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Apple iPhone 15 vs OnePlus 13

The OnePlus 13 comes out ahead on 11 counts and the Apple iPhone 15 on 4.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Apple iPhone 15 for

  • Lighter: 171 g vs 210 g (39 g less)
  • Thinner: 7.8 mm vs 8.5 mm
  • More compact: 15.3 mm shorter
  • Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $899

Pick the OnePlus 13 for

  • Bigger battery: 6,000 vs 3,349 mAh (79% more)
  • Faster wired charging: 100 W vs 20 W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50 W vs 15 W
  • Bigger screen: 6.82" vs 6.1"
  • Smoother display: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Brighter display: 4,500 vs 2,000 nits peak
  • Optical zoom (3×), which the other lacks
  • More RAM: up to 24 GB vs 6 GB
  • More storage: up to 1 TB vs 512 GB
  • Better water resistance: IP68/IP69 vs IP68
  • Newer: launched November 2024

Size comparison

The Apple iPhone 15 is 15.3 mm shorter, 4.9 mm narrower, 0.7 mm thinner and 39 g lighter than the OnePlus 13. Its screen is 0.72" smaller.

  • Apple iPhone 15147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm
  • OnePlus 13162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchApple iPhone 15OnePlus 13
AnnouncedSeptember 12, 2023October 31, 20241
ReleasedSeptember 22, 2023November 1, 20241
Launch price$7991 (better)$8991
BodyApple iPhone 15OnePlus 13
Size147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm
Thickness7.8 mm (better)8.5 mm
Weight171 g (better)210 g?
FrameAluminummetal1
BackColor-infused glassglass (white and black), vegan leather (blue)1
Water resistanceIP68IP68/IP69 (better)
ColoursBlack, Blue, Green, Yellow, PinkArctic Dawn, Black Eclipse, Midnight Ocean
DisplayApple iPhone 15OnePlus 13
Size6.1"6.82"
TypeSuper Retina XDR OLED120Hz ProXDR Display with LTPO 4.1
Resolution1179 × 25561440 × 3168 (better)
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz (better)
Peak brightness2,000 nits4,500 nits (better)
ProtectionCeramic ShieldCeramic Guard
Performance and softwareApple iPhone 15OnePlus 13
ChipsetA16 BionicSnapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform
CPU6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency coresQualcomm Oryon CPU @4.32GHz
Process4 nm13 nm1 (better)
Ships withiOSOxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15
OS updates5 years (to Sep 2028)1—
MemoryApple iPhone 15OnePlus 13
RAM6 GB112 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB (better)
Storage128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (better)
Card slotNo1—
CamerasApple iPhone 15OnePlus 13
Rear48 MP Main, OIS 12 MP Ultrawide50 MP Main, OIS 50 MP Telephoto (3× optical), OIS 50 MP Ultrawide
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Optical zoomNone3× (better)
Front12 MP32 MP
Video4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps8K at 30 fps (rear)
BatteryApple iPhone 15OnePlus 13
Capacity3,349 mAh16,000 mAh (better)
Wired charging20 W1100 W? (better)
Wireless charging15 W50 W (better)
ConnectivityApple iPhone 15OnePlus 13
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth 5.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C with USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s) and DisplayPortUSB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
Headphone jackNo1—
eSIMYesYes
Satellite messagingYes—
FeaturesApple iPhone 15OnePlus 13
Fingerprint—Ultrasonic

Highlighted: the better value where one is clearly better. Sources for each phone are listed on the Apple iPhone 15 and OnePlus 13 pages.

Quick answers

Is the Apple iPhone 15 bigger than the OnePlus 13?
The Apple iPhone 15 is 15.3 mm shorter, 4.9 mm narrower, 0.7 mm thinner and 39 g lighter than the OnePlus 13. Its screen is 0.72" smaller.
Which has the bigger battery, the Apple iPhone 15 or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 3,349 mAh. Real battery life also depends on the chip and screen.
Which was cheaper at launch?
The Apple iPhone 15 launched at $799, against $899 for the OnePlus 13 (US launch prices; street prices drop over time).

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