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Apple iPhone 16 vs OnePlus 13

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026
Apple256 GB

iPhone 16

A familiar 6.1-inch upgrade reference.

256 GB · Ultramarine · UK A3287 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
iPhone 16 in Ultramarine, front and rearUltramarine
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

Choose the iPhone 16 if…

Choose the 13 if…

Preferences from sourced specifications that differ, not a verdict.
See the 16 verified differences
OnePlus256 GB

13

6.82″ · LTPO 4.1 ProXDR · 120 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

256 GB · 12 GB RAM · Black Eclipse · UK 5011111074Full product profile
OnePlus 13 in Black Eclipse, official product viewBlack Eclipse
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Chipset

A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.

iPhone 16Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine

The Chip section explicitly lists this A18 configuration. Its five GPU cores must remain distinguishable from the four-core A18 in 16e; this is not a measured speed claim.

13Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

Qualcomm Oryon CPU up to 4.32 GHz; Adreno 830 GPU.

Explore the full specifications
13

0.72″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone 16
6.1″
13
6.82″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.

iPhone 16
Up to 22h
13
Not verified

Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

16 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

iPhone 16Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
13Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Sources
iPhone 16

The Chip section explicitly lists this A18 configuration. Its five GPU cores must remain distinguishable from the four-core A18 in 16e; this is not a measured speed claim.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

Qualcomm Oryon CPU up to 4.32 GHz; Adreno 830 GPU.

OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specifications

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Front camera autofocus

iPhone 16Yes
13No
Sources
iPhone 16

Autofocus with Focus Pixels is explicitly listed for TrueDepth; no focusing-speed or image-quality claim is inferred.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

Keep rear and front camera capabilities separate. A recording mode, autofocus or stabilisation feature can matter for your use; it does not establish independently tested image quality.

Camera system

iPhone 1648 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
13Main: 50 MP (f/1.6, OIS); Telephoto: 50 MP 3x optical (f/2.6, OIS); Ultra-wide: 50 MP (f/2.0); Front: 32 MP (f/2.4, fixed focus); Video: up to 8K 30 fps
Sources
iPhone 16

The source names two physical cameras. Its enabled 12MP 2x Telephoto mode uses the Fusion main camera, rather than creating a third physical module.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

Main: Sony LYT-808, 1/1.4", 23 mm equivalent, OIS + EIS, autofocus. Telephoto: Sony LYT-600, 1/1.95", 73 mm equivalent, OIS + EIS, autofocus. Ultra-wide: S5KJN5, 1/2.75", 15 mm equivalent, 120°, EIS, autofocus. Front: Sony IMX615, 1/2.74", fixed focus, 4K at up to 60 fps. Dolby Vision recording at 4K 60/30 fps.

OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specifications

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Display specification

iPhone 166.1-inch OLED · 2556 × 1179
136.82-inch LTPO 4.1 ProXDR display; 3168 × 1440; 1–120 Hz; 4500 nits peak
Sources
iPhone 16

The marketed diagonal, explicit OLED technology and pixel resolution are retained together; rounded-corner rectangle size is a separate measurement.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

510 ppi; 19.8:9; 100% Display P3 and 10-bit colour; Ceramic Guard cover glass; 1600 nits in high-brightness mode (HBM). OnePlus does not name the emitter technology (for example AMOLED) on the UK specification page.

OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery and charging

iPhone 16Up to 22 hours local video · around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W
136000 mAh (typical); 100 W wired, 50 W wireless
Sources
iPhone 16

Manufacturer playback and approximate charging tests are separate claims. Adapter wattage is not maximum handset input; compatible wireless equipment is required.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

Serial dual-cell battery: typical 2 × 3000 mAh (22.92 Wh), rated 2 × 2920 mAh (22.31 Wh). OnePlus lab tests: 100% in 36 minutes with the official SUPERVOOC adapter and 50% in 34 minutes with the 50 W AIRVOOC magnetic charger, from 1% with the screen off at 25 °C. Only a Type-A to C cable is listed in the box.

OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

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Ingress protection claim

In Visual facts
iPhone 16IP68
13IP68 / IP69
Sources
iPhone 16

The claim is a controlled IEC 60529 test at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. It is not a permanent waterproof guarantee or liquid-damage warranty.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

IEC 60529 laboratory tests: IPX8 in still fresh water 1.5 m for 30 minutes; IPX9 high-temperature spray. Resistance may decrease with wear; liquid damage is not covered by the warranty.

OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 feature page and footnotes

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Panel technology

iPhone 16OLED
13LTPO 4.1 ProXDR
Sources
iPhone 16

The source explicitly identifies OLED. No measured contrast, motion or panel-quality result is inferred.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

OnePlus names the backplane (LTPO 4.1) and its ProXDR branding, not the emitter technology.

OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Outdoor peak brightness

iPhone 162000 nits
134500 nits
Sources
iPhone 16

This is the separately labelled outdoor peak, not typical or HDR brightness and not an independent measurement.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

Manufacturer peak claim; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.

OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Rear camera modules

iPhone 162
133
Sources
iPhone 16

The model description explicitly names two physical rear cameras: Ultra Wide and Fusion. The enabled2x crop is not another module.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiers
13

Counts the wide, telephoto and ultra-wide rear cameras OnePlus lists; the flash and front camera are not counted.

OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specifications

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)

Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.

Dimensions

iPhone 16147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
13162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm (height × width × depth); Black Eclipse finish
Sources
iPhone 16

Each labelled dimension was checked individually, then deliberately reordered to height × width × depth. Configuration/manufacturing variation remains possible.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

Midnight Ocean is listed at 8.9 mm thick.

OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Small physical differences (1)
Configuration & compatibility details (2)

RAM and storage configuration

iPhone 16256 GB storage
1312 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 256 GB UFS 4.0 storage
Sources
iPhone 16

256GB is an explicit storage option for the existing selected configuration. Apple does not publish RAM GB here; storage is not RAM.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

The UK store also lists a 16 GB + 512 GB Arctic Dawn configuration, which is a separate SKU. Usable storage is lower after system files.

OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsOnePlus UK OnePlus 13 store configurations

A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.

Compared regional model

iPhone 16UK A3287 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
13UK model; dual nano-SIM plus eSIM; 5G
Sources
iPhone 16

The UK specification identifies A3287, with physical nano-SIM and eSIM. This model identity does not establish retailer stock or network-provider support.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiers
13

UK specification bands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/30/32/66/71; LTE TDD 38/39/40/41/48; 5G SA n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n71/n75/n77/n78. eSIM availability depends on the carrier. OnePlus US sells a separate North American model (CPH2655, e.g. 12 GB + 256 GB Ebony Eclipse, SKU 5011111156); its bands and identifiers are not covered by this UK record.

OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsOnePlus US OnePlus 13 store configurations

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (65)

Main-camera aperture control

iPhone 16Fixed f/1.6
131.6 f-number
Sources
iPhone 16

Fusion Main lists one f/1.6 aperture, separately from the ultra-wide f/2.2. No aperture or camera-quality winner is inferred.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

Main (wide) rear camera; aperture alone does not determine photo quality.

OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specifications

The recorded units or formats differ. These values are not ranked.

Front camera optical stabilisation

iPhone 16Not verified
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Front auto image stabilisation is listed without an optical mechanism. It does not establish front optical stabilisation.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

The front camera lists electronic image stabilisation only; OnePlus does not state whether it has OIS.

OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear Cinematic video at 4K HDR

iPhone 1630 fps
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Rear Cinematic mode explicitly supports up to 4K HDR at 30 fps. Cinematic video stabilisation is a separate feature.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published video playback

iPhone 1622 hours
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Uses the first local-video up-to claim, not the separate streamed-video or audio claim. It is not mixed-use endurance.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery capacity

iPhone 16Not verified
136000 mAh
Sources
iPhone 16

The source describes a lithium-ion battery and endurance claims without stating mAh. Capacity is not reverse-calculated from playback.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

Typical capacity of the serial dual-cell pack (2 × 3000 mAh); rated 2 × 2920 mAh. Not a measured runtime.

OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum wired charging power

iPhone 16Not verified
13100 W
Sources
iPhone 16

20W and30W describe adapter/test setups, not a published maximum handset input. The device-input field stays unknown.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

OnePlus's 1–100% in 36 minutes lab test used the official SUPERVOOC Power Adapter with Smart Rapid Charging Mode turned on.

OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Time to around 50% wired charge

iPhone 1630 minutes
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple states up to 50% in around 30 minutes with an adapter rated at 20 W or higher and a USB-C cable. This is not full-charge time or a sustained charging rate.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Declared high-brightness mode

iPhone 16Not verified
131600 nits
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Physical RAM type

iPhone 16Not verified
13LPDDR5X
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Storage technology

iPhone 16Not verified
13UFS 4.0
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless connectivity

iPhone 16Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFC
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. These capabilities belong to UK A3287. Wi-Fi7/UWB availability and network/provider support remain region-dependent; no measured throughput is asserted.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Update support

iPhone 16Not verified
13Security updates until 7 January 2031
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked source lists iOS without a model-specific support end date or guaranteed future upgrade count. This is a disclosed gap, not a support-duration score.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

End date from OnePlus's UK security-update period list; delivery can vary and chip-supplier patches may lag. The UK pages for the OnePlus 13 state no Android version-upgrade count.

OnePlus UK product security update period

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Operating system listed in the retained page

iPhone 16iOS
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The heading does not specify the installed version. Storage and AI footnotes mentioning later versions do not change it into a launch-version claim.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wi-Fi support

iPhone 16Not verified
13Wi-Fi 7; 2×2 MIMO; 160 MHz at 5 GHz, 320 MHz at 6 GHz
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bluetooth version

iPhone 16Not verified
135.4
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

13

Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC 5.0.

OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

USB connector and data transfer

iPhone 16USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Connector shape and explicit USB 2 data limit are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced; no measured transfer speed or USB 3 capability is inferred.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Action mode recording

iPhone 16Up to 2.8K at 60 fps
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The Action-mode resolution and frame rate are retained together, not compared as ordinary4K recording.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Alert Slider

iPhone 16Not verified
13Yes
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

13

Listed under Buttons alongside gesture and on-screen navigation support.

OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Apple Intelligence

iPhone 16Yes
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Support is explicit. Language/region restrictions, iOS 27 English Siri AI beta and server-use limits remain; shared software eligibility is not a successor-only upgrade.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published audio playback

iPhone 1680 hours
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Uses the separately labelled audio duration; it is not video or mixed-use endurance.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Device unlock

iPhone 16Face ID
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Face ID is explicitly enabled by TrueDepth for facial recognition. Longer TrueDepth wording on another phone is not a new unlock method.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cellular modem model

iPhone 16Not verified
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked iPhone16 specification does not identify the cellular modem. The Ultra Wideband chip is a separate component, and no third-party modem estimate is substituted.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Manufacturer charging test

iPhone 16Not verified
131% to 100% in 36 minutes (100 W wired); up to 50% in 34 minutes (50 W wireless)
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

13

OnePlus Test Laboratory, 18 November 2024: ambient and starting phone temperature 25 °C ± 1 °C, screen off, Smart Rapid Charging on. Actual results vary.

OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 feature page and footnotes

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Body and cover materials

iPhone 16Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield front · colour-infused glass back
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The finish section identifies the materials for the selected Ultramarine finish. Material names do not prove comparative drop or scratch resistance.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Crash Detection

iPhone 16Yes
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Crash Detection is explicitly listed. It is support for the feature, not a detection-accuracy or emergency-response guarantee.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

DisplayPort video output

iPhone 16Yes
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple explicitly lists DisplayPort as a USB-C capability. A missing output detail on a contender is not verified non-support.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dynamic Island

iPhone 16Yes
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Dynamic Island is expressly listed for this model. A notch on another model or omitted evidence there is not itself an established negative.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Fingerprint sensor

iPhone 16Not verified
13Ultrasonic
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Declared HDR playback formats

iPhone 16Not verified
13Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDR peak brightness

iPhone 161600 nits
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Uses the separately labelled HDR peak; no outdoor-peak figure is substituted.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headphone jack

iPhone 16No
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.

iPhone 16 — Original Technical Specifications, including 256GB
13

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Included accessories

iPhone 16USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The exact box list and explicit exclusion paragraph are used, without substituting refurbished packaging or a retailer bundle.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Log recording

iPhone 16Not verified
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked recording list does not establish a named log capture format. No negative or pro-workflow score is manufactured.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Macro photography

iPhone 16Yes
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Macro photography is expressly listed; it is not inferred merely from an ultra-wide camera.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Macro video recording

iPhone 16Yes
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Macro video including slo-mo and time-lapse is expressly listed in rear recording.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

MagSafe support

iPhone 16Yes
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

MagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published minimum brightness

iPhone 161 nits
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The minimum is explicitly listed. It is a capability claim, not a measured low-light comfort score.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dedicated telephoto reach

iPhone 160×
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The model index explicitly names two physical cameras, Fusion Main and Ultra Wide. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, so this complete inventory contains no dedicated telephoto lens.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiers
13

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

NFC

iPhone 16Not verified
13Yes
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published operating system

iPhone 16Not verified
13OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

13

Operating system at launch as listed; OnePlus says it may be updated.

OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Optical-quality reach

iPhone 162×
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple explicitly describes the main-sensor enabled 2× mode separately from the physical dual-camera system. It is not a dedicated 2× lens.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dedicated optical telephoto reach

iPhone 16Not verified
133×
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Pixel density

iPhone 16Not verified
13510 ppi
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ProRes recording

iPhone 16Not verified
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes. Omission alone is not proof that all app or external workflows are impossible.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Qi2 charging maximum

iPhone 1625 W
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The current source separately lists Qi2 up to 25 W. It remains a distinct protocol claim; unsupported adapter/firmware details are not invented.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display diagonal before rounded corners

iPhone 166.12 in
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple separately publishes the standard-rectangle diagonal. Rounded corners reduce actual viewable area; it does not replace nominal screen size.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

iPhone 16Not verified
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked charging/connector inventories do not establish reverse wireless charging. USB-C accessory charging is a different capability; missing confirmation is not a verified negative.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Emergency SOS via satellite

iPhone 16Yes
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The named emergency service is explicitly listed. Service, region and connection limitations prevent a blanket rescue or network guarantee.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published security update end date

iPhone 16Not verified
132031-01-07
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

13

Published UK security period; it does not promise monthly patches or Android version upgrades.

OnePlus UK product security update period

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sensors

iPhone 16Not verified
13Proximity sensor · Ambient light sensor · Color temperature sensor · Compass · Acceleration sensor · Gyroscopes · Ultrasonic fingerprint · Hall sensor · Laser focus sensor · Spectral sensors · Infrared remote control · Barometer
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

13

Complete Sensors list on the OnePlus UK specification page, including the infrared remote control.

OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Spatial video recording

iPhone 161080p at 30 fps
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The source explicitly lists spatial video with its own resolution and frame rate. It does not establish every display/playback workflow.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published streamed video playback

iPhone 1618 hours
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Uses the separately labelled streamed-video duration, retaining its different workload.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Typical maximum brightness

iPhone 161000 nits
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple labels this maximum as typical. It is a different measurement basis from HDR and outdoor peak.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

US model distinction

iPhone 16US A3081 · eSIM only
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The model index identifies the separate US A3081 and explicitly says there is no US SIM tray. The US SIM section excludes physical SIM cards; US facts are not substituted into UK data.

Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersiPhone 16 technical specifications — US
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

USB connection

iPhone 16Not verified
13USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless charging power

iPhone 16Not verified
1350 W
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

13

OnePlus's up-to-50% in 34 minutes lab test used the official OnePlus AIRVOOC 50W Magnetic Charger with Smart Rapid Charging Mode turned on.

OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

MagSafe charging maximum

iPhone 1625 W
13Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The current source states MagSafe up to 25 W, with compatible equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher in its stated test. This is not average charging power.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
13

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

9 shared fields have the same recorded value.

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Full specifications

All specs96 specificationsiPhone 1613
170g
Apple lists device grams, not parcel mass or the weight of accessories. Size and weight can vary with configuration and manufacture.
213g
Black Eclipse / Arctic Dawn: 213 g. Midnight Ocean is listed at 210 g.
71.6mm
Uses the labelled chassis width. A larger value is not inherently preferable.
76.5mm
7.8mm
Uses the labelled depth as chassis thickness, without inventing camera-bump depth.
8.5mm
147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)Each labelled dimension was checked individually, then deliberately reordered to height × width × depth. Configuration/manufacturing variation remains possible.
162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm (height × width × depth); Black Eclipse finishMidnight Ocean is listed at 8.9 mm thick.
147.6 mmUses the labelled height in millimetres; neither the source width nor its inch value is substituted.
162.9 mm
slabThe physical model description and single-screen rigid device identify the slab form. This is not a product-quality rating.
slabSingle-screen bar phone; no folding display is listed.
UltramarineUltramarine is an explicit finish and the existing maintained image/configuration. No new retail SKU or stock status is inferred from the colour.
Black Eclipse
6.1″
Uses the advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area or the standard-rectangle diagonal.
6.82″
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
2000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · This is the separately labelled outdoor peak, not typical or HDR brightness and not an independent measurement.
4500 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak claim; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
460 ppi
Apple publishes 460 ppi directly. A calculation using the rounded 6.1-inch diagonal is not substituted.
510 ppi
Not verifiedThe checked exact-model source omits a numeric refresh maximum. It remains unknown rather than being filled with an assumed 60Hz.
120Hz
6.1-inch OLED · 2556 × 1179The marketed diagonal, explicit OLED technology and pixel resolution are retained together; rounded-corner rectangle size is a separate measurement.
6.82-inch LTPO 4.1 ProXDR display; 3168 × 1440; 1–120 Hz; 4500 nits peak510 ppi; 19.8:9; 100% Display P3 and 10-bit colour; Ceramic Guard cover glass; 1600 nits in high-brightness mode (HBM). OnePlus does not name the emitter technology (for example AMOLED) on the UK specification page.
Display diagonal before rounded corners
Sources
13No source recorded
6.12 inApple separately publishes the standard-rectangle diagonal. Rounded corners reduce actual viewable area; it does not replace nominal screen size.
Not verified
2556 × 1179Pixel width and height are transcribed from the labelled display resolution rather than calculated from diagonal size.
3168 × 1440
Dynamic Island
Sources
13No source recorded
YesDynamic Island is expressly listed for this model. A notch on another model or omitted evidence there is not itself an established negative.
Not verified
HDR peak brightness
Sources
13No source recorded
1600 nitsUses the separately labelled HDR peak; no outdoor-peak figure is substituted.
Not verified
Typical maximum brightness
Sources
13No source recorded
1000 nitsApple labels this maximum as typical. It is a different measurement basis from HDR and outdoor peak.
Not verified
Published minimum brightness
Sources
13No source recorded
1 nitsThe minimum is explicitly listed. It is a capability claim, not a measured low-light comfort score.
Not verified
DisplayPort video output
Sources
13No source recorded
YesApple explicitly lists DisplayPort as a USB-C capability. A missing output detail on a contender is not verified non-support.
Not verified
Pixel density
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
510 ppi
Declared high-brightness mode
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
1600 nits
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The model index explicitly names two physical cameras, Fusion Main and Ultra Wide. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, so this complete inventory contains no dedicated telephoto lens.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
2
The model description explicitly names two physical rear cameras: Ultra Wide and Fusion. The enabled2x crop is not another module.
3
Counts the wide, telephoto and ultra-wide rear cameras OnePlus lists; the flash and front camera are not counted.
Not verified8K recording · An omitted8K mode is not an explicit non-support statement. No negative capability is fabricated.
YesRear cameras, 8K at 30 fps.
48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensorThe source names two physical cameras. Its enabled 12MP 2x Telephoto mode uses the Fusion main camera, rather than creating a third physical module.
Main: 50 MP (f/1.6, OIS); Telephoto: 50 MP 3x optical (f/2.6, OIS); Ultra-wide: 50 MP (f/2.0); Front: 32 MP (f/2.4, fixed focus); Video: up to 8K 30 fpsMain: Sony LYT-808, 1/1.4", 23 mm equivalent, OIS + EIS, autofocus. Telephoto: Sony LYT-600, 1/1.95", 73 mm equivalent, OIS + EIS, autofocus. Ultra-wide: S5KJN5, 1/2.75", 15 mm equivalent, 120°, EIS, autofocus. Front: Sony IMX615, 1/2.74", fixed focus, 4K at up to 60 fps. Dolby Vision recording at 4K 60/30 fps.
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocusMegapixels, aperture and autofocus are read from TrueDepth, not copied from the rear main camera.
32 MP, f/2.4, fixed focus
YesAutofocus with Focus Pixels is explicitly listed for TrueDepth; no focusing-speed or image-quality claim is inferred.
No
YesSensor-shift optical image stabilisation is explicitly attached to Fusion Main. It is not transferred to every lens.
YesListed under the Wide Camera (Sony LYT-808).
YesThe positive rear-system flag is scoped to the evidenced Fusion Main lens; the ultra-wide is not assumed to have OIS.
YesOIS is listed for the wide and telephoto cameras; the ultra-wide lists EIS only.
YesContinuous autofocus video is explicitly listed. The boolean records support, not focusing speed or every possible still-image mode.
YesAutofocus is listed for the wide, telephoto and ultra-wide cameras.
Fixed f/1.6Fusion Main lists one f/1.6 aperture, separately from the ultra-wide f/2.2. No aperture or camera-quality winner is inferred.
1.6 f-numberMain (wide) rear camera; aperture alone does not determine photo quality.
60 fpsThe rear 4K Dolby Vision list tops out at 60 fps. This is separate from Cinematic, Action and front-camera modes.
60 fps
60 fpsThe TrueDepth recording list separately publishes 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps; rear modes are not substituted.
60 fps
Rear Cinematic video at 4K HDR
Sources
13No source recorded
30 fpsRear Cinematic mode explicitly supports up to 4K HDR at 30 fps. Cinematic video stabilisation is a separate feature.
Not verified
YesCamera Control is expressly identified in the physical model description, button list and camera section. Its absence on a contender cannot be assumed from missing evidence.
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
13No source recorded
2×Apple explicitly describes the main-sensor enabled 2× mode separately from the physical dual-camera system. It is not a dedicated 2× lens.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
3×
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
13No source recorded
22 hoursPublished video playback · Uses the first local-video up-to claim, not the separate streamed-video or audio claim. It is not mixed-use endurance.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
YesMagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging are explicitly listed; presence does not establish any measured charging time.
Yes
Up to 22 hours local video · around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 WManufacturer playback and approximate charging tests are separate claims. Adapter wattage is not maximum handset input; compatible wireless equipment is required.
6000 mAh (typical); 100 W wired, 50 W wirelessSerial dual-cell battery: typical 2 × 3000 mAh (22.92 Wh), rated 2 × 2920 mAh (22.31 Wh). OnePlus lab tests: 100% in 36 minutes with the official SUPERVOOC adapter and 50% in 34 minutes with the 50 W AIRVOOC magnetic charger, from 1% with the screen off at 25 °C. Only a Type-A to C cable is listed in the box.
Published streamed video playback
Sources
13No source recorded
18 hoursUses the separately labelled streamed-video duration, retaining its different workload.
Not verified
Published audio playback
Sources
13No source recorded
80 hoursUses the separately labelled audio duration; it is not video or mixed-use endurance.
Not verified
Time to around 50% wired charge
Sources
13No source recorded
30 minutesApple states up to 50% in around 30 minutes with an adapter rated at 20 W or higher and a USB-C cable. This is not full-charge time or a sustained charging rate.
Not verified
Not verified20W and30W describe adapter/test setups, not a published maximum handset input. The device-input field stays unknown.
100 WOnePlus's 1–100% in 36 minutes lab test used the official SUPERVOOC Power Adapter with Smart Rapid Charging Mode turned on.
Not verifiedThe source describes a lithium-ion battery and endurance claims without stating mAh. Capacity is not reverse-calculated from playback.
6000 mAhTypical capacity of the serial dual-cell pack (2 × 3000 mAh); rated 2 × 2920 mAh. Not a measured runtime.
MagSafe charging maximum
Sources
13No source recorded
25 WThe current source states MagSafe up to 25 W, with compatible equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher in its stated test. This is not average charging power.
Not verified
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
13No source recorded
25 WThe current source separately lists Qi2 up to 25 W. It remains a distinct protocol claim; unsupported adapter/firmware details are not invented.
Not verified
MagSafe support
Sources
13No source recorded
YesMagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
Not verified
Wireless charging power
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
50 WOnePlus's up-to-50% in 34 minutes lab test used the official OnePlus AIRVOOC 50W Magnetic Charger with Smart Rapid Charging Mode turned on.
Manufacturer charging test
Sources
Not verified
1% to 100% in 36 minutes (100 W wired); up to 50% in 34 minutes (50 W wireless)OnePlus Test Laboratory, 18 November 2024: ambient and starting phone temperature 25 °C ± 1 °C, screen off, Smart Rapid Charging on. Actual results vary.
Not verifiedThe checked source lists iOS without a model-specific support end date or guaranteed future upgrade count. This is a disclosed gap, not a support-duration score.
Security updates until 7 January 2031End date from OnePlus's UK security-update period list; delivery can vary and chip-supplier patches may lag. The UK pages for the OnePlus 13 state no Android version-upgrade count.
Operating system listed in the retained page
Sources
13No source recorded
iOSThe heading does not specify the installed version. Storage and AI footnotes mentioning later versions do not change it into a launch-version claim.
Not verified
Apple Intelligence
Sources
13No source recorded
YesSupport is explicit. Language/region restrictions, iOS 27 English Siri AI beta and server-use limits remain; shared software eligibility is not a successor-only upgrade.
Not verified
Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural EngineThe Chip section explicitly lists this A18 configuration. Its five GPU cores must remain distinguishable from the four-core A18 in 16e; this is not a measured speed claim.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteQualcomm Oryon CPU up to 4.32 GHz; Adreno 830 GPU.
256 GB storage256GB is an explicit storage option for the existing selected configuration. Apple does not publish RAM GB here; storage is not RAM.
12 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 256 GB UFS 4.0 storageThe UK store also lists a 16 GB + 512 GB Arctic Dawn configuration, which is a separate SKU. Usable storage is lower after system files.
UK A3287 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMThe UK specification identifies A3287, with physical nano-SIM and eSIM. This model identity does not establish retailer stock or network-provider support.
UK model; dual nano-SIM plus eSIM; 5GUK specification bands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/30/32/66/71; LTE TDD 38/39/40/41/48; 5G SA n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n71/n75/n77/n78. eSIM availability depends on the carrier. OnePlus US sells a separate North American model (CPH2655, e.g. 12 GB + 256 GB Ebony Eclipse, SKU 5011111156); its bands and identifiers are not covered by this UK record.
US A3081 · eSIM onlyThe model index identifies the separate US A3081 and explicitly says there is no US SIM tray. The US SIM section excludes physical SIM cards; US facts are not substituted into UK data.
Not verified
256 GB256GB is listed among available capacities. Usable free space is lower and depends on software; storage tiers are configurations, not model-generation gains.
256 GB
Not verifiedNeither storage capacity nor processor-core counts establish RAM capacity. No third-party estimate is substituted.
12 GB
OLEDThe source explicitly identifies OLED. No measured contrast, motion or panel-quality result is inferred.
LTPO 4.1 ProXDROnePlus names the backplane (LTPO 4.1) and its ProXDR branding, not the emitter technology.
Body and cover materials
Sources
13No source recorded
Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield front · colour-infused glass backThe finish section identifies the materials for the selected Ultramarine finish. Material names do not prove comparative drop or scratch resistance.
Not verified
NoThe UK model explicitly supports a physical nano-SIM, establishing that it is not eSIM-only. The different US model remains separate.
No
IP68The claim is a controlled IEC 60529 test at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. It is not a permanent waterproof guarantee or liquid-damage warranty.
IP68 / IP69IEC 60529 laboratory tests: IPX8 in still fresh water 1.5 m for 30 minutes; IPX9 high-temperature spray. Resistance may decrease with wear; liquid damage is not covered by the warranty.
Action mode recording
Sources
13No source recorded
Up to 2.8K at 60 fpsThe Action-mode resolution and frame rate are retained together, not compared as ordinary4K recording.
Not verified
Spatial video recording
Sources
13No source recorded
1080p at 30 fpsThe source explicitly lists spatial video with its own resolution and frame rate. It does not establish every display/playback workflow.
Not verified
Macro photography
Sources
13No source recorded
YesMacro photography is expressly listed; it is not inferred merely from an ultra-wide camera.
Not verified
Macro video recording
Sources
13No source recorded
YesMacro video including slo-mo and time-lapse is expressly listed in rear recording.
Not verified
USB connector and data transfer
Sources
13No source recorded
USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sConnector shape and explicit USB 2 data limit are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced; no measured transfer speed or USB 3 capability is inferred.
Not verified
Wireless connectivity
Sources
13No source recorded
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. These capabilities belong to UK A3287. Wi-Fi7/UWB availability and network/provider support remain region-dependent; no measured throughput is asserted.
Not verified
Device unlock
Sources
13No source recorded
Face IDFace ID is explicitly enabled by TrueDepth for facial recognition. Longer TrueDepth wording on another phone is not a new unlock method.
Not verified
Included accessories
Sources
13No source recorded
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not includedThe exact box list and explicit exclusion paragraph are used, without substituting refurbished packaging or a retailer bundle.
Not verified
YesThe exact model description and controls list identify the physical Action button. It is not inferred from a neighbouring generation.
Not verified
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
13No source recorded
YesThe named emergency service is explicitly listed. Service, region and connection limitations prevent a blanket rescue or network guarantee.
Not verified
Crash Detection
Sources
13No source recorded
YesCrash Detection is explicitly listed. It is support for the feature, not a detection-accuracy or emergency-response guarantee.
Not verified
Headphone jack
Sources
NoApple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoApple lists fixed internal storage options and no removable storage interface.
Not verifiedThe UK specification lists a dual nano-SIM slot and does not mention a memory card slot either way.
Published operating system
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15Operating system at launch as listed; OnePlus says it may be updated.
Physical RAM type
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
LPDDR5X
Storage technology
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
UFS 4.0
Wi-Fi support
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
Wi-Fi 7; 2×2 MIMO; 160 MHz at 5 GHz, 320 MHz at 6 GHz
Bluetooth version
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
5.4Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC 5.0.
NFC
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
Yes
USB connection
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
Fingerprint sensor
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
Ultrasonic
Sensors
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
Proximity sensor · Ambient light sensor · Color temperature sensor · Compass · Acceleration sensor · Gyroscopes · Ultrasonic fingerprint · Hall sensor · Laser focus sensor · Spectral sensors · Infrared remote control · BarometerComplete Sensors list on the OnePlus UK specification page, including the infrared remote control.
Alert Slider
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
YesListed under Buttons alongside gesture and on-screen navigation support.
Declared HDR playback formats
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid
Published security update end date
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
2031-01-07Published UK security period; it does not promise monthly patches or Android version upgrades.
Manufacturer shop SKU
Sources
iPhone 16No source recorded
Not verified
5011111074
Show unverified (7)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked charging/connector inventories do not establish reverse wireless charging. USB-C accessory charging is a different capability; missing confirmation is not a verified negative.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verifiedFront auto image stabilisation is listed without an optical mechanism. It does not establish front optical stabilisation.
Not verifiedThe front camera lists electronic image stabilisation only; OnePlus does not state whether it has OIS.
Cellular modem model
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked iPhone16 specification does not identify the cellular modem. The Ultra Wideband chip is a separate component, and no third-party modem estimate is substituted.
Not verified
ProRes recording
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes. Omission alone is not proof that all app or external workflows are impossible.
Not verified
Log recording
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked recording list does not establish a named log capture format. No negative or pro-workflow score is manufactured.
Not verified
Minimum promised Android OS upgrades
Sources
Not verified
Not verifiedOnePlus's UK specification and feature pages for the OnePlus 13 state no Android version-upgrade commitment.
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Apple iPhone 16

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight170 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple lists device grams, not parcel mass or the weight of accessories. Size and weight can vary with configuration and manufacture.

Apple
Width71.6 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Uses the labelled chassis width. A larger value is not inherently preferable.

Apple
Thickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Uses the labelled depth as chassis thickness, without inventing camera-bump depth.

Apple
Display size6.1 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Uses the advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area or the standard-rectangle diagonal.

Apple
Peak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

This is the separately labelled outdoor peak, not typical or HDR brightness and not an independent measurement.

Apple
Claimed video playback22 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Uses the first local-video up-to claim, not the separate streamed-video or audio claim. It is not mixed-use endurance.

Apple
Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Apple states up to 50% in around 30 minutes with an adapter rated at 20 W or higher and a USB-C cable. This is not full-charge time or a sustained charging rate. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Apple Support UKApple Newsroom UK
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging are explicitly listed; presence does not establish any measured charging time.

Apple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Headphone jackNoCalculated from sources · high confidence

Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.

Apple Support UK
Expandable storageNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence

Apple lists fixed internal storage options and no removable storage interface.

Apple Support UK
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

The UK model explicitly supports a physical nano-SIM, establishing that it is not eSIM-only. The different US model remains separate.

Apple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

The claim is a controlled IEC 60529 test at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. It is not a permanent waterproof guarantee or liquid-damage warranty.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple publishes 460 ppi directly. A calculation using the rounded 6.1-inch diagonal is not substituted.

Apple
Maximum refresh rateNot verified

Not published

Apple
Native telephoto reach0×Calculated from sources · medium confidence

The model index explicitly names two physical cameras, Fusion Main and Ultra Wide. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, so this complete inventory contains no dedicated telephoto lens.

AppleApple
Claimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple explicitly describes the main-sensor enabled 2× mode separately from the physical dual-camera system. It is not a dedicated 2× lens.

Apple
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidence

The model description explicitly names two physical rear cameras: Ultra Wide and Fusion. The enabled2x crop is not another module.

AppleApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources6
  1. iPhone 16 — Original Technical Specifications, including 256GBApple Support UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  2. iPhone 16 — Technical SpecificationsApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  3. Apple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 PlusApple Newsroom UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  4. iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  5. Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  6. iPhone 16 technical specifications — USApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026

OnePlus 13

256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight213 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Black Eclipse / Arctic Dawn: 213 g. Midnight Ocean is listed at 210 g.

OnePlus
Width76.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Thickness8.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Display size6.82 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Peak brightness4,500 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer peak claim; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.

OnePlus
Claimed video playbackNot verified

Not published

Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

OnePlus
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
IP ratingIP68 / IP69Manufacturer claim · high confidence

IEC 60529 laboratory tests: IPX8 in still fresh water 1.5 m for 30 minutes; IPX9 high-temperature spray. Resistance may decrease with wear; liquid damage is not covered by the warranty.

OnePlus
RAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Pixel density510 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Calculated from sources · medium confidence

Counts the wide, telephoto and ultra-wide rear cameras OnePlus lists; the flash and front camera are not counted.

OnePlus
8K recordingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Rear cameras, 8K at 30 fps.

OnePlus
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources5
  1. OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsOnePlus · accessed 26 Sept 2026
  2. OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 store configurationsOnePlus · accessed 26 Sept 2026
  3. OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 feature page and footnotesOnePlus · accessed 26 Sept 2026
  4. OnePlus UK product security update periodOnePlus · accessed 26 Sept 2026
  5. OnePlus US OnePlus 13 store configurationsOnePlus · accessed 26 Sept 2026
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