OnePlus
OnePlus 13T
SD8 Elite · 6.32″ flat OLED · 6260 mAh
91
/ 100
From $549
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) wins by 7
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 13T lands at 91 and iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) ahead by 7 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 256GB (Black) if…
- ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
- ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
OnePlus 13T 91
vs 98 iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
Score breakdown
OnePlus 13T
91 cpu 96
gpu 95
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 13T | iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.32″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 1.5K | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | A19 Pro |
| RAM | 12 / 16 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB | 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP + 50 MP tele | — |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | — |
| Charging | 80W wired | — |
| OS | OxygenOS 16 | iOS 19 |
| Weight | 188 g | — |
| IP rating | IP65 | — |
| Color | — | Black |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
OnePlus 13T
Pros
- +Massive 6260 mAh battery in compact body
- +SD8 Elite at flagship-killer price
- +120Hz LTPO OLED
Cons
- −12 GB RAM only on top SKU
- −Limited tele zoom range
- −No wireless charging
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 13T vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
Which is better, OnePlus 13T or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. 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 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 13T 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.