Head to head
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs OnePlus 13
OnePlus 13 leads 12 to 2 on the 14 rankable specs and costs $300 less, which makes it the straightforward pick.
Catalog as of September 1, 2026
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Straight answer
Overall: 2 to 12
Buy the OnePlus 13.
- Leads 12 of 14 rankable overall specs; iPhone 17 Pro Max takes 2.
- Weight: 213 g vs 231 g
- RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X vs 12 GB
- It is also $300 cheaper.
Deal-breakers
tick what would make you walk away
- Trips:iPhone 17 Pro Max · NoTrips:OnePlus 13 · No
- Trips:iPhone 17 Pro Max · NoTrips:OnePlus 13 · No
- Trips:iPhone 17 Pro Max · NoClear:OnePlus 13 · Yes (100W SUPERVOOC adapter included in…
- Clear:iPhone 17 Pro Max · 5+ years estimatedTrips:OnePlus 13 · 4 major Android OS updates & 6 years se…
- Trips:iPhone 17 Pro Max · NoTrips:OnePlus 13 · No
At a glance
The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.
Weight
Apple
231 g (8.15 oz)
OnePlus
213 g (7.51 oz)
Size
Apple
6.9 inches
OnePlus
6.82 inches
Chipset≠
Apple
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
OnePlus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
RAM
Apple
12 GB
OnePlus
16 GB LPDDR5X (up to 24 GB)
Max optical zoom
Apple
5x optical zoom (up to 25x digital zoom)
OnePlus
3x optical zoom (6x in-sensor lossless zoom, up to 120x digital)
Capacity
Apple
4,850 mAh
OnePlus
6,000 mAh
The 90-Day Owner Regret Check
Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.
Apple: What to watch for
- Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
OnePlus: What to watch for
- Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Body
leads 1-0| Dimensions | 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm | 162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 231 g (8.15 oz) | 213 g (7.51 oz) (wins this row: lower) |
| Build | Grade 5 Titanium frame with textured matte glass back | Aluminum frame with Crystal Shield glass front and ceramic/glass back |
| Water / dust rating | IP68 (up to 6m for 30 mins) | IP68 and IP69 dust and high-pressure water resistant |
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium | Midnight Ocean, Black Eclipse, Arctic Dawn |
| Stylus | No | No |
Display
leads 3-1| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED with ProMotion | 2K Oriental LTPO AMOLED (DisplayMate A++) |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.9 inches (wins this row: higher) | 6.82 inches |
| Resolution | 2868 × 1320 | 3168 × 1440 (2K ProXDR) (wins this row: higher) |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 510 ppi (wins this row: higher) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz (1–120Hz ProMotion) | 120 Hz (1–120Hz dynamic LTPO) |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits outdoor peak / 1,000 nits typical | 4,500 nits peak / 1,600 nits HBM (wins this row: higher) |
| HDR | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield (latest generation) | OnePlus Crystal Shield Ceramic Glass |
| Always-on display | Yes (Always-on display) | Yes |
Platform
5 differences| Operating system | iOS 19 | OxygenOS 15 (Android 15) |
|---|---|---|
| Software support | 5+ years estimated (typically 6-7 years) | 4 major Android OS updates & 6 years security updates |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency) | 8-core Oryon CPU (2× 4.32 GHz Prime + 6× 3.53 GHz Performance) |
| GPU | 6-core Apple GPU with hardware ray tracing | Adreno 830 |
Memory
leads 2-0| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB LPDDR5X (up to 24 GB) (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB UFS 4.0 (wins this row: higher) |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| microSD | No | No |
Rear camera
leads 3-1| Main | 48 MP Fusion (f/1.78, 24mm, second-gen sensor-shift OIS, 100% Focus Pixels) | 50 MP Sony LYT-808 (f/1.6, 23mm, 1/1.4", multi-directional PDAF, OIS) (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 48 MP (f/2.2, 13mm, 120° FOV, hybrid Focus Pixels) | 50 MP (f/2.0, 15mm, 120° FOV, AF macro) (wins this row: higher) |
| Telephoto | 48 MP 5x Telephoto (f/2.8, 120mm, tetraprism, 3D sensor-shift OIS) | 50 MP 3x periscope telephoto (f/2.6, 73mm, 1/1.95", multi-prism, OIS) (wins this row: higher) |
| Max optical zoom | 5x optical zoom (up to 25x digital zoom) (wins this row: higher) | 3x optical zoom (6x in-sensor lossless zoom, up to 120x digital) |
| Stabilization | 3D sensor-shift OIS on main and 5x telephoto cameras | OIS on main camera and 3x periscope telephoto |
| Video | 4K at 24/25/30/60/120 fps Dolby Vision HDR, ProRes LOG, Spatial Video | 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps Dolby Vision HDR |
Front camera
leads 1-0| Selfie camera | 24 MP TrueDepth with Center Stage (f/1.9, autofocus) | 32 MP (f/2.4, 21mm, autofocus) (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie video | 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps Dolby Vision HDR | 4K at 30/60 fps |
Battery & charging
leads 2-0| Capacity | 4,850 mAh | 6,000 mAh (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Wired chargingNot on the official sheet | Fast charging up to 50% in 30 min (supports 30W+ peak charging) | 100W SUPERVOOC fast charging (1–100% in 36 min) |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe / 15W Qi2 | 50W AIRVOOC wireless fast charging |
| Reverse wireless | 4.5W reverse wired charging via USB-C | 10W reverse wireless charging |
| Charger in box | No | Yes (100W SUPERVOOC adapter included in US) (wins this row: has it) |
Audio
1 differences| Speakers | Stereo speakers with Spatial Audio | Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and spatial audio |
|---|---|---|
| Headphone jack | No | No |
Connectivity
5 differences| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave in US) | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave on US model) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 with Apple N1 wireless chip | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be tri-band) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes (Apple Pay with Express Cards) | Yes (360° omnidirectional NFC antenna) |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps, DisplayPort out) | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort video out) |
| SIM | Dual eSIM (US model, no physical SIM tray) | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM support |
Features
3 differences| Biometrics | Face ID (TrueDepth camera) | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor + Face Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Extra controls | Action Button, Camera Control button with tactile force sensor | Alert Slider (Ring/Vibrate/Silent) |
| Standout features | Apple Intelligence, Camera Control button, Action button, Apple N1 wireless chip, Second-gen UWB, Dynamic Island, Satellite Emergency SOS | 6,000 mAh Glacier Silicon-Carbon battery, 100W fast charging, IP69 rating, Hasselblad Master Camera System, Alert Slider |
Which one should you buy
Pick this one if
iPhone 17 Pro Max
6.9-inch flagship iPhone powered by A19 Pro chip, 48MP triple camera system with 5x optical zoom, ProMotion 120Hz, and Apple N1 wireless chip.
- A19 Pro chip with class-leading single-core and GPU compute
- All-48MP triple rear camera array with 5x optical zoom and 24MP Center Stage front camera
- Exceptional battery life up to 35 hours video playback
What you give up
- Premium starting price ($1,199)
- Large 6.9-inch frame requires two hands for most tasks
Pick this one if
OnePlus 13
Flagship power smartphone featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite, massive 6,000 mAh Glacier battery with 100W charging, IP68/IP69 rating, and Hasselblad triple 50MP cameras.
- Massive 6,000 mAh Silicon-Carbon Glacier battery with 100W wired / 50W wireless charging
- Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship performance with up to 24GB RAM options
- Stunning 2K 120Hz ProXDR display with 4,500 nits peak brightness and IP69 water/dust resistance
What you give up
- USB-C cable in box requires proprietary SuperVOOC charger for top speeds
- Thick circular camera island design
Best for each use
Photos
For photos, buy the OnePlus 13.
Battery & updates
For battery & updates, buy the OnePlus 13.
Games & video
For games & video, buy the OnePlus 13.
Done deciding?
Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.
Manufacturer pages: iPhone 17 Pro Max ↗ · OnePlus 13 ↗
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the iPhone 17 Pro Max or the OnePlus 13?
OnePlus 13 costs $300 less at list price.
What is the biggest catch with the iPhone 17 Pro Max or OnePlus 13?
Both has this deal-breaker: no stylus. No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.
Which is better for photos, the iPhone 17 Pro Max or the OnePlus 13?
For photos, buy the OnePlus 13. Leads 4 of 5 rankable photos specs; iPhone 17 Pro Max takes 1. Main: 50 MP Sony LYT-808 vs 48 MP Fusion
What cannot be compared from spec sheets?
Of the 48 specs tracked here, 34 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.