Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs OnePlus 13 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the OnePlus 13 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | OnePlus 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 5,567 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 120W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.9 in | 6.82 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 240 g | — |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Aug 2025 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is ahead on screen size. OnePlus 13 Pro is ahead on battery, wired charging, main camera.
Display
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | OnePlus 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO+ Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion technology, Dolby Vision, Always-On display | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, up to 4500 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.82 inches |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels (approx. 460 ppi density) | QHD+ 3200 x 1440 pixels (~510 ppi density) |
| Brightness | Up to 3000 nits peak HDR brightness | — |
| Protection | — | Ceramic Guard glass (Mohs level 4) |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | OnePlus 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOS 27 | — |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro (2nm process) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (e.g., 2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Adreno (specific model to be confirmed) |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | OnePlus 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB, 16GB, 24GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB (expected configurations) | — |
| Storage | — | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | OnePlus 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 48 MP, (wide), variable aperture (rumored), dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP, (ultrawide), dual pixel PDAF; 48 MP, (telephoto), 5x optical zoom, OIS, dual pixel PDAF | — |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Hasselblad Color Calibration, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, 4K Dolby Vision video |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps), stereo sound rec. | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS, HDR |
| Camera Setup | — | Triple Hasselblad Camera System |
| Wide | — | 50 MP, Sony LYT-808 sensor, f/1.6, 23mm, 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP, 120˚ FOV, PDAF |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, periscope, 3x optical zoom, OIS, PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | OnePlus 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 24 MP, (wide), PDAF | — |
| Features | HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps) | HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Camera Setup | — | Single |
| Wide | — | 50 MP |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | OnePlus 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5567 mAh, non-removable | 6000 mAh, non-removable, Silicon-carbon |
| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, 25W (advertised 50% in 30 min); 15W MagSafe wireless; 7.5W Qi wireless | 120W wired (0-100% in ~30 min), 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless |
Body
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | OnePlus 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Not officially confirmed, but renders suggest a large form factor | To be confirmed |
| Weight | Approximately 240g | To be confirmed |
| Build | Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back, stainless steel frame | Glass front (Ceramic Guard), glass or vegan leather back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual eSIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | — | IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | OnePlus 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C (likely USB 3.2 Gen 2) | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| Infrared Port | — | Yes (expected) |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | OnePlus 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 9, 2026 | Expected August 2025 |
| Status | Available September 18, 2026 | Rumored/Anticipated (as of September 2026, likely released) |
| Operating System | — | Android 15, OxygenOS 15/16 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or OnePlus 13 Pro?
OnePlus 13 Pro — 5,567 mAh for the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max versus 6,000 mAh for the OnePlus 13 Pro.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or OnePlus 13 Pro?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — Sep 2026 for the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max versus Aug 2025 for the OnePlus 13 Pro.
Is the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the OnePlus 13 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 9/10 and the OnePlus 13 Pro 9/10.