OnePlus 13R
SD8 Gen 3 · 6.78″ LTPO · 6000 mAh
iPhone 17 Pro Max
A19 Pro · 6.9″ OLED · IP68
iPhone 17 Pro Max takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, OnePlus 13R lands at 89 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at 96. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick OnePlus 13R if…
- ✓Flagship-tier silicon at $599
- ✓6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- ✓Aluminum + glass build
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
- ✓A19 Pro chip
- ✓Up to 39 hours video playback
- ✓Up to 2 TB storage
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
iPhone 17 Pro MaxStills and video quality across lenses
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera (95 vs 86).
Battery life
OnePlus 13RScreen-on time and charging
OnePlus 13R leads on battery (96 vs 92).
Performance
iPhone 17 Pro MaxChipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on cpu (98 vs 92).
Display
iPhone 17 Pro MaxPanel quality, brightness, refresh rate
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on display (95 vs 92).
Value for money
OnePlus 13RSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
OnePlus 13R more score per dollar ($599 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | OnePlus 13R | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78″ LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 4500 nits | ▲ 6.9″ OLED, 2868×1320 at 460 ppi |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Apple A19 Pro chip |
| RAM | 12 / 16 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP main + 50 MP UW + 8 MP tele | — |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | — |
| Charging | ▲ 80W wired | 50% in 20 min with 40W adapter; MagSafe up to 25W |
| OS | OxygenOS 16 | iOS 26 |
| Weight | ▲ 206 g | 233 g |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 (6 m, 30 min) |
| Battery (video) | — | Up to 39 hours |
OnePlus 13R
- +Flagship-tier silicon at $599
- +6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- +Aluminum + glass build
- −No wireless charging
- −IP65 only (not IP68)
- −No telephoto camera
iPhone 17 Pro Max
- +A19 Pro chip
- +Up to 39 hours video playback
- +Up to 2 TB storage
- −Premium price
- −Weighs 233 g
- −Wired charging requires 40W+ adapter
FAQ: OnePlus 13R vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Which is better, OnePlus 13R or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is OnePlus 13R worth the price? +
At $599, OnePlus 13R delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in battery.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does OnePlus 13R or iPhone 17 Pro Max last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for photography, OnePlus 13R or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max — leads on camera (95 vs 86). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, OnePlus 13R or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
OnePlus 13R — leads on battery (96 vs 92). Screen-on time and charging.