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Spec scores
£400-£699 Phones · 60 phones
Performance
4.7
/5
Display
4.7
/5
Rear Camera
3
/5
Front Camera
2.5
/5
Battery
3.9
/5
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SIM Free from £699.00
Color
All
Black
Purple
Silver
Storage
All
256GB
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About the OnePlus 13R
The OnePlus 13R is the phone for people who want flagship speed without paying flagship money, and it gets closer than most. It runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, last year's top-tier Qualcomm chip, which still comfortably outruns anything else in this bracket and keeps games steady long after cheaper mid-rangers have throttled. The 6.78-inch LTPO panel is flat, bright and fast, and the 6,000mAh battery is the real headline: two days of light use is realistic, and 80W charging refills it over a coffee. OnePlus has been honest about where the money was saved. There is no wireless charging, the IP65 rating protects against jets rather than a proper dunking, and the 8MP ultrawide is clearly the weakest of the three rear cameras. The 50MP main sensor and the 2x telephoto are both genuinely good in daylight, though, and OxygenOS remains one of the cleaner Android skins. Four Android version updates and six years of security patches give it a longer runway than most rivals at this level.
Expert Rating
4.2
(3 reviews)
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OnePlus 13R vs OnePlus 13 - Key Differences
| Feature | OnePlus 13R | OnePlus 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2780×1264 pixels, 1-120Hz | 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3168×1440 pixels, 1-120Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main (OIS) + 50MP 2x telephoto + 8MP ultrawide | 50MP main (OIS) + 50MP periscope telephoto + 50MP ultrawide |
| Battery and charging | 6,000 mAh, 80W wired, no wireless charging | 6,000 mAh, 100W wired, 50W wireless |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68 and IP69 |
| Dimensions | 161.7 × 75.8 × 8.0 mm | 162.9 × 76.5 × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 206 g | 210 g |
| SIM-free price | From £699.00 | Not available |
Frequently asked questions
Is the OnePlus 13R worth buying?
Yes, if battery life and raw performance matter more to you than camera versatility. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 6,000mAh battery are a class above what most phones at this level offer. The trade-offs are the modest 8MP ultrawide camera and the lack of wireless charging.
Does the OnePlus 13R have wireless charging?
No, the OnePlus 13R does not support wireless charging. It relies on 80W SUPERVOOC wired charging instead, which takes the 6,000mAh battery from empty to full far faster than any wireless pad would. If wireless charging is essential, the OnePlus 13 supports it at 50W.
Is the OnePlus 13R waterproof?
The OnePlus 13R carries an IP65 rating, which means it is fully dust-tight and protected against water jets from any direction. That covers rain and spills, but it is not rated for submersion. The OnePlus 13 steps up to IP68 and IP69 if you need that peace of mind.
How long does the OnePlus 13R battery last?
The 6,000mAh cell is one of the largest fitted to a mainstream phone in the UK, and paired with the efficient LTPO display it comfortably clears a heavy day with charge to spare. Lighter users can expect to reach a second day. There is 80W wired charging in the box to top it back up quickly.
How good is the OnePlus 13R camera?
The 50MP main camera with optical stabilisation and the 50MP 2x telephoto both produce sharp, well-exposed shots in good light, and the telephoto is a useful addition at this level. The 8MP ultrawide is the weak point and drops off noticeably in dimmer conditions. It is a solid all-rounder rather than a camera phone.
Should I get the OnePlus 13R or the OnePlus 13?
Both share the same 6,000mAh battery capacity, so endurance is similar. The OnePlus 13 adds the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a sharper 6.82-inch 2K display, a third 50MP camera in place of the 13R's 8MP ultrawide, 50W wireless charging and full IP68 and IP69 protection. The 13R covers the everyday basics well; the 13 is the one to pick if you want the camera and durability upgrades.
How long will the OnePlus 13R receive software updates?
OnePlus has committed to four Android version updates and six years of security patches for the 13R, starting from OxygenOS 15 on Android 15. That puts it among the better-supported phones outside the flagship tier.
OnePlus 13R Specifications
Spec Scores
£400-£699 Phones · 60 phones
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
This phone
93%
Avg
71%
Best
100%
This phone
93%
Avg
49%
Best
100%
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.78 inches
- 1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi density)
- LTPO, 120Hz, 4500 nits peak
This phone
94%
Avg
74%
Best
96%
This phone
94%
Avg
61%
Best
98%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 50 MP main camera
- 4K video recording
This phone
60%
Avg
52%
Best
82%
This phone
60%
Avg
41%
Best
98%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
- 16 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
This phone
50%
Avg
67%
Best
92%
This phone
50%
Avg
55%
Best
92%
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 6,000 mAh
- 80W wired, 50% in 20 min, 100% in 52/54 min
This phone
78%
Avg
61%
Best
100%
This phone
78%
Avg
52%
Best
100%
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
50
Primary Camera Video
4K@30/60fs, 1080@30/60/120/240fs, gyro-EIS, OIS
Third Camera
50 , f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 50 , f/2.0, 47mm (telephoto), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom 8 , f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Selfie Camera Features
HDR, panorama
Primary Selfie Camera
16 , f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm
Video Resolution
2160
Selfie Video Resolution
1080@30fs, gyro-EIS
Display
Type
LTPO 4.1 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak)
Display Size
6.78
Display Resolution
1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi density)
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
GPU
Adreno 750
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
Memory Card Slot
No
Internal Storage
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack
No
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - International
5G
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Network Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band (6e is market specific)
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
NFC
Yes
GPS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Battery
Battery
6000
Charging
80W wired, 50% in 20 min, 100% in 52/54 min
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass