iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Pixel 9 Pro XL size
The iPhone 16 Pro Max measures 163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm and the Pixel 9 Pro XL measures 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is the bigger phone. Its front covers 1.4% more area than the Pixel 9 Pro XL.
- iPhone 16 Pro Max227 g163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm
- Pixel 9 Pro XL221 g162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm
Outlines are drawn from published dimensions. Screen and camera shapes are simplified.
How the iPhone 16 Pro Max measures up
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 163 mm 6.42 in | 162.8 mm 6.41 in | +0.2 mm (+0.1%) |
| Width | 77.6 mm 3.06 in | 76.6 mm 3.02 in | +1 mm (+1.3%) |
| Thickness | 8.25 mm 0.32 in | 8.5 mm 0.33 in | -0.25 mm (-2.9%) |
| Weight | 227 g 8.0 oz | 221 g 7.8 oz | +6 g (+2.7%) |
| Screen | 6.9 in | 6.8 in | +0.1 in (+1.5%) |
| Front footprint | 126.5 cm² | 124.7 cm² | +1.8 cm² (+1.4%) |
What the difference feels like
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is 1 mm wider. That is small, but you can feel it when you wrap your hand around the phone, and it adds a little stretch for one-handed typing.
Height is almost identical, so they sit the same in a pocket.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is 6 g heavier, which most people will not notice day to day.
Common questions
Is the iPhone 16 Pro Max bigger than the Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is the bigger phone. Its front covers 1.4% more area than the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Height differs by 0.2 mm and width by 1 mm.
Will a Pixel 9 Pro XL case fit the iPhone 16 Pro Max?
No. A case is cut for one model's exact size, buttons and camera, and these two differ by 0.2 mm in height and 1 mm in width. Buy a case made for the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Which is easier to use with one hand?
The Pixel 9 Pro XL, because it is 1 mm narrower. Width matters more than height for reaching across the screen with your thumb.
Cases and prices
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Sources
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: manufacturer spec page
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: manufacturer spec page
See each phone's page for the full spec: iPhone 16 Pro Max and Pixel 9 Pro XL.