Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs OPPO Find N3 Flip
The Verdict
Both flagships excel in different areas, making this choice depend on your priorities. The iPhone 13 Pro Max offers superior video capabilities with ProRes 4K recording at 60fps and Dolby Vision, paired with Apple's legendary optimization and ecosystem integration. Its Super Retina XDR display reaches 1000 nits and maintains exceptional color accuracy across iOS 15. The A15 Bionic chip delivers unmatched raw performance with consistent app optimization. However, the OPPO Find N3 Flip presents compelling advantages: a larger 6.8-inch main display at 1600 nits brightness, significantly faster 44W SUPERVOOC charging versus Apple's 27W, superior camera specs with 50MP main sensor and 48MP ultrawide, and unique foldable form factor versatility. The Flip carries 12GB RAM standard (vs iPhone's 6GB) and newer Dimensity 9200 processor with Wi-Fi 6E support. Weight difference favors OPPO at 198g versus 238g. Camera performance tilts toward OPPO's hardware, though iPhone's computational photography remains competitive. The iPhone maintains IP68 water resistance compared to OPPO's IPX4 rating. Price ($1099 vs $999) slightly favors OPPO. Choose iPhone 13 Pro Max for video production, ecosystem, and long-term software support; select OPPO Find N3 Flip for innovative design, charging speed, and aggressive pricing.
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 OPPO Find N3 Flip if…
- →Largest cover screen on any flip phone at 3.26 inches — fully functional
- →Triple camera system with telephoto is unique for a clamshell foldable
- →Hasselblad camera collaboration for natural, accurate colors
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
OPPO Find N3 Flip
Pros
- Largest cover screen on any flip phone at 3.26 inches — fully functional
- Triple camera system with telephoto is unique for a clamshell foldable
- Hasselblad camera collaboration for natural, accurate colors
- Compact folded design fits easily in any pocket
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking smoothly
Cons
- 4300 mAh battery barely lasts a full day with heavy use
- Only IPX4 splash resistance — not fully waterproof
- 44W charging is slow compared to non-folding OPPO phones
- No wireless charging at the $999 price point
- Visible crease on the main display
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | OPPO Find N3 Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 15 | Android 13 (ColorOS 13.2) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 238 g | 198 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX4 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.65 mm | 166.2 x 75.8 x 7.79 mm (unfolded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision ProRes | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 3x | 32 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP, f/2.2, Sony IMX581 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4352 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 44W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.8 inches (main), 3.26 inches (cover) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | LTPO AMOLED main, AMOLED cover |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 2520 x 1080 (main), 720 x 382 (cover) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz (both) |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 1600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz + 3x2.85 GHz + 4x1.80 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Immortalis-G715 MC11 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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