iPhone 17
OnePlus 13
🏆 Verdict
OnePlus 13 is the better pick overall by 20.4 points, leading in Battery, Charging and Camera. The gap is large; iPhone 17 only makes sense for a lower price or one specific feature.
OnePlus 13 offers more for the money ($899 vs $799 at launch).
By category
Performance
OnePlus 13 is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite (performance index 100 vs 90). 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. OnePlus 13 has the higher-resolution selfie camera (32 MP vs 18 MP).
Battery
OnePlus 13's battery is 2,308 mAh larger (6,000 vs 3,692 mAh), about 63% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
OnePlus 13 charges faster over cable (100W vs 40W). Wireless charging is faster on OnePlus 13 (50W vs 25W).
Display
OnePlus 13 has the larger screen (6.82" vs 6.3"). OnePlus 13's screen gets brighter (4,500 vs 3,000 nits), which shows outdoors. OnePlus 13's screen is sharper (510 vs 458 ppi).
Build & durability
iPhone 17 is rated IP68 vs IP69 on the other. iPhone 17 is 33 g lighter.
Updates
iPhone 17 should get OS updates for longer (6 vs 4 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| iPhone 17 | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Apple A19 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 8 GB | RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.3" LTPO OLED | Display | 6.82" LTPO AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2622×1206 (458 ppi) | Resolution | 3168×1440 (510 ppi) |
| 3,000 nits | Peak brightness | 4,500 nits |
| 48 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 48 MP | Ultrawide | 50 MP |
| None | Telephoto | 50 MP · 3× |
| 18 MP | Front camera | 32 MP |
| 3,692 mAh | Battery | 6,000 mAh |
| 40 W | Wired charging | 100 W |
| 25 W | Wireless charging | 50 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP69 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 177 g | Weight | 210 g |
| 6 years | OS updates (estimated) | 4 years |
| $799 | Launch price | $899 |
| 2025-09 | Released | 2025-01 |
iPhone 17
Pros
- Light at 177 g
- 6 years of updates
- Lower price ($799)
Cons
- Slower chip
- No optical telephoto
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (40W)
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.