Apple iPhone XS Max vs. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple iPhone XS Max and OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 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 3 Lite 5G Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple iPhone XS Max OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number A2101 CPH2465
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 157.5 mm 165.5 mm OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has greater height than Apple iPhone XS Max.
Width 77.4 mm 76 mm Apple iPhone XS Max has greater width than OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G.
Depth 7.7 mm 8.3 mm Apple iPhone XS Max is narrower than Apple iPhone XS Max.
Weight 208 g 195 g OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is lighter than Apple iPhone XS Max.
Body Colour Space grey | Silver | Gold Pastel lime | Chromatic grey
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) 1.245 W/kg (body), 0.865 W/kg (head), 2.687 W/kg (limb)
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
SIM Card Configuration Details - Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD
DISPLAY Apple iPhone XS Max OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
Display Type OLED display LCD display
Display Technology Super Retina HD LCD
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.5" 6.72" OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has larger screen size than Apple iPhone XS Max.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2688 x 1242 pixels 2400 x 1080 pixels Apple iPhone XS Max has better screen resolution than OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G.
Display Format - Full HD+
Pixel Density 458 ppi 391 ppi Apple iPhone XS Max has better pixel density than OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G.
Aspect Ratio - 20:9
Max Brightness 625 cd/m² -
Contrast Ratio 1000000:1 -
HDR Yes - Apple iPhone XS Max has HDR.
HDR Technology HDR10 -
Display Enhancement Technology Dolby Vision -
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz 120 Hz Both phones have the same refresh rate.
Touch Sampling Rate - 240 Hz
Display Features True Tone display, Wide colour display (P3) Wide colour display (P3), Eye comfort mode, Dark mode, sRGB support
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating -
PROCESSOR Apple iPhone XS Max OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
Processor Type (CPU) Apple A12 Bionic Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
Processor Core Qty 6-core 8-core OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 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) - Qualcomm ADRENO 619
MEMORY Apple iPhone XS Max OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
RAM - LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB + up to 8 GB
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 64 GB 128 GB OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 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 3 Lite 5G
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 2 3
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel 108 Megapixel OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has better camera resolution than Apple iPhone XS Max.
Sensor Type BSI -
Sensor Name - Samsung S5KHM6SX03
Lens Type Wide-angle lens -
Lens Aperture F/1.8 F/1.7 OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has better lens aperture than Apple iPhone XS Max.
Lens Construction 6-element 6-element
Pixel Size - 0.64 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 6x Apple iPhone XS Max has better digital zoom than OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G.
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 Time-lapse mode, Slow motion mode, portrait mode, Nightscape capture mode, Pano mode, Filter mode, Macro mode, Dual-View Video, Text scanner
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, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 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), AI Scene Enhancement
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 12 Megapixel 2 Megapixel Apple iPhone XS Max has better second camera resolution than OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G.
Lens Type (2nd Camera) Telephoto lens -
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) F/2.4 F/2.4 Both phones have the same second camera lens aperture.
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) Capture depth information Depth camera
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 3 Lite 5G has better front camera resolution than Apple iPhone XS Max.
Sensor Type (Front) BSI -
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, portrait mode, Nightscape capture mode, Pano mode, 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, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Front) FaceTime HD camera, Exposure control, Auto image stabilisation, Animoji, Memoji, TrueDepth camera, Extended dynamic range for video, Cinematic video stabilisation -
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 3 Lite 5G
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) - 5000 mAh
Fast Charging Technology Apple fast charging technology SuperVOOC Flash Charge technology Both phones have 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
Playback (YouTube): up to 17.1 hrs
Video call (WhatsApp): up to 8.7 hrs
Gaming (PUBG): up to 8.8 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion -
CELLULAR Apple iPhone XS Max OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 5G OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has more advanced generation mobile network.
Operating System iOS 12 OxygenOS (based on Android 13)
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BDS
COMMUNICATIONS Apple iPhone XS Max OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA, LTE Advanced, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi, Gigabit LTE FDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1, TD-LTE
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 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, 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 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, 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, n66, n77, 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, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11ac IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
MEDIA Apple iPhone XS Max OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 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 AAC, MP3, FLAC, apt-X, LDAC, RAW, OPUS, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, 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, H.264, HEVC, VP8, VP9, 3GPP, AV1
Sound Enhancements Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Digital sound -
FEATURES Apple iPhone XS Max OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 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 Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side)
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, dual stereo speakers, Ultra volume mode, Battery Health Engine
OTHERS Apple iPhone XS Max OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
Included Accessories Power adapter, Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB cable SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, screen protector (pre-applied), protective case, SuperVOOC 67W power adapter
Compliant Standards IEC 60529 IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) -
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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