Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs OnePlus 9 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the OnePlus 9 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro | OnePlus 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $314 | $969 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,095 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23W | 65W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 204 g | 197 g |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Mar 2021 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 13 Pro is ahead on our rating, storage (max). OnePlus 9 Pro is ahead on battery, wired charging, ram (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus 9 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Apple iPhone 13 Pro is the cheaper option.
Display
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro | OnePlus 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) | LTPO Fluid2 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1440 x 3216 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~525 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro | OnePlus 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOS 15, upgradable to latest iOS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, OxygenOS 14 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.22 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Adreno 660 |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro | OnePlus 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM (UFS 3.1) |
| Card slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro | OnePlus 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Modules | Triple 12 MP | — |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm, 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS | — |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120˚, PDAF | — |
| Depth Sensor | TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | — |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Night mode, Macro photography, Photographic Styles, Apple ProRAW | Hasselblad Color Calibration, dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (1080p@30fps), stereo sound rec. | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS |
| Quad | — | 48 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS (Sony IMX789); 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm (ultrawide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, AF (Sony IMX766); 8 MP, f/2.4, 77mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.3x optical zoom; 2 MP, f/2.4, (monochrome) |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro | OnePlus 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Modules | Dual | — |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, 1/3.6" | — |
| Depth Sensor | SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) | — |
| Features | HDR | Auto-HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Single | — | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro | OnePlus 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3095 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging 23W, 50% in 30 min (advertised), USB Power Delivery 2.0, MagSafe wireless charging 15W, Qi magnetic fast wireless charging 7.5W | 65W wired, PD, 1-100% in 29 min (advertised); 50W wireless, 1-100% in 43 min (advertised); Reverse wireless |
Body
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro | OnePlus 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.30 in) | 163.2 x 73.6 x 8.7 mm |
| Weight | 204 g (7.20 oz) | 197 g |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back (Gorilla Glass), stainless steel frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | — |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro | OnePlus 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), SBAS |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro | OnePlus 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 14, 2021 | March 23, 2021 |
| Status | Released September 24, 2021 | Released March 30, 2021 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 13 Pro or OnePlus 9 Pro?
OnePlus 9 Pro — 3,095 mAh for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro versus 4,500 mAh for the OnePlus 9 Pro.
Which has more RAM, Apple iPhone 13 Pro or OnePlus 9 Pro?
OnePlus 9 Pro — 6 GB for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro versus 12 GB for the OnePlus 9 Pro.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 13 Pro or OnePlus 9 Pro?
OnePlus 9 Pro — 204 g for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro versus 197 g for the OnePlus 9 Pro.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 13 Pro or OnePlus 9 Pro?
Apple iPhone 13 Pro — Sep 2021 for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro versus Mar 2021 for the OnePlus 9 Pro.
Is the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the OnePlus 9 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 13 Pro 9/10 and the OnePlus 9 Pro 8/10.