OnePlus 13 vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 40/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,145,582 vs 597,974); the ZTE Blade X1 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13
ZTE Blade X1 5G
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3145582 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 213g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13 vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the OnePlus 13 scores 44 points higher (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 3145582 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9700 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13 and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 leads ZTE Blade X1 5G by 426.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade X1 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (92/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (89/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (83/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 44 points (84/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The OnePlus 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13 over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.