Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs OPPO Find X9 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the OPPO Find X9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 77/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Find X9 Ultra has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,231,988 vs 1,782,199); per DXOMark lab testing, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra has the stronger camera (170 vs 161).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Lighter: 227g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1299
- Better portability (40/100 vs 24/100)
What makes OPPO Find X9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4231988 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the OPPO Find X9 Ultra, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra scores 15 points higher (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — 64/100, OPPO Find X9 Ultra — 94/100; 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 OPPO Find X9 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 89/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the OPPO Find X9 Ultra (40/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | OPPO Find X9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 4231988 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1440x3120 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | 170 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 8.7×None×None mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:45 hrs, total 37:00 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and OPPO Find X9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 57.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 89/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (87/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the OPPO Find X9 Ultra (40/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the OPPO Find X9 Ultra?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the OPPO Find X9 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the OPPO Find X9 Ultra?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 89/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the OPPO Find X9 Ultra?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the OPPO Find X9 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.