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Introduction:-

Oneplus as a Brand has grown significantly over these years and gained customer trust from people Oneplus has been one of the reliable brands known for their iconic Oxygen Os.

Oneplus 13R is a flagship series phone launched in the lineup of Oneplus and its competitor's launch of 13R has a great impact on the price range of Under 50k 

Oneplus 13R a budget killer in the flagship series?

 Let's find out!!

1. Design & Build Quality

Oneplus 13R is a premium range flagship phone with a nice and comfortable in-hand feel and a weight of 206 grams which makes it very comfortable to carry with its boxy design which makes the user feel the comfort and luxury.

Oneplus 13R has an aluminium frame which makes it feel premium with flat edges that make the phone comfortable to hold.

Dimensions 

Height: 16.17cm

Width: 7.58cm

Thickness: 0.80cm

Colours Available

Nebula Noir

Astral Trail 

The phone comes with 2 colour options which makes it a premium option for users. Oneplus 13R comes with Aqua Touch 2.0 which ensures everything flows smoothly from oily fingers to rain.

With the IP Rating IP65 keeps your phone protected from rain. 

Oneplus 13R comes with a screen size of 6.78 inches which makes the display bigger with a peak brightness of 4500 nits brighter which will enhance your visual experience.

Oneplus 13R comes with a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz no hurdles, and no FPS drop in your gameplay ProXDR Display with LTPO 4.1 

It comes with protection from Gorilla Glass GG7i which makes it more durable & great for long-term usage.

3. Performance

Oneplus 13R comes with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with a clock speed of @3.3GHz which will take your gaming experience to the next level. Oneplus claims a maximum of 120fps in BGMI. Which is great news for gaming enthusiasts.

Ram options available with the 12GB / 16GB variant LPDDR5X have no lags while multitasking or performing heavy tasks which makes it a much smoother experience. 

Oneplus 13R comes with a storage capacity of 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0 for users who store more pictures & files and also more space for their games. 

When it comes to Operating Systems Oneplus offers its iconic OxygenOS 15.0 Which is Based on Android 15 and is very user-friendly. 

OnePlus 13R AnTuTu benchmark score goes up to 1,709,077. Which is impressive overall and makes Oneplus 13r performance King.

4. Software and UI

Back then, OnePlus was a favorite among users due to its OxygenOS. For a few years, they used a different OS, which frustrated users and caused various issues, but now Oneplus is back to OxygenOS 15, which will be based on Android 15. 

The new version has a clean and customizable UI with very little bloatware for a better user experience. It also consists of gestures for easier navigation throughout the device.

The Oneplus 13r will be getting four major updates which keep it running until Andriod 19 and additionally will get security updates for six years which will expand the lifespan of the phone. 

5. Camera:

It also has a  16MP Front camera for your everyday selfies.

For people who like to capture videos, it can shoot videos at 4k/60fps.

These are some features like 

1. Frame Watermark,

2.  Auto HDR,

3. Interval Shooting,

4. Nightscape,

5. Hi-Res Mode,

6. Pro Mode,

7. Movie Mode, 

8. Ultra Steady Mode, 

9. Dual-view Video, 

10. Portrait Mode,

11. Video Portrait,

12. Pano, Macro,

13. Slo-mo, 

14. Time-lapse

15. Long Exposure, 

16. Text-scanner,

 17. Retouching,

 18. Filters,

 Tilt-Shift for increasing user experience.

6. Battery Life and Charging:

It has a massive 6,000 mAh battery that can be charged using a 

80W SUPERVOOC Charger. 

Which is very much sufficient for everyday tasks and enough for heavy-task users.

7. Connectivity and Features:

For seamless connectivity, it comes with 5G bandwidth. It also supports till Wifi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and NFC enabled. 

In-display optical fingerprint sensor for security of the device and Infrared Remote Control sensor to control different devices with IR receiver.

8. Pricing and Variants:

Oneplus 13r is within the premium mid-range segment. It is a little overpriced. It is available in India in two configurations:

12GB RAM with 256GB storage: Priced at ₹42,999.

16GB RAM with 512GB storage: Priced at ₹49,999.

Value for Money:

The Oneplus 13R offers a decent product at this price point for the budget user with great performance and overall user experience.

One should consider this as one of the options but always compare all parameters as per your needs and select the best phone which fulfills your needs.

Pros and Cons:

Key strength:

• Massive Battery of 6000mAh with 80W fast Charging
• Oxygen OS: Clean and little bloatware
• Great Design

Drawbacks:

• Lacks an official IP rating for water or dust resistance, which some competitors offer.
• At ₹42,999-₹49,999, some users may feel it's slightly overpriced compared to Realme or Xiaomi devices offering similar specs at a lower price.

Should Users Consider Other Options?

If performance and clean software are your top priorities, the OnePlus 13R is an excellent choice and doesn't have a problem with the price.

However, if you're seeking better cameras or a more aggressive price-to-spec ratio, devices like the Realme 14 Pro+ or Xiaomi 14 might be worth considering.

For users who value premium designs and a seamless user experience, the OnePlus 13R still holds strong in its segment.