Apple256 GB
iPhone Air
6.5″ · OLED · 120 Hz · Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
256 GB · Space Black · UK A3517 · dual eSIM · MG2L4QN/AFull product profile
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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 27 Sept 2026Apple iPhone Air vs OnePlus 13R
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone Air if…
- you want a lighter phone: 165 g vs 206 g Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a thinner body: 5.64 vs 8.02 mm Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.5″ screen Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want the higher IP68 water-resistance class (vs IP65) Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the 13R if…
- you want the larger 6.78″ screen Source: OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you need a physical SIM slot; the other is eSIM-only Source: OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R specifications (opens in a new tab)
OnePlus256 GB
13R
6.78″ · LTPO 4.1 ProXDR · 120 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
256 GB · 12 GB RAM · Nebula Noir · UK 5011111049Full product profile
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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.
13R
0.28″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone Air
- 6.5″
- 13R
- 6.78″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- iPhone Air
- Up to 27h
- 13R
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
17 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.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone AirApple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
13RQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Sources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Front camera autofocus
iPhone AirYes
13RNo
Sources
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 AirMain: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
13RMain: 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS); Telephoto: 50 MP 2x optical (f/2.0); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Front: 16 MP (f/2.4, fixed focus); Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Sources
13R
Main: Sony LYT-700, 1/1.56", 24 mm equivalent, OIS + EIS, autofocus. Telephoto: S5KJN5, 1/2.75", 47 mm equivalent, EIS, autofocus (no OIS listed). Ultra-wide: 1/4", 16 mm equivalent, 112°, EIS. Front: 1/3.09", fixed focus, 1080p at 30 fps. Stabilised (EIS/OIS) video is listed at 1080p 60 fps.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
iPhone Air6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
13R6.78-inch LTPO 4.1 ProXDR display; 2780 × 1264; 1–120 Hz; 4500 nits peak
Sources
iPhone Air
460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications13R
450 ppi; 19.8:9; 100% Display P3 and 10-bit colour; Corning Gorilla Glass 7i; 1600 nits in high-brightness mode (HBM). OnePlus does not name the emitter technology on the UK specification page.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update policy
iPhone AirNo fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
13RSecurity updates until 7 January 2031
Sources
13R
End date from OnePlus's UK security-update period list; delivery can vary and chip-supplier patches may lag. The UK pages for the 13R state no Android version-upgrade count.
OnePlus UK product security update periodDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Battery and charging
iPhone AirUp to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wireless
13R6000 mAh (typical); 80 W wired
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications13R
Typical 6000 mAh (23.58 Wh); rated 5860 mAh (23.03 Wh). OnePlus claims 1–50% in 20 minutes with Smart Rapid Charging Mode. No wireless charging is listed. Only a Type-A to C cable is listed in the box.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Show 11 more verified differences
Display resolution
iPhone Air2736 × 1260
13R2780 × 1264
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
eSIM only
iPhone AirYes
13RNo
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
iPhone Air18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
13R16 MP, f/2.4, fixed focus
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Ingress protection
In Visual factsiPhone AirIP68
13RIP65
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications13R
Protected against low-pressure water jets; no protection against salt water or other liquids. Liquid damage is not covered by the warranty.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R feature page and footnotesCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Panel technology
iPhone AirOLED
13RLTPO 4.1 ProXDR
Sources
13R
OnePlus names the backplane (LTPO 4.1) and its ProXDR branding, not the emitter technology.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Published outdoor peak
iPhone Air3000 nits
13R4500 nits
Sources
13R
Manufacturer peak claim; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel density
iPhone Air460 ppi
13R450 ppi
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
iPhone Air1
13R3
Sources
13R
Counts the wide, telephoto and ultra-wide rear cameras OnePlus lists; the flash and front camera are not counted.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
iPhone Air6.5 in
13R6.78 in
Sources
iPhone Air
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Thickness
iPhone Air5.64 mm
13R8.02 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone Air165 g
13R206 g
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
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 Air156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
13R161.72 × 75.77 × 8.02 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (2)
Height
iPhone Air156.2 mm
13R161.72 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
iPhone Air74.7 mm
13R75.77 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (2)
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone AirRAM not published; 256 GB storage
13R12 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 256 GB UFS 4.0 storage
Sources
13R
The only UK configuration listed. Usable storage is lower after system files.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R specificationsOnePlus UK OnePlus 13R store configurationA 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.
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone AirUK model A3517; eSIM only
13RUK model; dual nano-SIM; 5G
Sources
iPhone Air
Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications13R
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 NR n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n26/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n71/n77/n78. The UK specification does not list eSIM. OnePlus US sells a separate North American model (CPH2647, 12 GB + 256 GB Nebula Noir, SKU 5011111059); its bands and identifiers are not covered by this UK record.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R specificationsOnePlus US OnePlus 13R store configurationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (44)
Main camera aperture
iPhone AirNot verified
13R1.8 f-number
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
13R
Main (wide) rear camera; aperture alone does not determine photo quality.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front 4K recording maximum
iPhone Air60 fps
13RNot verified
Sources
13R
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera optical stabilisation
iPhone AirNot verified
13RYes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
13R
OIS is listed only for the wide camera; the telephoto and ultra-wide list EIS.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera autofocus
iPhone AirNot verified
13RYes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
13R
Autofocus is listed for the wide and telephoto cameras; not stated for the ultra-wide.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
iPhone AirNot verified
13RNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
13R
The front camera lists electronic image stabilisation only; OnePlus does not state whether it has OIS.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed local video playback
iPhone Air27 hours
13RNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications13R
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.
UK typical battery capacity
iPhone AirNot verified
13R6000 mAh
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
13R
Typical capacity; rated 5860 mAh (23.03 Wh). Not a measured runtime.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wired charging power
iPhone AirNot verified
13R80 W
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
13R
OnePlus lists 80W SUPERVOOC™ charging; its 1–50% in 20 minutes claim is stated On Smart Rapid Charging Mode.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Time to 50% wired charge
iPhone Air30 minutes
13RNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications13R
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 AirNot verified
13R1600 nits
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM
iPhone AirNot verified
13R12 GB
Sources
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Physical RAM type
iPhone AirNot verified
13RLPDDR5X
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
13RUFS 4.0
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone AirNot verified
13RNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
13R
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.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone AirWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
13RNot verified
Sources
13R
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone AirNot verified
13RNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
13R
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.
Minimum promised Android OS upgrades
iPhone AirNot verified
13RNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
13R
OnePlus's UK specification and feature pages for the 13R state no Android version-upgrade commitment.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R specificationsOnePlus UK OnePlus 13R feature page and footnotesEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Listed operating system
iPhone AiriOS 26
13RNot verified
Sources
13R
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 AirNot verified
13RWi-Fi 7 (also 6E, 6, 5); 2×2 MIMO
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
13R5.4
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirUSB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
13RNot verified
Sources
13R
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 AirNot verified
13RYes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
13R
Listed under Buttons alongside gesture and on-screen navigation support.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
UK rated battery capacity
iPhone AirNot verified
13R5860 mAh
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirFace ID
13RNot verified
Sources
13R
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular modem
iPhone AirApple C1X
13RNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications13R
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer charging claim
iPhone AirNot verified
13R1–50% in 20 minutes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
13R
Manufacturer claim with Smart Rapid Charging Mode; the page does not state the full test environment. Actual results vary.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R feature page and footnotesEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Fingerprint sensor
iPhone AirNot verified
13RIn-display optical
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
13RDolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
13RNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
13R
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 telephoto reach
iPhone Air0×
13RNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications13R
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 AirNot verified
13RYes
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
13ROxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Optical-quality crop reach
iPhone Air2×
13RNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications13R
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 AirNot verified
13R2×
Sources
iPhone Air
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 AirNot verified
13R450 ppi
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published professional camera workflows
iPhone Air0
13RNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications13R
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 AirNot verified
13RNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
13R
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.
Published security update end date
iPhone AirNot verified
13R2031-01-07
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
13R
Published UK security period; it does not promise monthly patches or Android version upgrades.
OnePlus UK product security update periodEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors
iPhone AirNot verified
13RProximity sensor · Ambient light sensor · Color temperature sensor · E-compass · Accelerometer · Gyroscope · In-display optical fingerprint sensor · Hall Sensor · Infrared remote control
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
13R
Complete Sensors list on the OnePlus UK specification page, including the infrared remote control.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed streamed video
iPhone Air22 hours
13RNot verified
Sources
13R
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 AirNot verified
13RUSB 2.0 Type-C
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
iPhone AirNot verified
13RNot verified
Sources
13R
Rear recording is listed up to 4K 60 fps; 8K is not mentioned.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging
iPhone AirYes
13RNot verified
Sources
13R
OnePlus's UK specification lists only 80 W SUPERVOOC wired charging; wireless charging is not mentioned, so it is kept unknown rather than assumed absent.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe / Qi2 power
iPhone Air20 W
13RNot verified
Sources
13R
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
5 shared fields have the same recorded value.
COMPARE THE DETAILS
Full specifications
All specs74 specificationsiPhone Air13R
iPhone Air13RWeightDiffers
165g
206g
WidthDiffers
74.7mm
75.77mm
ThicknessDiffers
5.64mm
8.02mm
DimensionsDiffers
156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
161.72 × 75.77 × 8.02 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
156.2 mm
161.72 mm
Form factor
slab
slabSingle-screen bar phone; no folding display is listed.
ColourDiffers
Sources
Space Black
Nebula Noir
Screen sizeDiffers
6.5″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
6.78″
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
3000 nits
Published outdoor peak · Outdoor peak claim.
4500 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak claim; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Pixel densityDiffers
460 ppi
450 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion.
120Hz
Display specificationDiffers
6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
6.78-inch LTPO 4.1 ProXDR display; 2780 × 1264; 1–120 Hz; 4500 nits peak450 ppi; 19.8:9; 100% Display P3 and 10-bit colour; Corning Gorilla Glass 7i; 1600 nits in high-brightness mode (HBM). OnePlus does not name the emitter technology on the UK specification page.
Display resolutionDiffers
2736 × 1260
2780 × 1264
Pixel density
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
450 ppi
Declared high-brightness mode
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1600 nits
Native telephoto reach
Sources
13RNo source recorded
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
1
3
Counts the wide, telephoto and ultra-wide rear cameras OnePlus lists; the flash and front camera are not counted.
Camera systemDiffers
Main: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Main: 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS); Telephoto: 50 MP 2x optical (f/2.0); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Front: 16 MP (f/2.4, fixed focus); Video: up to 4K 60 fpsMain: Sony LYT-700, 1/1.56", 24 mm equivalent, OIS + EIS, autofocus. Telephoto: S5KJN5, 1/2.75", 47 mm equivalent, EIS, autofocus (no OIS listed). Ultra-wide: 1/4", 16 mm equivalent, 112°, EIS. Front: 1/3.09", fixed focus, 1080p at 30 fps. Stabilised (EIS/OIS) video is listed at 1080p 60 fps.
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
13RNo source recorded
2×Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front cameraDiffers
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
16 MP, f/2.4, fixed focus
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
13RNo source recorded
0Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
YesSensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
YesListed under the Wide Camera (Sony LYT-700).
Rear 4K recording maximum
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
60 fps
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
13RNo source recorded
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
Not verified
Front camera autofocusDiffers
Yes
No
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
2×
Main camera aperture
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1.8 f-numberMain (wide) rear camera; aperture alone does not determine photo quality.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesAutofocus is listed for the wide and telephoto cameras; not stated for the ultra-wide.
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesOIS is listed only for the wide camera; the telephoto and ultra-wide list EIS.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
13RNo source recorded
27 hoursClaimed local video playback · Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Wireless charging
Yes
Not verifiedOnePlus's UK specification lists only 80 W SUPERVOOC wired charging; wireless charging is not mentioned, so it is kept unknown rather than assumed absent.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Up to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
6000 mAh (typical); 80 W wiredTypical 6000 mAh (23.58 Wh); rated 5860 mAh (23.03 Wh). OnePlus claims 1–50% in 20 minutes with Smart Rapid Charging Mode. No wireless charging is listed. Only a Type-A to C cable is listed in the box.
Claimed streamed video
Sources
13RNo source recorded
22 hoursApple UK up-to claim.
Not verified
Time to 50% wired charge
Sources
13RNo source recorded
30 minutesApple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Not verified
MagSafe / Qi2 power
Sources
13RNo source recorded
20 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
Not verified
UK typical battery capacity
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
6000 mAhTypical capacity; rated 5860 mAh (23.03 Wh). Not a measured runtime.
UK rated battery capacity
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
5860 mAh
Wired charging power
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
80 WOnePlus lists 80W SUPERVOOC™ charging; its 1–50% in 20 minutes claim is stated On Smart Rapid Charging Mode.
Manufacturer charging claim
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1–50% in 20 minutesManufacturer claim with Smart Rapid Charging Mode; the page does not state the full test environment. Actual results vary.
Update policyDiffers
No fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
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 13R state no Android version-upgrade count.
Listed operating system
Sources
13RNo source recorded
iOS 26
Not verified
ChipsetDiffers
Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3Qualcomm Kryo CPU up to 3.3 GHz; Adreno 750 GPU.
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
12 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 256 GB UFS 4.0 storageThe only UK configuration listed. Usable storage is lower after system files.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
UK model A3517; eSIM onlyDual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
UK model; dual nano-SIM; 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 NR n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n26/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n71/n77/n78. The UK specification does not list eSIM. OnePlus US sells a separate North American model (CPH2647, 12 GB + 256 GB Nebula Noir, SKU 5011111059); its bands and identifiers are not covered by this UK record.
Storage
Sources
256 GB
256 GB
RAM
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
12 GB
Panel technologyDiffers
OLED
LTPO 4.1 ProXDROnePlus names the backplane (LTPO 4.1) and its ProXDR branding, not the emitter technology.
eSIM onlyDiffers
Yes
No
Ingress protectionDiffers
IP68Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
IP65Protected against low-pressure water jets; no protection against salt water or other liquids. Liquid damage is not covered by the warranty.
USB connection
Sources
13RNo source recorded
USB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Not verified
Wireless connectivity
Sources
13RNo source recorded
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Not verified
Device unlock
Sources
13RNo source recorded
Face ID
Not verified
Apple UK reference price
Sources
iPhone AirApple UK iPhone Air configurations
13RNo source recorded
£1,099Apple UK price for the 256 GB model in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Not verified
Cellular modem
Sources
13RNo source recorded
Apple C1XListed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Not verified
Published operating system
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15Operating system at launch as listed.
Physical RAM type
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
LPDDR5X
Storage technology
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
UFS 4.0
Wi-Fi support
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Wi-Fi 7 (also 6E, 6, 5); 2×2 MIMO
Bluetooth version
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
5.4Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC 5.0.
USB connection
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
USB 2.0 Type-C
Fingerprint sensor
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
In-display optical
Sensors
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Proximity sensor · Ambient light sensor · Color temperature sensor · E-compass · Accelerometer · Gyroscope · In-display optical fingerprint sensor · Hall Sensor · Infrared remote controlComplete Sensors list on the OnePlus UK specification page, including the infrared remote control.
Alert Slider
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesListed under Buttons alongside gesture and on-screen navigation support.
Declared HDR playback formats
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid
Published security update end date
Sources
iPhone AirNo 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 AirNo source recorded
Not verified
5011111049
Show unverified (7)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verifiedRear recording is listed up to 4K 60 fps; 8K is not mentioned.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe front camera lists electronic image stabilisation only; OnePlus does not state whether it has OIS.
Minimum promised Android OS upgrades
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedOnePlus's UK specification and feature pages for the 13R state no Android version-upgrade commitment.
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone Air
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight165 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width74.7 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness5.64 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.5 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
AppleClaimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
AppleClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
AppleRear camera modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list price£1,099.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources3
- Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Apple UK iPhone Air configurationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- iPhone Air exact UK configurationApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
OnePlus 13R
256 GB · checked 27 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight206 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Width75.77 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Thickness8.02 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Display size6.78 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Peak brightness4,500 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak claim; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
OnePlusClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rateNot verified
Not published
Published total supportNot verified
Not published
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
IP ratingIP65Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Protected against low-pressure water jets; no protection against salt water or other liquids. Liquid damage is not covered by the warranty.
OnePlusRAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Pixel density450 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.
OnePlusManufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources5
- OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R specificationsOnePlus · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R store configurationOnePlus · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- OnePlus UK OnePlus 13R feature page and footnotesOnePlus · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- OnePlus UK product security update periodOnePlus · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- OnePlus US OnePlus 13R store configurationsOnePlus · accessed 26 Sept 2026
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