OnePlus 13R vs OnePlus 13: Which one to get?

The OnePlus 13R might be the cheaper model in this year's duo but it holds its own against the OnePlus 13 headliner quite well. Check out this HEAD-TO-HEAD for the COMPLETE BREAKDOWN of how these two phones compare in terms of screen quality, battery life and charging speed, chipset performance, and camera image quality, all based on our extensive reviews.

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00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Design and build
01:05 - Screen specs and features
01:52 - Stereo speakers comparison
02:21 - Under-display fingerprint reader (optical)
02:28 - Under-display fingerprint reader (ultrasonic)
02:37 - Storage options
02:46 - Chipset and performance
03:04 - Benchmarks
03:24 - Thermals
03:32 - Android 15 and UI
03:45 - Identical AI features
03:53 - Software support
04:00 - Battery endurance and chrarging speed
04:33 - Wireless and reverse wireless charging support
04:38 - Camera specs - 13R
04:51 - Camera specs - 13
05:04 - Main camera image quality
06:30 - Main camera video quality
07:03 - Conclusion

[sashikanth]

I own 13R and surprised how it performs similar to 13. Even cameras are pretty similar in many scenarios. 13 - Pure Flagship, 13R Pure Flagship KilleR.

[Arkhalizard]

OnePlus 13R by far for me! The completely flat screen is exactly what I want, plus the 8 Gen 3 is still a killer, and the cameras of the 13R finally get a long awaited improvement by added a telephoto camera.

[scalamasterelectros]

Your website helps me so much when buying ole phones on ebay

[omidkoye]

OnePlus 13r is gorgeous over 13 regarding price at point

[djwarren]

I had an 8t, then an 11, and now a blue 13. I'm very happy with it. Excellent battery life.

[Princeton_James]

I got the 13 and id give it a 9/10. The slightly curved screen means you still have crap screen protectors. Also, I hate ultrasonic fingerprint sensors. I may pick up a 13r.

[SohomP]

Only major difference I see is camera zoom, otherwise I don't see any reason as to why not to go for 13R

[dr.fitprofessor]

Unfortunately, this video is a little misleading. The 13 features a flat screen and flat sides. The minor tapered curve is a bezel. It's not part of the digitizer. In fact, there's no bleed over, Miss touches, Miss swipes or issues with gestures. Actually, I'm gratified that OnePlus finally delivered a modern squared flat screen design that doesn't look like an iPhone clone. That's my biggest pet peeve with Samsung and Google.

[missdemeanor]

Just got the 13r and it's fantastic! Traded my 12 and am loving the newer design/ flat screen and sides. I have found the camera to be totally adequate if not actually great. Great phone 🤳!

[luciid]

Currently trying out both phones rn to decide which to keep, my main yhing between the two os the colors on the 13's camera are so much more pleasent and pleasing than the 13r. 13 looks more "traditional", while the 13r looks more digital

[denis]

I would take the OnePlus 13 or 13R, but my OnePlus 8 even after 5 years still works perfectly!

[xphyle]

Was this video created before or after the 2 recent OP 13 updates that were released since launch improving the cameras? The 2nd update was just released yesterday and both updates were geared to fix camera picture and video performance.

[qsfwuzx]

Had the 13. Returned it to try my first s25 Ultra. Regretted it. Gave the ultra to my dad, bought myself the 13r and damn this thing is so much nicer and fluid than the s25 ultra

[itsmonasdiary]

After 20 sec started to seen this. Waiting for blast sale . Op 13 ❤❤❤❤
From Bangladesh OnePlus employee❤

[Beastly]

Am i tripping or does the 13R sound better speaker wise?

[aracknido]

Thank you. You make compelling arguments for both. And given i always either drown my phone or break it, its hard not to go with the 13 for the extra protection.

[datguy]

Brilliant. Straight to the point vid. I aint had a onepluse since the 5 and that was a great phone. I think ima give the 13r a shot. Thank you.

[ayushkumarjha]

I have Oneplus 13 blue version and so far I love it. 💙

[Elsharkawy]

Awesome reviews as usual
GSM arena is the best ever
And oneplus as well ✌🏻😊

[carbonio]

Would it be an upgrade from OnePlus 11 to 13R ??