iPhone 16e
OnePlus 13
🏆 Verdict
OnePlus 13 is the better pick overall by 36 points, leading in Display, Charging and Camera. The gap is large; iPhone 16e only makes sense for a lower price or one specific feature.
OnePlus 13 offers more for the money ($899 vs $599 at launch).
By category
Performance
OnePlus 13 is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite (performance index 100 vs 82). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. OnePlus 13 has more RAM (16 GB vs 8 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
OnePlus 13's main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP. More pixels help cropping and digital zoom, but final quality depends on sensor size and processing. Only OnePlus 13 has an optical 3× telephoto; the other relies on digital zoom. Only OnePlus 13 has an ultrawide lens. OnePlus 13 has the higher-resolution selfie camera (32 MP vs 12 MP).
Battery
OnePlus 13's battery is 1,995 mAh larger (6,000 vs 4,005 mAh), about 50% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
OnePlus 13 charges faster over cable (100W vs 20W). Wireless charging is faster on OnePlus 13 (50W vs 7.5W).
Display
OnePlus 13 has the larger screen (6.82" vs 6.1"). OnePlus 13's display is smoother at 120Hz vs 60Hz. OnePlus 13's screen gets brighter (4,500 vs 1,200 nits), which shows outdoors. OnePlus 13's screen is sharper (510 vs 457 ppi).
Build & durability
iPhone 16e is rated IP68 vs IP69 on the other. iPhone 16e is 43 g lighter.
Updates
iPhone 16e should get OS updates for longer (6 vs 4 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| iPhone 16e | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Apple A18 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 8 GB | RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.1" OLED | Display | 6.82" LTPO AMOLED |
| 60 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2532×1170 (457 ppi) | Resolution | 3168×1440 (510 ppi) |
| 1,200 nits | Peak brightness | 4,500 nits |
| 48 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| None | Ultrawide | 50 MP |
| None | Telephoto | 50 MP · 3× |
| 12 MP | Front camera | 32 MP |
| 4,005 mAh | Battery | 6,000 mAh |
| 20 W | Wired charging | 100 W |
| 7.5 W | Wireless charging | 50 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP69 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 167 g | Weight | 210 g |
| 6 years | OS updates (estimated) | 4 years |
| $599 | Launch price | $899 |
| 2025-02 | Released | 2025-01 |
iPhone 16e
Pros
- Light at 167 g
- 6 years of updates
- Lower price ($599)
Cons
- Slower chip
- No optical telephoto
- No ultrawide lens
- Smaller battery
OnePlus 13
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite)
- 16 GB RAM
- 3× optical zoom
- 6,000 mAh battery
- 100W charging
Cons
- Heavier (210 g)
- Shorter update window
- Pricier ($899)
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.