iPhone 17 Pro Max
A19 Pro · 6.9″ OLED · IP68
OnePlus 13T
SD8 Elite · 6.32″ flat OLED · 6260 mAh
iPhone 17 Pro Max takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 17 Pro Max lands at 96 and OnePlus 13T at 91. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
- ✓A19 Pro chip
- ✓Up to 39 hours video playback
- ✓Up to 2 TB storage
Pick OnePlus 13T if…
- ✓Massive 6260 mAh battery in compact body
- ✓SD8 Elite at flagship-killer price
- ✓120Hz LTPO OLED
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
iPhone 17 Pro MaxStills and video quality across lenses
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera (95 vs 86).
Battery life
OnePlus 13TScreen-on time and charging
OnePlus 13T leads on battery (96 vs 92).
Performance
TieChipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Display
iPhone 17 Pro MaxPanel quality, brightness, refresh rate
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on display (95 vs 92).
Value for money
OnePlus 13TSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
OnePlus 13T more score per dollar ($549 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro Max | OnePlus 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ▲ 6.9″ OLED, 2868×1320 at 460 ppi | 6.32″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 1.5K |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB | 256 / 512 GB |
| Battery (video) | Up to 39 hours | — |
| Charging | 50% in 20 min with 40W adapter; MagSafe up to 25W | ▲ 80W wired |
| OS | iOS 26 | OxygenOS 16 |
| Weight | 233 g | ▲ 188 g |
| IP rating | IP68 (6 m, 30 min) | IP65 |
| RAM | — | 12 / 16 GB |
| Rear camera | — | 50 MP + 50 MP tele |
| Battery | — | 6260 mAh |
iPhone 17 Pro Max
- +A19 Pro chip
- +Up to 39 hours video playback
- +Up to 2 TB storage
- −Premium price
- −Weighs 233 g
- −Wired charging requires 40W+ adapter
OnePlus 13T
- +Massive 6260 mAh battery in compact body
- +SD8 Elite at flagship-killer price
- +120Hz LTPO OLED
- −12 GB RAM only on top SKU
- −Limited tele zoom range
- −No wireless charging
FAQ: iPhone 17 Pro Max vs OnePlus 13T
Which is better, iPhone 17 Pro Max or OnePlus 13T? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Is OnePlus 13T worth the price? +
At $549, OnePlus 13T delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 17 Pro Max or OnePlus 13T last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for photography, iPhone 17 Pro Max or OnePlus 13T? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max — leads on camera (95 vs 86). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, iPhone 17 Pro Max or OnePlus 13T? +
OnePlus 13T — leads on battery (96 vs 92). Screen-on time and charging.