Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs OnePlus 13
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 13 Pro Max delivers a refined flagship experience with outstanding display quality at 1000 nits peak brightness and exceptional video capabilities including ProRes recording. Its A15 Bionic processor remains powerful, though by current standards it trails newer silicon. OnePlus 13 counters with superior raw specs: larger 6.82-inch display reaching 4500 nits, significantly higher resolution (3168x1440), faster 100W charging with 6000mAh battery, and more versatile camera sensors (50MP main with OIS, 50MP 3x telephoto, 50MP ultra-wide). Performance-wise, Snapdragon 8 Elite substantially outpaces A15 Bionic. Battery longevity favors OnePlus dramatically. However, iPhone 13 Pro Max maintains advantages in video processing, computational photography, and ecosystem integration. OnePlus 13 offers notably better value at $200 less with superior specs across most categories. For spec-conscious buyers prioritizing battery life and charging speed, OnePlus 13 is the stronger choice. iPhone suits those valuing video quality and Apple ecosystem consistency.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max if…
- →ProMotion 120Hz display arrived for first time on iPhone Pro
- →Best-in-class battery life among 2021 iPhones
- →ProRes video recording up to 4K
Buy the OnePlus 13 if…
- →Massive 6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers class-leading performance
- →100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Pros
- ProMotion 120Hz display arrived for first time on iPhone Pro
- Best-in-class battery life among 2021 iPhones
- ProRes video recording up to 4K
- Macro photography with ultrawide camera
- Cinematic mode for shallow depth-of-field video
Cons
- Very heavy at 238 g
- Notch still present despite slimmed-down design
- Lightning connector limiting transfer speeds
- Large size is unwieldy for smaller hands
OnePlus 13
Pros
- Massive 6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers class-leading performance
- 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging
- Hasselblad-tuned triple Sony camera system
- IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Only 4 years of OS updates (vs 7 from Google/Samsung)
- Telephoto is just 3x (no periscope)
- OxygenOS 15 has more bloat than past versions
- Curved display still polarizing for some users
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | OnePlus 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 15 | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 238 g | 210 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.65 mm | 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Sony LYT-808) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision ProRes | 8K@30fps, 4K@60/120fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 3x | 50 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom (Sony LYT-600) |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/2.0, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4352 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 100W SuperVOOC wired (80W in US) |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 50W AirVOOC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.82 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 3168 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 4500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L & 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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