OnePlus 13R vs OnePlus 8: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: OnePlus 13R vs OnePlus 8. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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OnePlus 13ROnePlus 13RGlobal · 12GB · 256GB
OnePlus 8OnePlus 8Global · 8GB · 128GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
OnePlus 13R
OnePlus 13R
Global · 12GB · 256GB
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OnePlus 8
OnePlus 8
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 8.3Design & Materials 7.0Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 8.3Performance & Hardware 6.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.8Camera 7.3Camera
Connectivity score 9.0 Connectivity 7.8 Connectivity
Battery score 7.8 Battery 5.4 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.1
10 reviews
9.0
64 reviews

Technical specifications of the OnePlus 13R vs OnePlus 8

Specs stores to buy OnePlus 13R OnePlus 13R
Global · 12GB · 256GB 		OnePlus 8 price comparison OnePlus 8
Global · 8GB · 128GB
Inches 6.78" 6.55"
Resolution UHD FHD+
Usable surface 91% useful 88% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 75.8 mm
161.7 mm
8.0 mm 		72.9 mm
160.2 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 206 g 180 g
Micro SnapD. 8 Gen3
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 865
Octa-Core
RAM 12 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 2.343.529
v11 		743.500
v10
Battery 6000 mAh 4300 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
LYT-700C
2 3 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.75
IMX586 Exmor RS
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.4 SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.45
Bands
OS Android 16 Android 13 Tiramisu

Brand
Brand OnePlus OnePlus
Aliases CPH2645 IN2013

Release Date
Release date January 2025,
1 year ago 		April 2020,
6 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

OnePlus 13R
OnePlus 8
OnePlus 13R
OnePlus 8
Size
75.8 mm • 161.7 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.9 mm • 160.2 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 206 g 180 g
Usable surface 91 % 88 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Aluminium alloy, Glass
Resistance IP65 -
Colors
Black
White
Sand
Titanium
Black
Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.78" 6.55"
Type AMOLED • 8T AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution UHD
1264 x 2780 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Brightness 800 nits 1100 nits
Peak brightness 4500 nits --
Maximum brightness (HBM) 1600 nits --
Density 450 Pixels per inch 402 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • SGS Certified
  • Eye Care Display
  • 1-120 Hz refresh rate
  • 2160 Hz PWM
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Brightnes 800 cd/m² (typ)
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1100 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Full sRGB standard
  • 100% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.2
8.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
9.6
Is it comfortable?
9.1
9.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.3
8.9
Number of reviews
10 reviews
64 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
CPU 1x3.3GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520 1x Cortex-A77 2.84 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 7 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 750 Qualcomm Adreno 650 600 Mhz

RAM
RAM 12 GB 8 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5X LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
2.343.529
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 94% of devices
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743.500
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 78% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 4.0 UFS Storage 3.0
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.1
9.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
9.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.4
9.2
Number of reviews
10 reviews
64 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 48 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.75
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony LYT-700C Sony IMX586 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.00 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.56" 1/2"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
16 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Sony IMX355
Unknown
Type
ISOCELL
--
Pixel size
1.14 µm
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/2.8"
--
3
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Macro lens
Resolution
50 Mpx
2 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.0
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Samsung S5KJN5
Unknown
Type
ISOCELL
--
Pixel size
0.64 µm
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
--
Sensor size
1/2.76"
--

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
480 fps 		Yes,
480 fps
Others
  • Tracking AF
  • Noise reduction
  • Time-Lapse
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser AF
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 16 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.45
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX480 Sony IMX471 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/3.09" 1/3.13"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
8.9
Quality of nighttime photos
7.9
7.8
Quality of selfies
8.1
8.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.6
8.4
Number of reviews
10 reviews
64 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n30 (2300)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B46 (TDD 900)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B9 (1800 Japan)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
5G certification pending

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 7 (802.11be)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.4 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • S-GPS
  • Beidou
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 2.0
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.950 W/Kg on head
1.260 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • VoWiFi
  • eSIM
  • NFC eSE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • 5G certification pending

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.5
9.3
Quality of the GPS
9.4
9.1
And the WiFi?
9.6
9.4
Number of reviews
10 reviews
64 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
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4300 mAh
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Type Si-Carbon Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
80.0W 		Yes,
30.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 70%
    More than one day
  • 10%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 44%
    One day
  • 39%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
10 reviews
64 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • OxygenOS 16 (Android 16)
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
  • OxygenOS 13 (Android 13)
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 4 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 10%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 70%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 20%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 22%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 73%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 67%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 56%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
10 reviews
64 reviews
Prices
From $ 477 --
From $ 340 --

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