Between the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Reno 13 Pro, the iPhone 17 Pro Max comes out ahead in antutu and pixel density, while the Reno 13 Pro wins on front camera and wired charging. Overall, the iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 67.5 and the Reno 13 Pro scores 68.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (67.5 vs 68.3). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the iPhone 17 Pro Max if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are antutu, pixel density, screen size, among others.
Pick the Reno 13 Pro if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are front camera, wired charging, weight, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 46.85% more. 2100000 vs 1430000.
- ▲Pixel density — 1.55% more. 460 ppi vs 453 ppi.
- ▲Screen size — 1.02% more. 6.9 " vs 6.83 ".
- ▲Promised OS updates: 6 (vs 4).
- ▲Wireless charging: 25 W vs 0 W.
Why Oppo - Reno 13 Pro wins
- ▲Front camera — 316.67% more. 50 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 166.67% more. 80 W vs 30 W.
- ▲Weight — 32.00 g less. 195 vs 227.
- ▲Battery capacity — 23.80% more. 5800 mAh vs 4685 mAh.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Oppo - Reno 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 195 glead |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.55 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Oppo - Reno 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.9 "lead | 6.83 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 460 ppilead | 453 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2200 nitslead | 1200 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Oppo - Reno 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 48 MP | 50 MPlead |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Oppo - Reno 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4685 mAh | 5800 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 30 W | 80 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 25 Wlead | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Oppo - Reno 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 17 Pro Max | Oppo - Reno 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOSlead | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 6 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iPhone 17 Pro Max or Reno 13 Pro?+
Reno 13 Pro has 23.8% more battery — 4685 mAh vs 5800 mAh.
Which is lighter, iPhone 17 Pro Max or Reno 13 Pro?+
Reno 13 Pro is 32g lighter — 227g vs 195g.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max waterproof?+
iPhone 17 Pro Max has an IP68 rating.
Does Reno 13 Pro support 5G?+
Yes, Reno 13 Pro supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, iPhone 17 Pro Max or Reno 13 Pro?+
Reno 13 Pro has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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