iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Pixel 11 Pro XL size
The iPhone 18 Pro Max measures 163.4 x 78 x 8.75 mm and the Pixel 11 Pro XL measures 162.7 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm. The iPhone 18 Pro Max is the bigger phone. Its front covers 2.4% more area than the Pixel 11 Pro XL.
- iPhone 18 Pro Max249 g163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm
- Pixel 11 Pro XL226 g162.7 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm
Outlines are drawn from published dimensions. Screen and camera shapes are simplified.
How the iPhone 18 Pro Max measures up
| Spec | iPhone 18 Pro Max | Pixel 11 Pro XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 163.4 mm 6.43 in | 162.7 mm 6.41 in | +0.7 mm (+0.4%) |
| Width | 78 mm 3.07 in | 76.5 mm 3.01 in | +1.5 mm (+2.0%) |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm 0.34 in | 8.5 mm 0.33 in | +0.25 mm (+2.9%) |
| Weight | 249 g 8.8 oz | 226 g 8.0 oz | +23 g (+10.2%) |
| Screen | 6.9 in | 6.8 in | +0.1 in (+1.5%) |
| Front footprint | 127.5 cm² | 124.5 cm² | +3 cm² (+2.4%) |
What the difference feels like
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is 1.5 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.
At 23 g heavier (0.8 oz), the iPhone 18 Pro Max is noticeably heftier when you hold it up to read.
Common questions
Is the iPhone 18 Pro Max bigger than the Pixel 11 Pro XL?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is the bigger phone. Its front covers 2.4% more area than the Pixel 11 Pro XL. Height differs by 0.7 mm and width by 1.5 mm.
Will a Pixel 11 Pro XL case fit the iPhone 18 Pro Max?
No. A case is cut for one model's exact size, buttons and camera, and these two differ by 0.7 mm in height and 1.5 mm in width. Buy a case made for the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Which is easier to use with one hand?
The Pixel 11 Pro XL, because it is 1.5 mm narrower. Width matters more than height for reaching across the screen with your thumb.
Cases and prices
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Sources
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: manufacturer spec page
- Pixel 11 Pro XL: manufacturer spec page
See each phone's page for the full spec: iPhone 18 Pro Max and Pixel 11 Pro XL.