Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs OnePlus 9 Pro
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the OnePlus 9 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1299 and $969. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 65/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5567 mAh vs 4500); the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 1,185,805); the OnePlus 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
OnePlus 9 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 1185805
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5567 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 57/100)
What makes OnePlus 9 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 65W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 197g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $969 vs $1299
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the OnePlus 9 Pro, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, OnePlus 9 Pro — 42/100; 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 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (53/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | OnePlus 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 1185805 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 3216x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 122 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 163.2×73.6×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $969 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3216x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and OnePlus 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads OnePlus 9 Pro by 189.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $330. OnePlus 9 Pro was $330 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (97/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (71/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (53/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the OnePlus 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the OnePlus 9 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.