iPhone 16 Pro vs OnePlus 13T

iPhone 16 Pro

Apple

8.5

Excellent

OnePlus 13T

OnePlus

8.1

Excellent

What Reviewers Agree On

Camera system is class-leading, especially the 48MP Fusion camera and 5x telephoto
A18 Pro chip delivers excellent performance with improved efficiency
Battery life is noticeably better than previous generation
Build quality and titanium design remain premium
Camera Control button is a genuinely useful addition

Deal Breakers

No USB-C 3.0 speeds on base storage models
Still no under-display Face ID

Detailed Comparison

Display

iPhone 16 Pro

The 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display offers incredible brightness (up to 2000 nits outdoor), ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate, and excellent color accuracy. It remains one of the best smartphone displays available.

Peak brightness of 2000 nits makes it easily readable in direct sunlight
Always-On Display is well implemented with minimal battery impact
Still no under-display Face ID — the Dynamic Island persists

OnePlus 13T

The 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED with 120Hz delivers excellent colors, brightness, and responsiveness.

The LTPO AMOLED panel is bright and vivid with excellent color accuracy and smooth 120Hz scrolling — a pleasure for media consumption
Peak brightness is adequate for outdoor use though it falls slightly short of the OnePlus 13's higher-end panel
HDR10+ support ensures streaming content looks excellent, with deep blacks and wide color gamut

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What Reviewers Agree On

Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers genuine flagship performance with no corner-cutting on the chipset
100W SUPERVOOC charging is a standout feature — 0 to 100% in about 28 minutes is genuinely life-changing
OxygenOS 15 is clean, fast, and responsive with minimal bloat and useful AI features
The 5,600mAh battery provides reliable all-day endurance even with heavy use
Value proposition is strong — flagship chip at a mid-range-adjacent price

Deal Breakers

4 years of OS updates + 5 years security patches still trails Samsung and Google's 7-year promise
Reduced telephoto capabilities compared to the OnePlus 13's periscope lens
IP65 water resistance falls short of Samsung and Apple's IP68 standard

Camera

iPhone 16 Pro

The camera system is the star of the show with a 48MP Fusion main sensor, 48MP ultrawide, and 12MP 5x telephoto. Video capabilities are exceptional with 4K120 Dolby Vision support.

48MP Fusion camera captures stunning detail with improved Smart HDR 5
5x optical telephoto zoom brings flagship-level reach to the Pro model
4K 120fps video recording in Dolby Vision is genuinely impressive for a phone
Night mode improvements are subtle but noticeable in challenging lighting

OnePlus 13T

The Hasselblad triple 50MP camera system delivers natural colors and good versatility, though the telephoto is a step down from the OnePlus 13.

Hasselblad color science delivers warm, natural tones across all three cameras — portraits are a particular highlight with pleasing skin tones
The telephoto is a 2x optical zoom rather than the OnePlus 13's 3x periscope — a noticeable step down for zoom photography enthusiasts
The 50MP main sensor performs well in daylight with excellent detail and dynamic range — competitive with phones at higher price points

Performance

iPhone 16 Pro

The A18 Pro chip delivers top-tier performance with improved GPU and Neural Engine. Real-world performance is snappy, and gaming performance rivals dedicated handhelds.

A18 Pro chip delivers 15-20% GPU improvement, making it the fastest smartphone chip available
16GB RAM (up from 8GB) future-proofs the device for Apple Intelligence features
Real-world speed differences from iPhone 15 Pro are minimal for everyday tasks

OnePlus 13T

Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers the same top-tier performance as phones costing $300+ more, with no compromises on processing power.

Snapdragon 8 Elite performance is identical to the OnePlus 13 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — the full flagship chip with no compromises
Gaming at maximum settings runs flawlessly with excellent thermal management keeping the phone cool during extended sessions
12GB RAM handles multitasking efficiently with good app retention — rarely needs to reload background apps