OnePlus 13
SD8 Elite · 6.82″ LTPO · 6000 mAh
iPhone 17 Pro Max
A19 Pro · 6.9″ OLED · IP68
iPhone 17 Pro Max takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, OnePlus 13 lands at 93 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at 96. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick OnePlus 13 if…
- ✓Best charging speed at flagship tier (100W wired)
- ✓6000 mAh silicon-carbon
- ✓IP68/IP69 dust + water
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
- ✓A19 Pro chip
- ✓Up to 39 hours video playback
- ✓Up to 2 TB storage
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 92).
Battery life
OnePlus 13Screen-on time and charging
OnePlus 13 leads on battery (96 vs 92).
Performance
TieChipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Display
TiePanel quality, brightness, refresh rate
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
OnePlus 13Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
OnePlus 13 more score per dollar ($899 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82″ LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 4500 nits | ▲ 6.9″ OLED, 2868×1320 at 460 ppi |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Apple A19 Pro chip |
| RAM | 12 / 16 / 24 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP main + 50 MP UW + 50 MP 3× tele | — |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | — |
| Charging | ▲ 100W wired, 50W wireless | 50% in 20 min with 40W adapter; MagSafe up to 25W |
| OS | OxygenOS 16 | iOS 26 |
| Weight | ▲ 210 g | 233 g |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68 (6 m, 30 min) |
| Battery (video) | — | Up to 39 hours |
OnePlus 13
- +Best charging speed at flagship tier (100W wired)
- +6000 mAh silicon-carbon
- +IP68/IP69 dust + water
- −Camera tuning trails Galaxy / Pixel
- −OxygenOS bloat regression
- −No Qi2 wireless
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
FAQ: OnePlus 13 vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Which is better, OnePlus 13 or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is OnePlus 13 worth the price? +
At $899, OnePlus 13 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does OnePlus 13 or iPhone 17 Pro Max 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, OnePlus 13 or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max — leads on camera (95 vs 92). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, OnePlus 13 or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
OnePlus 13 — leads on battery (96 vs 92). Screen-on time and charging.