Apple finally announced a more affordable iPhone earlier this year with the iPhone 16e. Despite being one of the cheapest new iPhones, it still carries a hefty price tag. But after the OnePlus 13s launch (Review), the Chinese brand has a worthy contender in this budget premium phone category. So here are all the reasons the OnePlus 13s is a better pick over the iPhone 16e.
OnePlus 13s vs iPhone 16e: Smoother, Brighter, & Taller
The OnePlus 13s is just superior in terms of display. It sports a taller 6.32-inch OLED display that has a 1.5K resolution, 1600 nits of peak brightness, Dolby Vision, and 1-120Hz variable refresh rate thanks to LTPO technology. While the iPhone 16e has a more compact 6.1-inch OLED display, the screen only has a standard 60Hz refresh rate, FHD+ resolution, and up to 1200 nits of peak brightness.
Considering how even mid range or budget phones pack a higher refresh rate display, the iPhone 16e suffers from the same issue as the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. In other words, the OnePlus 13s simply feels a lot more smoother to use.
Two Cameras Over One
Similar to the display department, the Cupertino based giant’s iPhone 16e disappoints in the camera department as well. Despite spending hundreds of dollars, the cheapest iPhone 16 series model only offers a single 48MP rear facing camera. Apple claims that this sensor does offer “optical quality-like” 2x zoom, but it is still an in-sensor crop. Meanwhile, the front houses a 12MP selfie shooter with auto focus.
The cameras are one of the biggest gripes I had with the OnePlus 13s, and it is still a better deal here. On the back, you get a 50MP main and 50MP telephoto shooter with 2x optical zoom. The primary sensor is bigger than the iPhone 16e’s camera, while the telephoto shooter offers true optical magnification. Even the selfie camera has a higher 32MP resolution with autofocus as well.
Battery Size and Charging
OnePlus shakes up the compact smartphone market with a humongous 5,850mAh battery pack on the OnePlus 13s. It also supports up to 80W wired fast charging. In comparison, the iPhone 16e arrives with a 4,005mAh (expected) cell and supports around 20W wired fast charging. So, in terms of both battery size and charging speeds, the OnePlus 13s is a clear winner once again.
Pricing
It isn’t a fair comparison if we don’t compare the pricing of the two devices. If the iPhone 16e was more affordable than the OnePlus 13s, the former might have had its own argument of having better value. But the iPhone 16e starts from 599 US Dollars or 59,999 INR in the Indian market for the 128GB base storage option. On the other hand, the OnePlus 13s sells for 54,999 INR for the 256GB standard option, which simply makes it a better deal unless you wish to stick to the Apple ecosystem.
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