OnePlus 13R Review: A Budget Flagship Killer?
The OnePlus 13R has arrived, and it’s creating a stir. While its brother it’s a OnePlus 13 that OnePlus 13, aims for the premium market The 13R is targeted at the budget premium segment. According to the reviews so far, it’s doing impressively. This comprehensive review focuses on the strengths and flaws, helping you decide if it’s ideal phone for your needs.
Unboxing and First Impressions:
The OnePlus 13R is packaged in a red case that is a departure from the typical OnePlus style. Inside it, you’ll find the phone and an 80W charger (a lower power version of the 100W charger on the 12R) and an red USB Type-A to Type-C cable and an SIM device for cards. It’s notable that OnePlus has chosen to use paper packaging, which is an eco-friendly option.
The phone itself has an elegant style. Despite the 6.78-inch display, it is very comfortable to hold due to its compact size and flat-edged style. Although the back is said to be made of glass however, it does not have its Hasselblad brand and horizontal camera line that is found in the OnePlus 13. The reviewer has noted the slight difference in quality to Gorilla Glass Victus (on the 12R) to Gorilla Glass 7i, however the durability is still acceptable.
Performance and Specifications:
The 13R OnePlus packs a huge punch. It comes with it’s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile platform – which makes it the most affordable 8 Gen 3 device on the market. Benchmark tests show AnTuTu scores of 1.8M to 2.1M which indicates outstanding performance. Tests of gaming with challenging titles such as BGMI, Genshin Impact, and Wuthering Waves revealed consistently high frame rates, which showcase the phone’s gaming skills. The impressive performance is amplified with LPDDR5X memory and UFS 4.0 storage (verified through testing, not unlike UFS 3.1, which has been criticized as controversial UFS 3.1 claim of the predecessor).
Display and Multimedia:
This 6.78-inch 1.5K resolution LTPO display has 120Hz of refresh rate as well as up to 1600nits of brightness at its peak (though the claimed 4500 nits may be overstated). The reviewer gives the display high marks for its bright colors, great views, HDR10plus support and a minimal amount of bezels. Although it does not have Dolby Vision capabilities (despite being mentioned in the its initial specifications) however, the general multimedia experience has been described as superb due to the high-quality stereo speakers.
Camera Performance:
Significantly improved over the previous model OnePlus 13R. The OnePlus 13R features a triple-camera setup that includes a 50MP Sony IMX700 main camera, an ultrawide 8MP lens that has 112-degree view and an telephoto lens that has 50MP and is that can offer 2-x optical zoom, as well as the telemacro. While it’s not quite as high of the top camera phones, the reviewer rates the image good enough, and has the improved dynamic range in comparison against its predecessor, the OnePlus 12R. The reviewer gives an Google Drive link to sample images to help make an informed decision.
Battery and Charging:
The OnePlus 13R comes with an impressive 6000mAh battery that provides a longer screen-on time as compared to it’s predecessor, the OnePlus 13 (by 0.5-1 hour). But the charge speed represents a significant difference from the 100W charging in the 12R. Wireless charging is not available.
Software and Other Features:
With OxygenOS 15 which is based of Android 13, the OnePlus 13R promises four years of important OS updates, and six years of regular security upgrades. The reviewer focuses on the fluid and smooth user interface, and praises its responsiveness and overall smooth feel. The connectivity options are vast and include Wi-Fi 7, several 5G bands Bluetooth 5.4 and NFC. The tactile feedback is highly praised as being superior.
Pricing and Conclusion:
With a price range of between Rs40,000-Rs45,000 (approximately $480-$540 US) for the basic model The OnePlus 13R offers outstanding value for the specs. Although the camera aren’t perfect but the phone’s performance display performance, battery life, and overall experience makes it a formidable contender for the low-cost flagship category. The reviewer believes that it’s a compelling choice to those who want a fast and feature-rich handset without breaking the cost.
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