iPhone 16 Pro Max vs OnePlus Nord 2T: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 16 Pro Max
OnePlus Nord 2T
Too close to call: 3 of 7 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie8080
- CameraiPhone 16 Pro Max8584
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieOnePlus Nord 2T6088
- BatteryOnePlus Nord 2T7880
- DisplayiPhone 16 Pro Max8874
- ConnectivityiPhone 16 Pro Max1000
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueOnePlus Nord 2T5580
- iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger battery4,685 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- OnePlus Nord 2T charges faster80W vs 27W
- OnePlus Nord 2T has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- iPhone 16 Pro Max has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.43"
- OnePlus Nord 2T is lighter190 g vs 227 g
- OnePlus Nord 2T launched cheaper$399 vs $1,199
- OnePlus Nord 2T has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 12 MP
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 16 Pro Max and OnePlus Nord 2T are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the iPhone 16 Pro Max for its bigger battery (4,685 mAh vs 4,500 mAh) and smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz), or the OnePlus Nord 2T for its faster charging (80W vs 27W) and sharper main camera (50 MP vs 48 MP).
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · Smoother display: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
Faster wired charging: 80W vs 27W · Lighter: 190 g vs 227 g (37 g less)
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 16 Pro Max or OnePlus Nord 2T?
It's a close call. Pick the iPhone 16 Pro Max for its bigger battery (4,685 mAh vs 4,500 mAh) and smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz), or the OnePlus Nord 2T for its faster charging (80W vs 27W) and sharper main camera (50 MP vs 48 MP). BeastScore: iPhone 16 Pro Max 80.0/100, OnePlus Nord 2T 79.8/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 16 Pro Max and OnePlus Nord 2T?
iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 4685 mAh battery. OnePlus Nord 2T has a 6.43-inch display and 4500 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 16 Pro Max and OnePlus Nord 2T compare for speed?
iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 80/100 for performance; OnePlus Nord 2T scores 80/100.
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