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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Oppo Find X9 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 98 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 499,999 against PKR 560,000.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Oppo Find X9 Ultra takes it by 24.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Oppo Find X9 Ultra leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Oppo Find X9 Ultra leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Oppo Find X9 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Oppo Find X9 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Oppo Find X9 Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Oppo Find X9 Ultra costs PKR 60,001 less.
  • Oppo Find X9 Ultra packs a 1,483 mAh larger battery.
  • Oppo Find X9 Ultra charges 40W faster.
  • Oppo Find X9 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with 1,024 GB more storage.
  • Oppo Find X9 Ultra has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Oppo Find X9 Ultra if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Oppo Find X9 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 560,000 PKR 499,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 18, 2026 May 2, 2026.
Dimensions 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm 163.2 × 77.0 × 9.1 mm
Weight 249 g 236 g Better
Water resistance IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes) IP66 / IP68 / IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches Better 6.82-inch
Resolution 2868 × 1320 pixels 1440 × 3168 pixels (QHD+), ~510 PPI Better
Panel type Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors, 144Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display
Protection Ceramic Shield 2 front Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Apple A20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU 6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores) Octa-Core 2 × Oryon V3 Phoenix L @ 4.6GHz 6 × Oryon V3 Phoenix M @ 3.62GHz
GPU 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators Adreno 840
Operating system iOS 27 Android 16 ColorOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Better 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1
Card slot No No, microSD card not supported
Camera
Main camera 48MP Pro Fusion camera system 200MP Wide, OIS, Multi-Directional PDAF 200MP Periscope Telephoto, 3× Optical Zoom, OIS 50MP Ultra-Wide 50MP Periscope Telephoto, 10× Optical Zoom, OIS Hasselblad Camera System, Laser AF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, RAW, Pro Mode Better
Selfie camera 18MP Center Stage camera 50MP Wide, Autofocus Better
Video recording 4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps; 1080p Dolby Vision up to 120fps; ProRes up to 4K 120fps with external recording; ProRes RAW; Apple Log 2; Spatial Video; Dual Capture 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, LOG Recording, OIS + Gyro-EIS
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Silicon-Carbon Li-Ion (non removable) 7050mAh Better
Wired charging Fast charging: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with 60W-capable adapter or higher; up to 50% in 30 minutes with 35W adapter or higher using MagSafe Charger 100W SUPERVOOC Wired Charging, 50W AIRVOOC Wireless Charging, 10W Reverse Wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs) Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Dual-Band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6 v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC
NFC Yes, with reader mode Yes (360° NFC)
Sensors Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors Under-display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Color Spectrum Sensor
USB USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Oppo Find X9 Ultra?

Oppo Find X9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 24.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Oppo Find X9 Ultra in Pakistan?

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is listed at PKR 560,000 and Oppo Find X9 Ultra at PKR 499,999. That makes Oppo Find X9 Ultra cheaper by PKR 60,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Oppo Find X9 Ultra?

Oppo Find X9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max uses a 48 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Oppo Find X9 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Oppo Find X9 Ultra?

Oppo Find X9 Ultra leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max carries a 5567 mAh cell and Oppo Find X9 Ultra a 7050 mAh cell, with 60W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Oppo Find X9 Ultra?

Oppo Find X9 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max runs the Apple A20 Pro while Oppo Find X9 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).

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