Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs OPPO Find X9s

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the OPPO Find X9s (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $1299 and $699. Both devices score the same overall rating of 80/100. Key differences: the OPPO Find X9s has the bigger battery (7025 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 2,884,942); the OPPO Find X9s is noticeably lighter (207g vs 249g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 80/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

Performance 97
Display 85
Camera 71
Battery 67
Portability 27
Value for money 70

OPPO Find X9s

Performance 89
Display 85
Camera 78
Battery 68
Portability 56
Value for money 74

What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 2884942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 2725
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 8932

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 89/100)

What makes OPPO Find X9s better?

  • Bigger battery: 7025 vs 5567 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 207g vs 249g
  • Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1299

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 27/100)

Comparison verdict

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the OPPO Find X9s received the same MobileRank rating — 80/100. Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, OPPO Find X9s — 74/100; 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 is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9s is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9s and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Find X9s notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 27/100).

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
OPPO Find X9s: The OPPO Find X9s is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max OPPO Find X9s
Processor Apple A20 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 3551073 2884942
Geekbench Single 4612 2725
Geekbench Multi 11819 8932
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.6" LTPS AMOLED
Resolution 1320x2868 1256x2760
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5567 mAh 7025 mAh
Charging 60W 80W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 18 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 27 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP66
Dimensions 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm 156.9×73.9×7.9 mm
Weight 249 g 207 g
Launch price $1299 $699

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

  • Main: 48MP f/1.48
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
71
camera

OPPO Find X9s

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2868
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

OPPO Find X9s

  • 6.6" LTPS AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

  • 5567 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
67
battery

OPPO Find X9s

  • 7025 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and OPPO Find X9s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Apple A20 Pro
80/100
3551073 AnTuTu
OPPO Find X9s MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
80/100 -23.1%
2884942 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads OPPO Find X9s by 23.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

$1299

OPPO Find X9s

$699

Launch price difference: $600. OPPO Find X9s was $600 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9s is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9s and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OPPO Find X9s notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the OPPO Find X9s?

Both devices scored 80/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (97/100 vs 89/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the OPPO Find X9s?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the OPPO Find X9s — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the OPPO Find X9s?

The OPPO Find X9s leads on camera score (78/100 vs 71/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the OPPO Find X9s?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 89/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the OPPO Find X9s?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OPPO Find X9s is a better fit for gamers and power users.