OnePlus Nord 4vsApple iPhone 15 Pro Max
TOO CLOSEUpdated September 8, 2026
Your call
Verdict
Too close to call — it comes down to your priorities
OnePlus Nord 4 and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max trade category wins — OnePlus Nord 4 in Price; Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max in Camera. Decide by the category you actually use most, then check the price.
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max takes Performance — led by performance score (1,600,000 pts).
- Too close to call between OnePlus Nord 4 and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- OnePlus Nord 4 takes Battery — led by charging speed (100 W).
- OnePlus Nord 4 takes Price — led by price (449 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose OnePlus Nord 4 if you want…
- Choose OnePlus Nord 4 if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose OnePlus Nord 4 if you want a bigger screen — 6.74 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose OnePlus Nord 4 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,150 nits vs 2,000 nits.
- Choose OnePlus Nord 4 if you want sharper selfies — 16 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose OnePlus Nord 4 if you want longer battery life — 5,500 mAh vs 4,441 mAh.
- Choose OnePlus Nord 4 if you want faster charging — 100 W vs 20 W.
- Choose OnePlus Nord 4 if you want a lower price — 449 USD vs 1,099 USD.
Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want…
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,600,000 pts vs 1,200,000 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want a sharper screen — 460 ppi vs 450 ppi.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want better video quality — 97 pts vs 88 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want a better camera — 150 pts vs 120 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- OnePlus Nord 4
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
OnePlus Nord 4
Choose OnePlus Nord 4 if price matters most. It costs USD 449, the lowest price in this group.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if camera matters most. It costs USD 1,099.
Pros & cons
OnePlus Nord 4
- Metal build
- 100 W charging
- Strong chipset
- Average cameras
- No wireless charging
- Software quirks
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Titanium build
- 5x telephoto
- Great video
- Slow 20 W charging
- Heavy
- Pricey vs Android rivals