Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs OnePlus OnePlus 13
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)28in category
Apple iPhone 16 Plus460 PPI #14
OnePlus OnePlus 13510 PPI #5
368 PPI521 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness28in category
Apple iPhone 16 Plus2000 nits #25
OnePlus OnePlus 134500 nits #1
2000 nits4500 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut28in category
Apple iPhone 16 Plus100% #1
OnePlus OnePlus 13100% #1
100%100%
Refresh Rate
Apple iPhone 16 Plus60 Hz
OnePlus OnePlus 13120 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 30cm. The OnePlus OnePlus 13 has 10% higher pixel density (510 vs 460 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 17cm.
- Brightness: advantage Apple iPhone 16 Plus — The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is 25% brighter in SDR (1000 vs 800 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 2000 vs 4500 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | OnePlus OnePlus 13 |
|---|---|---|
| SDR Brightness | 1000 nits | 800 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:2,000,000 | 1:1,000,000 |
| Screen Size | 6.7" | 6.82" |
| Resolution | 1290×2796 | 1440×3168 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 460 | 510 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 19cm | 17cm |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 4500 nits |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
All specifications
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus 2024 | OnePlus OnePlus 13 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.7" | 6.82" (Better) |
| Resolution | 1290×2796 | 1440×3168 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 460 | 510 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 19cm | 17cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 215:466 | 5:11 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | None |
| Response Time | 1 ms GTG | 1 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | None | None |
| SDR Brightness | 1000 nits (Better) | 800 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 4500 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:2,000,000 (Better) | 1:1,000,000 |
| Ports | USB-C | USB-C |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Apple iPhone 16 Plus or OnePlus OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus OnePlus 13 has 510 PPI compared to 460 PPI for the Apple iPhone 16 Plus.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The OnePlus OnePlus 13 requires 17cm vs 19cm for the Apple iPhone 16 Plus to reach retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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