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OnePlus 13R — SD8 Gen 3 · 6.78″ LTPO · 6000 mAh
OnePlus

OnePlus 13R

SD8 Gen 3 · 6.78″ LTPO · 6000 mAh

89
/ 100
From $599
VS
iPhone 16 — A18 · 6.1″ OLED · Camera Control
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
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

iPhone 16

Stills and video quality across lenses

iPhone 16 leads on camera (88 vs 86).

Battery life

OnePlus 13R

Screen-on time and charging

OnePlus 13R leads on battery (96 vs 84).

Performance

Tie

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

OnePlus 13R

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

OnePlus 13R leads on display (92 vs 82).

Value for money

OnePlus 13R

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

OnePlus 13R more score per dollar ($599 vs $799).

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

OnePlus 13R versus iPhone 16 — full spec comparison
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
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Battery
▲ 6000 mAh
3561 mAh
Charging
▲ 80W wired
20W + MagSafe
OS
OxygenOS 16
iOS 18
Weight
206 g
▲ 170 g
IP rating
IP65
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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.

Which is better for photography, OnePlus 13R or iPhone 16? +

iPhone 16 — leads on camera (88 vs 86). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, OnePlus 13R or iPhone 16? +

OnePlus 13R — leads on battery (96 vs 84). Screen-on time and charging.