TWO WEEKS WITH THE ONEPLUS 13
Teenage quicks
After a string of stellar handsets in recent years, OnePlus hits its teens with a blisteringly fast new flagship. Dan Grabham tries to keep up with the 13…
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Tech specs
Screen 6.82in 3168x1440 120Hz OLED CPU Snapdragon 8 Elite RAM 16GB Storage 512GB OS Android 15 + OxygenOS 15 Cameras 50+50+50MP rear, 32MP front Battery 6000mAh (USB-C, Qi) Dimensions 163x77x8.5mm, 213g
The level of water-resistance has been improved: IP69 instead of the IP65 rating of the OnePlus 12.
DAY 01
As I take the OnePlus 13 out of the box, it’s not a dissimilar feeling to when I unboxed last year’s OnePlus 12. The 13 is clearly different… but it also seems familiar.
It’s a weighty handset, now with angular sides similar to those of the foldable OnePlus Open, and the rear cameras again live in an off-centred circular housing. The white finish I’ve got is really stunning, and it’s smooth to the touch. There’s also ‘H’ branding next to the slightly higher than the £849 launch price of the OnePlus 12, probably at £899. You can pick up one of 2024’s best for less than £600 right now (I’m thinking of the Google Pixel 9), so that means this phone needs to be significantly better than last year’s flagships to make it a worthwhile upgrade from any recent offering.