OnePlus 13R Review – A True Flagship Killer in 2025?

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INTRODUCTION : The OnePlus 13R brings back what OnePlus was known for – performance, speed, and value. Priced just under ₹40,000 (or $499 globally), the 13R sits in the sweet spot between affordability and premium features. This review dives deep into its real-world performance, gaming, camera output, and where it stands against competitors like the iQOO Neo 9 Pro and Pixel 7a.

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The OnePlus 13R is a direct successor to the OnePlus 12R from last year, and it's a toned-down version of the flagship, the OnePlus 13. It retains certain high-end features while cutting a few corners, and as a result, it comes with a more palatable price tag.
As is usually the case, the 13R adopts the previous top-end chipset from Qualcomm - the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. There's no change in the display department, with the device offering a 6.78-inch LTPO OLED panel.
 





Specs at a Glance
Pros of OnePlus 13R
Cons of OnePlus 13R
Conclusion – Should You Buy the OnePlus 13R?

  • Display: 6.74" AMOLED, 120Hz, 1.5K resolution

  • Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Lite

  • Camera: 50MP Sony IMX890 (OIS) + 8MP ultra-wide

  • Front Camera: 16MP

  • Battery: 5500mAh with 100W SUPERVOOC charging

  • OS: OxygenOS 14 (Android 14)

  • Build: Glass back, plastic frame, IP64 rating

  1. Flagship-level performance

    • Thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Lite, it handles multitasking and high-end gaming (like Genshin Impact, BGMI) effortlessly.

  2. Excellent display

    • The 1.5K AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate is vibrant, smooth, and bright even under sunlight.

  3. Fast charging is game-changing

    • 100W charging gets you from 0–100% in around 25 minutes. Huge win for travelers and heavy users.

  4. Clean, fast OxygenOS

    • OxygenOS 14 is fluid and feature-rich with minimal bloatware.

  5. Premium main camera

    • The 50MP IMX890 sensor is a proven performer — daylight and low-light shots are crisp and color-accurate.

  1. No telephoto lens

    • A macro/ultrawide is nice, but a dedicated zoom lens is missed at this price point.

  2. Plastic frame

    • While the phone looks premium, the plastic side rails take away from the overall flagship feel.

  3. No wireless charging or IP67/68

    • In 2025, some competitors offer it – and OnePlus still doesn’t.

Here is the video link of the review : https://youtu.be/iGMve5HRFAk

The OnePlus 13R stays true to the brand’s “flagship killer” roots. For its price, you get top-tier performance, a great main camera, ultra-fast charging, and a fantastic display. Yes, it skips out on some flagship perks like wireless charging and a glass frame, but if raw power and speed matter more to you, this is easily one of the best value smartphones of 2025.

⭐ Rating: 4.5/5


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