Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs OnePlus 13
The Verdict
Both phones offer flagship experiences but cater to different priorities. Apple's iPhone 16 Plus excels with its brilliant 2000-nit OLED display, efficient A18 processor, and cohesive iOS ecosystem, though it's limited to 60Hz refresh and 20W charging. OnePlus 13 impresses with superior raw specifications: 4500-nit peak brightness, 120Hz LTPO display, faster 100W charging (80W US model), larger 6000mAh battery, and more versatile triple camera system with telephoto zoom and 8K recording. Performance-wise, the Snapdragon 8 Elite outpaces the A18 in benchmarks, while the iPhone delivers better real-world optimization. Software experience heavily depends on OS preference,iOS offers tighter integration versus OxygenOS's customization. For creative professionals and power users, OnePlus 13's camera capabilities and display technology edge ahead. iPhone 16 Plus suits those prioritizing ecosystem consistency and longevity. At equal pricing, OnePlus 13 provides superior specifications, making it the better value proposition despite iPhone's refined software experience.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 16 Plus if…
- →Excellent battery life from large 4674 mAh cell
- →A18 chip supports Apple Intelligence
- →New Camera Control button
Buy the OnePlus 13 if…
- →Massive 6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers class-leading performance
- →100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Pros
- Excellent battery life from large 4674 mAh cell
- A18 chip supports Apple Intelligence
- New Camera Control button
- Bright 2000-nit display
- More affordable than Pro Max
Cons
- Still locked to 60Hz refresh rate
- No telephoto camera
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- No always-on display
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
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | OnePlus 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 18 | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 210 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Sony LYT-808) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 8K@30fps, 4K@60/120fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/2.0, 120-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom (Sony LYT-600) |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4674 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 100W SuperVOOC wired (80W in US) |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | 50W AirVOOC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.82 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 3168 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 4500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L & 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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