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OnePlus 13 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage (Black Elipse) - Review
This is a 5-month review of the OnePlus 13, I picked it up on a launch deal that included the upgraded storage & Watch 2R for free. I've used the phone every day since, and here's my review.
I've owned many OnePlus phones in the past (Came from a 9 Pro), and I liked what they provided for the price point. Over the last few years, I felt OnePlus were losing its roots. However, this year, with the OnePlus 13, a bit of that spark has returned. The OP13 is the typical OnePlus recipe. It’s got the latest Snapdragon process that is fast, a clean user interface that is ridiculously quick & one of the best battery experiences you can get on a phone. However, where OnePlus cut corners before to keep the price down, OnePlus hasn’t cut any corners here. This phone feels like a true flagship in every aspect. While the 13 is a lot more expensive than older OnePlus's previous devices for what it offers, I think it is great value especially when compared to other competition products, the main being the S25 Ultra, the OP13 comes out to around £500 cheaper, which is crazy to think, as overall I feel the OnePlus is the better phone.
Let’s start with the new quirks, sadly, there is no charging brick included in the box. I think this is an EU problem rather than a OnePlus one, so I cannot bash them for it. If you’d like to purchase the required charging brick, it’ll set you back £60. I just used my old Warp Charge 65 from my OnePlus 9 Pro. I did test the charging speeds with this charger on the 13. It took 35 mins to charge from 0-100%. So still very fast.
Oxygen OS isn’t as good as it was in its glory days. It has a few more bugs than before, and it is a little more bloated. But the identity of OOS is still present. The UI is intuitive, super smooth & has some nice features. OnePlus are committed to 4 years of updates only on this device, which is the only real con I have for it, along with the software. Samsung is industry-leading with this, so it would be nice to see OnePlus increase this in the future.
The design of the OnePlus 13 is classy but doesn’t wow you. I guess most phones don’t nowadays. The OP13 has IP69, so it is durable against water & dust. I haven’t tested this, but it’s nice for peace of mind. It’s crazy to think OnePlus went from having no waterproofing to being at the bleeding edge in this field.
I’ve listed below a few key areas & my thoughts on the phone's main areas below;
- S tier display: Insanely bright, very responsive & smooth. Has some cool, unique features like Aqua Touch, too. The display is almost flat now, too, which helps with durability.
- A+ tier camera: Versatile setup. The resolution and dynamic range are much improved from my OP9 Pro. The biggest improvement is with the Zoom camera; it’s so good, even up to 50x+, you can get clear pictures. Great processing. The letdown for the camera system is the video. It can’t compete with the iPhone.
- A+ tier Loud & clear stereo speakers: The speakers on this phone are a big improvement from my 9 Pro. They have so much more depth, the bass can be heard. It’s quite surprising the loud quality that can come out of a phone.
- A+ tier Haptics: OnePlus have had a top-tier haptic implementation for years now. This phone is no exception. I think Google may have the slight edge, but this is still excellent.
- S-tier battery: Massive battery in combination with rapid wireless/wired charging speeds gives the phone an incredible battery experience. I can get 10hrs screen on time (running at 1440p 120Hz). To charge back up, it barely takes 30 mins. After you experience fast charging, it’s so hard to go to something that lacks it (My main gripe with iPhone & Samsung phones)
- S-tier fingerprint sensor: OnePlus moved to an ultrasonic for the 13. The placement is miles better than on my 9 Pro, and the reliability is improved from the older optical ones. It’s a lot easier to use at night, as it doesn’t need a bright light to scan.
In conclusion, I think the OnePlus 13 isn’t just a great OnePlus phone, but it’s a great phone full stop. This phone is a contender for best overall phone this year, regardless of price. If you are on the edge of trying a OnePlus, I think the OnePlus 13 is a great one to try, especially if you can pick it up on a discount, as the value proposition gets even better. If your priorities in a phone are display, performance & battery. This phone provides the best of the best.
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Customers find this smartphone to be the best phone for 2025, with a fantastic camera that can shoot video in 8K 30fps, and they appreciate its speed, with one noting apps open instantly. The display receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting its 510ppi density, and customers find it looks great and offers good value for money. The battery life and performance receive mixed reviews - while some say the battery life is better, others find it isn't as good, and while one customer mentions it handles everything from video processing to gaming with ease, others report performance issues.
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35 customers mention phone quality, 32 positive, 3 negative
Great phone but mine came without screen protector. Contacted supplier and they kindly refunded me £44.95p . Snag is protector still not UK available.Read more
Excellent phone and excellent price from Amazon. The white looks so elegant and battery life is amongst the top phones, if not the best.Read more
Good phone BUT I bought the official charger, settings are correct yet it will not charge at max speed, very disappointed....Read more
This is a fantastic phone at a brilliant price. You can't go wrong with it.Read more
17 customers mention camera quality, 13 positive, 4 negative
...The camera is great, and for the price, I wasn't expecting iPhone quality....Read more
I have had this phone under a year and it has been very good. Camera is decent and it is fast, responsive and generally good to use....Read more
...Camera is fantastic,sound is brilliant, battery life is awesome....Read more
...quirks and feel, poor speakers at anything above 40% and the camera in very low light or night is not very good most of the time out of out of 10...Read more
15 customers mention speed, 14 positive, 1 negative
...It’s got the latest Snapdragon process that is fast, a clean user interface that is ridiculously quick & one of the best battery experiences you can...Read more
...etc, Bluetooth 5.4, under display ultrasonic fingerprint which is super fast....Read more
...is fantastic, replaced my pixel 8 pro and glad I did.. zero bugs, lightening fast, huge memory, looks great.. and the battery life is insane!Read more
...I’ve had it three weeks and it hasn’t put a foot wrong. Incredibly fast, joy to hold and use and pin sharp screen....Read more
14 customers mention display, 11 positive, 3 negative
...Nice clear screen,this is the best phone of 2025 Top of the range flagshipRead more
...It's sleek, solid, and just feels right in the hand. The display is stunning—sharp, vibrant, and incredibly smooth....Read more
The battery is good, display is nice , factory installed screen protector, but balanced in hand feels strange the 120 x zoom is really good...Read more
...with a charger, so I was struggling until I went direct to them, the screen sensitivity can be a pain playing a game, it can pick up even the...Read more
10 customers mention appearance, 10 positive, 0 negative
...fast with the Snapdragon elite chipset and 16gb of RAM....the display is gorgeous too....best level of water resistance I've ever seen listed on a...Read more
- Fantastic looking phone - Amazing camera X - Not sure so about this amazing battery life. Just about getting a day with normal use?Read more
...The design feels premium, and the phone is very comfortable to hold....Read more
...8 pro and glad I did.. zero bugs, lightening fast, huge memory, looks great.. and the battery life is insane!Read more
9 customers mention value for money, 9 positive, 0 negative
...older OnePlus's previous devices for what it offers, I think it is great value especially when compared to other competition products, the main...Read more
Excellent phone and excellent price from Amazon. The white looks so elegant and battery life is amongst the top phones, if not the best.Read more
What a great flagship phone for the price. I am really happy with the features that this phone brings....Read more
Have been a OnePlus owner for 10+ years now and this is a great value for money but of kitRead more
25 customers mention battery life, 15 positive, 10 negative
...The battery easily lasts a full day, and the fast charging is truly impressive....Read more
...The battery life isn't as good, the charging time is twice as long (even with the official charger), the ultrasonic fingerprint scanner is useless...Read more
Great phone. Great features. Excellent battery. Love the blue and camera is good for me. I don't take many pictures so not a great judge....Read more
...I've got a lot to learn about this phone yet, but the battery doesn't last as long as my previous phone, which was quite heavy due to that, so if...Read more
13 customers mention performance, 7 positive, 6 negative
...This phone is absolutely amazing! Powerhouse performance, software that's closer to iOS than any other Android phone I've tried....Read more
...So the phone was useless to me.Read more
...and I switched to ChatGPT for the assistant, works perfectly well. Has the usual AI features, nothing special there....Read more
...Tried every option, not working properly, really slow, had to do it 4-5times to recognize it. Even to record the fingerprint was a problem....Read more
The Best OnePlus Yet
After owning the OnePlus 8T and 11, I can confidently say the OnePlus 13 is hands-down the best phone I’ve ever had. Each upgrade has brought something new to the table, but the 13 takes it to a whole new level. Right off the bat, the design feels more refined and premium. It's sleek, solid, and just feels right in the hand. The display is stunning—sharp, vibrant, and incredibly smooth. Whether I’m streaming, gaming, or just scrolling, the experience is top-tier. Performance-wise, it’s an absolute beast. Apps open instantly, multitasking is seamless, and gaming is buttery smooth. Compared to the 8T and 11, the battery life on the 13 holds up even better and charges ridiculously fast. The camera is another huge step up. The photos are sharp, colors are accurate, and low-light shots look fantastic. OnePlus really nailed it here, and I can see the progress from my previous phones. OxygenOS keeps getting better—clean, fast, and customizable. I haven’t faced any hiccups or bloatware headaches. Everything just works. If you're coming from an older OnePlus device like I did, the 13 is a massive leap forward. It's not just another upgrade—it feels like a polished, complete flagship that delivers on all fronts. Easily the best phone I’ve ever owned.
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 October 2025Colour: Arctic DawnSize Name: 16/512Verified Purchase
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 May 2025Colour: BlackSize Name: 16/512Verified Purchase
After owning the OnePlus 8T and 11, I can confidently say the OnePlus 13 is hands-down the best phone I’ve ever had. Each upgrade has brought something new to the table, but the 13 takes it to a whole new level.
Right off the bat, the design feels more refined and premium. It's sleek, solid, and just feels right in the hand. The display is stunning—sharp, vibrant, and incredibly smooth. Whether I’m streaming, gaming, or just scrolling, the experience is top-tier.
Performance-wise, it’s an absolute beast. Apps open instantly, multitasking is seamless, and gaming is buttery smooth. Compared to the 8T and 11, the battery life on the 13 holds up even better and charges ridiculously fast.
The camera is another huge step up. The photos are sharp, colors are accurate, and low-light shots look fantastic. OnePlus really nailed it here, and I can see the progress from my previous phones.
OxygenOS keeps getting better—clean, fast, and customizable. I haven’t faced any hiccups or bloatware headaches. Everything just works.
If you're coming from an older OnePlus device like I did, the 13 is a massive leap forward. It's not just another upgrade—it feels like a polished, complete flagship that delivers on all fronts. Easily the best phone I’ve ever owned.
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- Manish Kumar SahReviewed in Australia on 25 March 2025
product shipped from china
Colour: BlackSize Name: 12/256Verified Purchase -
Sebastian KłobuszyńskiReviewed in Poland on 20 January 2026
OnePlus!
Colour: BlackSize Name: 12/256Verified Purchase - DavidReviewed in Spain on 30 December 2025
A Fast and Premium Flagship – OnePlus 13 5G
Colour: Arctic DawnSize Name: 16/512Verified Purchase - Ligmuh bawlzReviewed in Australia on 19 March 2025
100% worth it but ONLY if you're good with rooting/configuring phones (PLEASE READ)
Colour: BlackSize Name: 16/512Verified Purchase
IMPORTANT: I did recieve the chinese version of this rather than the global one however it is flashed with the global rom (oxygen os rather than colour). This means that certain cellular bands are not supported and that you will need to be knowlegeable on how to flash updates yourself as if you use the updating service in the phone to update, your cellular capabilities will stop working (you'll stop receiving cell signal). Make sure your cell provider supports the bands the chinese one has that being 4G: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28A/66 and 5G NR: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28A/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78. If it doesn't or you aren't willing and able to flash updates yourself I suggest you don't get the phone but if so it is amazing bang for your buck and works flawlessly (or if you're fine with no updates it works like that too). Alternatively you could also look up a tutorial and switch the os back to colour but then obviously it's different from oxygen and is less intuitive. Long story short I'd only buy this phone if you are good with modifying it and/or are willing to learn while setting it up (should take a few hours to learn, 2-12 depending on how tech savvy you are, tutorials are everywhere). If not I suggest you look elsewhere as this is not the global variant.Ligmuh bawlz100% worth it but ONLY if you're good with rooting/configuring phones (PLEASE READ)
Reviewed in Australia on 19 March 2025
Sorry if I didn't include this initially, researched it a bit more and the issues above were what everyone else was saying. It's also hard to definitively say that the OTA (over the air) updates will brick the cell signal as oneplus hasn't released any updates yet but based on previous phones it is likely that it will.
Before you ask, yes I am real and not a paid shill. Item arrived a day before it was even estimated to be able to arrive and came with the 100 watt charging brick as well as a wall adaptor. It was in 100% pure unopened condition and not a scratch on the product. I am beyond happy and it was 300 bucks cheaper with 256 gb extra storage compared to the official oneplus aus seller. I 100% recommend buying from them and am over the moon with the service. Here's some pictures and a thumbs up to prove it's real
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- Mishari A.Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on 9 August 2025
Good phone
Colour: BlackSize Name: 16/512Verified Purchase
