OnePlus 13
#15
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
#17Category Breakdown
OnePlus 13
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Performance
97.297.1
Camera
99.399.6
Display
98.799.1
Battery
98.397.5
Build
96.577.3
Connectivity
89.588.4
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
94.894.7
Summary
- The OnePlus 13 features a robust build with a choice of glass or silicone polymer back and an aluminum frame, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra also utilizes glass and aluminum but offers a slightly heavier design.
- Both devices sport high-quality LTPO AMOLED displays, with the OnePlus 13 measuring 6.82 inches and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra at 6.73 inches, but the latter boasts a higher peak brightness of 3200 nits compared to 1600 nits for the OnePlus.
- Performance-wise, both are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, ensuring top-tier processing capabilities.
- In terms of camera systems, the OnePlus 13 includes a versatile triple-camera setup with a 50 MP wide, telephoto, and ultrawide lens, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra features a more complex arrangement with a 200 MP periscope telephoto lens, enhancing zoom capabilities.
- Battery capacity is higher in the OnePlus 13 at 6000 mAh versus 5410 mAh in the Xiaomi, although both support fast charging and wireless charging.
- Lastly, both run on Android 15, but the OnePlus uses OxygenOS 15 while the Xiaomi operates on HyperOS 2, offering distinct software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
OnePlus 13
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
General
Release Date
2024, October 31
2025, February 27
Announced
2024, October 31
2025, February 27
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.82"
6.73"
Type
LTPO 4.1 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak)
LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, 3200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1440 x 3168 pixels (~510 ppi density)
1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~522 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Guard glass
Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU
Adreno 830
Adreno 830
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/2.6, 73mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, PDAF
50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/1.8, 70mm (telephoto), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom200 MP, f/2.6, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 4.3x optical zoom50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, dual pixel PDAFTOF 3D, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Laser focus, Hasselblad Color Calibration, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, 67mm filter ring holder (optional)
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
32 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240/480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit rec. (4K@60fps, 1080p)
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
5410 mAh
Battery Details
Si/C Li-Ion 6000 mAh
Si/C Li-Ion 5410 mAh - GlobalSi/C Li-Ion 6000 mAh - China
Charging Details
100W wired, PD, QC, 50% in 13 min, 100% in 36 min50W wireless10W reverse wireless5W reverse wired
90W wired, PD3.0, QC3+80W wireless10W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm or 8.9 mm
161.3 x 75.3 x 9.4 mm (6.35 x 2.96 x 0.37 in)
Weight
210 g
226 g
Materials
Glass front (Ceramic Guard), glass back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum frame
Glass front, glass-fiber back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum frame
Colors
Black Eclipse, Arctic Dawn, Midnight Ocean
Black, White, Silver Chrome, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.13 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM(max 2 at a time)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5
6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China)
Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer