Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs OnePlus Nord 3
The Verdict
iPhone 11 Pro Max commands premium pricing with its superior OLED display (1200 nits peak brightness, 60Hz), industry-leading computational photography via the A13 Bionic chip, and exclusive features like Night Mode and Deep Fusion. Its triple camera system with optical zoom excels in real-world versatility. Nord 3 counters with exceptional value: 120Hz AMOLED refresh rate (1450 nits), faster 80W charging into a larger 5000mAh battery, superior raw megapixel count (50MP main), and 5G connectivity,all at 64% less cost. Performance-wise, the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 handles daily tasks admirably, though the A13 Bionic maintains an edge in sustained performance and optimization. Nord 3's plastic build feels less premium despite lighter weight. For photography enthusiasts prioritizing computational excellence and brand ecosystem integration, iPhone 11 Pro Max justifies its premium. Budget-conscious users prioritizing specifications, battery longevity, and fast charging should choose Nord 3.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max if…
- →Outstanding battery life — best iPhone at the time
- →Triple camera system with Night mode
- →Gorgeous Super Retina XDR OLED display
Buy the OnePlus Nord 3 if…
- →Dimensity 9000 delivers flagship-tier performance
- →80W fast charging for rapid top-ups
- →50 MP Sony IMX890 sensor for good low-light
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Pros
- Outstanding battery life — best iPhone at the time
- Triple camera system with Night mode
- Gorgeous Super Retina XDR OLED display
- 18W fast charger included in the box
- Excellent build quality with matte glass back
Cons
- No 5G connectivity
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Heavy at 226 g
- Wide notch design
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
OnePlus Nord 3
Pros
- Dimensity 9000 delivers flagship-tier performance
- 80W fast charging for rapid top-ups
- 50 MP Sony IMX890 sensor for good low-light
- 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Bright 1450 nit AMOLED display
Cons
- No wireless charging
- No official IP rating
- 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro are weak
- Not available in North America
- USB 2.0 data speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | OnePlus Nord 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 226 g | 193.5 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, textured matte glass | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP68 | No official rating |
| Dimensions | 158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm | 162.9 x 75 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX890) |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3969 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 80W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.74 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2688 x 1242 | 2772 x 1240 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1450 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz + 3x2.85 GHz + 4x1.80 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Mali-G710 MC10 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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