Apple iPhone XS Max vs OnePlus 10 Pro
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone XS Max delivers a polished premium experience with its refined Super Retina OLED display (725 nits) and legendary iOS ecosystem, though its 60Hz refresh rate and 3174 mAh battery feel dated. OnePlus 10 Pro significantly outpaces it with a 120Hz 1300-nit LTPO2 AMOLED screen, substantially larger 5000 mAh battery, blazing-fast 80W charging, superior 8GB RAM, 5G connectivity, and more versatile camera hardware (48MP main with Hasselblad tuning, 50MP ultra-wide, 8MP 3.3x telephoto). While the iPhone XS Max retains strong performance via the A12 Bionic and exceptional computational photography, the OnePlus 10 Pro offers dramatically better value at $200 less with modern features throughout. For consumers prioritizing current-gen specifications, faster charging, and Android flexibility, OnePlus 10 Pro is the clear winner.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone XS Max if…
- →Largest iPhone display at the time (6.5 inches)
- →Dual SIM with eSIM support introduced
- →Gorgeous Super Retina OLED display
Buy the OnePlus 10 Pro if…
- →80W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- →Hasselblad color tuning for natural tones
- →150-degree ultrawide camera
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone XS Max
Pros
- Largest iPhone display at the time (6.5 inches)
- Dual SIM with eSIM support introduced
- Gorgeous Super Retina OLED display
- A12 Bionic with first 7nm mobile chip
- Stereo speakers with wide sound
Cons
- No ultrawide camera
- 5W charger in the box
- Very expensive starting at $1099
- No Night mode in camera
- No Wi-Fi 6 support
OnePlus 10 Pro
Pros
- 80W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- Hasselblad color tuning for natural tones
- 150-degree ultrawide camera
- Large 5000 mAh battery
- QHD+ 120Hz LTPO2 AMOLED display
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 overheating issues
- OxygenOS 12 merged with ColorOS upset fans
- 8 MP telephoto is weak resolution
- Only 3.3x optical zoom
- No IP68 in all regions
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone XS Max | OnePlus 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 12 | Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 208 g | 200 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm | 163 x 73.9 x 8.55 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Hasselblad tuned) |
| Front camera | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom | 8 MP, f/2.4, 3.3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP, f/2.2, 150-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3174 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 80W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 50W AirVOOC wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina OLED | LTPO2 AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2688 x 1242 | 3216 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 725 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz + 4x1.6 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Apple A12 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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