Head to head
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs OnePlus Open
OnePlus Open leads 9 to 4 on the 13 rankable specs, but iPhone 16 Pro Max costs $500 less.
Catalog as of September 1, 2026
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Straight answer
Overall: 4 to 9
Buy the OnePlus Open.
- Leads 9 of 13 rankable overall specs; iPhone 16 Pro Max takes 4.
- Size: 7.82 inches unfolded vs 6.9 inches
- RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X vs 8GB
- iPhone 16 Pro Max is $500 cheaper. Pay the difference only if size matters to you.
Deal-breakers
tick what would make you walk away
- Trips:iPhone 16 Pro Max · NoTrips:OnePlus Open · No
- Trips:iPhone 16 Pro Max · NoTrips:OnePlus Open · No
- Trips:iPhone 16 Pro Max · NoClear:OnePlus Open · Yes (67W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter includ…
- Clear:iPhone 16 Pro Max · 7 yearsTrips:OnePlus Open · 4 major Android OS updates & 5 years se…
- Clear:iPhone 16 Pro Max · IP68 (6 m up to 30 min)Trips:OnePlus Open · IPX4 splash resistant
- Trips:iPhone 16 Pro Max · NoTrips:OnePlus Open · No
At a glance
The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.
Weight
Apple
227 g (8.0 oz)
OnePlus
239 g (8.43 oz)
Size
Apple
6.9 inches
OnePlus
7.82 inches unfolded (6.31 inches folded)
Chipset≠
Apple
Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)
OnePlus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
RAM
Apple
8GB
OnePlus
16 GB LPDDR5X
Max optical zoom
Apple
5x optical (25x digital)
OnePlus
3x optical zoom (6x in-sensor zoom)
Capacity
Apple
4,685 mAh (typical)
OnePlus
4,805 mAh
True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)
iPhone 16 Pro Max
OnePlus Open
Pocket, Palm & Desk Usability Check
One-handed reachability, pocket weight, and table wobble when typing without a case.
One-Handed Palm Reach
6.9" display with 77.6mm width (strictly 2-handed for most hands)
Standard smartphone width
Desk Typing Table Wobble
Prominent corner camera plateau rocks when typing on desk
Corner camera bump causes minor wobble
Pocket Weight & Heft
227g (heavy pocket presence)
Standard phone weight
The 90-Day Owner Regret Check
Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.
Apple: What to watch for
- Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
OnePlus: What to watch for
- Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Body
leads 1-0| Dimensions | 163 × 77.6 × 8.25 mm | Unfolded: 153.4 × 143.1 × 5.8 mm / Folded: 153.4 × 73.3 × 11.7 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g (8.0 oz) (wins this row: lower) | 239 g (8.43 oz) |
| Build | Grade 5 titanium frame, Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back | Aerospace-grade titanium alloy, carbon fiber hinge, glass or vegan leather back |
| Water / dust rating | IP68 (6 m up to 30 min) | IPX4 splash resistant |
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium | Emerald Dusk, Voyager Black |
| Stylus | No | No |
Display
8 differences| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | Main: 7.82" Flexi-fluid LTPO3 AMOLED / Cover: 6.31" LTPO3 Super Fluid AMOLED |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.9 inches | 7.82 inches unfolded (6.31 inches folded) (wins this row: higher) |
| Resolution | 2868 × 1320 (wins this row: higher) | Main: 2440 × 2268 (426 ppi) / Cover: 2484 × 1116 (431 ppi) |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi (wins this row: higher) | 426 ppi main / 431 ppi cover |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz ProMotion | 120 Hz (1–120Hz dynamic LTPO3 on both displays) |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits peak (outdoor) | 2,800 nits peak on both displays / 1,400 nits HBM (wins this row: higher) |
| HDR | HDR10, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG |
| Protection | Latest-generation Ceramic Shield | Ultra Thin Glass (main) / Ceramic Guard (cover) |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
Platform
5 differences| Operating system | iOS 18 | OxygenOS 14 (Android 14) |
|---|---|---|
| Software support | 7 years (estimated based on Apple track record) | 4 major Android OS updates & 5 years security patches |
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency) | 8-core (1× Cortex-X3 + 4× Cortex-A715/A710 + 3× Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | 6-core Apple GPU with ray tracing | Adreno 740 |
Memory
leads 2-0| RAM | 8GB | 16 GB LPDDR5X (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB UFS 4.0 (wins this row: higher) |
| Storage options | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | 512 GB |
| microSD | No | No |
Rear camera
6 differences| Main | 48 MP Fusion, f/1.78, 24 mm, sensor-shift OIS | 48 MP Sony LYT-T808 (f/1.7, 24mm, 1/1.43", OIS) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120° FOV, autofocus macro | 48 MP (f/2.2, 14mm, 114° FOV, 3.5cm macro) |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 120 mm, 5x optical zoom, 3D sensor-shift OIS | 64 MP OmniVision periscope (f/2.6, 70mm, 3x optical, 6x in-sensor, OIS) (wins this row: higher) |
| Max optical zoom | 5x optical (25x digital) (wins this row: higher) | 3x optical zoom (6x in-sensor zoom) |
| Stabilization | 3D Sensor-shift OIS on main and telephoto | OIS on main camera and 3x periscope telephoto |
| Video | 4K at 24/25/30/60/120 fps Dolby Vision, ProRes, Log, spatial video | 4K at 30/60 fps, Dolby Vision HDR at 4K 30fps |
Front camera
leads 1-0| Selfie camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, autofocus | Inner: 20 MP / Cover: 32 MP (both 4K video capable) (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie video | 4K 60 fps, Cinematic mode 4K 30 fps | 4K at 30 fps (cover and inner cameras) |
Battery & charging
leads 3-0| Capacity | 4,685 mAh (typical) | 4,805 mAh (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Wired chargingNot on the official sheet | ~25 W USB-C (no charger in box) | 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging (1–100% in ~42 mins) (wins this row: higher) |
| Wireless charging | MagSafe up to 25 W, Qi2 up to 15 W | No |
| Reverse wireless | 4.5 W wired reverse charging | No |
| Charger in box | No | Yes (67W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter included in US) (wins this row: has it) |
Audio
1 differences| Speakers | Stereo (bottom + earpiece) | Spatial Audio triple Reality speakers with Dolby Atmos |
|---|---|---|
| Headphone jack | No | No |
Connectivity
5 differences| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 + mmWave, region-dependent) | 5G (sub-6 GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be ready) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes (Apple Pay) | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3 (up to 10 Gbps) | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (DisplayPort video out) |
| SIM | eSIM (US) / dual nano + eSIM (many other regions) | Dual Nano-SIM (or 1 SIM + eSIM) |
Features
3 differences| Biometrics | Face ID | Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor + Face Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Extra controls | Action Button, Camera Control | Alert Slider (Ring/Vibrate/Silent) |
| Standout features | Dynamic Island, Apple Intelligence, MagSafe, Emergency SOS via satellite | Open Canvas split-screen multitasking, Hasselblad Color Calibration, Alert Slider, 67W fast charging |
Which one should you buy
Pick this one if
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple's top-tier 6.9-inch smartphone with A18 Pro chip, 5x optical telephoto camera, and Camera Control button.
- Massive 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display with ultra-thin borders
- Longest battery life ever on an iPhone with up to 33 hours video
- 4K 120 fps ProRes video capture and dedicated Camera Control button
What you give up
- Large and heavy in one-handed use
- Wired fast charging capped around 25W
Pick this one if
OnePlus Open
Flagship book-style foldable featuring dual 120Hz LTPO 3.0 displays, Hasselblad camera system, and Open Canvas multitasking.
- Best-in-class Open Canvas multitasking software
- Near-invisible crease and lightweight thin foldable design
- High-tier Hasselblad triple camera array with 3x periscope
What you give up
- No wireless charging support
- IPX4 water resistance rating is splash-only
Best for each use
Photos
For photos, buy the OnePlus Open.
Battery & updates
For battery & updates, buy the OnePlus Open.
Games & video
For games & video, buy the OnePlus Open.
Done deciding?
Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.
Manufacturer pages: iPhone 16 Pro Max ↗ · OnePlus Open ↗
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the iPhone 16 Pro Max or the OnePlus Open?
iPhone 16 Pro Max costs $500 less at list price.
What is the biggest catch with the iPhone 16 Pro Max or OnePlus Open?
Both has this deal-breaker: no stylus. No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.
Which is better for photos, the iPhone 16 Pro Max or the OnePlus Open?
For photos, buy the OnePlus Open. Leads 2 of 3 rankable photos specs; iPhone 16 Pro Max takes 1. Telephoto: 64 MP OmniVision periscope vs 12 MP, f/2.8, 120 mm, 5x optical zoom, 3D…
What cannot be compared from spec sheets?
Of the 48 specs tracked here, 35 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.