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Apple iPhone 17 Pro MaxSide-by-side comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 8a
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Google Pixel 8aWins 1 specs
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — quick specs
- Network5G / LTE / HSPA
- Display—
- Camera—
- Memory—
- BatteryNon-removable Li-Po
- OSOriginal: iOS 26<br>
Google Pixel 8a — quick specs
- Network
- Display—
- Camera—
- Memory256 GB
- Battery4492 mAh
- OSAndroid 14
● Full specification comparison
Spec
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Google Pixel 8a
NETWORK
Technology
2G GSM/EDGE, 3G UMTS/HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G NR
Technology
A2G GSM/EDGE, 3G UMTS/HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G NR
B
LAUNCH
Status
Available. Released 2025
Available. Released 2024
Status
AAvailable. Released 2025
BAvailable. Released 2024
BODY
Dimensions
163.4xx78.0xx8.75
152.1 mm H / 72.7 mm W / 8.9 mm D
Dimensions
A163.4xx78.0xx8.75
B152.1 mm H / 72.7 mm W / 8.9 mm D
Weight
233 g
188 g
Weight
A233 g
B188 g
Build
Slate
Slate
Build
ASlate
BSlate
SIM
—
Nano SIM and eSIM
SIM
A—
BNano SIM and eSIM
PLATFORM
OS
Original: iOS 26<br>
Original: Android 14 / Current: Android 16
OS
AOriginal: iOS 26<br>
BOriginal: Android 14 / Current: Android 16
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro
Google Tensor G3
Chipset
AApple A19 Pro
BGoogle Tensor G3
MEMORY
Card slot
No
No
Card slot
ANo
BNo
Internal
NVMe
128 or 256 GB UFS 3.1
Internal
ANVMe
B128 or 256 GB UFS 3.1
SOUND
Loudspeaker
Stereo speakers, spatial audio
Yes, with stereo speakers
Loudspeaker
AStereo speakers, spatial audio
BYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
No
No
3.5mm jack
ANo
BNo
COMMS
WLAN
Wi-Fi 7 tri-band, Bluetooth 6.0 (A2DP, LE), Ultra-wideband, Thread, NFC (reader mode, Express Cards), LEO satellite (Globalstar, limited), USB-C: USB 10Gbps, Dual-frequency GPS (L1,L5), GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
WLAN
AWi-Fi 7 tri-band, Bluetooth 6.0 (A2DP, LE), Ultra-wideband, Thread, NFC (reader mode, Express Cards), LEO satellite (Globalstar, limited), USB-C: USB 10Gbps, Dual-frequency GPS (L1,L5), GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC
BWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.x, A2DP, LE
5.x
Bluetooth
A5.x, A2DP, LE
B5.x
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS
AYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
BYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
USB
USB Type-C 3.x
USB Type-C
USB
AUSB Type-C 3.x
BUSB Type-C
NFC
Yes
Yes
NFC
AYes
BYes
FEATURES
Sensors
Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Sensors
AFingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
BFingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
BATTERY
Charging
Fast charging
Fast charging up to 18W / 7.5W Qi wireless charging
Charging
AFast charging
BFast charging up to 18W / 7.5W Qi wireless charging
Battery Type
Non-removable Li-Po
4492 mAh
Battery Type
ANon-removable Li-Po
B4492 mAh
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