iPhone 16e vs OnePlus 13s: Two good phones and you gain some, you lose some
Slowly and steadily, we are witnessing a resurgence of compact smartphones in the market. Two phones launched in recent memory are the iPhone 16e — this one launched about three months ago. While, the other one launched earlier this week — the OnePlus 13s. In fact, Apple is not new to compact phones in a way. While it's true compact flagship phones were the iPhone 12 and 13 Mini, in the modern day and age, when you look at the standard iPhones too — the 6.1-inch models — those are also not big phones. In fact, Android phone makers market a Galaxy S25, S24, Xiaomi 14, 15, and the likes, with displays in the realm of 6.2 inches, as compact flagships.advertisementHowever, unlike iPhones, the common complaint among compact Android phones has been battery life. As good and handy as the Galaxy S25 is, or the S24 was, the battery life isn't among the best. The simple reason is — a compact phone can only fit in a decent-sized battery.But when it comes to iPhones, even with batteries ranging between 3,000mAh to 4,000mAh, the battery life has been stellar. And these are the standard 6.1-inch iPhones we are talking about — not even going to the Plus and Pro Max, which have battery life on another level.
Read here - iPhone 16e review: Apple Intelligence and Visual Intelligence for the winWhich brings us to the current scenario. The OnePlus 13s is a modern-day Android phone, which is as compact as the iPhone 16e, but comes with a big 5,850mAh battery in a sleek and handy package. By the way, this is one of the first compact phones to come. Vivo is planning to bring its own compact flagship, rumoured to be the X200 FE, and similarly, we are pretty sure more will follow. But, that's a story for a different time.advertisementRight now, the iPhone 16e and OnePlus 13s are two compact phones, available for under Rs 60,000, from the iOS and Android camps. In both phones' cases, expect to see stellar battery life. And since we have established that both these phones have solid endurance, and this is one area you need not worry about. What are the other factors that you should keep in mind when choosing between the iPhone 16e and OnePlus 13s?As the headline says — two good phones and you gain some, you lose some. Let's break it down.iPhone 16e vs OnePlus 13s: Design and buildBoth the iPhone 16e and OnePlus 13s feature metal and glass sandwich designs. They have an aluminium frame, flat front and rear, and a sleek profile. The OnePlus 13s is a tad thicker and heavier than the 16e, but the difference isn't much. The iPhone also has a better IP68 dust and water resistance rating versus IP65 on the 13s.When it comes to colour options, the iPhone 16e comes in black and white, while the OnePlus 13s is offered in more lively colours, like olive green, a beautiful pink, and an industrial black shade.Read here - OnePlus 13s review: This small phone delivers big on every frontadvertisementOf course, looking at the design — from the front — the OnePlus 13s looks more modern, simply because of thinner bezels and a hole-punch cutout for the camera, something you can't say about the iPhone 16e, which comes with a notch. However, that notch has a big functionality advantage in the form of Face ID, aka IR-based face recognition, which is something Android phones lack.So, design-wise, while it is easy to count the iPhone 16e out, for its notched look, it does have a big advantage. As for the OnePlus 13s, if you are willing to trade in Apple's Face ID system for an in-display fingerprint solution, then there's nothing like it.Both are good-looking devices, and it is only a matter of subjectivity — which one you like more. While the OnePlus 13s is definitely more modern looking, along with an extra camera at the back, the iPhone 16e is surely the more robust one with its IP68 rating.iPhone 16e vs OnePlus 13s: DisplayAs we keep moving up through the segments, it's going to get tougher to choose one over the other. Take for one — the display. The iPhone 16e, in simple words, has a 6.1-inch OLED display with 800 nits support in High Brightness Mode. On the other hand, the OnePlus 13s has a slightly larger 6.3-inch AMOLED display, with double the support in High Brightness Mode at 1,600 nits and double the screen refresh rate at 120Hz. This is, by the way, an LTPO AMOLED display, which supports variable refresh rates.advertisementFor most folks out there, you won't even notice a thing when using both these phones' displays side by side. Honestly, both have nice and vibrant panels, with almost the same FHD+ resolutions. However, truth be told, the OnePlus 13s does have a big advantage in the brightness department, which will definitely show up under the bright sun. On a sunny day, the OnePlus 13s will be the brighter option over the 16e, hands down. As we mentioned, most folks will not even care about the brightness issue, and the 16e's brightness will suffice. However, in reality and in comparison, if a brighter display is what you want, not to mention a smoother one at that — 120Hz on the 13s and 60Hz on the 16e — the OnePlus here does have the upper hand.advertisementiPhone 16e vs OnePlus 13s: Performance and batteryThis is where things get fascinating. On one hand, there's the iPhone 16e powered by the A18 chip, including a 6-core CPU and a 4-core GPU, paired with 8GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. On the other hand, there's the OnePlus 13s, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, which is an 8-core CPU, paired with 12GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. Just looking at the numbers alone, you might think the OnePlus 13s has the upper hand. Well, it's not as easy as it sounds.Truth be told, both phones offer top-tier performance, whether you are using the devices for casual tasks or for playing graphics-intensive games. Speaking of which, both chipsets come with support for hardware-accelerated ray tracing in supported games. This means games such as Asphalt 9: Legends and BGMI can take advantage of realistic-looking lighting effects and reflections.Of course, with all that raw power comes battery consumption. On paper, the iPhone 16e has a much smaller battery (4,050mAh) than the OnePlus 13s (5,850mAh). However, in the real world, because Android is a more resource-hungry OS in comparison to iOS, Android phones have generally used bigger batteries than iPhones. Having said that, one can expect to see a similar kind of battery life from both. A heavy user can easily expect to see at least a day's endurance on both phones.advertisementSo, when the choice comes down to which one performs better? This is going to be a hard one because both phones here are pretty evenly matched. However, we will give it to the OnePlus 13s, which comes with faster 80W charging, compared to the iPhone 16e's 20W support. That said, for what it's worth, the iPhone 16e has wireless charging, albeit at 7.5W speeds.iPhone 16e vs OnePlus 13s: SoftwareiPhone 16e comes with iOS 18 and, as it's seen with iPhones, expect to get at least 6–7 years of software support. For instance, the iPhone 11 from 2019, which is 6 years old, is set to receive the next-gen iOS update, so longevity-wise, Apple never disappoints when it comes to timely updates.In the Android world, while phone makers have gotten better with software updates, they are not as good as how Apple promises. For what it's worth, the OnePlus 13s is set to receive four major OS updates and six years of security patches.On top of this, both phones are loaded to the brim when it comes to AI features. While the iPhone 16e has the Apple Intelligence features, which include photo search, intelligent emoji creation (Genmoji), and AI processing on devices that focus on privacy. The OnePlus 13s comes with its own suite of AI features, like AI Detail Boost, Reflection Eraser, VoiceScribe, and also a productivity tool called Mind Space.Overall, once again these phones are pretty evenly matched and are software-rich. Of course, longevity-wise, just in case you are that person who uses their device for at least five to six years, the iPhone 16e will get timely and assured software updates.You see, when it comes to software, there's not really a choice here as to which is better. It's simply a matter of preference — whether you prefer Android or iOS. Both have their own strengths.iPhone 16e vs OnePlus 13s: CameraStraight up in terms of numbers, the OnePlus 13s has more cameras and higher megapixel counts. There's a dual-camera setup at the back — 50-megapixel primary + 50-megapixel telephoto — along with a 32-megapixel selfie snapper. The iPhone 16e, on the other hand, has a single 48-megapixel rear camera along with a 12-megapixel snapper at the front.When it comes to photography and videography, these phones are definitely not the best out there. But, since these are high-end phones, and high-end phone cameras in general have gotten so good, that in ideal conditions, both phones' cameras will perform admirably.However, they do have an advantage over one another. While the iPhone 16e has better video-recording capabilities, as iPhones are known for, the OnePlus 13s is a more versatile camera with the addition of that 50-megapixel telephoto lens, and not to mention a higher resolution front camera, that does slightly edge out the iPhone 16e in terms of performance.iPhone 16e vs OnePlus 13s: Price in IndiaThe iPhone 16e, without any card offers, is officially priced at Rs 59,900, Rs 69,900, and Rs 89,900, for the 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options, respectively. 8GB RAM is standard on all variants.The OnePlus 13s, on the other hand, is priced at Rs 54,999 and Rs 59,999, for the 256GB and 512GB storage options, respectively. 12GB RAM is standard on both variants.iPhone 16e vs OnePlus 13s: It's a tough pickChoosing between the iPhone 16e and the OnePlus 13s isn't easy, and that's because both of these phones get the fundamentals right. If you're after a compact phone with solid battery life, sleek design, and reliable day-to-day performance, either option will serve you well. The iPhone 16e has the edge in terms of long-term software support, IP68 water and dust resistance, and more polished video recording. It also benefits from the Apple ecosystem, and features like Face ID offer a different level of security and ease. However, the 60Hz display feels a bit dated in 2025, and wired charging speeds are slow by today's standards.On the other hand, the OnePlus 13s offers more value on paper — a brighter, smoother display, faster charging, more RAM, and a versatile camera system with a telephoto lens. It also comes with more vibrant colour options and a sleeker front design. That said, it lacks the refinement of iOS, true water resistance, and wireless charging. So, your decision here really depends on what you prioritise more — software longevity and video chops or better hardware value and versatility on the Android side.
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