Oppo just dropped the Reno 14 Pro, and it’s gunning hard for the premium mid-range throne. It’s got the looks, the camera swagger, and even wireless charging. But in its path stands a phone that’s all muscle—the OnePlus 13R. This one packs serious firepower with flagship-grade internals. So which one actually deserves your cash? We’ve tested both, and here’s the full lowdown.
Design and build
At first glance, both phones strike a premium vibe. Flat metal frames, Gorilla Glass fronts, and glossy backs. The Reno 14 Pro brings the bling with a flame-like shimmer on the Pearl White version, while the 13R keeps it low-key with its dark Nebula Noir finish that hides fingerprints better.
Now, the Reno wins a few bonus points for flair—its Velvet Glass back just feels smoother and more luxurious. It also boasts IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings. The 13R? It stops at IP65.
OnePlus still holds the edge for practicality though, thanks to its classic alert slider. But that big circular camera bump on the 13R? It did get in the way when gaming. The Reno’s camera island is less intrusive.
Overall, both feel sturdy, but if you want style and ruggedness, the Reno edges ahead.
Display
The Reno 14 Pro flaunts a 6.83-inch OLED, while the OnePlus sticks to a 6.78-inch AMOLED. Both do HDR10+, and both hit that sweet 120Hz refresh rate. But OnePlus throws in LTPO tech, which lets it dial down the refresh rate to just 1Hz when needed, helping with battery.
When it comes to brightness and detail, the 13R takes the lead. It uses a 10-bit panel, gets Dolby Vision, and hits a max brightness of 1600 nits. The Reno is capped at 1200 nits in high brightness mode. Watching HDR content? The OnePlus just pops more—especially in darker scenes.
So, while both displays are solid, if visuals matter to you, OnePlus has the upper hand here.
Cameras
Now this is where the Reno really flexes. Both phones have a 50MP main sensor with OIS, but it’s what they do with it that counts.
The Reno’s photos feel more true-to-life. Skin tones are natural, and the colour science is flatter but realistic. The OnePlus is more punchy and saturated—great for Instagram but not always accurate.
The ultrawide game is a clear win for Oppo. It uses a 50MP sensor, while the OnePlus settles for an 8MP lens. Zoom? Reno again. Its 3.5X telephoto snaps cleaner, more detailed images compared to the 2X lens on the 13R.
Portraits and selfies also look better on the Reno. It has a 50MP front cam with autofocus, while OnePlus uses a basic 16MP shooter with fixed focus. Plus, Oppo lets you shoot 4K 60fps from both front and rear cams. The 13R limits you to 1080p 30fps on the front.
Video stabilisation is better on the 13R, but it tends to look over-sharpened. Reno’s footage feels more cinematic.
If cameras are your top priority, the Reno 14 Pro is the easy pick.
Performance and software
Under the hood, OnePlus goes all out. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, up to 16GB RAM, and UFS 4.0 storage. Reno keeps it respectable with a Dimensity 8450 and up to 12GB RAM, but it’s just not in the same class.
Benchmarks showed a 27% lead for the 13R on AnTuTu and a 34% single-core boost in Geekbench. And it stayed cooler during testing.
In real-world use, both are snappy for day-to-day stuff, but when you push them with games or heavy apps, the OnePlus flies.
Gaming was the clincher. The 13R hit 120fps on BGMI. Reno? Capped at 60fps.
Both phones run Android 15 with their respective skins. ColorOS and OxygenOS feel nearly identical now, but OnePlus loads apps faster and comes with less bloat. Also, OnePlus promises 4 years of Android updates and 6 years of security, compared to Oppo’s 3+4 policy.
For speed demons, OnePlus is the way to go.
Battery
Battery life is surprisingly close. The Reno 14 Pro has a 6200mAh cell, the 13R slightly less at 6000mAh. But thanks to its efficient Snapdragon chip, the OnePlus lasted just a bit longer in daily use.
Both support 80W wired charging and bypass charging to reduce heat while gaming. But Reno throws in 50W wireless charging too—super convenient if you hate cables.
So if you want longer battery plus wireless convenience, Reno wins. But if charging speeds and battery endurance are all you care about, the 13R is no slouch.
Verdict
If performance, speed, and display quality top your checklist, the OnePlus 13R is the better buy. It’s a raw power machine with better gaming chops and faster software.
But if you care more about camera quality, premium build, and little extras like wireless charging, the Reno 14 Pro has a clear edge.
Personally, I’d go with the Reno—those cameras are just too good to pass up. But honestly, you can’t go wrong with either. It just depends on what you value more.
