The OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R were launched in India and other global markets on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The OnePlus 13 is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, while the OnePlus 13R uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. Both phones run on Android 15 with OxygenOS 15.0
Quick Highlights
- Both phones have a 6,000mAh battery
- Both phones have triple rear cameras led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor
- The OnePlus 13 has a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, while the 13R has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- The OnePlus 13 has a peak display brightness of 4,500 nits.
Key Specifications
The OnePlus 13 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and runs on Android 15 with OxygenOS 15.0. It offers up to 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The device is equipped with a 6,000mAh battery and supports 100W wired SuperVOOC charging and 50W wireless charging. Its camera system includes a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-808 primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, along with a 32-megapixel front camera. The phone features a 6.82-inch Quad-HD+ (1,440×3,168 pixels) LTPO 4.1 ProXDR display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 510ppi pixel density, and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits, along with Dolby Vision support and ceramic guard protection1. Additional features include an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and IP68+IP69 certifications for dust and water resistance.
The OnePlus 13R is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and also runs on Android 15 with OxygenOS 15.0. It offers up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of onboard storage. This model also features a 6,000mAh battery but supports 80W fast charging. The rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-700 primary sensor with OIS, a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with 2X optical zoom, and an 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle camera, with a 16-megapixel front camera for selfies. The display is a 6.78-inch full-HD+ (1,264×2,780 pixels) LTPO display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, a 93.9% screen-to-body ratio, 450ppi pixel density and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. The device includes an in-display fingerprint sensor, an alert slider, and an IP65-rated build.
Design and Build
The OnePlus 13 has a slim design with IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance. The OnePlus 13 measures 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.9mm and weighs around 213 grams. The OnePlus 13R has an IP65-rated build. It measures 161.72×75.8×8.02 mm and weighs 206 grams.
Display
The OnePlus 13 features a 6.82-inch Quad-HD+ LTPO 4.1 ProXDR display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits, along with Dolby Vision support and ceramic guard protection. The OnePlus 13R has a 6.78-inch Full-HD LTPO display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Performance and Features
The OnePlus 13 is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and Adreno 830 GPU. The OnePlus 13R is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. Both phones include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, and NFC. They also feature an alert slider. The OnePlus 13 has an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, while the 13R has an in-display fingerprint sensor. The OnePlus 13 has OReality audio support. The OnePlus 13R has three microphones and dual stereo speakers with OReality audio support.
Camera
The OnePlus 13 has a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-808 primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. It also features a 32-megapixel front camera6. The OnePlus 13R has a triple rear camera setup led by a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-700 primary sensor with OIS, a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with 2X optical zoom, and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera. It has a 16-megapixel front camera.
Battery and Charging
Both the OnePlus 13 and 13R have a 6,000mAh battery. The OnePlus 13 supports 100W wired SuperVOOC charging and 50W wireless charging. The OnePlus 13R supports 80W fast charging.
Pricing and Availability
The OnePlus 13 starts at Rs. 69,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant, with 16GB/512GB and 24GB/1TB variants priced at Rs. 76,999 and Rs. 89,999, respectively. It’s available in Arctic Dawn, Black Eclipse, and Midnight Ocean shades. The OnePlus 13R is priced at Rs. 42,999 for the 12GB+256GB version and Rs. 49,999 for the 16GB+512GB model, available in Astral Trail and Nebula Noir colors.
Conclusion
Both the OnePlus 13 and 13R offer strong performance and features, with the 13 offering a more premium experience with a higher-end chipset, display, and camera system, while the 13R provides a more budget-friendly option with still very capable features.