The OnePlus 13 and OnePlus Ace 5 are high-performance smartphones with differences in processing hardware, display resolution, camera capabilities, battery capacity, and charging. The OnePlus 13 was launched in India on 7 January 2025, while the OnePlus Ace 5 was released in China on 26 December 2024 and has not been launched in India. The comparison below covers their key specifications and hardware features.
General
The OnePlus 13 and OnePlus Ace 5 support dual Nano SIM cards and 5G connectivity. The OnePlus 13 runs OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15, while the China-exclusive Ace 5 runs ColorOS 15 based on Android 15. The OnePlus 13 uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite platform, whereas the Ace 5 is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|
| Launch date | 7 January 2025 | 26 December 2024 |
| India availability | Yes | Not launched in India |
| Brand | OnePlus | OnePlus |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, up to 4.32 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, up to 3.3 GHz |
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 15 | ColorOS 15 |
| SIM slots | Dual SIM | Dual SIM |
| SIM size | Nano + Nano SIM | Nano + Nano SIM |
| Network | 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G | 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G |
Performance and hardware
The OnePlus 13 uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite platform with an Oryon CPU clocked at up to 4.32 GHz and an Adreno 830 GPU. It is available with 12GB, 16GB, or 24GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB UFS 4.0 storage. The OnePlus Ace 5 uses Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with an Adreno 750 GPU, along with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. AnTuTu v10 results listed for the two devices are 2,689,625 for the OnePlus 13 and 2,050,143 for the Ace 5.
| Component | OnePlus 13 | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite, octa-core, up to 4.32 GHz | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, octa-core, up to 3.3 GHz |
| Fabrication | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 750 |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5X | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu | 2,689,625 | 2,050,143 |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0 |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Security | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, face unlock | In-display fingerprint sensor, face unlock |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, ambient light sensor | Accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, ambient light sensor, temperature sensor |
| Audio | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
Display
The OnePlus 13 features a 6.82-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED display with a 3,168 × 1,440 resolution, 510 ppi pixel density, and a dynamic 1-120 Hz refresh rate. The Ace 5 has a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display with a 2,780 × 1,264 resolution, 450 ppi pixel density, and a 1-120 Hz refresh rate. Both displays support high brightness levels and use Crystal Shield glass protection.
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|
| Screen size | 6.82-inch | 6.78-inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,440 × 3,168 pixel | 1,264 × 2,780 pixel |
| Pixel density | 510 ppi | 450 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 19.8:9 | 20:9 |
| Display type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 1-120 Hz dynamic | 1-120 Hz dynamic |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits | 4,500 nits |
| Display protection | Ceramic Guard | Crystal Shield glass |
| HDR support | HDR10+ | HDR10+ |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Camera
The OnePlus 13 has a triple rear camera setup comprising a 50MP primary camera, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. It also has a 32MP front camera. The Ace 5 uses a 50MP primary camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, and 2MP macro camera, supported by a 16MP front camera. The OnePlus 13 therefore provides higher-resolution secondary cameras and a dedicated periscope telephoto camera.
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|
| Camera setup | Triple rear: 50MP wide + 50MP ultra-wide + 50MP periscope telephoto | Triple rear: 50MP wide + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro |
| Primary camera | 50MP, f/1.6, Sony LYT-808, OIS | 50MP, f/1.8, Sony IMX906, OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | 50MP, f/2.0 | 8MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto/macro camera | 50MP periscope, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom | 2MP macro, f/2.4 |
| Front camera | 32MP, f/2.4, Sony IMX615 | 16MP, f/2.4 |
| Autofocus | Multi-directional PDAF, CAF and laser autofocus | PDAF |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | LED | LED |
| Rear video | Up to 8K at 30 fps; 4K at 60 fps | Up to 4K at 60 fps |
| Front video | Up to 4K at 60 fps | Up to 1080p at 30 fps |
Connectivity and network compatibility
Both smartphones support dual Nano SIM connectivity with 5G and 4G networks, along with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and USB Type-C. The OnePlus 13 has a USB 3.2 interface and broader positioning support, including NavIC, while the Ace 5 uses USB 2.0 and supports GPS-based positioning. Both devices also include NFC and an IR blaster.
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|
| SIM size | Nano + Nano SIM | Nano + Nano SIM |
| Network support | 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G | 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| SIM 1 | 5G/4G/3G/2G | 5G/4G/3G/2G |
| SIM 2 | 5G/4G/3G/2G | 5G/4G/3G/2G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be |
| Bluetooth | v5.4 | v5.4 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | Yes | Yes |
Battery
The OnePlus 13 packs a 6,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery with support for 100 W SUPERVOOC wired charging and 50 W AIRVOOC wireless charging. OnePlus states that its 100 W charging can deliver a full charge in around 36 minutes under its test conditions. The Ace 5 has a larger 6,415 mAh silicon-carbon battery and supports 80 W wired charging, but it does not support wireless charging.
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 6,415 mAh |
| Battery type | Silicon-carbon | Silicon-carbon |
| Quick charging | Yes, 100 W SUPERVOOC | Yes, 80 W |
| Wireless charging | Yes, 50 W AIRVOOC | No |
| Reverse wireless charging | Yes, 10 W | No |
| Battery design | Dual-cell | Single-cell |
