The OnePlus 13 is a large flagship phone with a 6.82-inch QHD+ screen and a 6,000 mAh battery. OnePlus announced it in China on October 31, 2024, and sales there began the next day. The global and US launch followed on January 7, 2025. In the US, it starts at $899.99 for the 12GB + 256GB model.
Design and display
The phone measures 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm and weighs 213 g in Black Eclipse and Arctic Dawn. The Midnight Ocean version has a vegan leather back, so it is 8.9 mm thick and weighs 210 g. The frame is aluminum. The phone is rated IP68 and IP69 for dust and water resistance.
The 6.82-inch LTPO OLED panel has a 3168 x 1440 resolution and 510 ppi. It refreshes at 1 to 120 Hz and reaches up to 4,500 nits of peak brightness. It supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HDR Vivid. Ceramic Guard glass covers the front.
Performance
The phone runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, a 3 nm chip with an Oryon CPU clocked up to 4.32 GHz and an Adreno 830 GPU. The US and global versions come with 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Storage is 256GB or 512GB of UFS 4.0, and there is no microSD slot. A 24GB + 1TB version is sold in China.
Cameras
There are three 50 MP rear cameras tuned with Hasselblad. The main camera uses a 1/1.4-inch Sony LYT-808 sensor with an f/1.6 lens and OIS. The 3x telephoto uses a Sony LYT-600 sensor with OIS and a folded triple-prism design. The 120-degree ultrawide completes the set. The rear cameras record up to 8K at 30 fps. The 32 MP front camera records 4K video at up to 60 fps.
Battery and charging
The 6,000 mAh battery uses silicon-carbon anode technology. The phone supports up to 100W SUPERVOOC charging with the OnePlus 100W dual-port adapter. The US box includes an 80W charger. It also supports 50W AIRVOOC wireless charging. Magnetic charging works through OnePlus magnetic cases.
Software and updates
The OnePlus 13 launched with OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15 outside China. In China, it runs ColorOS 15. OnePlus promises four major Android updates and six years of security patches. Other features include an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint reader, an IR blaster, stereo speakers, Wi-Fi 7 and an Alert Slider.
Should you buy the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 suits buyers who want a big screen, long battery life and fast charging at a lower price than most US flagships. Its IP68 and IP69 ratings add peace of mind. Its successor, the OnePlus 15, is already on sale, so the OnePlus 13 is now the older model. Buyers who want the longest update support may also look at Samsung and Google phones.
