Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs OnePlus 13
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,145,582 vs 1,782,199).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
OnePlus 13
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3050
- Better camera (89/100 vs 78/100)
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3145582 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 213g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1199
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the OnePlus 13, the OnePlus 13 scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — 64/100, OnePlus 13 — 80/100; 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 13 is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 3145582 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and OnePlus 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 43.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. OnePlus 13 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (83/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the OnePlus 13?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the OnePlus 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the OnePlus 13?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the OnePlus 13?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.