Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs OnePlus 16
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 80/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,434,654).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
OnePlus 16
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 4327
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 12873
- Overall rating 80/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3434654
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 15 points higher (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (95/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 249 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 33.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (90/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (95/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the OnePlus 16?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the OnePlus 16?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.