OnePlus 13T vs Redmi 5 Plus
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; launch prices were $650 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 20/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 218,879); the OnePlus 13T has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Redmi 5 Plus
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 5 Plus better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 185g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $650
- Better portability (70/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Redmi 5 Plus, the OnePlus 13T scores 54 points higher (74/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 25/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Redmi 5 Plus — 8/100; 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 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (91/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (53/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (65/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Redmi 5 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 218879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 862 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $170 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13T and Redmi 5 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Redmi 5 Plus by 1350.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $480. Redmi 5 Plus was $480 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (91/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (53/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (65/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 54 points (74/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Redmi 5 Plus?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi 5 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Redmi 5 Plus?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.