Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs OnePlus Ace 6
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 73/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,332,530 vs 1,782,199).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
OnePlus Ace 6
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3013
- Better camera (89/100 vs 35/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3332530 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 213g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $1199
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the OnePlus Ace 6, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — 64/100, OnePlus Ace 6 — 74/100; 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 Ace 6 is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (79/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | OnePlus Ace 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 3332530 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 7800 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $399 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and OnePlus Ace 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 46.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. OnePlus Ace 6 was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (89/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (79/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max edges out the OnePlus Ace 6 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (92/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.