Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs OnePlus Open 3
Compare Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs OnePlus Open 3 side by side: Apple A15 Bionic (5-core GPU) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm), 12MP vs 50MP camera…
Apple
iPhone 13 Pro Max
$1,099
2categories won
OnePlus
Open 3
$1,799
14categories won
6 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus Open 3 takes the overall win
The OnePlus Open 3 proves superior overall against the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Open 3 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Open 3. Choose the Open 3 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iPhone 13 Pro Max if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Open 3 takes battery honors offering 5,700 mAh alongside 80W charging.
Open 3 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) and 16GB RAM.
Open 3 takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.
iPhone 13 Pro Max provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1099 vs $1799.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Open 3: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 7.85" |
| Resolution | 1284 x 2778 | 2268 x 2440Winner |
| Pixel density | 457 ppiWinner | 424 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic (5-core GPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) |
| Process node | 5 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000 | 3,200,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10800 | 10800 |
| Maximum RAM | 6 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 12 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps ProRes | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,352 mAh | 5,700 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 80 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 240 g | 209 gWinner |
| Thickness | 7.65 mm | 5 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back, stainless steel design | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 18 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 6 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 6 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,099Winner | $1,799 |
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max redefined flagship expectations with Apple’s maiden 120Hz ProMotion display, macro photography, Cinematic video mode, and unprecedented multi-day battery endurance.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Apple A15 Bionic (5-core GPU)
- Main camera
- 12MP
- Battery
- 4,352mAh
OnePlus Open 3
Shaving weight down to 209g and folded thickness to 9.8mm, the OnePlus Open 3 sets the golden standard for book-style foldables with a virtually crease-less 7.85-inch LTPO3 canvas, 5,600 mAh battery, and Open Canvas windowing.
- Display
- 7.85"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,700mAh