iPhone 18 Pro vs Pixel 11 Pro XL: which should you buy?

Key differences

• Largest storage: 2TB vs 1TBiPhone 18 Pro: 2TB (256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB) ConfirmedSourcePixel 11 Pro XL: 1TB (256GB, 512GB or 1TB Zoned UFS) ConfirmedSource
• Front camera: 18MP vs 42MPiPhone 18 Pro: 18MP (18MP Center Stage camera, f/1.9, autofocus with Focus Pixels) ConfirmedSourcePixel 11 Pro XL: 42MP (42MP autofocus) ConfirmedSource
• Peak brightness: 3000 nits vs 3,600 nitsiPhone 18 Pro: 3000 nits ConfirmedSourcePixel 11 Pro XL: 3,600 nits ConfirmedSource

From each maker's own specifications. A point is listed only when both makers state a figure and the two differ; a point either maker does not state is left out, never guessed. Two figures measured under different conditions are shown side by side, not compared.

Who should buy which

• The Pixel 11 Pro XL Guide names it for photos and video, movies and work.Photos and video: Zoomed shots come easy with a 48MP 5x telephoto, a 50MP main camera and Magic Capture. Our readMovies: Automatic brightness hit 2,333 nits on the 6.8-inch screen, backed by a 5,115mAh battery. Our readWork: Two days between charges and up to 16GB of memory with 1TB of storage keep a busy workday going. Our read

The iPhone 18 Pro Guide does not name what it is best for yet, so this list does not compare the two.

From what each Guide names the product best for.