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Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs OnePlus 13

Both phones deliver flagship experiences at the $899 price point, but they cater to different priorities. iPhone 15 Plus excels with its stunning 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, A16 Bionic chip delivering consistent performance, and polished iOS 17 ecosystem. Its 48MP camera with Dolby Vision video recording is capable, though limited to 60Hz refresh rate. OnePlus 13 aggressively out-specifies its rival: larger 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED screen reaching 4500 nits, Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, triple 50MP camera setup with optical zoom, and massive 6000mAh battery supporting 100W charging. The 1-120Hz variable refresh rate and 8K video recording push content creation capabilities further. OnePlus offers more raw power and features, while iPhone provides refined software integration and consistent updates. For power users and multimedia creators, OnePlus 13 delivers superior value with its aggressive specifications. iPhone 15 Plus suits those prioritizing ecosystem coherence and longevity.

Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Apple
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
$899
8.1/10
VS
OnePlus 13
OnePlus
OnePlus 13
$899
8.7/10
Winner

Full Specifications

SpecApple iPhone 15 PlusOnePlus 13
SoftwareiOS 17Android 15 (OxygenOS 15)
Body
Weight201 g210 g
MaterialAluminum frameAluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i
IP ratingIP68IP68/IP69
Dimensions160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm
Camera
Main camera48 MP50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Sony LYT-808)
Front camera12 MP32 MP, f/2.4
Video4K@60fps Dolby Vision8K@30fps, 4K@60/120fps
Ultrawide12 MP50 MP, f/2.0, 120-degree
Telephoto50 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom (Sony LYT-600)
Memory
RAM6 GB12 GB
Storage options128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Battery
Capacity4383 mAh6000 mAh
Charging20W wired100W SuperVOOC wired (80W in US)
Wireless charging15W MagSafe50W AirVOOC
Display
Size6.7 inches6.82 inches
TypeSuper Retina XDR OLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution2796 x 12903168 x 1440
Refresh rate60Hz1-120Hz
Brightness (nits)20004500
Processor
CPUHexa-coreOcta-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L & 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPUApple GPU (5-core)Adreno 830
ChipsetApple A16 BionicQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4

Category Scores

Apple iPhone 15 Plus
OnePlus 13
Value
7.8
8.6
Camera
8.0
8.9
Battery
7.5
9.0
Display
8.5
9.2
Performance
8.8
9.1

Pros & Cons

Apple iPhone 15 Plus

Pros

  • Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
  • Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
  • 48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
  • First USB-C port on a standard Plus model
  • Large display great for media consumption

Cons

  • Capped at 60Hz with no ProMotion upgrade
  • USB-C limited to USB 2.0 transfer speeds
  • No telephoto camera
  • No always-on display
  • Bulky and heavy for everyday use

OnePlus 13

Pros

  • Massive 6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery
  • Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers class-leading performance
  • 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging
  • Hasselblad-tuned triple Sony camera system
  • IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance

Cons

  • Only 4 years of OS updates (vs 7 from Google/Samsung)
  • Telephoto is just 3x (no periscope)
  • OxygenOS 15 has more bloat than past versions
  • Curved display still polarizing for some users

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