OnePlus
OnePlus Nord 4 128GB
Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 · 128GB
78
/ 100
From $449
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins by 20
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max
A19 Pro · 6.9″ LTPO · Titanium
98
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, OnePlus Nord 4 128GB lands at 78 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead by 20 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick OnePlus Nord 4 128GB if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
- ✓Industry-leading A19 Pro silicon
- ✓New vapor-chamber cooling
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
OnePlus Nord 4 128GB 78
vs 98 iPhone 17 Pro Max
Score breakdown
OnePlus Nord 4 128GB
78 cpu 78
gpu 76
camera 78
battery 74
display 78
design 76
iPhone 17 Pro Max
98 cpu 100
gpu 98
camera 98
battery 90
display 95
design 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 4 128GB | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Display | — | 6.9″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2868×1320 |
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Rear camera | — | 48 MP + 48 MP UW + 48 MP 6× tele |
| Battery | — | 4800 mAh |
| Charging | — | 45W wired, 30W MagSafe |
| OS | — | iOS 19 |
| Weight | — | 232 g |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
OnePlus Nord 4 128GB
Pros
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
Cons
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pros
- +Industry-leading A19 Pro silicon
- +New vapor-chamber cooling
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Cons
- −Premium price
- −Weight crept up with titanium chassis
- −Still 45 W charging ceiling
FAQ: OnePlus Nord 4 128GB vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Which is better, OnePlus Nord 4 128GB or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 20. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is OnePlus Nord 4 128GB worth the price? +
At $449, OnePlus Nord 4 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does OnePlus Nord 4 128GB 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.