OnePlus 13s vs Realme GT 8 Pro
Realme GT 8 Pro wins 4 of 5. Buy OnePlus 13s if you want to spend less. Buy Realme GT 8 Pro if you want better photos, longer battery life, more speed for games and the longest software support.
The short answer
- CameraRealme GT 8 Pro. Takes the better photos: camera score 8 out of 10, against 7.
- BatteryRealme GT 8 Pro. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 9 out of 10, against 8. It has a 7000 mAh battery.
- SpeedRealme GT 8 Pro. Faster for games and heavy apps: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, speed score 10 out of 10, against 9.
- UpdatesRealme GT 8 Pro. Android upgrades: until about Nov 2029 (4 upgrades). Security patches: until about Nov 2031 (6 years from launch).
- PriceOnePlus 13s. Costs 25% less.
Overall, Realme GT 8 Pro wins 4 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
Compared like for like: every phone in its 12GB + 256GB version. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Your main pickOnePlus 13s | Realme GT 8 Pro | Suggested by TuvvoMotorola Edge 70 MaxWins 7 of 10 key areas against OnePlus 13sLonger battery life, smoother screen, brighter screen outdoors, faster charging, better water protection, upgrades for longer, security fixes for longer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Best price of these phones₹54,999 12GB + 256GB | ₹72,999 12GB + 256GB | ₹59,999 12GB + 256GB | |
| Price since launch | No change ₹54,999 at launch, ₹54,999 now 12GB + 256GB model | No change ₹72,999 at launch, ₹72,999 now 12GB + 256GB model | Down ₹2,509 (4.6%) ₹54,999 at launch, ₹52,490 now 8GB + 256GB model | |
| Versions | 12GB + 256GB: ₹54,999 12GB + 512GB: price not known | 12GB + 256GB: ₹72,999 16GB + 512GB: ₹78,999 | 8GB + 256GB: ₹52,490 12GB + 256GB: ₹59,999 | |
| Stands out for | Nothing that leads its price range | Brightest screen in its price range: 7,000 nits | Brightest screen in its price range: 7,000 nits | |
| Launched | 5 June 2025 | 20 November 2025 | 15 July 2026 | |
| Big upgrades | Android upgrades: until about Jun 2029 (4 upgrades) | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid upgrades: until about Nov 2029 (4 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Jul 2029 (3 upgrades) | |
| Security patches | Security patches: until about Jun 2031 (6 years from launch) | Best security patches of these phonesSecurity patches: until about Nov 2031 (6 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Jul 2031 (5 years from launch) | |
| Software now | OxygenOS 16 (Android 16), launched with OxygenOS 15 (Android 15) | Realme UI 7.0 (Android 16) (same as launch) | Hello UI (Android 16) (same as launch) | |
| Rating | 7.8/10 | Best rating of these phones8.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
| Battery | Lasts well over a day thanks to a 5,850 mAh battery; 80W charging is fast. 5850 mAh | Best battery of these phonesExcellent battery life from 7000mAh, with 120W wired (full in about 43 minutes) and 50W wireless. 7000 mAh | Best battery of these phonesSolid battery life from 7100mAh, 90W wired charging and 25W magnetic wireless charging. 7100 mAh | |
| Camera | Good 50MP main and 2x zoom cameras, but no ultrawide lens. | Best camera of these phonesCapable cameras with a 200MP 3x zoom; strong for photos and portraits, weaker for video. | Good main and selfie cameras, but no zoom lens and a basic wide-angle camera. | |
| Speed | Snapdragon 8 Elite makes it one of the fastest small phones. | Best speed of these phonesVery fast chip, but it slows down a lot during long gaming sessions. | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is fast for gaming and multitasking. | |
| Screen size | 6.32 inch | 6.79 inch | 6.82 inch | |
| Smooth scrolling | 120Hz, very smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth | |
| Outdoor brightness | 1,600 nits, easy to read in sun | Best outdoor brightness of these phones7,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | Best outdoor brightness of these phones7,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | |
| Charging | 80W wired, no wireless | Best charging of these phones120W wired, 50W wireless | 90W wired, 25W wireless | |
| Wireless charging | No | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes | Yes | |
| Water and dust | IP65: fine in rain and splashes | Best water and dust of these phonesIP66/IP68: survives a dunk and hot water jets | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | |
| Weight | Best weight of these phones185 g | 214 g | 221 g | |
| Thickness | Best thickness of these phones8.15 mm | 8.2 mm | 8.3 mm | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tap to pay (NFC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | |
| Headphone jack | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Memory card slot | No | No | No | |
| Colours | Black Velvet, Pink Satin, Green Silk | Diary White, Urban Blue | Aqua Gray, Dark Shadow, Ice Melt | |
| Catch | No ultrawide camera, no wireless charging, and IP65 means splash-proof only. | Heavy GPU throttling under long loads and shaky video stabilisation. | Weak camera setup for the price, somewhat heavy, and only one storage size. | |
| What owners say | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | |
| Expert reviews | 91mobiles 8.2/10 t2ONLINE (The Telegraph) | GSMArena | GSMArena Smartprix 7.0/10 MySmartPrice |
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Full specifications (tap to open)
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Compared like for like: every phone in its 12GB + 256GB version. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | OnePlus 13s | Realme GT 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.32-inch 1.5K (1216 x 2640) LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1600 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.79-inch QHD+ AMOLED, 144Hz, 2000 nits HBM, 7000 nits peak, Dolby Vision, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | 2x Oryon V2 Phoenix L @ 4.32GHz + 6x Oryon V2 Phoenix M @ 3.53GHz | 2x Oryon V3 Phoenix L @ 4.6GHz + 6x Oryon V3 Phoenix M @ 3.62GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 830 | Adreno 840 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB (UFS 4.0; LPDDR5X) | 12GB + 256GB, 16GB + 512GB (UFS 4.1, LPDDR5X) |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless charging | 120W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless, 5W reverse wired |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 50MP 2x telephoto (f/2.0); 32MP front | 50 MP Sony IMX906 main (1/1.56", f/1.8, 22mm, OIS) + 200 MP periscope telephoto (1/1.56", f/2.6, 65mm, 3x optical, OIS) + 50 MP ultrawide (1/2.88", f/2.0, 16mm); Ricoh GR lens tuning; 32 MP selfie |
| Water and dust | IP65 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Size and weight | 8.15mm thick, 185g | 8.2mm thick, 214g |
| Software | OxygenOS 15 (Android 15) at launch, OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) now | Realme UI 7.0 (Android 16) at launch, Realme UI 7.0 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 4 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB-C 2.0, Plus Key | Wi-Fi 7 (dual-band), Bluetooth 6.0 (aptX HD, LHDC 5), 360-degree NFC, USB-C 2.0 |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers; strong X-axis haptics | Loud, good-sounding stereo speakers (GSMArena), Hi-Res audio; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | PWM rate not officially stated; 360Hz touch sampling |
| Cooling | Vapour chamber cooling | Not officially stated; GSMArena found heavy GPU throttling under sustained load |
| Colours | Black Velvet, Pink Satin, Green Silk | Diary White, Urban Blue |
Where to buy
- OnePlus 13s₹54,999
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- Realme GT 8 Pro₹72,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, OnePlus 13s or Realme GT 8 Pro?
- Realme GT 8 Pro wins 4 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy OnePlus 13s if you want to spend less. Buy Realme GT 8 Pro if you want better photos, longer battery life, more speed for games and the longest software support.
- Which has the better camera?
- Realme GT 8 Pro takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Realme GT 8 Pro lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Realme GT 8 Pro is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- OnePlus 13s (12GB + 256GB) costs ₹54,999, Realme GT 8 Pro (12GB + 256GB) costs ₹72,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- OnePlus 13s, now on OxygenOS 16 (Android 16). Android upgrades: until about Jun 2029 (4 upgrades). Security patches: until about Jun 2031 (6 years from launch). Realme GT 8 Pro, now on Realme UI 7.0 (Android 16). Android upgrades: until about Nov 2029 (4 upgrades). Security patches: until about Nov 2031 (6 years from launch).
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