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iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold

₹6,901 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max From ₹1,79,900
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold From ₹1,72,999
The short version

Which one should you buy?

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold starts ₹6,901 lower: ₹1,72,999 against ₹1,79,900 for the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

  • The iPhone 18 Pro Max has the much faster chip: the A20 Pro against the Tensor G5, going by published benchmark scores.
  • The iPhone 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery: 5,391 mAh against 5,015 mAh. It also charges faster, at 60W against 30W.
  • The Pixel 10 Pro Fold has the better screen on paper: sharper (2152 x 2076 against 460 ppi).
  • Both have a zoom camera, but the Pixel 10 Pro Fold reaches further: 5x against 4x. The iPhone 18 Pro Max's ultrawide camera has more resolution: 48MP against 10.5MP.
Which to buy

Get the iPhone 18 Pro Max for the faster chip, the bigger battery and faster charging. Get the Pixel 10 Pro Fold for the lower price, the sharper screen and more zoom.

Side by side

Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

SpeciPhone 18 Pro MaxPixel 10 Pro Fold
Overall 8.9 out of 10 Excellent (better) 8.4 out of 10 Excellent
Performance 9.9 out of 10 (better) 8.2 out of 10
Display 9.3 out of 10 9.3 out of 10
Rear camera 9 out of 10 (better) 8.8 out of 10
Front camera 8.6 out of 10 (better) 6.2 out of 10
Battery 7.4 out of 10 (better) 6.9 out of 10
Build 8.8 out of 10 (better) 8.1 out of 10
Software 8.6 out of 10 10 out of 10 (better)

Display

SpeciPhone 18 Pro MaxPixel 10 Pro Fold
Size 6.9 inches 8.0 inches
Panel Super Retina XDR OLED OLED
Resolution 2868 x 1320 (460 ppi) 2152 x 2076 (better)
Refresh rate 120Hz 120Hz
Peak brightness 3,000 nits 3,000 nits
Protection Ceramic Shield 2 front, Ceramic Shield back Ultra Thin Glass

Performance

SpeciPhone 18 Pro MaxPixel 10 Pro Fold
Chipset A20 Pro Tensor G5
CPU 6-core (2 super + 4 efficiency) Not listed
GPU 7-core Apple GPU Not listed
RAM Not listed 16GB
Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB 256GB
Software iOS 27 Android 16 · 7 OS updates

Camera

SpeciPhone 18 Pro MaxPixel 10 Pro Fold
Rear cameras 48MP main (variable aperture, OIS) + 48MP ultrawide + 48MP 4x telephoto (OIS) 48MP main (f/1.7, OIS) + 10.5MP ultrawide (f/2.2, AF) + 10.8MP telephoto (f/3.1, OIS, 5x optical zoom)
Front camera 18MP (f/1.9, AF) 10MP (f/2.2, cover), 10MP (f/2.2, inner)
Video 4K at 120fps (rear), 4K at 60fps (front) 4K at 60fps (rear), 4K at 60fps (front)

Battery

SpeciPhone 18 Pro MaxPixel 10 Pro Fold
Battery 5,391 mAh (better) 5,015 mAh
Wired charging 60W (better) 30W
Wireless charging 25W (better) 15W

Build and connectivity

SpeciPhone 18 Pro MaxPixel 10 Pro Fold
Network 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE, VoLTE 5G (mmWave/Sub-6), 4G LTE
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM (supports dual eSIM) Nano SIM + eSIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0
NFC Yes Yes
Dust and water IP68 IP68
Weight 249 g (better) 258 g
Thickness 8.75 mm 5.2 mm (better)
Colours Burgundy, Glacier, Silver, Black Moonstone

Availability

SpeciPhone 18 Pro MaxPixel 10 Pro Fold
Launch in India 18 Sep 2026 21 Aug 2025
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • 256GB₹1,79,900
  • 512GB₹2,04,900
  • 1TB₹2,54,900
  • 2TB₹3,29,900
Pixel 10 Pro Fold
  • 16GB + 256GB₹1,72,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro Fold, answered

In India, the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at ₹1,79,900 and the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold starts at ₹1,72,999.

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Which is cheaper, the iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Pixel 10 Pro Fold?

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold, by ₹6,901. Starting prices: ₹1,72,999 for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, ₹1,79,900 for the iPhone 18 Pro Max. The iPhone 18 Pro Max comes in 4 versions, up to ₹3,29,900.

Which has the bigger battery, the iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Pixel 10 Pro Fold?

The iPhone 18 Pro Max, with 5,391 mAh to 5,015 mAh. For charging, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is quicker: 60W to 30W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.

Which has the better display?

On paper they are close. The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED at 120Hz, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold a 8-inch OLED at 120Hz.

Which has the better camera?

On features, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold zooms further. The main cameras are 48MP main (variable aperture, OIS) on the iPhone 18 Pro Max and 48MP main (f/1.7, OIS) on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.

Which processors do they use?

The iPhone 18 Pro Max runs the A20 Pro, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold the Tensor G5. Going by published benchmark scores, the A20 Pro is the faster of the two.

Which is better protected against water?

Neither: both are rated IP68. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.

Which is lighter?

They weigh about the same: 249 g and 258 g.