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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.

Same Picksly score for both (53/100). New price not checked for at least one of them.

Which to pick by profile and use

By profile

  • Budget: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (66), the only one of the two scored.
  • Smart: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (62), the only one of the two scored.
  • Premium: not scored for both.

By use

  • Taking photos and videos: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (79), the only one of the two scored.
  • Lasting a long time between charges: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (56 vs 17).
  • Gaming and demanding apps: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (48 vs 23).
  • Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: level (90 and 90).

Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.

Picksly scores

CriterionApple iPhone 13 Pro MaxGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL
Overall score53/10053/100
Performance48/10023/100
Battery≈ 56/10017/100
Working memory (RAM)25/10090/100
Storage90/10090/100
Fast charging< 5/10019/100
Brightness13/10054/100
Updates75/10090/100
Cameranot measured79/100
Displaynot measured91/100
New price checkednot measured$840
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How these scores are calculated

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max sheet → Google Pixel 9 Pro XL sheet →

And if neither?

OnePlus 15R has a higher Smart score than Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (77 vs 62) for a lower new price ($699 vs $840).

OnePlus 15R sheet →