Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs OPPO Find X9 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the OPPO Find X9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 80/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Find X9 Ultra has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,231,988 vs 3,551,073).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 11047
- Better portability (27/100 vs 24/100)
What makes OPPO Find X9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4231988 vs 3551073
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 235g vs 249g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the OPPO Find X9 Ultra, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra scores 12 points higher (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, 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 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). 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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the OPPO Find X9 Ultra are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | OPPO Find X9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 4231988 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1440x3120 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 8.7×None×None mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- 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 18 Pro Max and OPPO Find X9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 16.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (96/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (87/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the OPPO Find X9 Ultra are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the OPPO Find X9 Ultra?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the OPPO Find X9 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the OPPO Find X9 Ultra?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the OPPO Find X9 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. 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.