OnePlus 13T
SD8 Elite · 6.32″ flat OLED · 6260 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 13T lands at 91 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at 96. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick OnePlus 13T if…
- ✓Massive 6260 mAh battery in compact body
- ✓SD8 Elite at flagship-killer price
- ✓120Hz LTPO OLED
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 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 | OnePlus 13T | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.32″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 1.5K | ▲ 6.9″ OLED, 2868×1320 at 460 ppi |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Apple A19 Pro chip |
| RAM | 12 / 16 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP + 50 MP tele | — |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | — |
| Charging | ▲ 80W wired | 50% in 20 min with 40W adapter; MagSafe up to 25W |
| OS | OxygenOS 16 | iOS 26 |
| Weight | ▲ 188 g | 233 g |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 (6 m, 30 min) |
| Battery (video) | — | Up to 39 hours |
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
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 13T vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Which is better, OnePlus 13T or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is OnePlus 13T worth the price? +
At $549, OnePlus 13T delivers a Specdex score of 91 — 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 13T 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 13T or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max — leads on camera (95 vs 86). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, OnePlus 13T or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
OnePlus 13T — leads on battery (96 vs 92). Screen-on time and charging.