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OnePlus 13s vs OPPO Reno16 5G

₹2,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

OnePlus OnePlus 13s From ₹64,999
OPPO Reno16 5G From ₹66,999
The short version

Which one should you buy?

The OnePlus 13s starts ₹2,000 lower: ₹64,999 against ₹66,999 for the Reno16 5G.

  • The Reno16 5G has the bigger battery: 6,700 mAh against 5,850 mAh.
  • Both have a zoom camera, but the Reno16 5G reaches further: 3.5x against 2x. Only the Reno16 5G has an ultrawide camera.
  • The Reno16 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP66 and IP68 and IP69 against IP65. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
  • Only the OnePlus 13s has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
Which to buy

Get the OnePlus 13s for the lower price and NFC. Get the Reno16 5G for the bigger battery, more zoom and the ultrawide camera.

Side by side

Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

SpecOnePlus 13sReno16 5G
Overall 8.4 out of 10 Excellent 8.4 out of 10 Excellent
Performance 9.6 out of 10 (better) 7.8 out of 10
Display 8.9 out of 10 (better) 8.5 out of 10
Rear camera 7.3 out of 10 8.7 out of 10 (better)
Front camera 9.3 out of 10 9.3 out of 10
Battery 7.8 out of 10 8.5 out of 10 (better)
Build 7.5 out of 10 8.3 out of 10 (better)

Display

SpecOnePlus 13sReno16 5G
Size 6.32 inches 6.32 inches
Panel ProXDR LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2640 x 1216 (1.5K) 2640 x 1216 (Full HD+)
Refresh rate 120Hz 120Hz
Peak brightness 1,600 nits 1,800 nits (better)
Protection Not listed Crystal Guard

Performance

SpecOnePlus 13sReno16 5G
Chipset Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
CPU Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.32GHz Octa-core
GPU Adreno 830 Adreno 722
RAM 16GB 8GB, 12GB
Storage 512GB 256GB
Software OxygenOS 15, Android 15 ColorOS 16

Camera

SpecOnePlus 13sReno16 5G
Rear cameras 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 50MP telephoto (f/2.0, 2x optical zoom) 50MP main (OIS) + 50MP 3.5x telephoto (OIS) + 50MP ultrawide
Front camera 32MP (f/2.0, AF) 50MP (f/2.0, AF)
Video 4K at 60fps (rear), 4K at 30fps (front) 4K at 60fps (rear), 4K at 60fps (front)

Battery

SpecOnePlus 13sReno16 5G
Battery 5,850 mAh 6,700 mAh (better)
Wired charging 80W 80W

Build and connectivity

SpecOnePlus 13sReno16 5G
Network 5G, 4G LTE 5G
SIM Dual nano SIM + eSIM Dual nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
NFC Yes (better) No
Dust and water IP65 IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K (better)
Weight 185 g (better) 193 g
Thickness 8.2 mm (better) 8.4 mm
Colours Green Silk, Black Velvet, Pink Satin Starry White, Twilight Violet, Stellar Purple

Availability

SpecOnePlus 13sReno16 5G
Launch in India 12 Jun 2025 2 Jul 2026
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

OnePlus 13s
  • 16GB + 512GB₹64,999
Reno16 5G
  • 8GB + 256GB₹66,999
  • 12GB + 256GB₹72,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

OnePlus 13s vs Reno16 5G, answered

In India, the OnePlus 13s starts at ₹64,999 and the OPPO Reno16 5G starts at ₹66,999.

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Which is cheaper, the OnePlus 13s or the Reno16 5G?

The OnePlus 13s, by ₹2,000. Starting prices: ₹64,999 for the OnePlus 13s, ₹66,999 for the Reno16 5G. The Reno16 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹72,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the OnePlus 13s or the Reno16 5G?

The Reno16 5G, with 6,700 mAh to 5,850 mAh. Both charge at 80W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.

Which has the better display?

On paper they are close. The OnePlus 13s has a 6.32-inch ProXDR LTPO at 120Hz, the Reno16 5G a 6.32-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.

Which has the better camera?

On features, the Reno16 5G zooms further. The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the OnePlus 13s and 50MP main (OIS) on the Reno16 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.

Which processors do they use?

The OnePlus 13s runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite, the Reno16 5G the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4.

Which is better protected against water?

The Reno16 5G, rated IP66, IP68 and IP69 to the OnePlus 13s's IP65. Only the Reno16 5G is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.

Which is lighter?

They weigh about the same: 185 g and 193 g.