iPhone 16 Pro Max vs OnePlus 16: Which One Should You Buy?
OnePlus 16 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 94.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 16 Pro Max
OnePlus 16
OnePlus 16 wins 5 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedOnePlus 168098
- CameraOnePlus 168592
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryOnePlus 167898
- DisplayOnePlus 168895
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueOnePlus 165585
- OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery9,000 mAh vs 4,685 mAh
- OnePlus 16 charges faster100W vs 27W
- OnePlus 16 has a sharper main camera200 MP vs 48 MP
- OnePlus 16 has a smoother screen185 Hz vs 120 Hz
- OnePlus 16 has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 vs Apple A18 Pro
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄OnePlus 16 wins — BeastScore 94.0/100
The OnePlus 16 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (9,000 mAh vs 4,685 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 27W).
Reliable all-round performance.
Larger battery: 9,000 mAh vs 4,685 mAh · Faster wired charging: 100W vs 27W
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 16 Pro Max or OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (9,000 mAh vs 4,685 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 27W). BeastScore: iPhone 16 Pro Max 80.0/100, OnePlus 16 94.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 16 Pro Max and OnePlus 16?
iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 4685 mAh battery. OnePlus 16 has a display and 9000 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 16 Pro Max and OnePlus 16 compare for speed?
iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 80/100 for performance; OnePlus 16 scores 98/100.
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