OnePlus 13 presents itself as the latest addition to OnePlus’ flagship smartphone family, with the aim of consolidating the brand’s position in the premium smartphone market. The device presents itself as an uncompromising option, capable of satisfying the needs of the most demanding users thanks to latest generation hardware, software full of innovative features and a high-level photographic sector. OnePlus 13 inherits the elegant and refined design of its predecessors, with a circular camera module positioned on the back and soft lines that give the device a modern and attractive appearance.
As in previous models, OnePlus 13 maintains the desire to stand out with a design that combines aesthetics and functionality. The company has introduced three different colors: Midnight Ocean, Arctic Dawn and Black Eclipse. The Midnight Ocean variant stands out for its use of high-quality microfiber vegan leather, which offers a premium feel and greater resistance to scratches and wear. The Arctic Dawn and Black Eclipse variants, however, have a glass finish, white and black respectively. The device is protected by Ceramic Guard, a proprietary protective glass that OnePlus claims is twice as durable as traditional protective glass. With a weight of 210 grams and a thickness of 8.5 mm, the OnePlus 13 offers excellent ergonomics and good handling.
The display of the OnePlus 13 is a 6.82-inch AMOLED panel with QHD+ resolution (3168×1440 pixels) and an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The display offers exceptional visual quality, with vibrant colors, deep blacks and high peak brightness, reaching 4500 nits. LTPO 4.1 technology allows you to dynamically vary the refresh rate based on the content displayed, optimizing energy consumption. OnePlus has also implemented Radiant View technology, which improves the readability of the display under direct sunlight by intelligently adjusting contrasts.
Under the body, OnePlus 13 hides latest generation hardware. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, made with a three-nanometer manufacturing process, offers a significant increase in performance compared to the previous generation, with a 40% improvement in terms of CPU and GPU. The different memory configurations, with 12 or 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256 or 512 GB of UFS 4.0 internal memory, guarantee smooth and responsive performance in any use scenario, from gaming to daily use. The vapor chamber heat dissipation system helps keep temperatures under control even during sessions of intense use. OnePlus 13 supports the latest connectivity technologies, including Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 with high-resolution codecs such as LHDC 5.0 and NFC 5.
The OnePlus 13 runs OxygenOS 15, based on Android 15. OxygenOS is a user interface appreciated for its fluidity, its lightness and its numerous customization options. The interface has been further improved in OxygenOS 15, with new animations and cleaner, more modern graphics. The customization options are numerous and allow you to adapt the appearance and behavior of the system to your preferences. OxygenOS 15 introduces new features based on artificial intelligence, which improve the user experience in several areas. The AI supports a text generator, useful for creating content, and a photo editing program, which allows you to optimize images automatically. The system is able to learn from the user’s habits to optimize various aspects of the device, from battery management to notification prioritization. Gaming mode has been enhanced, with new options to improve performance and reduce distractions during gaming sessions. OnePlus is committed to providing timely software updates, guaranteeing four years of major Android updates and five years of security patches.
The photographic sector is one of the strengths of the OnePlus 13. Developed in collaboration with Hasselblad, the camera system offers high image quality and great versatility. On the back we find three 50 megapixel sensors: a Sony LYT-808 main sensor with f/1.6 aperture, a periscopic telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and an ultra-wide angle with a 120° field of view. The front camera is 32 megapixels. Algorithms developed with Hasselblad guarantee high-quality images in all light conditions, with natural colors and high sharpness. Night mode is effective in capturing detailed images even in low light conditions. The OnePlus 13 offers several shooting modes, including Pro mode, which allows you to manually adjust shooting parameters, and HDR mode, which allows you to obtain images with greater dynamic range. Zoom quality is good, thanks to the periscope telephoto lens that offers 3x optical zoom. Video stabilization is present and guarantees smooth and stable footage. OnePlus 13 supports video recording in 8K and 4K Dolby Vision with optical stabilization.
OnePlus 13 is equipped with a 6000 mAh battery, which guarantees excellent autonomy: it can reach two days on a single charge. Even in intense use scenarios, with prolonged gaming sessions and using the display at maximum brightness, the battery guarantees a whole day of problem-free use. The 100W SuperVOOC fast charging allows you to fully recharge the battery in approximately 36-37 minutes. The device also supports 50W wireless charging.
OnePlus 13 confirms itself as a high-level device, capable of competing with the best smartphones on the market. Its strong points are the high quality display, high performance, versatile photographic sector and excellent battery life. OxygenOS 15 software, based on Android 15, offers a smooth and customizable user experience, enriched with new features powered by artificial intelligence. OnePlus 13 is aimed at a demanding audience, who is looking for a smartphone with top performance, a fluid user experience and a high-level photographic sector. In Italy, OnePlus is establishing itself as a brand capable of challenging the giants of the sector, offering devices with an excellent quality-price ratio. The selling price of the OnePlus 13 in Italy is 1079 euros.
