OnePlus 13
If you’re after the best-value flagship phone you can get, this superb allrounder is the answer
The OnePlus 13 brings flagship features at a much lower price than rivals
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12GB/256GB, £749 (£899 inc VAT)
from oneplus.com/uk
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he number 13 may be unlucky for some, but the OnePlus 13 has plenty of blessings, including a great screen, powerful processor, long battery life and fast recharging. You could even say it sets the standard for 2025 smartphones, having been launched in the first week of the year.
The price is higher than last year’s OnePlus 12 (see issue 354, p60): you’ll now pay £899 for the phone with 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage, or £999 for the 16GB/512GB version. That’s still less than other high-end, big-screen phones such as Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra (see issue 354, p58) or the Pixel 9 Pro XL (see issue 362, p58) – especially if you’re looking for maxed-out memory and storage.
New look
The design has changed from the previous model. The sides are flatter, but the display is still curved on all sides, helping the phone nestle in your hand however you hold it. At the back, OnePlus has trimmed the metal backing from the camera block and added a smart glossy line across the body of the phone. The front is now clad in Ceramic Guard material to prevent cracks and scratches, and the phone gains IP69 water and dust resistance, meaning it should survive total immersion in water, or even being sprayed by a high-pressure jet.