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The iPhone 13 series is here, and now it’s time to see how it stacks up against OnePlus’ flagship phones. Both OEMs have pushed their latest lines further than ever, but you can only add one to your pocket. Let’s compare the two series to see which one comes out on top in the OnePlus 9 vs iPhone 13 battle.

The difference in operating systems might be obvious, but that’s only the tip of the iceberg. We’ll dig through the displays, cameras, and more to give you a better idea of which phone is best for you.

OnePlus 9 vs iPhone 13

Design and display

Apple’s latest iPhone 13 and the OnePlus 9 series have precious little in common. For starters, Apple is sticking with its flat displays and notched design for another year — though it did finally give its notch a trim. You’ll also see that Apple kept the flat-sided design that many people loved from the iPhone 12 series. In fact, it’s a challenge to find too many things that Apple changed this year.

The iPhone 13 family still numbers four devices, starting with the iPhone 13 Mini. Its display measures a pocket-friendly 5.4-inches and carries nearly the same specs as you’d find on the 6.1-inch iPhone 13. Both devices offer Super Retina XDR OLED panels, complete with HDR and True Tone technologies.

The iPhone 13 Mini is the baby of the bunch, while the OnePlus 9 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max tie with 6.7-inch displays.

Apple’s high-end iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max offer the same displays as last year, coming in at 6.1-inches and 6.7-inches, respectively. The two don’t add a ton to the overall mix, though they’re the first iPhones to offer a 120Hz refresh rate. You’ll also find an IP68 rating standard across the full range, as well as Apple’s famed Face ID security.

Over on the OnePlus 9 series, the design choices are unmistakably Android. The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro pack corner-mounted punch-hole cameras, which serve as the only interruptions to the crips AMOLED panels. The standard OnePlus 9 is the smaller of the pair at 6.55-inches and it carries a Full HD+ resolution. You get a larger 6.7-inch curved AMOLED on the OnePlus 9 Pro, which comes with a jump to QHD+.

Read our reviews: OnePlus 9 | OnePlus 9 Pro

As for IP ratings, the OnePlus 9 Pro is IP68 waterproof across the board. The OnePlus 9 also comes with an IP68 rating, though only on the T-Mobile version. This most likely means that all versions are waterproof, T-Mobile just splashed the cash for the certification. OnePlus offers its own take on face unlock for its latest flagships, but it’s best to stick with the in-display fingerprint scanner since the tech is not as secure as Apple’s Face ID.

Hardware and cameras

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It’s not just the outsides of the OnePlus 9 and iPhone 13 series that differ, the insides are different as can be as well. One of the more obvious points is that Apple uses its own A15 Bionic chip across the entire range. Then there’s the operating system, with the new iPhone series running Apple’s latest iOS 15.

OnePlus, on the other hand, tapped the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 to keep the lights on in its latest flagships. Both the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are currently running on Android 11 with Oxygen OS 11 on top, but it’s safe to expect a prompt update to Android 12 in the coming months. The maker of Android’s so-called flagship killer is also happy to boast about its onboard RAM — you can take your pick between 8GB and 12GB. You can get either phone with up to 256GB of storage.

OnePlus is more forthcoming about its battery sizes as well and holds a huge edge on charging speeds. Its 2021 duo offers a 4,500mAh battery on both models with 65W Warp Charge right out of the box. You can also try 50W wireless charging on the OnePlus 9 Pro or 15W speeds on the standard OnePlus 9.

Read next: OnePlus Warp Charge 65 review

Apple is just as happy not to tell you how much RAM the iPhone 13 family carries, and you won’t find a clear battery capacity, either. However, iOS is perfectly optimized to squeeze every last minute of juice from its smaller cells. You can give 15W MagSafe wireless charging a try or stick with standard Qi wireless charging at 7.5W speeds. The Pro models come with as much a 1TB of storage, while the iPhone 13 and 13 Mini can be had with up to 512GB of space.

Both families offer 5G support as well as Wi-Fi 6 when you’re connected to a home network. OnePlus went for the newer Bluetooth 5.2, while the iPhone series is rolling with Bluetooth 5.0.

As if the OnePlus 9 and iPhone 13 needed more ways to differ, it’s time to take a look at the cameras. Apple is doubling and tripling down on its 12MP lenses with great results. The iPhone 13 and 13 Mini pack a pair of lenses on the back, though they’ve moved to a diagonal configuration for the first time. You can push them to 2x optical zoom or 5x digital zoom, and both phones offer Deep Fusion and Night Mode.

Apple has perfected its 12MP shooters over the years, while OnePlus is hoping to maximize its megapixels.

The iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max bring a 12MP telephoto sensor into the mix, and they’ve always been the way to go for photography enthusiasts. You can achieve slightly better optical and digital zooms, and you’ll have to go for the Pro models if you want Apple ProRAW. Apple is also making a big deal about its latest video capacity, with HDR video powered by Dolby Vision at up to 60fps.

OnePlus wants nothing to do with 12MP lenses, instead partnering with Hasselblad to push the megapixels to their limits. The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro feature a 48MP Sony sensor as their main lens with a 50MP ultra-wide option for backup. The OnePlus 9 rounds out with a 2MP monochrome option, while the OnePlus 9 Pro puts an 8MP telephoto lens on top of it all. You can shoot up to 8K video at 30fps on both phones or try 4K at up to 60fps.

Price and colors

OnePlus 9: $729 / €719 / £629
OnePlus 9 Pro: $969 / €919 / £829

iPhone 13 Mini: $699 / €829 / £679
iPhone 13: $799 / €929 / £779
iPhone 13 Pro: $999 / €1,179 / £949
iPhone 13 Pro Max: $1,099 / €1,279 / £1,049

If you’re hoping to save yourself a little bit of money, it’s tough to top the iPhone 13 Mini. It starts at just $699, though you’ll get the smallest display and the smallest battery to match.

Apple’s other models keep the same pricing structure as last year, but there are a few new colors to choose from. If you want either of the smaller, more affordable devices, your options include pink, blue, Midnight, Starlight, and Product Red. The iPhone 13 Pro siblings come in gold, silver, Graphite, and Sierra Blue.

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Either one of Apple’s premium devices is a sure-fire way to spend over $1,000 when all is said and done. The iPhone 13 Pro kicks off at $999, while the Pro Max adds another $100 to that price for the base model. If you need extra storage, you can bet that the price will skyrocket.

OnePlus also abandoned its flagship killer prices for the OnePlus 9 series. While the OnePlus 9 starts at $70 less than its iPhone rival, the OnePlus 9 Pro shatters the $1,000 barrier for the 256GB version. On the bright side, it’s still $30 more affordable than the 128GB iPhone 13 Pro Max.

As for color options, the OnePlus 9 comes in Morning Mist, Pine Green, and Stellar Black. The OnePlus 9 Pro switches things up with Winter Mist, Arctic Sky, and Astral Black options instead.

Apple iPhone 13

The vanilla model with all the basics.

The standard iPhone 13 features a similar camera array as last year’s iPhone 12 but has some new design elements, such as a reduced notch.

Specs

	OnePlus 9	OnePlus 9 Pro
Display	OnePlus 9: 6.55-inch flat AMOLED 20:9 aspect ratio 2,400 x 1,080 at 402ppi 120Hz refresh rate (static)	OnePlus 9 Pro: 6.7-inch curved LTPO AMOLED 20.1:9 aspect ratio 3,216 x 1,440 at 525ppi 120Hz refresh rate (adaptive)
Processor	OnePlus 9: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888	OnePlus 9 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
RAM	OnePlus 9: Min: 8GB LPDDR5 Max: 12GB LPDDR5	OnePlus 9 Pro: Min: 8GB LPDDR5 Max: 12GB LPDDR5
Storage	OnePlus 9: Min: 128GB UFS 3.1 Max: 256GB UFS 3.1 No external storage support	OnePlus 9 Pro: Min: 128GB UFS 3.1 Max: 256GB UFS 3.1 No external storage support
Power	OnePlus 9: 4,500mAh battery Warp Charge 65T 65W charger in box 15W Qi-compatible wireless charging (Wireless only in NA/Europe)	OnePlus 9 Pro: 4,500mAh battery Warp Charge 65T 65W charger in box Warp Charge 50 Wireless 10V/6.5A, 20V/3.25A Output: 50W (with prop. charging stand)
Ports	OnePlus 9: USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 No 3.5mm headphone jack No microSD card slot	OnePlus 9 Pro: USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 No 3.5mm headphone jack No microSD card slot
Connectivity	OnePlus 9: 5G support Wi-Fi 6 support 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax NFC support Bluetooth 5.2	OnePlus 9 Pro: 5G support Wi-Fi 6 support 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax NFC support Bluetooth 5.2
Cameras	OnePlus 9: Rear: 1) 48MP main (Sony IMX689) 1/1.43-inch sensor 1.12μm/46MP or 2.24μm/12MP ƒ/1.8, EIS 2) 50MP ultra-wide (Sony IMX766) 1/1.56-inch sensor ƒ/2.2 3) 2MP monochrome Front: – 16MP single (Sony IMX471) 1.0μm with EIS ƒ/2.4, fixed focus	OnePlus 9 Pro: Rear: 1) 48MP main (Sony IMX789) 1/1.43-inch sensor 1.12μm/46MP or 2.24μm/12MP ƒ/1.8, EIS, OIS 2) 50MP ultra-wide (Sony IMX766) 1/1.56-inch sensor ƒ/2.2 3) 8MP telephoto 1.0μm, ƒ/2.4 4) 2MP monochrome Front: – 16MP single (Sony IMX471) 1.0μm with EIS ƒ/2.4, fixed focus
Video	OnePlus 9: 8K at 30fps 4K at 30 or 60fps Super slo-mo at 720p/480fps or 1080p/240fps Time lapse at 1080p/30fps or 4k/30fps	OnePlus 9 Pro: 8K at 30fps 4K at 30, 60, or 120fps Super slo-mo at 720p/480fps or 1080p/240fps Time lapse at 1080p/30fps or 4k/30fps
Audio	OnePlus 9: Bluetooth 5.2 aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC Dual stereo speakers Dolby Atmos	OnePlus 9 Pro: Bluetooth 5.2 aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC Dual stereo speakers Dolby Atmos
Security	OnePlus 9: No IP rating against water/dust In-display fingerprint sensor Face unlock (insecure)	OnePlus 9 Pro: IP68-rated In-display fingerprint sensor Face unlock (insecure)
Software	OnePlus 9: Android 11 Oxygen OS 11	OnePlus 9 Pro: Android 11 Oxygen OS 11
Dimensions and weight	OnePlus 9: NA/Europe: 160 x 74.2 x 8.7mm 192g India/China: 160 x 73.9 x 8.1mm 183g	OnePlus 9 Pro: Global: 163.2 x 73.6 x 8.7mm 197g
Colors	OnePlus 9: Winter Mist, Arctic Sky, Astral Black	OnePlus 9 Pro: Morning Mist, Pine Green, Stellar Black

OnePlus 9

OnePlus 9 Pro

Display

OnePlus 9:

6.55-inch flat AMOLED
20:9 aspect ratio
2,400 x 1,080 at 402ppi
120Hz refresh rate (static)

OnePlus 9 Pro:

6.7-inch curved LTPO AMOLED
20.1:9 aspect ratio
3,216 x 1,440 at 525ppi
120Hz refresh rate (adaptive)

Processor

OnePlus 9:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

OnePlus 9 Pro:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

RAM

OnePlus 9:

Min: 8GB LPDDR5
Max: 12GB LPDDR5

OnePlus 9 Pro:

Min: 8GB LPDDR5
Max: 12GB LPDDR5

Storage

OnePlus 9:

Min: 128GB UFS 3.1
Max: 256GB UFS 3.1
No external storage support

OnePlus 9 Pro:

Min: 128GB UFS 3.1
Max: 256GB UFS 3.1
No external storage support

Power

OnePlus 9:

4,500mAh battery

Warp Charge 65T
65W charger in box

15W Qi-compatible wireless charging
(Wireless only in NA/Europe)

OnePlus 9 Pro:

4,500mAh battery

Warp Charge 65T
65W charger in box

Warp Charge 50 Wireless
10V/6.5A, 20V/3.25A
Output: 50W (with prop. charging stand)

Ports

OnePlus 9:

USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
No 3.5mm headphone jack
No microSD card slot

OnePlus 9 Pro:

USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
No 3.5mm headphone jack
No microSD card slot

Connectivity

OnePlus 9:

5G support
Wi-Fi 6 support
2×2 MIMO
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
NFC support
Bluetooth 5.2

OnePlus 9 Pro:

5G support
Wi-Fi 6 support
2×2 MIMO
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
NFC support
Bluetooth 5.2

Cameras

OnePlus 9:

Rear:
1) 48MP main (Sony IMX689)
1/1.43-inch sensor
1.12μm/46MP or 2.24μm/12MP
ƒ/1.8, EIS

2) 50MP ultra-wide (Sony IMX766)
1/1.56-inch sensor
ƒ/2.2

3) 2MP monochrome

Front:
– 16MP single (Sony IMX471)
1.0μm with EIS
ƒ/2.4, fixed focus

OnePlus 9 Pro:

Rear:
1) 48MP main (Sony IMX789)
1/1.43-inch sensor
1.12μm/46MP or 2.24μm/12MP
ƒ/1.8, EIS, OIS

2) 50MP ultra-wide (Sony IMX766)
1/1.56-inch sensor
ƒ/2.2

3) 8MP telephoto
1.0μm, ƒ/2.4

4) 2MP monochrome

Front:
– 16MP single (Sony IMX471)
1.0μm with EIS
ƒ/2.4, fixed focus

Video

OnePlus 9:

8K at 30fps
4K at 30 or 60fps
Super slo-mo at 720p/480fps or 1080p/240fps
Time lapse at 1080p/30fps or 4k/30fps

OnePlus 9 Pro:

8K at 30fps
4K at 30, 60, or 120fps
Super slo-mo at 720p/480fps or 1080p/240fps
Time lapse at 1080p/30fps or 4k/30fps

Audio

OnePlus 9:

Bluetooth 5.2
aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC
Dual stereo speakers
Dolby Atmos

OnePlus 9 Pro:

Bluetooth 5.2
aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC
Dual stereo speakers
Dolby Atmos

Security

OnePlus 9:

No IP rating against water/dust
In-display fingerprint sensor
Face unlock (insecure)

OnePlus 9 Pro:

IP68-rated
In-display fingerprint sensor
Face unlock (insecure)

Software

OnePlus 9:

Android 11
Oxygen OS 11

OnePlus 9 Pro:

Android 11
Oxygen OS 11

Dimensions and weight

OnePlus 9:

NA/Europe:
160 x 74.2 x 8.7mm
192g

India/China:
160 x 73.9 x 8.1mm
183g

OnePlus 9 Pro:

Global:
163.2 x 73.6 x 8.7mm
197g

Colors

OnePlus 9:

Winter Mist, Arctic Sky, Astral
Black

OnePlus 9 Pro:

Morning Mist, Pine Green, Stellar
Black

	iPhone 13 Mini	iPhone 13
Display	iPhone 13 Mini: 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED 2,340 x 1,080 resolution HDR, True Tone Wide color (P3) 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio 800 nits max brightness (typical); 1200 nits max brightness (HDR) Ceramic Shield front	iPhone 13: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED 2,532 x 1,170 resolution HDR, True Tone Wide color (P3) 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio 800 nits max brightness (typical); 1200 nits max brightness (HDR) Ceramic Shield front
Processor	iPhone 13 Mini: Apple A15 Bionic	iPhone 13: Apple A15 Bionic
Storage	iPhone 13 Mini: 128 / 256 / 512GB	iPhone 13: 128 / 256 / 512GB
Battery	iPhone 13 Mini: Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately) MagSafe: Wireless charging up to 15W Magnet array Alignment magnet Accessory Identification NFC Magnetometer	iPhone 13: Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately) MagSafe: Wireless charging up to 15W Magnet array Alignment magnet Accessory Identification NFC Magnetometer
Cameras	iPhone 13 Mini: Rear: -Wide-angle 12MP, ƒ/1.6, OIS, 7-element lens -Ultra-wide 12MP, ƒ/2.4, 120° field of view, 5-element lens, lens correction 2x optical zoom out, digital zoom up to 5x, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 3 Video: HDR video with Dolby Vision up to 30fps 4K video at 24fps, 30fps, or 60fps 1080p HD video at 30fps or 60fps 720p HD video at 30fps OIS for video (Wide) 2x optical zoom out, digital zoom up to 3x Front: -TrueDepth 12MP, ƒ/2.2 Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 3	iPhone 13: Rear: -Wide-angle 12MP, ƒ/1.6, OIS, 7-element lens -Ultra-wide 12MP, ƒ/2.4, 120° field of view, 5-element lens, lens correction 2x optical zoom out, digital zoom up to 5x, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 3 Video: HDR video with Dolby Vision up to 30fps 4K video at 24fps, 30fps, or 60fps 1080p HD video at 30fps or 60fps 720p HD video at 30fps OIS for video (Wide) 2x optical zoom out, digital zoom up to 3x Front: -TrueDepth 12MP, ƒ/2.2 Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 3
Connectivity	iPhone 13 Mini: 5G (sub‑6GHz and mmWave) Gigabit LTE with 4×4 MIMO and LAA Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO Bluetooth 5 Ultra Wideband chip for spatial awareness NFC Express Cards with power reserve GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou Digital compass Wi‑Fi Cellular iBeacon microlocation	iPhone 13: 5G (sub‑6GHz and mmWave) Gigabit LTE with 4×4 MIMO and LAA Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO Bluetooth 5 Ultra Wideband chip for spatial awareness NFC Express Cards with power reserve GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou Digital compass Wi‑Fi Cellular iBeacon microlocation
Sensors	iPhone 13 Mini: Face ID Barometer Three‑axis gyro Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor	iPhone 13: Face ID Barometer Three‑axis gyro Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor
Software	iPhone 13 Mini: iOS 15	iPhone 13: iOS 15
Durability	iPhone 13 Mini: IP68	iPhone 13: IP68
Dimensions and weight	iPhone 13 Mini: 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.65mm 141g	iPhone 13: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65mm 174g
Colors	iPhone 13 Mini: Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, and Product Red	iPhone 13: Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, and Product Red
In the box	iPhone 13 Mini: iPhone USB‑C to Lightning cable Documentation	iPhone 13: iPhone USB‑C to Lightning cable Documentation

iPhone 13 Mini

iPhone 13

Display

iPhone 13 Mini:

5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED
2,340 x 1,080 resolution
HDR, True Tone
Wide color (P3)
2,000,000:1 contrast ratio
800 nits max brightness (typical); 1200 nits max brightness (HDR)
Ceramic Shield front

iPhone 13:

6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED
2,532 x 1,170 resolution
HDR, True Tone
Wide color (P3)
2,000,000:1 contrast ratio
800 nits max brightness (typical); 1200 nits max brightness (HDR)
Ceramic Shield front

Processor

iPhone 13 Mini:

Apple A15 Bionic

iPhone 13:

Apple A15 Bionic

Storage

iPhone 13 Mini:

128 / 256 / 512GB

iPhone 13:

128 / 256 / 512GB

Battery

iPhone 13 Mini:

Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W
Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)

MagSafe:
Wireless charging up to 15W
Magnet array
Alignment magnet
Accessory Identification NFC
Magnetometer

iPhone 13:

Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W
Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)

MagSafe:
Wireless charging up to 15W
Magnet array
Alignment magnet
Accessory Identification NFC
Magnetometer

Cameras

iPhone 13 Mini:

Rear:
-Wide-angle 12MP, ƒ/1.6, OIS, 7-element lens
-Ultra-wide 12MP, ƒ/2.4, 120° field of view, 5-element lens, lens correction

2x optical zoom out, digital zoom up to 5x, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 3

Video:
HDR video with Dolby Vision up to 30fps
4K video at 24fps, 30fps, or 60fps
1080p HD video at 30fps or 60fps
720p HD video at 30fps
OIS for video (Wide)
2x optical zoom out, digital zoom up to 3x

Front:
-TrueDepth 12MP, ƒ/2.2

Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 3

iPhone 13:

Rear:
-Wide-angle 12MP, ƒ/1.6, OIS, 7-element lens
-Ultra-wide 12MP, ƒ/2.4, 120° field of view, 5-element lens, lens correction

2x optical zoom out, digital zoom up to 5x, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 3

Front:
-TrueDepth 12MP, ƒ/2.2

Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 3

Connectivity

iPhone 13 Mini:

5G (sub‑6GHz and mmWave)
Gigabit LTE with 4×4 MIMO and LAA
Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO
Bluetooth 5
Ultra Wideband chip for spatial awareness
NFC
Express Cards with power reserve
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou
Digital compass
Wi‑Fi
Cellular
iBeacon microlocation

iPhone 13:

Sensors

iPhone 13 Mini:

Face ID
Barometer
Three‑axis gyro
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor

iPhone 13:

Face ID
Barometer
Three‑axis gyro
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor

Software

iPhone 13 Mini:

iOS 15

iPhone 13:

iOS 15

Durability

iPhone 13 Mini:

IP68

iPhone 13:

IP68

Dimensions and weight

iPhone 13 Mini:

131.5 x 64.2 x 7.65mm
141g

iPhone 13:

146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65mm
174g

Colors

iPhone 13 Mini:

Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, and Product Red

iPhone 13:

Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, and Product Red

In the box

iPhone 13 Mini:

iPhone
USB‑C to Lightning cable
Documentation

iPhone 13:

iPhone
USB‑C to Lightning cable
Documentation

	iPhone 13 Pro	iPhone 13 Pro Max
Display	iPhone 13 Pro: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED 2,532 x 1,170 resolution ProMotion 120Hz HDR, True Tone Wide color (P3) 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1200 nits max brightness (HDR) Ceramic Shield front	iPhone 13 Pro Max: 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED 2,778 x 1,284 resolution ProMotion 120Hz HDR, True Tone Wide color (P3) 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1200 nits max brightness (HDR) Ceramic Shield front
Processor	iPhone 13 Pro: Apple A15 Bionic	iPhone 13 Pro Max: Apple A15 Bionic
Storage	iPhone 13 Pro: 128 / 256 / 512GB and 1TB	iPhone 13 Pro Max: 128 / 256 / 512GB and 1TB
Battery	iPhone 13 Pro: Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately) MagSafe: Wireless charging up to 15W Magnet array Alignment magnet Accessory Identification NFC Magnetometer	iPhone 13 Pro Max: Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately) MagSafe: Wireless charging up to 15W Magnet array Alignment magnet Accessory Identification NFC Magnetometer
Cameras	iPhone 13 Pro: Rear: -Wide-angle 12MP, ƒ/1.5, dual OIS, 7-element lens, 100% Focus Pixels, Night Mode -Ultra-wide 12MP, ƒ/1.8, 120° field of view, 5-element lens, lens correction, Night Mode -Telephoto 12MP, ƒ/2.8, dual OIS, 6-element lens 3x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out, 6x optical zoom range, digital zoom up to 15x, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 3, Apple ProRAW Video: HDR video with Dolby Vision up to 60fps 4K video at 24fps, 30fps, or 60fps 1080p HD video at 30fps or 60fps 720p HD video at 30fps OIS for video (Wide) 3x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 6x optical zoom range, digital zoom up to 9x Front: -TrueDepth 12MP, ƒ/2.2 Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 3	iPhone 13 Pro Max: Rear: -Wide-angle 12MP, ƒ/1.5, dual OIS, 7-element lens, 100% Focus Pixels, Night Mode -Ultra-wide 12MP, ƒ/1.8, 120° field of view, 5-element lens, lens correction, Night Mode -Telephoto 12MP, ƒ/2.8, dual OIS, 6-element lens 3x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out, 6x optical zoom range, digital zoom up to 15x, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 3, Apple ProRAW Video: HDR video with Dolby Vision up to 60fps 4K video at 24fps, 30fps, or 60fps 1080p HD video at 30fps or 60fps 720p HD video at 30fps OIS for video (Wide) 3x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 6x optical zoom range, digital zoom up to 9x Front: -TrueDepth 12MP, ƒ/2.2 Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 3
Connectivity	iPhone 13 Pro: 5G (sub‑6GHz and mmWave) Gigabit LTE with 4×4 MIMO and LAA Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO Bluetooth 5 Ultra Wideband chip for spatial awareness NFC Express Cards with power reserve GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou Digital compass Wi‑Fi Cellular iBeacon microlocation	iPhone 13 Pro Max: 5G (sub‑6GHz and mmWave) Gigabit LTE with 4×4 MIMO and LAA Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO Bluetooth 5 Ultra Wideband chip for spatial awareness NFC Express Cards with power reserve GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou Digital compass Wi‑Fi Cellular iBeacon microlocation
Sensors	iPhone 13 Pro: Face ID LiDAR Scanner Barometer Three‑axis gyro Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor	iPhone 13 Pro Max: Face ID LiDAR Scanner Barometer Three‑axis gyro Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor
Software	iPhone 13 Pro: iOS 15	iPhone 13 Pro Max: iOS 15
Durability	iPhone 13 Pro: IP68	iPhone 13 Pro Max: IP68
Dimensions and weight	iPhone 13 Pro: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65mm 204g	iPhone 13 Pro Max: 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.65mm 240g
Colors	iPhone 13 Pro: Graphite, Gold, Silver, and Sierra Blue	iPhone 13 Pro Max: Graphite, Gold, Silver, and Sierra Blue
In the box	iPhone 13 Pro: iPhone USB‑C to Lightning cable Documentation	iPhone 13 Pro Max: iPhone USB‑C to Lightning cable Documentation

iPhone 13 Pro

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Display

iPhone 13 Pro:

6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED
2,532 x 1,170 resolution
ProMotion 120Hz
HDR, True Tone
Wide color (P3)
2,000,000:1 contrast ratio
1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1200 nits max brightness (HDR)
Ceramic Shield front

iPhone 13 Pro Max:

6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED
2,778 x 1,284 resolution
ProMotion 120Hz
HDR, True Tone
Wide color (P3)
2,000,000:1 contrast ratio
1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1200 nits max brightness (HDR)
Ceramic Shield front

Processor

iPhone 13 Pro:

Apple A15 Bionic

iPhone 13 Pro Max:

Apple A15 Bionic

Storage

iPhone 13 Pro:

128 / 256 / 512GB and 1TB

iPhone 13 Pro Max:

128 / 256 / 512GB and 1TB

Battery

iPhone 13 Pro:

Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W
Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)

MagSafe:
Wireless charging up to 15W
Magnet array
Alignment magnet
Accessory Identification NFC
Magnetometer

iPhone 13 Pro Max:

Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W
Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)

MagSafe:
Wireless charging up to 15W
Magnet array
Alignment magnet
Accessory Identification NFC
Magnetometer

Cameras

iPhone 13 Pro:

Rear:
-Wide-angle 12MP, ƒ/1.5, dual OIS, 7-element lens, 100% Focus Pixels, Night Mode
-Ultra-wide 12MP, ƒ/1.8, 120° field of view, 5-element lens, lens correction, Night Mode
-Telephoto 12MP, ƒ/2.8, dual OIS, 6-element lens

3x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out, 6x optical zoom range, digital zoom up to 15x, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 3, Apple ProRAW

Video:
HDR video with Dolby Vision up to 60fps
4K video at 24fps, 30fps, or 60fps
1080p HD video at 30fps or 60fps
720p HD video at 30fps
OIS for video (Wide)
3x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 6x optical zoom range, digital zoom up to 9x

Front:
-TrueDepth 12MP, ƒ/2.2

Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 3

iPhone 13 Pro Max:

3x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out, 6x optical zoom range, digital zoom up to 15x, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 3, Apple ProRAW

Front:
-TrueDepth 12MP, ƒ/2.2

Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 3

Connectivity

iPhone 13 Pro:

iPhone 13 Pro Max:

Sensors

iPhone 13 Pro:

Face ID
LiDAR Scanner
Barometer
Three‑axis gyro
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor

iPhone 13 Pro Max:

Face ID
LiDAR Scanner
Barometer
Three‑axis gyro
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor

Software

iPhone 13 Pro:

iOS 15

iPhone 13 Pro Max:

iOS 15

Durability

iPhone 13 Pro:

IP68

iPhone 13 Pro Max:

IP68

Dimensions and weight

iPhone 13 Pro:

146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65mm
204g

iPhone 13 Pro Max:

160.8 x 78.1 x 7.65mm
240g

Colors

iPhone 13 Pro:

Graphite, Gold, Silver, and Sierra Blue

iPhone 13 Pro Max:

Graphite, Gold, Silver, and Sierra Blue

In the box

iPhone 13 Pro:

iPhone
USB‑C to Lightning cable
Documentation

iPhone 13 Pro Max:

iPhone
USB‑C to Lightning cable
Documentation

OnePlus 9 vs iPhone 13: Which should you buy?

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority

For a lot of people, which brand to go with will come down to the operating system. However, that’s only a part of the story, since there are other differences between the phones. Even though features and performance between the two series are generally similar, each one offers its own twists.

You get Face ID with the new iPhones, and the Pro models come with as much as 1TB of storage for those who need it. Then there’s the size, with Apple offering the smallest device with the iPhone 13 Mini, which is the best option for those looking for a compact device. And let’s not forget that Apple is known for offering software updates for years longer than most Android OEMs, so that could swing your vote.

On the other hand, you get faster charging with OnePlus devices, and the Pro model comes with a curved display that adds a bit of character to the handset. The design of the phones feels a bit more modern due to the smaller display cutout. You also get a camera system with more megapixels, a higher resolution display on the Pro model, and more.

Pricing is almost identical in the US, depending on your storage preference, although the OnePlus 9 series is the more affordable option throughout Europe.

So to sum up, which phone to go with comes down to the operating system as well as the bells and whistles you value more. We prefer the OnePlus 9 series here at Android Authority for obvious reasons, although no one can deny the fact that Apple makes great phones as well.

That’s it for our OnePlus 9 vs iPhone 13 comparison! Which one are you considering?

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