Comparison

Pixel 9 versus iPhone 15 Pro Max camera comparison: the ultimate showdown

0

We’re kicking off our Pixel 9 camera comparison series with a matchup against the iPhone 15 Pro Max. There’s a huge price difference between these two devices with the Pixel 9 costing a mere $800 and the iPhone coming in at $1200, but the differences in the cameras are pretty insignificant if you don’t care about having a 5x periscope camera.

The two cameras on the back of the Pixel 9 are the same as those found on the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL, although its 10.5MP selfie camera up front doesn’t match the higher resolution sensor that the more expensive Pixel devices have to offer.

DEAL: Pixel 9 Pro for FREE + a $200 Best Buy Gift Card!

Factoring all that in, does the Pixel 9 stand a chance in a head-to-head shootout against the iPhone 165 Pro Max?

Pixel 9 & iPhone 15 Pro Max camera specs

Pixel 9

  • 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31″, 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, single-zone Laser AF, OIS
  • 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55″, dual pixel PDAF
  • 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (selfie), 1/3.1″, 1.22µm
  • Video: 4K @ 60fps

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

  • Main: 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28″, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
  • 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom
  • 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
  • TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
  • 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (selfie)
  • Video: 4K @ 60fps

Pixel 9 versus iPhone 15 Pro Max gallery

Nick Gray
I'm a life-long tech enthusiast who has a soft spot for HTC. After writing about tech for more than a decade, I jumped at the opportunity to take on the role of Editor in Chief at Phandroid. Please contact me at [email protected].

DEAL: The Samsung Galaxy A35 is 19% Cheaper Right Now!

Previous article

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE for US will pack Exynos chipset

Next article

You may also like

Comments

Leave a reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

More in Comparison