Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs OnePlus Nord CE 4
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and OnePlus Nord CE 4 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The OnePlus Nord CE 4 is the cheaper of the two at $299 versus $1,199, a difference of about $900. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max stands out for 48mp periscope telephoto with 8x optical zoom, while OnePlus Nord CE 4 is praised for 100w supervooc fast charging fills the battery in about 30 minutes. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
- →48MP periscope telephoto with 8x optical zoom
- →4823 mAh battery for all-day use
- →Up to 2TB storage
Buy the OnePlus Nord CE 4 if…
- →100W SUPERVOOC fast charging fills the battery in about 30 minutes
- →Large 5500 mAh battery provides excellent multi-day endurance
- →Bright 2100-nit AMOLED display is outstanding for the price
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pros
- 48MP periscope telephoto with 8x optical zoom
- 4823 mAh battery for all-day use
- Up to 2TB storage
- Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- Spatial Video recording
Cons
- 227g is heavy
- Still 27W wired charging
- $1199 starting price
- Aluminum unibody less premium feel than titanium
OnePlus Nord CE 4
Pros
- 100W SUPERVOOC fast charging fills the battery in about 30 minutes
- Large 5500 mAh battery provides excellent multi-day endurance
- Bright 2100-nit AMOLED display is outstanding for the price
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 handles games and multitasking well
- Lightweight and slim design at just 184 g
Cons
- No official IP rating for water or dust resistance
- Plastic build quality feels cheaper than metal-framed competitors
- 8 MP ultrawide camera is low resolution
- No wireless charging support
- Video recording capped at 4K@30fps
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | OnePlus Nord CE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 19 | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 227 g | 184 g |
| Material | Aluminum unibody frame, Ceramic Shield 2 | Plastic frame and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 163 x 78 x 8.3 mm | 162.6 x 75.6 x 7.7 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS, Sony LYT-600 |
| Front camera | 24 MP, f/1.9 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@120fps ProRes, Spatial Video | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 8x optical zoom, periscope | — |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4823 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 100W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 2100 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 6-core | Octa-core (1x2.63 GHz + 3x2.4 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | 6-core GPU | Adreno 720 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 (Thunderbolt) | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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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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