OnePlus 13 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
The Verdict
OnePlus 13 commands a premium position with its flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, stunning 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display hitting 4500 nits, and versatile camera system featuring a Sony LYT-808 50MP main sensor with OIS. Its 6000mAh battery supports both 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. Redmi Note 13 Pro+ counters with impressive value, offering a 200MP main camera, 120W wired charging, and solid MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra performance at half the price. However, it compromises with lower display brightness (1800 nits), no wireless charging, smaller 5000mAh battery, and weaker video capabilities (4K only). For demanding users prioritizing performance, display quality, and charging versatility, OnePlus 13 justifies its premium. Budget-conscious buyers seeking megapixels and fast wired charging alone should consider Redmi Note 13 Pro+. OnePlus 13 emerges as the better overall flagship experience.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ if…
- →Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- →Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- →Blazing 120W HyperCharge
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
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
Pros
- Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- Blazing 120W HyperCharge
- IP68 dust and water resistance — rare at this price
Cons
- Mid-tier Dimensity 7200 Ultra is not flagship-fast
- Ultrawide and macro cameras are weak
- No wireless charging
- MIUI bloatware out of the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 210 g | 204 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i | Plastic frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm | 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Sony LYT-808) | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS, Samsung HP3 |
| 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) | 2 MP macro f/2.4 |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0, 120-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SuperVOOC wired (80W in US) | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W AirVOOC | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.82 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3168 x 1440 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 4500 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L & 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 6x2.0 GHz A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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