OnePlus 13 vs Poco F5
Side-by-side specifications, scores and verdict.
Quick Verdict
OnePlus 13 delivers flagship performance with its Snapdragon 8 Elite, stunning 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display reaching 4500 nits, and versatile quad-camera system featuring dual 50MP sensors with advanced imaging capabilities. Battery life excels with 6000mAh capacity and 100W charging. Poco F5 targets budget-conscious users with respectable mid-range specs—Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, 120Hz AMOLED display, and capable 64MP main camera—but compromises on durability (IP53 vs IP69), lacks wireless charging, and offers slower 67W charging. Software differs significantly with Android 15 OxygenOS versus Android 13 MIUI. OnePlus 13's 8K video, 50W wireless charging, superior display brightness, and premium materials justify the $550 premium for users prioritizing flagship features. Poco F5 remains excellent value for basics, but OnePlus 13 is the clear winner for demanding users.
Full Specifications
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | Poco F5 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | Android 13 (MIUI 14 for POCO) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 210 g | 181 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm | 161.9 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Sony LYT-808) | 64 MP, f/1.79, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60/120fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom (Sony LYT-600) | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0, 120-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SuperVOOC wired (80W in US) | 67W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W AirVOOC | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.82 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3168 x 1440 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 4500 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L & 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.49 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 725 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
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
Poco F5
Pros
- Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers near-flagship performance
- Bright 1000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display
- 67W fast charging at a budget price
- Lightweight and slim design
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
Cons
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- IP53 splash resistance is minimal
- MIUI heavy software experience
- No telephoto lens
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