OnePlus 9 (LE2115 128GB) vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus 9 vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/11/2025 11:41 AM, updated: 9/13/2025 8:56 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max X OnePlus 9 (LE2115 128GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

26Points Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB) Compare OnePlus 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
OLED

1320x2868

48
MP

18mp

12GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4832
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages OnePlus 9 (LE2115 128GB)	vs	26 Advantages Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB)
+192 grams (6.72 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	233 grams (8.16 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+65W63% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	40W
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)	vs	+4.26GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)44% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR5	vs	+12GB LPDDR5X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (101GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)128% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 3.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1320x2868 pixels46% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+458 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.55"	vs	+6.9"5% Larger screen
(triple camera) 48MP + 50MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 48MP + 48MP + 0.3MP44% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilization on both camerasAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/1.43" inches	vs	+1/1.28" inches12% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 16MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 18MP + 0.3MP14% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
5G SA/NSA	vs	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps150% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Face unlock 2D	vs	+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
4500 mAh	vs	+4832 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
5.2 + A2DP/LE	vs	+6.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 6.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

Fluid AMOLED / LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED

HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10

120Hz

1 billion

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

BSI sensor

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus 9 (LE2115 128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	OnePlus 9 (LE2115 128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB)
Other model names	OnePlus 9 5G LE2115 (Unlocked), BBK Lemonade	iPhone 17 Pro Max (A3257, A3525, A3526, A3527)
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	OnePlus	Apple
Release date	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/23/2021	9/19/2025, Announced: 9/9/2025
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.2 x 160 millimeters (2.92 x 6.3 in)	78 x 163.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.43 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	233 grams (8.16 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Ceramic Shield
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	OnePlus 9 (LE2115 128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB)
Display type	Fluid AMOLED	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen size	6.55" inches	6.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~91.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1320x2868 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	458 PPI
Colors	1 billion	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Ceramic Shield 2
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	1100nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	1000nits[typ], 3000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus 9 (LE2115 128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB)
System version	Android 11	iOS 26
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	OxygenOS 12 / 13	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus 9 (LE2115 128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)	64bit: Apple A19 Pro (3nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.26GHz P-Core (Dual-core) 4x 2.2GHz E-Core (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)	A19 Pro GPU (6-core)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 2112459 (v10) Geekbench: 9746 (v6.5)
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus 9 (LE2115 128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (230GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus 9 (LE2115 128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A3526 (International): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 53, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) A3257 e-SIM only (USA): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) A3525 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) A3527 No e-SIM (China): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)	A3526 (International): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79) A3257 e-SIM only (USA): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79) mmWave (258, 260, 261) A3525 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79) A3527 No e-SIM (China): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	OnePlus 9 (LE2115 128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 50MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1/1.56"1.0µmAF 2MP monochrome f/2.4	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 48MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"0.7µmPDAF 48MP periscope telephoto f/2.8100mm1/2.55"0.7µmPDAFOIS8x-optical-zoom 0.3MP TOF 3D LiDAR-scanner
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.43" inches	1/1.28" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization on both cameras
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/240fps Hasselblad Color Calibration Sony IMX689, IMX766. IMX471 sensor	4K@24/25/30/60/120fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision (60fps) 10-bit HDR ProRes RAW Cinematic mode
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus 9 (LE2115 128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	(dual front camera) 18 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5184x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus 9 (LE2115 128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio 3D
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus 9 (LE2115 128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	6.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus 9 (LE2115 128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus 9 (LE2115 128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	4832 mAh
Charger, watts	65W (10V/6.5A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0	40W Wired fast charging 4.5W Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)	25W Qi2 wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	OnePlus 9 (LE2115 128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Astral Black, Arctic Sky, Winter Mist	• Colors: Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue • Apple Intelligence • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus 9 (LE2115 128GB)	iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered