Realme has launched its 13 Pro Series in India, including Realme 13 Pro and Realme 13 Pro+. Starting at Rs 26,999, these are the first Realme devices with the HyperImage+ AI Camera System. The vanilla Realme 13 Pro goes up against the OPPO F27 Pro+ 5G, which sports a similar look and price tag. But, how do they compare in other aspects? Let’s find out in this detailed comparison.
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Realme 13 Pro vs OPPO F27 Pro+ 5G: Specs at Glance
The Realme 13 Pro and OPPO F27 Pro+ come in 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB variants. As you can see, the Realme 13 Pro is not only a thousand bucks cheaper than the OPPO device but also offers an additional 12GB+512GB variant.
The cheaper price tag and the flexibility to choose a higher RAM and storage variant tip the scale in favour of Realme 13 Pro and appear more value-for-money than the OPPO F27 Pro+.
Realme 13 Pro vs OPPO F27 Pro+ 5G: Design and Build
Realme 13 Pro flaunts a Monet-inspired premium design with a curved back panel for ergonomics. The ergonomic factor is further amplified by the fact that the device weighs only 188 grams and is 8.4mm thin. It comes with the Swiss SGS 5 Stars Drop Resistance certification and an IP65 rating for durability. A layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protects the display. The handset is available in Monet Purple, Monet Gold, and Emerald Green colours.
The OPPO F27 Pro+ is India’s first monsoon-ready device with IP66, IP68 and IP69 rating. It also flaunts Military standard MIL-STD 810H build certification and Swiss SGS Premium Performance 5 star for drop resistance certification. On the front, there’s a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The OPPO F27 Pro+ 5G comes in Dust Pink and Midnight Navy Colours with a vegan leather finish. The device weighs only 177 grams and is 7.8mm thin.
The OPPO F27 Pro+ 5G is the better-built device of the two. Not only is it sleeker and lighter than the Realme 13 Pro, but it also flaunts a much more durable construct. With India’s first IP69 rating, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and a design similar to the Realme 13 Pro, the F27 Pro+ 5G is a no-brainer.
Realme 13 Pro vs OPPO F27 Pro+ 5G: Display
The Realme 13 Pro flaunts a 6.7-inch curved AMOLED display with a 2412×1080 pixels screen resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The screen offers 10-bit colour depth and 2000 nits peak brightness. A layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protects the display.
The OPPO F27 Pro+ also features a 6.7-inch curved AMOLED display with a 2412×1080 pixels screen resolution, 10-bit colour depth, and 120Hz refresh rate. It features a stronger Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protective layer. However, it only offers 950 nits peak brightness.
If a sturdier display is your priority, then pick the OPPO F27 Pro+. However, the Realme 13 Pro is not a slouch with its Gorilla Glass 7i protective layer. It offers a whopping 2000 nits of peak brightness, which makes it the better pick.
Realme 13 Pro vs OPPO F27 Pro+ 5G: Performance
The Realme 13 Pro is powered by a 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 with Adreno 710 GPU. The processor is paired with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.
The OPPO F27 Pro+ features the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor with an integrated Mali G68 GPU. The 6nm chipset is backed by 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage.
Both smartphones feature mid-range octa-core processors from Snapdragon and MediaTek. However, the more efficient 4nm fabrication and an extra variant give the Realme 13 Pro a slight edge in performance.
Realme 13 Pro vs OPPO F27 Pro+ 5G: Software
The Realme 13 Pro boots Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14. The brand has assured two major Android updates and three years of security updates for the device.
The OPPO F27 Pro+ comes with ColorOS 14 based on Android 14. The brand is offering four years of Android updates and three years of security patches.
Both phones feature forked Android of their respective makers with a certain degree of bloatware. However, the longer software support offered by OPPO pushes the F27 Pro+ ahead in the software department.
Realme 13 Pro vs OPPO F27 Pro+ 5G: Cameras
The Realme 13 Pro flaunts a dual rear camera setup, including a 50MP primary Sony LYT-600 sensor and an 8MP ultrawide lens. There is a 32MP shooter for selfies and video calling. The camera setup is backed by the HyperImage+ camera system, which offers features like AI HDR, object removal, focus enhancement, and more.
The OPPO F27 Pro+ also features a dual rear camera setup on the back, with a 64MP OmniVision OV64B primary camera and a secondary 2MP portrait camera. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera.
The Realme 13 Pro pips the OPPO offering in the camera department, thanks to the more powerful Sony sensor and an ultra-wide lens. The phone also offers a much better 32MP selfie camera and noteworthy AI camera features.
Realme 13 Pro vs OPPO F27 Pro+ 5G: Battery and Charging
The Realme 13 Pro has a beefy 5,200mAh battery and supports 45W SuperVOOC wired fast charging technology.
The OPPO F27 Pro+ has a 5,500mAh battery powering it. For charging, the device comes with support for 67W SuperVOOC wired fast charging.
The OPPO F27 Pro+ is ahead in the battery department with a slightly bigger battery and faster charging support. The device suits those who prefer faster charging tech and long battery life.
Realme 13 Pro vs OPPO F27 Pro+ Verdict
The OPPO F27 Pro+ becomes a good choice if you are looking for a smartphone built like a tank and comes with a better battery and charging and more extended software support.
For everything else, though, the Realme 13 Pro is a much better pick. From a competitive price tag and stunning display to robust performance and impressive camera, the Realme 13 Pro offers a more well-rounded package.
