 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
Digital Zoom | 10x | - | |
Special Effects | Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono | - | |
HDR Mode | Smart HDR | - | |
Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, Timer mode, low-light shots, tap to focus, Live Photos, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos | - | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Body and face detection | - | Apple iPhone XS Max has face detection. |
Light Source | True Tone quad LED flash | Flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Cinematic video stabilisation, Focus Pixels, Cinematic video stabilisation, Playback zoom, Hybrid IR filter, Exposure control, geotagging, LTM (Local Tone Mapping), Stereo Recording, Continuous autofocus video, 8MP still photos recording 4K video, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Slow Sync, Advanced red-eye correction, Optical image stabilization for video, Extended dynamic range for video | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Dual Pixel Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Google Pixel 4a with 5G has better second camera resolution than Apple iPhone XS Max. |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Telephoto lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.2 | Google Pixel 4a with 5G has better second camera lens aperture than Apple iPhone XS Max. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 107 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | Capture depth information | - |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 2 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 7 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Google Pixel 4a with 5G has better front camera resolution than Apple iPhone XS Max. |
Sensor Type (Front) | BSI | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.0 | Google Pixel 4a with 5G has better front lens aperture than Apple iPhone XS Max. |
Field of View (Front) | - | 83 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.12 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
Special Effects (Front) | Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono | - | |
HDR Mode (Front) | Smart HDR | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Burst mode, Timer mode, Live Photos, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting | - | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Body and face detection, face recognition | - | Apple iPhone XS Max has face detection. |
Light Source (Front) | Retina Flash | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | FaceTime HD camera, Exposure control, Auto image stabilisation, Animoji, Memoji, TrueDepth camera, Extended dynamic range for video, Cinematic video stabilisation | - |
SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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Camera Functions (2nd Front) | Infrared camera for Face ID | - | |
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Camera Features (2nd Front) | Flood Illuminator, Dot Projector | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple iPhone XS Max | Google Pixel 4a with 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | - | 3885 mAh | |
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Fast Charging Technology | Apple fast charging technology | Power Delivery 2.0 | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Apple iPhone XS Max can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Talk Time | 1500 minutes | - | |
Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1500 min Active online usage: up to 13 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 15 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 65 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
CELLULAR | Apple iPhone XS Max | Google Pixel 4a with 5G |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Google Pixel 4a with 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | iOS 12 | Android 11 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant | |
Payment Technology | Apple Pay | - | |
Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Apple iPhone XS Max | Google Pixel 4a with 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA, LTE Advanced, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi, Gigabit LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 46, Band 48, Band 66, Band 71 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 5150, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n12 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, FDD 600, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, n12 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | A2DP | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Apple iPhone XS Max | Google Pixel 4a with 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | Audible, MP3, FLAC, Apple Lossless, AC-3, AAC-LC, LPCM, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC, EAC3, HE-AAC v2 | Apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | M-JPEG, H.264, HEVC, MPEG-4 Part 2, HEIF | - | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Digital sound | - |
FEATURES | Apple iPhone XS Max | Google Pixel 4a with 5G |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, barometer | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, flicker sensor, spectral sensor | |
Security Devices | Face recognition | Fingerprint reader | |
Security Technology | Face ID | - | |
Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, FaceTime, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, iBeacon microlocation, QuickType keyboard, Apple TV support (2nd or later), Neural Engine, AirPlay Mirroring | Dual microphones, MIMO technology, Noise suppression, ARCore, 3 years of security and OS updates |
OTHERS | Apple iPhone XS Max | Google Pixel 4a with 5G |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB cable | SIM card removal tool, Quick switch adapter, 18W USB-C power adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m) | |
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Compliant Standards | IEC 60529 IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 2 m | - | |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - | |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - | |
Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) | - |