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OnePlus
13R
- 6.8-inch ProXDR Display with LTPO 4.1
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · Qualcomm Kryo 980 CPU @3.3GHz
- 206 g
- 6000 mAh
- From $600
Physical specifications
6.8"
Display size
206 g
Weight
161.7 mm
Height
75.8 mm
Width
8.0 mm
Thickness
19:9
Aspect ratio
Release and pricing
- Announced
- January 7, 2025
- Released
- January 14, 2025
- Starting price
- $600
- Market
- US
- Configuration
- 12 GB + 256 GB
Display
- Display size
- 6.8"
- Display technology
- ProXDR Display with LTPO 4.1
- Resolution
- 2780 × 1264
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 4500 nits
- Protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- CPU
- Qualcomm Kryo 980 CPU @3.3GHz
- GPU
- Adreno 750 @903MHz
- RAM
- 12 GB
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Expandable storage
- No
Battery & charging
- Battery capacity
- 6000 mAh
- Wired charging
- 80 W
- Charging standard
- SUPERVOOC
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · 24 mm · OIS; EIS; Telephoto · 50 MP · 2x optical zoom
- Video recording
- 4K at 60 fps
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G, LTE
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi‑Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.4
- USB
- USB 2.0 Type‑C
Sizometry Analysis
Overall Score
7.5
out of 10
A 2025 OnePlus value flagship with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 6000mAh endurance, 80W wired charging, alert slider, and a narrower 75.77 mm chassis — held back by no wireless charging, no periscope telephoto, and a camera ceiling below the OnePlus 13.
Category scores
Camera
7.0
Dependable main sensor for social use; missing telephoto and Hasselblad tier limit enthusiasts.
Battery and charging
8.5
6000mAh delivers strong multi-day headroom; 80W wired is fast though wireless is absent.
Performance
7.5
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 handles daily and gaming well; trails 8 Elite in long GPU loads.
Handling and portability
7.5
75.77 mm width and 206 g are easier to balance than the OnePlus 13. Narrower and lighter than the 13; still a large 6.78-inch phone in tight pockets.
Build quality
7.5
Premium R-series feel and alert slider; IP and sealing below OnePlus 13.
Value
7.5
A 2025 OnePlus value flagship with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 6000mAh endurance, 80W wired charging, alert slider, and a narrower 75.77 mm chassis — held back by no wireless charging, no periscope telephoto, and a camera ceiling below the OnePlus 13.
Strengths
- 6000mAh battery at R-series pricing
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship-fast for daily use
- 75.77 mm width and 206 g — better grip than OnePlus 13
- 80W wired charging and mechanical alert slider
Weaknesses
- No wireless charging versus OnePlus 13
- No periscope telephoto for zoom-heavy users
- Camera ceiling below Hasselblad 13 tier
- Modest IP rating compared with flagship sibling
Best for
- Value buyers wanting 6000mAh and Gen 3 without 13 pricing
- Grip-focused users preferring narrower chassis
- Wired-fast-charging commuters without Qi habits
- OnePlus 11R and midrange upgraders seeking battery gains
Less suitable for
- Wireless charging nightstand users
- Telephoto-first photographers and parents
- Buyers wanting IP69 and Hasselblad in one phone
- Shoppers when discounted OnePlus 13 closes the gap
Upgrade recommendation
Current device: OnePlus 11R, Nord 4, or older midrangers
Recommendation: Strongly recommendedNotes: 6000mAh, 80W, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and alert slider address battery and performance gaps from prior R-series and Nord phones.
Current device: OnePlus 12R owners
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: 6000mAh jump matters; camera and chip gains are modest — worthwhile mainly for endurance seekers.
Current device: Shoppers comparing OnePlus 13 and 13R
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Choose 13R for width, weight, and price; choose 13 for wireless, periscope, and IP69.
Current device: Galaxy S24 FE or Pixel 9 generation
Recommendation: Worth consideringNotes: 13R wins capacity and 80W wired; Samsung and Google win ecosystem and camera consistency.
Current device: OnePlus 13 owners
Recommendation: Probably unnecessaryNotes: Stepping down trades telephoto, wireless, and Elite chip for savings — only if size and budget dictate.
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight.
One-handed use
ManageableOne-handed use is workable, with some stretch for top-of-screen reach.
Pocket friendliness
GoodGenerally pocket-friendly for everyday carry.
Carry comfort
BalancedWeight sits in a balanced range for everyday holding and carrying.
Reading and media
More comfortable for reading and media than compact phones.
Gaming
High-endIts processor and graphics hardware are suited to demanding games and higher visual settings.
Bottom line
The OnePlus 13R earns respect as a 2025 value flagship through shared 6000mAh endurance with the OnePlus 13, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 daily speed, 80W wired recovery, alert-slider practicality, and a narrower 75.77 mm chassis that many commuters prefer. Its strongest appeal is flagship battery and performance density at R-series pricing, especially in India-first markets where launch value was clearest. Dominant trade-offs remain absent wireless charging, no periscope telephoto, a camera ceiling below the Hasselblad 13, and sealing that trails the flagship sibling. Value and grip loyalists should confirm regional OxygenOS packaging before buying; wireless, zoom, and IP69 shoppers should compare the OnePlus 13 or wait for promotional 13 pricing first.
Models and configurations
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Connectivity
- 5GLTE
- RAM
- 12 GB
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