It’s a brand new year and we’ve got brand new OnePlus number series phones. The OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R were launched in India earlier this week with the latest hardware and new design. OnePlus has managed to keep the pricing very competitive as well. Talking about being competitive, the underdog
The OnePlus 13R is priced at Rs. 42,999 for the 12GB + 256GB storage option, whereas the 16GB + 512GB model will cost you Rs. 49,999. It is available in Astral Trail and Nebula Noir colour options. We got the Astrail Trail variant for review in the top trim.
OnePlus 13R Design: Premium and flat
- Dimensions – 161.7 x 75.8 x 8 mm
- Weight – 206g
- Colours – Astral Trail and Nebula Noir IP Rating – IP65
OnePlus 13R gets a new design this year, with a flat frame and a flat display. You can still tell that it’s a OnePlus phone, thanks to the left-aligned circular rear camera module, which has been a staple since the OnePlus 11. The phone does have a slightly different implementation of the module, though, as it’s now not attached to the side frame.
The rear camera module is no longer attached to the side frame
The 13R feels very premium in hand, and the glass rear panel has a patterned matte finish to it. The Astral Trail version we got for review has a nice texture that’ll remind you of those cool star trail photos on the internet.
I really liked the star trail-like pattern on the back
The frame is aluminium, has a matte finish, and can be slippery. Luckily, it’s not a fingerprint magnet, though. OnePlus does provide a nice silicone case in the box, though. You’ll find the clicky volume and power buttons on the right side, with the left housing the iconic textured alert slider.
The alert slider is in the same position as last year’s OnePlus 12R
The SIM card tray, which can accommodate dual SIMs, is placed on the bottom alongside a loudspeaker, dual microphones, and the USB Type-C port. There’s a third microphone at the top, along with another speaker and the IR blaster.
The phone gets an IR blaster
Overall, the phone feels great to hold in hand, although the flat frame does tend to dig into your palm after a while. The OnePlus 13R gets an IP65 rating, slightly better than its predecessor.
OnePlus 13R Display: Quality of life upgrades
- Size and type – 6.78-inches LTPO 4.1 AMOLED, 1.5K resolution
- Refresh rate – 120Hz
- Protection – Gorilla Glass 7i
The display on the OnePlus 13R is now flat and uses a newer LTPO 4.1 AMOLED panel. The specifications are still the same as before, though, and you get a 120Hz refresh rate, 1.5K resolution, 19.8:9 aspect ratio, HDR10+ support, Dolby Vision, 10-bit colour depth, and 100 percent Display P3 support.
The phone gets slimmer bezels compared to last year’s model
The display is great for watching videos and streaming content on…