Google Pixel 10 VS OnePlus 13R

The most significant differentiator in this group is water protection. The Google Pixel 10 carries an IP68 rating, meaning it is classified as fully waterproof and can withstand submersion in water — typically up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. The OnePlus 13R, by contrast, holds an IP65 rating, which only guarantees protection against low-pressure water jets and splashes. In practical terms, the Pixel 10 can survive an accidental drop in a sink or pool, while the 13R is really only safe in rain or brief splashes. For users who frequently use their phone near water, this is a meaningful real-world gap.

In terms of physical form, the two phones take different approaches. The Pixel 10 is notably more compact: at 152.8 mm tall and 72 mm wide, it is shorter and narrower than the 13R's 161.7 × 75.8 mm footprint, resulting in a smaller overall volume (94.6 cm³ vs 98.1 cm³). This makes the Pixel 10 easier to use one-handed and more pocketable. The 13R trades compactness for a slimmer profile at 8.0 mm thick versus the Pixel 10's 8.6 mm, which gives it a sleeker feel in hand despite its larger footprint. Weight is effectively a tie at 204 g vs 206 g.

Overall, the Pixel 10 has a clear edge in this group. Its superior IP68 waterproofing is a tangible durability advantage over the 13R's IP65, and its more compact dimensions improve one-handed usability. The 13R's slimmer thickness is a minor aesthetic point in its favor, but it does not offset the Pixel 10's stronger protection and better ergonomic footprint.

Both the Google Pixel 10 and the OnePlus 13R feature OLED/AMOLED displays, ensuring vibrant colors and deep contrasts. The Pixel 10 has a slightly smaller 6.3″ screen, while the OnePlus 13R offers a larger 6.78″ display. The pixel density of the Pixel 10 is 422 ppi, while the OnePlus 13R has a higher density at 450 ppi, providing sharper visuals.

In terms of resolution, the Pixel 10 has a 1080 x 2424 px display, while the OnePlus 13R comes with a slightly higher resolution of 1264 x 2780 px, contributing to more detailed imagery on the OnePlus device.

Both phones have a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth scrolling and gameplay. The Pixel 10 has a typical brightness of 2000 nits, which is brighter compared to the OnePlus 13R's 1600 nits. For protection, both devices feature branded damage-resistant glass, with the Pixel 10 using Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and the OnePlus 13R using Gorilla Glass 7i. Both devices also support HDR10 and HDR10+, and include Always-On Display functionality, but neither has a secondary screen.

Both the Google Pixel 10 and the OnePlus 13R come with 256GB of internal storage and 12GB of RAM, ensuring plenty of space and memory for most users. However, their performance benchmarks differ. The Pixel 10 scores 1,414,900 on the AnTuTu benchmark, while the OnePlus 13R achieves a significantly higher score of 2,121,100.

The Pixel 10 is powered by the Google Tensor G5 chipset, with a CPU configuration of 1 x 3.4 GHz, 5 x 2.85 GHz, and 2 x 2.4 GHz. In comparison, the OnePlus 13R uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, with a CPU setup of 3 x 3.15 GHz, 2 x 2.96 GHz, 2 x 2.26 GHz, and 1 x 3.3 GHz. Both devices have 8 CPU threads and use big.LITTLE technology, but the Pixel 10 runs at a higher GPU clock speed (1100 MHz) compared to the OnePlus 13R’s 900 MHz.

Both phones support 64-bit computing, have integrated LTE, and use DirectX 12. The Pixel 10’s RAM operates at 4200 MHz, while the OnePlus 13R’s RAM speed is slightly faster at 4800 MHz. The Pixel 10’s semiconductor size is 3 nm, while the OnePlus 13R has a 4 nm semiconductor. The maximum memory amount for the Pixel 10 is 16GB, while the OnePlus 13R can handle up to 24GB of RAM. Both phones use DDR5 memory and support OpenCL version 2 and OpenGL ES version 3.2.

The Google Pixel 10 and the OnePlus 13R both feature multi-lens main cameras. The Pixel 10 has a combination of 48 MP, 10.8 MP, and 13 MP sensors with wide apertures of 1.7f, 2.2f, and 3.1f, while the OnePlus 13R offers 50 MP, 50 MP, and 8 MP sensors with apertures of 1.8f, 2f, and 2.2f. The Pixel 10’s main camera offers a 5x optical zoom, whereas the OnePlus 13R supports only 2x optical zoom.

For front cameras, the Pixel 10 has a 10.5 MP sensor with a 2.2f wide aperture, while the OnePlus 13R features a 16 MP front camera with a slightly narrower 2.4f aperture. Both devices have built-in optical image stabilization, phase-detection autofocus for photos, and support slow-motion video recording. The Pixel 10 also has a dual-tone LED flash with 2 flash LEDs, while the OnePlus 13R only has a single flash LED and lacks dual-tone functionality.

Both devices support HDR10 recording and have manual exposure, manual ISO, and raw shooting capabilities. The Pixel 10 offers additional manual controls like manual shutter speed and white balance, as well as laser autofocus, which the OnePlus 13R lacks. Both phones have continuous autofocus when recording movies, touch autofocus, and can create panoramas in-camera. Neither phone includes a front-facing LED flash, a front-facing camera under the display, or a dual-lens front camera.

Both the Google Pixel 10 and the OnePlus 13R run Android 15 and share a number of common features in their operating systems. Both devices offer clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, theme customization, app tracking blocking, on-device machine learning, notification permissions, media pickers, and the ability to play games while they download. They also both include dark mode, battery health checks, extra dim modes, dynamic theming, app offloading, customizable notifications, and Live Text.

The OnePlus 13R differs slightly in that it does not receive direct OS updates, unlike the Pixel 10, which gets direct updates. Both phones support split-screen functionality, PiP, voice recognition, voice commands, and tracking the device’s current position. Additionally, both devices support multi-user systems, share intents, and include a child lock and widgets. Neither phone can be used as a PC, and neither has Quick Start.

The OnePlus 13R has no value provided for Mail Privacy Protection, Wi-Fi password sharing, or the ability to block cross-site tracking, while the Pixel 10 does not support the Wi-Fi password sharing feature or block cross-site tracking, but still offers Mail Privacy Protection. Both phones are free and open source, support manual exposure, and can capture screenshots and timelapses.

The Google Pixel 10 has a 4970 mAh battery, while the OnePlus 13R features a larger 6000 mAh battery. Both devices support fast charging, but the OnePlus 13R offers a much faster charging speed of 80W, compared to the Pixel 10’s 30W. The Pixel 10 also supports wireless charging, while the OnePlus 13R does not.

Neither device has a removable battery, but both feature a rechargeable battery and a battery level indicator. The Pixel 10 does not come with a charger in the box, whereas the OnePlus 13R does include one.

Both phones support fast charging, have a rechargeable battery, and provide a battery level indicator. However, the Pixel 10's wireless charging and the larger battery of the OnePlus 13R stand out as key differentiators.

Both the Google Pixel 10 and the OnePlus 13R do not have a 3.5 mm audio jack. However, both devices feature stereo speakers for an enhanced audio experience. Additionally, both phones support aptX, LDAC, and aptX HD, ensuring high-quality wireless audio. Neither phone supports aptX Adaptive, and neither has a radio.

In terms of audio features, both devices offer very similar capabilities, with no major differences between them in this category. The lack of a 3.5 mm audio jack is common, but both phones compensate with high-quality wireless audio support and stereo sound.

Overall, the Pixel 10 and OnePlus 13R are nearly identical when it comes to audio specifications, providing the same audio technologies without a 3.5 mm jack or radio functionality.

Both the Google Pixel 10 and the OnePlus 13R support 5G connectivity. The Pixel 10 offers Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 4, while the OnePlus 13R supports Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 4. The Pixel 10 supports Bluetooth version 6, whereas the OnePlus 13R supports Bluetooth version 5.4. The Pixel 10 uses USB 3.2, while the OnePlus 13R uses the older USB 2.0 standard.

The Pixel 10 has 1 SIM and 1 eSIM support, while the OnePlus 13R allows for 2 SIM cards. Both devices feature NFC, a fingerprint scanner, a gyroscope, GPS, and a compass. However, the Pixel 10 includes emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, and a barometer, features that the OnePlus 13R lacks. The OnePlus 13R, on the other hand, includes an infrared sensor, which the Pixel 10 does not have.

Neither phone has an external memory slot, HDMI output, stylus, 3D facial recognition, iris scanner, motion tracking, optical tracking, or a built-in projector. Both phones support Galileo and have an accelerometer and a cellular module. While the Pixel 10 has a barometer, the OnePlus 13R does not. The Pixel 10 supports emergency SOS via satellite, while the OnePlus 13R lacks this feature.

Both the Google Pixel 10 and the OnePlus 13R come with a video light. Neither device features sapphire glass displays, curved displays, or e-paper displays. The specifications for these features are identical between the two devices.

In summary, both phones share the same characteristics in the Miscellaneous category, with no significant differences between them in terms of display technologies or additional lighting features.

Neither the Pixel 10 nor the OnePlus 13R includes any advanced display technologies like sapphire glass, curved displays, or e-paper displays, focusing instead on standard video light functionality.