Apple iPhone XS Max vs. OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple iPhone XS Max and OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Apple iPhone XS Max vs. OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple iPhone XS Max OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number A2101 -
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 157.5 mm 160.6 mm OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has greater height than Apple iPhone XS Max.
Width 77.4 mm 73.2 mm Apple iPhone XS Max has greater width than OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G.
Depth 7.7 mm 7.8 mm Apple iPhone XS Max is narrower than Apple iPhone XS Max.
Weight 208 g 173 g OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is lighter than Apple iPhone XS Max.
Body Colour Space grey | Silver | Gold Mirror grey | Bahama blue
Body Material Glass, surgical‑grade stainless steel -
Protection Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof -
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes - Apple iPhone XS Max is waterproof.
IP rating IEC 60529 IP68 -
Repairability Index 6.9 (out of 10) -
SAR Value 0.99 W/kg (body), 0.99 W/kg (head) -
Connector Type Lightning USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM Dual-SIM
DISPLAY Apple iPhone XS Max OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
Display Type OLED display OLED display
Display Technology Super Retina HD Fluid Amoled
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.5" 6.43" Apple iPhone XS Max has larger screen size than OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2688 x 1242 pixels 2400 x 1080 pixels Apple iPhone XS Max has better screen resolution than OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G.
Display Format - Full HD+
Pixel Density 458 ppi 409 ppi Apple iPhone XS Max has better pixel density than OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G.
Aspect Ratio - 20:9
Max Brightness 625 cd/m² -
Contrast Ratio 1000000:1 -
HDR Yes Yes Both phones have HDR.
HDR Technology HDR10 HDR10+
Display Enhancement Technology Dolby Vision -
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz 90 Hz Apple iPhone XS Max has better refresh rate than OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G.
Display Features True Tone display, Wide colour display (P3) Wide colour display (P3), Dark mode, sRGB support, AI colour enhancement
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
PROCESSOR Apple iPhone XS Max OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
Processor Type (CPU) Apple A12 Bionic MediaTek Dimensity 900
Clock Speed - 2.4 GHz
Processor Core Qty 6-core 8-core OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has higher processor core quantity than Apple iPhone XS Max.
64-bit Architecture Yes - Apple iPhone XS Max has 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) - Mali G68 MC4
MEMORY Apple iPhone XS Max OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
RAM - LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 64 GB 128 GB OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has more internal memory than Apple iPhone XS Max.
Memory Interface - UFS 2.2
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) - microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB
CAMERA Apple iPhone XS Max OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 2 3
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel 64 Megapixel OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has better camera resolution than Apple iPhone XS Max.
Sensor Type BSI -
Lens Type Wide-angle lens -
Lens Aperture F/1.8 F/1.79 OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has better lens aperture than Apple iPhone XS Max.
Lens Construction 6-element 6-element
Pixel Size - 0.7 μm
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) - Apple iPhone XS Max has optical stabilisation.
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Optical Zoom 2x -
Digital Zoom 10x -
Special Effects Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono HDR, face retouch
HDR Mode Smart HDR -
Camera Modes Burst mode, Panorama, Timer mode, low-light shots, tap to focus, Live Photos, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Nightscape capture mode, Portrait, Filter mode
Face Recognition (Face ID) Body and face detection - Apple iPhone XS Max has face detection.
Light Source True Tone quad LED flash LED flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Sapphire crystal lens cover, Cinematic video stabilisation, Focus Pixels, Cinematic video stabilisation, Playback zoom, Hybrid IR filter, Exposure control, geotagging, LTM (Local Tone Mapping), Stereo Recording, Continuous autofocus video, 8MP still photos recording 4K video, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Slow Sync, Advanced red-eye correction, Optical image stabilization for video, Extended dynamic range for video Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), DualView, AI Scene Enhancement, 4-in-1 to 1.4μm pixel, AI hightlight video
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 12 Megapixel 8 Megapixel Apple iPhone XS Max has better second camera resolution than OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G.
Lens Type (2nd Camera) Telephoto lens Ultra wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) F/2.4 F/2.2 OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has better second camera lens aperture than Apple iPhone XS Max.
Field of View (2nd Camera) - 119 degree(s)
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) Capture depth information -
Camera Features (2nd Camera) - Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS)
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) - 2 Megapixel
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) - F/2.4
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) - Macro camera
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 2 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 7 Megapixel 16 Megapixel OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has better front camera resolution than Apple iPhone XS Max.
Sensor Type (Front) BSI -
Sensor Name (Front) - Sony Exmor RX IMX471 sensor
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.2 F/2.4 Apple iPhone XS Max has better front lens aperture than Apple iPhone XS Max.
Pixel Size (Front) - 1 μm
Special Effects (Front) Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono HDR, face retouch
HDR Mode (Front) Smart HDR -
Camera Modes (Front) Burst mode, Timer mode, Live Photos, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting Time-lapse mode, Nightscape capture mode, Portrait, Filter mode
Face Recognition (Face ID) Body and face detection, face recognition - Apple iPhone XS Max has face detection.
Light Source (Front) Retina Flash Display flash
Video Resolutions (Front) 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps
Camera Features (Front) FaceTime HD camera, Exposure control, Auto image stabilisation, Animoji, Memoji, TrueDepth camera, Extended dynamic range for video, Cinematic video stabilisation Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), AI hightlight video
SECOND FRONT CAMERA
Camera Functions (2nd Front) Infrared camera for Face ID -
Camera Features (2nd Front) Flood Illuminator, Dot Projector -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple iPhone XS Max OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) - 4500 mAh
Fast Charging Technology Apple fast charging technology - Apple iPhone XS Max has fast charging technology.
Wireless Charging Yes - Apple iPhone XS Max can be charged wirelessly.
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Talk Time 1500 minutes -
Run Time Details Talk: up to 1500 min
Active online usage: up to 13 hrs
Playback (wireless video): up to 15 hrs
Playback (wireless audio): up to 65 hrs
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Battery Technology Lithium Ion -
CELLULAR Apple iPhone XS Max OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 5G OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has more advanced generation mobile network.
Operating System iOS 12 OxygenOS (based on Android 11)
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
COMMUNICATIONS Apple iPhone XS Max OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA, LTE Advanced, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi, Gigabit LTE FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19
3G UMTS Frequency - 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66 Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3
5G NR Band - N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n78, n40
5G NR Frequency - FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11ac IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
MEDIA Apple iPhone XS Max OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
Supported Digital Audio Standards Audible, MP3, FLAC, Apple Lossless, AC-3, AAC-LC, LPCM, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC, EAC3, HE-AAC v2 WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, APE (Monkey's Audio), apt-X, LDAC, RAW, ALAC, OPUS, 3GPP, SBC, Vorbis, apt-X HD, GSM, G711-ALAW, G711-MLAW
Supported Digital Video Standards M-JPEG, H.264, HEVC, MPEG-4 Part 2, HEIF MPEG-4, WMV, MPEG-2, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265, MP4V, 3GPP, AV1
Sound Enhancements Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Digital sound -
FEATURES Apple iPhone XS Max OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert -
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, barometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyroscope, sensor core
Security Devices Face recognition Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition
Security Technology Face ID Face Unlock
Additional Phone Features TTY compatible, FaceTime, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, iBeacon microlocation, QuickType keyboard, Apple TV support (2nd or later), Neural Engine, AirPlay Mirroring Noise Cancellation Technology, MIMO technology, Super linear speaker
OTHERS Apple iPhone XS Max OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
Included Accessories Power adapter, Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB cable Protective cover, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, screen protector (pre-applied), SuperVOOC 65W power adapter
Compliant Standards IEC 60529 IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
Max Depth of Water Resistance 2 m -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 5 - 95% (non-condensing) -
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