Below is a comprehensive tabular comparison of the specifications between the iPhone 16e and the OnePlus 13, based on available information as of February 21, 2025. Note that some details for the iPhone 16e are derived from its announcement and may still be subject to further clarification.
iPhone 16e vs OnePlus 13 specs comparison
| Specification | iPhone 16e | OnePlus 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | February 19, 2025 | October 31, 2024 (China), January 7, 2025 (Global) |
| Dimensions | 5.78 x 2.82 x 0.31 inches (146.7 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm) | 6.39 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches (162.3 x 76.0 x 8.7 mm) |
| Weight | 5.88 oz (167 g) | 7.48 oz (212 g) |
| Build | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front, Glass back | Aluminum frame, Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Glass back |
| IP Rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant up to 6m for 30 mins) | IP69 (dust and water resistant, higher pressure resistance) |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Display Size | 6.1 inches | 6.82 inches |
| Display Resolution | 2532 x 1170 pixels (~460 PPI) | 3168 x 1440 pixels (~510 PPI) |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 1-120Hz (adaptive) |
| Display Brightness | 800 nits (typical), 1200 nits (peak) | 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak, claimed) |
| Display Features | Notch, HDR10, Dolby Vision, True Tone | Always-on Display, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 10-bit color |
| Processor | Apple A18 (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (8-core, 4nm) |
| RAM | 6GB (estimated, not officially specified) | 12GB or 16GB (LPDDR5X) |
| Storage Options | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB (UFS 4.0) |
| Operating System | iOS 18 (7 OS updates probably) | Android 15 with OxygenOS 15 (Global) (5 OS updates) |
| Rear Camera Setup | Single camera | Triple camera |
| Main Camera | 48MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), sensor-shift OIS, 100% Focus Pixels | 50MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), multi-directional PDAF, OIS |
| Ultra-Wide Camera | None | 50MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120° FOV, PDAF |
| Telephoto Camera | None (2x optical zoom via cropping) | 50MP, f/2.0, 73mm, 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS |
| Video Recording | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision, Cinematic Mode | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, 1080p@240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision |
| Front Camera | 12MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), TrueDepth, SL 3D (depth/biometrics) | 32MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), PDAF |
| Front Video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Battery Capacity | Not specified (~3500-4000mAh estimated), 26hr video playback | 6000mAh (dual 3000mAh cells) |
| Charging (Wired) | 20W (50% in 30 mins with 20W+ adapter) | 100W SuperVOOC (100% in ~31 mins) |
| Charging (Wireless) | 7.5W Qi | 50W (requires magnetic case), reverse wireless charging |
| MagSafe Support | No | No (magnetic alignment via optional case) |
| SIM Support | Dual eSIM (US), 1 physical SIM + eSIM (International) | Dual physical SIM (Global), 1 SIM + eSIM (US) |
| 5G Support | Yes (Apple C1 modem) | Yes (Snapdragon X80 modem) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB Version | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, Spatial Audio, no 3.5mm jack | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, no 3.5mm jack |
| Biometrics | Face ID (facial recognition) | Face recognition, In-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor |
| Buttons | Action Button, Volume, Side Button | Alert Slider, Power, Volume |
| Colors | Black, White | Black Silk Glass, Ebony Wood Grain, Nebula Iris |
| Price (Base Model) | $599 (128GB) | $899 (12GB/256GB) |
| Price (Top Model) | $899 (512GB) | $999 (16GB/512GB), $1099 (16GB/1TB in some regions) |
| Additional Features | Apple Intelligence, Emergency SOS via satellite, Crash Detection | Hasselblad camera tuning, AI features (photo editing, text assist), Game Mode |
So, that does it say?
iPhone 16e: The iPhone 16e is positioned as a budget-friendly option that egts you an iPhone with safety features and ecosystem and all the goods and bads of iOS, but with fewer cameras and no MagSafe.
OnePlus 13: Offers higher-end features like a larger display, faster charging, and a more versatile camera system, targeting premium Android users.
Decision?
Unless you are more into features and display quality and extra camera lenses, and a larger device, the iPhone 16e all you may need as it ensures better ecosystem, longer updates, better build quality, smaller device size, better front camera, better safety features, weighs less, and all that at a reduced price too. OnePlus 13 starts at $899 while iPhone 16e does it at $599. Guess if you wanted to spend less, iPhone 16e makes sure you don't need to switch to OnePlus 13.
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