OnePlus
OnePlus 13R
SD8 Gen 3 · 6.78″ LTPO · 6000 mAh
89
/ 100
From $599
VS
Apple
iPhone 16
A18 · 6.1″ OLED · Camera Control
89
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, OnePlus 13R lands at 89 and iPhone 16 at 89. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick OnePlus 13R if…
- ✓Flagship-tier silicon at $599
- ✓6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- ✓Aluminum + glass build
Pick iPhone 16 if…
- ✓Great value flagship
- ✓Apple Intelligence ready
- ✓Best small-phone experience
OnePlus 13R 89
vs 89 iPhone 16
Score breakdown
OnePlus 13R
89 cpu 92
gpu 92
camera 86
battery 96
display 92
design 88
iPhone 16
89 cpu 94
gpu 90
camera 88
battery 84
display 82
design 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | OnePlus 13R | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ▲ 6.78″ LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 4500 nits | 6.1″ OLED 60Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Apple A18 |
| RAM | ▲ 12 / 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | ▲ 256 / 512 GB | 128/256/512 GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP main + 50 MP UW + 8 MP tele | — |
| Battery | ▲ 6000 mAh | 3561 mAh |
| Charging | ▲ 80W wired | 20W + MagSafe |
| OS | OxygenOS 16 | iOS 18 |
| Weight | 206 g | ▲ 170 g |
| IP rating | IP65 | — |
OnePlus 13R
Pros
- +Flagship-tier silicon at $599
- +6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- +Aluminum + glass build
Cons
- −No wireless charging
- −IP65 only (not IP68)
- −No telephoto camera
iPhone 16
Pros
- +Great value flagship
- +Apple Intelligence ready
- +Best small-phone experience
Cons
- −60Hz display still
- −8 GB RAM minimum for AI
- −No ProMotion
FAQ: OnePlus 13R vs iPhone 16
Which is better, OnePlus 13R or iPhone 16? +
Both score 89 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is OnePlus 13R worth the price? +
At $599, OnePlus 13R delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in battery.
Is iPhone 16 worth the price? +
At $799, iPhone 16 delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in cpu.
Does OnePlus 13R or iPhone 16 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.