OnePlus 7T vs. iPhone 11 Pro Max: A Detailed Comparison of Performance, Camera, and Value
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing longevity, camera quality, and ecosystem integration, the iPhone 11 Pro Max remains the superior choice, despite its higher price. However, the OnePlus 7T offers exceptional performance for its current price of around $280, making it a compelling option for budget-conscious users who prioritize speed and don't need the latest features.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | OnePlus 7T | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - EU | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2218 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps | HSPA, LTE 1.6 Gbps DL, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - CN, IN | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2161, A2220 | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2019, September 26 | 2019, September 10 |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, September 27 | Available. Released 2019, September 20 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 74.4 x 8.1 mm (6.33 x 2.93 x 0.32 in) | 158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm (6.22 x 3.06 x 0.32 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Weight | 190 g (6.70 oz) | 226 g (7.97 oz) |
| - | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 4m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) | 1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches, 102.9 cm2 (~83.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+ | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm) | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 (700 MHz) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 | iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 26.1 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM |
| UFS 3.0 | NVMe | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Single | - | 13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF |
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 51mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom 16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), AF | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6" |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Virtual proximity sensing | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | |
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging | 30W wired | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi) |
| Type | Li-Po 3800 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3969 mAh, non-removable (15.04 Wh) |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Frosted Silver, Glacier Blue, White | Matte Space Gray, Matte Silver, Matte Gold, Matte Midnight Green |
| Models | HD1901, HD1903, HD1900, HD1907, HD1905 | A2218, A2161, A2220, iPhone12,5 |
| Price | About 130 EUR | $ 233.00 / C$ 369.75 / £ 226.95 / € 249.00 |
| SAR | - | 1.16 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | - | 0.95 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) |
| Pricing | ||
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| 128GB 8GB RAM | $ 399.99 | - |
| 256GB 4GB RAM | - | $ 874.46 |
| 256GB 8GB RAM | $ 280.49 | - |
| 512GB 4GB RAM | - | $ 1,004.31 |
| 64GB 4GB RAM | - | $ 435.00 |
| RENEWED | $ 191.00 | $ 485.00 |
| Tests | ||
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| Audio quality | Noise -94.0dB / Crosstalk -93.6dB | Noise -94.3dB / Crosstalk -81.5dB |
| Battery life | Endurance rating 90h | Endurance rating 102h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 79dB / Noise 77dB / Ring 91dB | -25.6 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 391545 (v7), 485585 (v8) GeekBench: 11394 (v4.4), 2858 (v5.1) GFXBench: 41fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 459713 (v7), 536883 (v8) GeekBench: 13870 (v4.4), 3503 (v5.1) GFXBench: 57fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
OnePlus 7T
- Significantly lower price point
- Faster wired charging (30W)
- Smooth and responsive Android experience
- Inferior camera performance
- Shorter software support lifespan
- Less premium build quality
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
- Superior camera system
- Longer battery life and efficiency
- Polished iOS ecosystem and software support
- Much higher price
- Slower wired charging compared to OnePlus 7T
- Limited customization options compared to Android
Display Comparison
The iPhone 11 Pro Max boasts a significantly brighter display, reaching 820 nits measured, compared to the OnePlus 7T’s unspecified peak brightness. This translates to better outdoor visibility. While both utilize OLED technology for excellent contrast – the iPhone claiming an 'infinite' ratio – the iPhone’s higher brightness and color accuracy provide a more vibrant and immersive viewing experience. The OnePlus 7T’s display, while good, doesn’t match the iPhone’s in terms of sheer visual impact.
Camera Comparison
Both phones offer capable photo and video recording, but the iPhone 11 Pro Max holds a clear advantage. While both have triple-camera systems, the iPhone’s larger sensors and superior image processing algorithms deliver more detailed and dynamic range in photos and videos. The iPhone’s computational photography excels in low-light conditions, producing cleaner images with less noise. The OnePlus 7T’s camera is good for its price, but lacks the refinement and consistency of the iPhone’s.
Performance
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ in the OnePlus 7T is a powerful chip, but the Apple A13 Bionic in the iPhone 11 Pro Max is in a different league. The A13’s hexa-core architecture, with its 2x2.65 GHz Lightning and 4x1.8 GHz Thunder cores, consistently outperforms the Snapdragon 855+ in both single-core and multi-core benchmarks. While the OnePlus 7T’s 8GB of RAM is sufficient, the A13’s optimized software and efficient architecture allow the iPhone 11 Pro Max to maintain smoother performance even with only 4GB of RAM. The 7nm+ fabrication process of the A13 also contributes to better thermal efficiency, reducing throttling during sustained workloads.
Battery Life
The iPhone 11 Pro Max’s endurance rating of 102 hours slightly edges out the OnePlus 7T’s 90 hours. This difference is due to a combination of factors, including the A13 Bionic’s power efficiency and the iPhone’s larger battery capacity (though not explicitly stated in the data, it's a known factor). The OnePlus 7T’s 30W wired charging is faster than the iPhone’s 50% in 30-minute PD2.0 charging, but the iPhone also offers convenient Qi wireless charging, a feature absent on the OnePlus 7T.
Buying Guide
Buy the OnePlus 7T if you need a fast, responsive Android experience without breaking the bank, and are comfortable with a less refined camera system and shorter software support lifespan. Buy the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max if you prefer a polished, integrated ecosystem, a class-leading camera, and guaranteed software updates for years to come, and are willing to pay a premium for those benefits.