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 54/100 (a 32-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 (3,621,671 vs 1,418,085); the OnePlus 15 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 240g).

The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Performance 75
Display 85
Camera 21
Battery 38
Portability 39
Value for money 20
OnePlus 15
Performance 97
Display 84
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 50
Value for money 84
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max better?

  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 1418085
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2303
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5725
  • 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 21/100)
  • 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 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — 20/100, OnePlus 15 — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (78/100 vs 21/100). 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).

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a better fit for active users.
OnePlus 15: The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max OnePlus 15
Processor Apple A15 Bionic Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1418085 3621671
Geekbench Single 2303 3640
Geekbench Multi 5725 11033
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
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/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
21
camera
OnePlus 15
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1284x2778
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
OnePlus 15
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • 4352 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
OnePlus 15
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Apple A15 Bionic
54/100
1418085 AnTuTu
OnePlus 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +60.8%
3621671 AnTuTu

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
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
$1099
OnePlus 15
$799

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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (78/100 vs 21/100).

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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).

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 54/100, 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 21/100).

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.