Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs OnePlus 15
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 67/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4352); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 1,413,275); the OnePlus 15 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 240g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
OnePlus 15
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max better?
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4352 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 213g vs 240g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1099
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 19 points higher (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — 44/100, OnePlus 15 — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1284x2778 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4352 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 15 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×78.1×7.7 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1284x2778
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 4352 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 60.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. OnePlus 15 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (89/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the OnePlus 15?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max over the OnePlus 15?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.