Blankphone X vs OnePlus 13: Ultimate Flagship Killer Battle
By Marcus Williams · January 12, 2026 · 10 min read
The "flagship killer" category has always been about one thing: giving you 90% of premium flagship performance at 60% of the price. In 2026, two phones claim to do this best: the Blankphone X at $699 and the OnePlus 13 at $899.
I've used both for a month. Here's the definitive comparison.
Price: Winner — Blankphone X
Let's start with the obvious. The Blankphone X costs $200 less than the OnePlus 13. That's a significant gap that OnePlus needs to justify with noticeably better performance. Spoiler: it doesn't.
Display: Winner — Blankphone X
| Blankphone X | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Resolution | QHD+ (2800x1260) | QHD+ |
| Touch Sampling | 720Hz | 240Hz |
| Brightness | 2800 nits | 2600 nits |
The Blankphone X has a 144Hz display vs 120Hz and 720Hz touch sampling vs 240Hz. For gaming, this is a massive difference. Every swipe feels more responsive, every game looks smoother.
Gaming Performance: Winner — Blankphone X
Both phones use Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. But the Blankphone X is overclocked and has 16GB RAM vs 12GB. In benchmarks:
- AnTuTu: Blankphone X scores 5% higher
- Genshin Impact: X maintains 60fps for longer before throttling
- PUBG: X has noticeably shorter loading times
The vapor chamber cooling on the X is genuinely superior. After 30 minutes of Genshin at max settings, the OnePlus 13 started throttling. The X kept going.
And the gaming triggers? Game-changer for shooters. The OnePlus doesn't have them.
Battery & Charging: Tie
Both phones perform similarly here:
- Blankphone X: 5500mAh, 120W wired
- OnePlus 13: 5400mAh, 100W wired + 50W wireless
The X charges faster wired. The OnePlus has wireless charging (which the X lacks). Call it even.
Camera: Winner — OnePlus 13 (slightly)
I'll give OnePlus this one. The Hasselblad-tuned camera produces slightly more pleasing colors and better low-light performance. The Blankphone X camera is good, but it's optimized for gaming, not photography.
If camera is your priority, neither of these are the right choice anyway—get the Blankphone Pro.
Software: Winner — Blankphone X
BlankOS Gaming Edition vs OxygenOS 15. No contest.
BlankOS is cleaner, faster, and more private. OxygenOS has gotten bloated over the years. The gaming-specific optimizations in BlankOS (per-game profiles, network priority, smart cooling) are thoughtful and actually useful.
The Verdict
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Blankphone X |
| Display | Blankphone X |
| Gaming | Blankphone X |
| Battery | Tie |
| Camera | OnePlus 13 |
| Software | Blankphone X |
For gamers: Get the Blankphone X. It's $200 cheaper, has a better display for gaming, better cooling, gaming triggers, and cleaner software.
For camera-focused users: The OnePlus 13 has a slight edge, but honestly, get the Blankphone Pro for photography.
The flagship killer crown belongs to Blankphone X in 2026.