Apple iPhone 13 vs OnePlus 10 Pro
The Verdict
iPhone 13 delivers Apple's signature polish with the powerful A15 Bionic chip and excellent 60Hz Super Retina XDR display, though its 4GB RAM and 12MP cameras feel conservative by 2022 standards. OnePlus 10 Pro counters with more ambitious specs: 120Hz LTPO2 display with 1300 nits brightness, substantially larger 5000mAh battery, 48MP main + 50MP ultrawide camera system with Hasselblad tuning, and significantly faster 80W charging. The OnePlus weighs noticeably more (200g vs 174g) and costs $100 extra, but offers tangible upgrades in display quality, battery endurance, camera versatility, and charging speeds. Performance-wise, both handle demanding tasks flawlessly. iPhone 13 excels in software coherence and gaming optimization, while OnePlus provides customization and raw processing power. For camera enthusiasts and power users wanting flagship features, OnePlus 10 Pro's superior specs justify the premium. iPhone 13 remains the better choice for those prioritizing ecosystem integration and refined simplicity.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 13 if…
- →Significantly improved battery life over iPhone 12
- →Cinematic mode for video storytelling
- →Strong A15 Bionic chip handles anything
Buy the OnePlus 10 Pro if…
- →80W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- →Hasselblad color tuning for natural tones
- →150-degree ultrawide camera
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 13
Pros
- Significantly improved battery life over iPhone 12
- Cinematic mode for video storytelling
- Strong A15 Bionic chip handles anything
- Bright and vibrant OLED panel
- Solid value compared to Pro tier
Cons
- Only 60Hz display while Android rivals offered 120Hz
- Lightning connector showing its age
- Notch remains largely unchanged
- No telephoto camera
- USB 2.0 transfer speeds over Lightning
OnePlus 10 Pro
Pros
- 80W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- Hasselblad color tuning for natural tones
- 150-degree ultrawide camera
- Large 5000 mAh battery
- QHD+ 120Hz LTPO2 AMOLED display
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 overheating issues
- OxygenOS 12 merged with ColorOS upset fans
- 8 MP telephoto is weak resolution
- Only 3.3x optical zoom
- No IP68 in all regions
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 | OnePlus 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 15 | Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 174 g | 200 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm | 163 x 73.9 x 8.55 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Hasselblad tuned) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/2.2, 150-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP, f/2.4, 3.3x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3227 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 80W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 50W AirVOOC wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO2 AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 3216 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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