Apple iPhone 8 vs OnePlus 13R
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 8 and OnePlus 13R represent different eras of smartphone technology. The iPhone 8 delivers a compact 4.7-inch Retina display at 1334x750 resolution with the A11 Bionic chip, 2GB RAM, and 1821mAh battery requiring frequent charging. Its 12MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture and OIS provides solid photography, though it lacks telephoto capabilities. The OnePlus 13R substantially outperforms on nearly every metric: a massive 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 2780x1264 resolution and 4500 nits brightness, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 12GB RAM standard, and 6000mAh battery lasting 1.5+ days. Its quad-camera system features a 50MP main with OIS, dedicated 50MP 2x telephoto, and 8MP ultrawide. The OnePlus supports 5G connectivity, 80W fast charging, and USB-C, while the iPhone 8 requires purchasing an 18W adapter separately. At $599 versus $699, the OnePlus 13R offers superior value with dramatically better specs and performance. The iPhone 8's only advantages are its compact size and iOS ecosystem, but these don't justify the premium price and aging 2017 hardware. OnePlus 13R is the clear winner for anyone prioritizing performance, camera versatility, and longevity.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 8 if…
- →Compact and lightweight at 148 g
- →Wireless charging support
- →Powerful A11 Bionic chip
Buy the OnePlus 13R if…
- →Last-gen flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 at a $599 price is terrific value
- →6000 mAh battery is among the largest in any flagship phone
- →4500-nit display brightness matches phones costing twice as much
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 8
Pros
- Compact and lightweight at 148 g
- Wireless charging support
- Powerful A11 Bionic chip
- True Tone display
- Reliable Touch ID fingerprint sensor
Cons
- Very small 1821 mAh battery
- Dated home button design with large bezels
- Single rear camera only
- 750p resolution on 4.7-inch display
- Only 2 GB RAM
OnePlus 13R
Pros
- Last-gen flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 at a $599 price is terrific value
- 6000 mAh battery is among the largest in any flagship phone
- 4500-nit display brightness matches phones costing twice as much
- 80W fast charging fills the huge battery in under 40 minutes
- Clean OxygenOS 15 is close to stock Android
Cons
- 8MP ultrawide is a notable weak point
- No wireless charging
- IP65 water resistance is below IP68 competitors
- 50MP 2x telephoto is good but not a true periscope zoom
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 8 | OnePlus 13R |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 11 | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 148 g | 206 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm | 161.7 x 75.8 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony LYT-700) |
| Front camera | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x telephoto |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, 112-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 1821 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 80W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 4.7 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Retina IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1334 x 750 | 2780 x 1264 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 4500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.39 GHz + 4x1.7 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (3-core) | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Apple A11 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
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