Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs OnePlus Ace 6

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1199 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 65/100 vs 63/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,391,399 vs 2,601,000); the OnePlus Ace 6 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 233g).

The OnePlus Ace 6 edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Performance 72
Display 100
Camera 66
Battery 41
Design 8
Value for money 27
OnePlus Ace 6
Performance 73
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 79
Design 33
Value for money 82
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 9300

  • Better camera (66/100 vs 31/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3391399 vs 2601000
  • Bigger battery: 7800 vs 4823 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 213g vs 233g
  • Cheaper: $399 vs $1199

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 72/100)
  • Longer battery life (79/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (33/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the OnePlus Ace 6, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 2 points higher (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (82/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (73/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (33/100 vs 8/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (82/100 vs 27/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users.
OnePlus Ace 6: The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max OnePlus Ace 6
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2601000 3391399
Geekbench Single 3933 3050
Geekbench Multi 10223 9300
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" OLED
Resolution 2868x1320 2800x1272
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4823 mAh 7800 mAh
Charging 40W 120W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 18 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 26 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 233 g 213 g
Price $1199 $399
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
66
camera
OnePlus Ace 6
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
OnePlus Ace 6
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1272
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 4823 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
41
battery
OnePlus Ace 6
  • 7800 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
79
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and OnePlus Ace 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple A19 Pro
63/100
2601000 AnTuTu
OnePlus Ace 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
65/100 +23.3%
3391399 AnTuTu

OnePlus Ace 6 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 23.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1199
OnePlus Ace 6
$399

Price difference: $800. OnePlus Ace 6 is cheaper by $800.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (73/100 vs 72/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (66/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (79/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (33/100 vs 8/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (82/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the OnePlus Ace 6?

The OnePlus Ace 6 edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the OnePlus Ace 6?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the OnePlus Ace 6?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (66/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the OnePlus Ace 6?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.