OnePlus
OnePlus 13R
SD8 Gen 3 · 6.78″ LTPO · 6000 mAh
89
/ 100
From $599
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) wins by 9
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
A19 Pro · 256GB · Black
98
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, OnePlus 13R lands at 89 and iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick OnePlus 13R if…
- ✓Flagship-tier silicon at $599
- ✓6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- ✓Aluminum + glass build
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) if…
- ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
- ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
OnePlus 13R 89
vs 98 iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
Score breakdown
OnePlus 13R
89 cpu 92
gpu 92
camera 86
battery 96
display 92
design 88
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
98 cpu 99
gpu 98
camera 97
battery 92
display 96
design 99
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | OnePlus 13R | iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78″ LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 4500 nits | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | A19 Pro |
| RAM | 12 / 16 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB | 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP main + 50 MP UW + 8 MP tele | — |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | — |
| Charging | 80W wired | — |
| OS | OxygenOS 16 | iOS 19 |
| Weight | 206 g | — |
| IP rating | IP65 | — |
| Color | — | Black |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
OnePlus 13R
Pros
- +Flagship-tier silicon at $599
- +6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- +Aluminum + glass build
Cons
- −No wireless charging
- −IP65 only (not IP68)
- −No telephoto camera
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
Pros
- +Apple A19 Pro silicon
- +120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Cons
- −Still Lightning-free, USB-C only
- −Premium pricing
- −AI features require online offload for some tasks
FAQ: OnePlus 13R vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
Which is better, OnePlus 13R or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is OnePlus 13R worth the price? +
At $599, OnePlus 13R delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in battery.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does OnePlus 13R or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) 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.