Lava Blaze Dragon vs OnePlus 13
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $109 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 42/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,145,582 vs 568,395); the OnePlus 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
OnePlus 13
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $899
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3145582 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the OnePlus 13, the OnePlus 13 scores 42 points higher (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, OnePlus 13 — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 3145582 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and OnePlus 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 leads Lava Blaze Dragon by 81.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $790. Lava Blaze Dragon was $790 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (92/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon by 42 points (84/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the OnePlus 13?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the OnePlus 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.