OnePlus 13R VS Xiaomi 15 Ultra

85

OnePlus 13R

6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED 120Hz · Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 6000mAh · 50MP · IP65

$599

MSRP

92

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED 120Hz · Snapdragon 8 Elite · 5410mAh · 50MP · IP68

$1499

MSRP

$599

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$1499

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Our verdict

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra takes the performance lead, 8% ahead overall, driven by its Snapdragon 8 Elite and an AnTuTu score of 2,950,000.

On value the OnePlus 13R stands out at $599, pairing a 50MP main camera with a 6000mAh battery.

For most buyers the OnePlus 13R is the smarter choice.

Performance winner

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

8% faster overall

Best value for money

OnePlus 13R

18% better value per dollar

OnePlus 13R best for

Power efficiency

18% better value per dollar

Overview

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra comes out ahead overall, scoring 92 to the OnePlus 13R's 85. Priced at $1499 against $599, the choice between them is as much about budget as specs, and each phone leans toward a slightly different buyer.

Performance

For raw speed the Xiaomi 15 Ultra takes the lead, with an AnTuTu score of 2,950,000 against 2,050,000, driven by its Snapdragon 8 Elite. Both feel quick in everyday use, but the gap shows up in demanding games and heavy multitasking where the faster chip pulls ahead.

Cameras

The OnePlus 13R pairs a 50MP main camera with optical zoom and a 16MP front sensor. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra answers with 50MP, zoom and a 32MP selfie camera.

Battery and charging

Battery favours the OnePlus 13R, with a 6000mAh cell against 5410mAh. For refills the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is quickest at 90W, spending less time tied to a charger.

Display

Both use high refresh rate OLED screens. The OnePlus 13R measures 6.78" and peaks at 4500 nits, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is 6.73" and reaches 3200 nits. Screen size and outright brightness are where they separate most.

Which should you buy

Overall the OnePlus 13R is the one we would steer most buyers toward. Consider the Xiaomi 15 Ultra instead if raw performance matters more to you.

battery

Battery
6000mAh
5410mAh
Wired charging
80W
90W

camera

Main camera
50MP
50MP
Ultrawide
8MP
50MP
Front camera
16MP
32MP
Max video
4K60
8K30

display

Display size
6.78"
6.73"
Display type
LTPO AMOLED
LTPO AMOLED
Refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak brightness
4500 nits
3200 nits
Resolution
2780x1264
3200x1440

Performance

Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM
12GB
12GB
Storage
256GB
256GB

Physical

Weight
206g
213g
Thickness
8.02mm
9.35mm
Water resistance
IP65
IP68

software

OS updates
4 years
4 years

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
6,950 pts
9,500 pts
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
2,250 pts
3,050 pts
AnTuTu v11
2,050,000 pts
2,950,000 pts

Frequently asked questions

Is the OnePlus 13R better than the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

Overall the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 92 out of 100 against the OnePlus 13R's 85, so it edges ahead on our combined rating. Even so, the two are close enough that price, size and your preferred ecosystem should also guide the decision.

Which has the better camera, the OnePlus 13R or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The OnePlus 13R has the stronger camera on paper, leading with a 50MP main sensor and optical zoom. Both take excellent photos, but the OnePlus 13R offers more reach and flexibility.

Which has better battery life, the OnePlus 13R or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The OnePlus 13R carries the larger 6000mAh battery against 5410mAh, and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra charges fastest at 90W. For heavy all-day use the OnePlus 13R is the safer bet.

Which is faster, the OnePlus 13R or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

In benchmarks the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is quicker, posting an AnTuTu score of 2,950,000 against 2,050,000 thanks to its Snapdragon 8 Elite. Both handle everyday tasks smoothly, but the Xiaomi 15 Ultra pulls ahead in demanding games.

Should I buy the OnePlus 13R or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

For most buyers the OnePlus 13R is the smarter pick, balancing performance, features and price. Choose the Xiaomi 15 Ultra if raw performance is your priority.

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