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OnePlus 13 Review: A Solid Device, But Nothing Special

The OnePlus 13 is a phone that’s hard to get excited about. With its massive battery pack, it’s a great choice for those who want a device that can last all day. However, beyond that, there’s nothing particularly special about the OnePlus 13. It’s a solid device, but it doesn’t stand out from the crowd.

Design

The OnePlus 13’s design is similar to its predecessors, with a squarer shape and a circular camera bump on the back. The phone comes in three colors: Artic Dawn, Midnight Ocean, and Black Eclipse. The camera bump houses a 50-MP primary camera, a 50-MP telephoto camera with up to 3x optical zoom, and a 50-MP ultrawide camera.

Water Resistance

The OnePlus 13 is the brand’s first truly water-resistant smartphone, with an IP69 rating. This means it can withstand being submerged in water for up to half an hour and can withstand water jets and temperatures up to 80 degrees Celsius. The phone can even be sanitized in a dishwasher, although we didn’t test this feature.

Display

The OnePlus 13 has a 6.82-inch 2K display that performs well in terms of pixels-per-inch, maximum brightness, and color gamut. However, the average person may not be able to tell the difference in color accuracy between this phone and others.

Camera

The OnePlus 13’s camera is great for those who don’t want to think too much about their photos. It has a built-in "beauty mode" and produces vivid images with rich colors. However, the camera algorithms can be too aggressive at times, making images look more saturated and yellow-hued than they should.

Optical Zoom

The OnePlus 13’s maximum 3x optical zoom is impressive, and we were able to see details in the distance. However, the phone also offers a 120x digital zoom, which can be useful if you have a tripod.

Verdict

The OnePlus 13 is a solid device that’s worth considering for those who want a reliable Android phone. However, it’s not the most exciting phone on the market, and its lack of software updates may be a drawback for some. At a starting price of $900, it’s a good option for those who want a phone that’s about being a smartphone rather than pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence.

Pros

Long battery life
Water-resistant
Fast charging
Good camera performance

Cons

No software updates
Fast charging is proprietary
There’s nothing exciting about the phone beyond its battery life

Performance

The OnePlus 13 runs on the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and offers up to 16GB of memory with a maximum of 512GB of storage. This is the first device to launch in the U.S. with the Snapdragon Elite platform, and we’ll have more smartphones to compare to as the year draws on.

Conclusion