Updated
Updated · Mint · Sep 25
iPhone 18 Pro Max Challenges Pixel 11 Pro XL With 48MP Triple Cameras and 4K 120fps Video
Updated
Updated · Mint · Sep 25

iPhone 18 Pro Max Challenges Pixel 11 Pro XL With 48MP Triple Cameras and 4K 120fps Video

3 articles · Updated · Mint · Sep 25

Summary

  • Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max pits three 48MP rear cameras and 4K Dolby Vision recording at up to 120fps against Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL, which pairs a 50MP main sensor with 8K video at 30fps.
  • The camera split is clearest in zoom: Apple offers 4x optical and up to 8x optical-quality telephoto zoom, while Google lists 5x optical zoom and up to 120x Pro Zoom.
  • Front cameras diverge more sharply, with the iPhone using an 18MP autofocus selfie camera and the Pixel a 42MP ultrawide front camera; both support 4K front-video recording.
  • Beyond imaging, the iPhone has a 6.9-inch OLED display, 5,567mAh battery and A20 Pro chip, while the lighter 226g Pixel carries a 6.8-inch panel, 5,115mAh battery and Tensor G6.
  • Pricing in India underscores the broader trade-off: the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at ₹1,79,900, versus ₹1,34,999 for the Pixel 11 Pro XL.

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