I've been using the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R for the past month—through the 2024 holiday season and CES 2025—which means I've put them through some of the lightest and busie

The OnePlus 13 has greater durability and a more stringent water resistance rating than the OnePlus 13R. The OnePlus 13's display is slightly larger and offers sharper resolution.

The OnePlus 13R, which launched with Android 15-based OxygenOS 15, has started receiving its first OxygenOS 15.0.0.403 update for the regions including India, Europe, and North America with corresponding build numbers CPH2691_15.0.0.403 (EX01), CPH2645_15.0.0.403 (EX01), and CPH2647_15.0.0.403 (EX01).

The OnePlus 13R features an ugraded camera setup, same softwre support as the OnePlus 13, and an all-day battery life. Is this the value-for-money phone to beat?

We tested the durability of the OnePlus 13R's battery against the Realme GT 6, Xiaomi 14 Civi and Vivo V40 Pro to find out where it stands.

The OnePlus 13R features a 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, and up to 16GB RAM. It includes a triple-camera system with a 50MP primary lens and 6,000mAh battery with 80W charging.

The OnePlus 13R is a solid midrange phone – well-built with a gorgeous screen, and a battery that goes all day, but the cameras aren’t quite up to the competition

The OnePlus 13R makes some compromises compared to the OnePlus 13, but it still performs well and offers excellent features for the price.

The OnePlus 13R may not be the flashiest phone to launch in 2025, but in terms of raw value and bang for your buck, it's one of the best you'll find.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

The $600 phone has excellent battery life and tons of power, but wireless charging's absence and mediocre photography hold the phone back.

The OnePlus 13R keeps up with the best without splurging on the newest parts, so if you have no desire to part with an obscene amount of cash, this is a flagship killer worth considering.