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Apple iPhone 16 vs OnePlus OnePlus 13

Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications

Apple iPhone 16

6.1" · 1179×2556 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 19cm
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OnePlus OnePlus 13

6.82" · 1440×3168 · AMOLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 17cm
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Category Ranking

Pixel Density (PPI)28in category
Apple iPhone 16461 PPI #13
OnePlus OnePlus 13510 PPI #5
368 PPI521 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness28in category
Apple iPhone 162000 nits #25
OnePlus OnePlus 134500 nits #1
2000 nits4500 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut28in category
Apple iPhone 16100% #1
OnePlus OnePlus 13100% #1
100%100%
Refresh Rate
Apple iPhone 1660 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 461 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 17cm.
  • Brightness: advantage Apple iPhone 16 — The Apple iPhone 16 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 OnePlus OnePlus 13
SDR Brightness 1000 nits 800 nits
Contrast Ratio 1:2,000,000 1:1,000,000
Screen Size 6.1" 6.82"
Resolution 1179×2556 1440×3168
Pixel Density (PPI) 461 510
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 2024 OnePlus OnePlus 13 2025
Screen Size 6.1" 6.82" (Better)
Resolution 1179×2556 1440×3168 (Better)
Pixel Density (PPI) 461 510 (Better)
Optimal Viewing Distance 19cm 17cm (Better)
Panel Type OLED AMOLED
Viewing Angle 178° 178°
Aspect Ratio 131:284 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 or OnePlus OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus OnePlus 13 has 510 PPI compared to 461 PPI for the Apple iPhone 16.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The OnePlus OnePlus 13 requires 17cm vs 19cm for the Apple iPhone 16 to reach retina quality.
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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