OnePlus 13 full review

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The next chapter of OnePlus smartphones – the OnePlus 13 – is here. The upgrades aren’t massive, but a few steps in the right direction can go a long way.

Check out our video review to learn ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the phone’s top features, build and screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality.

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00:00 – Intro
00:26 – Design and build
01:23 – Screen specs and features
02:23 – Stereo speakers test
02:45 – Ultrasonic, under-display fingerprint reader
02:56 – Storage options
03:05 – Android 15 and UI
04:20 – Snapdragon 8 Elite performance
04:32 – Benchmarks and thermals
04:54 – Battery endurance and charging speed
05:43 – Camera specs
05:54 – Main camera image quality
06:28 – Telephoto camera image quality
07:15 – Ultrawide camera image quality
07:40 – Selfies
07:54 – Video quality
08:40 – Conclusion
09:07 – Alternatives and selfie video quality

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49 thoughts on “OnePlus 13 full review”

  8. I have the China version converted to Global ROM, which I got for about US634 during the Aliexpress 11.11 sale. What a bargain! This is the best phone I've used in a while. I had Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra -> Google Pixel 9 Pro XL -> Red Magic 9s Pro then this. It is a great all rounder, unless you have a specific requirement (e.g. S24U is better if you need better zoom but has worse battery, slower charging and much higher price tag, Pixel has brighter screen and better overall camera but worse raw performance, and I hate iPhone-like rounded corners. RM or ROG if you are a gamer but worse camera, etc). For an average user, OP13 hits the perfect balance for an incredible price.

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  11. 2:09 Hey @gsmarena could you'll do like a side by side display test comparison video? You'll are the only ones who include this data which is very cool for me as a viewer!

    I have seen this phone in real life and the 800 nits doesn't seem very punchy & creamy for some reason. I have found the S24 ultra display brighter but it measured 750 in your tests.

    It could be my handset. A video will be fun! 🍻

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  13. People complaining about the price being too high should take a look at what they are getting: flagship device with the best, newest CPU, IP69, LTPO super bright display, supersonic fingerprint scanner, great cameras, 6000 mAh next gen battery, IP69… Everything about this phone is the best of the best, so it makes sense you will be paying premium, nothing wrong about that. If you don't want to spend the money, just don't buy it, go buy some cheaper smartphone. For example Poco has some great value options

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  16. Noticed none of the youtubers or most of them don't unboxing . Oneplus don't want people to focus on no charger issue. If I don't get a free charger, I'll return it. £900 is already so expensive and extra 50 for discounted charger is not acceptable. I'll wait for xiaomi 15 ultra

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  18. I hear people complaining about frame drops while recording. You can actually see it in other people's videos. Can someone talk about it? It's a really expensive phone to have such a big flaw.

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  20. The blue color variant as shown in the video has the vegan leather in fhe back.people on reddit mention that heat dissipation is much worse the versions without the leather so the device throttles much sooner.

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  22. I'm surprised people are complaining. This phone has a 6,000mAh battery, fast charging both wired and wireless, ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor, OxygenOS 15, camera upgrades, a new processor, the best display ever seen on a smartphone, IP69 resistance, AND it's the first of this generation of processor to come out amongst its competitors.

    This is without mentioning that it comes in at a better price than Google's, Samsung's, and Apple's PREVIOUS generation phones. At what point will we be satisfied? What else do we expect?

    I'm genuinely shocked how many people seem to be upset with this phone. It seems well ahead of the competitors imo. Idk about the camera, but this phone is probably better for a guy like me who doesn't really care about the camera and will still think it's real good.

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  24. What bloatware is installed on the phone? Which of those apps do not appear on the App Management page where apps can be uninstalled? Is the "Red Cable Club" one of them?

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  32. bro, your review is complete opposite review of the MKBHD's review.
    This tells that you have own opinions about the brands and their performances.
    Cameras are not as good as hey suppose to be in the year 2025, for me, OnePlus13 camera is a mediocre. 😉

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  33. Everyone mentions the IP68/IP69 rating, but no official reviewer seems to mention WHICH of the 3 colors has the lower IP68. Can you please clarify on this?
    Also: Does the 1Tera storage come in the Global version as well? Are you sure?
    And lastly: How are these AI features – They sound pretty numbered compared to tech nowadays. Are there more/betetr AI features on other phones at this price-range? Are they comprable to AI features on other phones? Or is this the part where they saved on money to be able to sell it at this range? (in addition to the ok-ish cameras)
    Please, and Thank you 🙏

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