OnePlus 13 vs iQOO 13: Battle of performance-oriented flagships - Specs, features, and price compared

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iQOO 13 has launched in India as the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered flagship for the Indian market. Priced at ₹54,999, it is one of the most affordable and powerful flagships in the country. That being said, OnePlus is also set to launch its latest Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered smartphone in India, with the launch rumoured for January. If you're unsure whether to wait for the OnePlus 13 or go for the iQOO 13 now, here's a comparison based on what the Chinese variant of the OnePlus 13 offers.

OnePlus 13 in China is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, Qualcomm's latest flagship processor, built on TSMC's second-generation 3-nm process. The device in China is available with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, though it remains to be seen whether this configuration will launch in India. Given that the OnePlus 12 was offered with 16GB of RAM in India, it is likely the same will apply to the OnePlus 13.

The iQOO 13 also features the Snapdragon 8 Elite and comes with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Additionally, it includes a custom Q2 chip, which is claimed to help with gaming.

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In China, the OnePlus 13 features a Hasselblad-tuned triple-camera setup, including a 50MP wide camera, a 50MP 3x periscope telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultra-wide camera. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera capable of recording 4K video at 60fps. The rear cameras support up to 8K video recording at 30fps, 4K at 60fps, and 1080p at 480fps.

The iQOO 13 also gets a triple-camera setup, comprising a 50MP wide, a 50MP ultra-wide, and a 50MP telephoto lens. On the front, there's a 32MP selfie camera. While the specifications on paper are quite similar, real-world performance will ultimately decide the winner, which we will report on once the devices are in hand.

The OnePlus 13 is equipped with a 6,000mAh battery that supports 150W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. In contrast, the iQOO