The One Plus 13R arrives as a compelling mid-flagship for 2025, blending last-gen flagship silicon with a generous 6000 mAh battery and a sharp LTPO 4.1 AMOLED display. Announced on January 7, 2025 and released a week later, it targets buyers who want premium specs without paying full flagship prices.
With a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, a 50 MP main camera backed by a 2x telephoto, 80W fast charging, and an IP65 rating, the 13R positions itself as one of the most balanced sub-flagship Android phones of the year. Here is a closer look at what it offers.
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology: | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands: | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| CDMA 800 | |
| 3G bands: | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 – International |
| HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 – India | |
| 4G bands: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 – International |
| 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 – India | |
| 5G bands: | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA – International |
| 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA – India | |
| Speed: | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
Launch
| Announced: | 2025, January 07 |
| Status: | Available. Released 2025, January 14 |
Body
| Dimensions: | 161.7 x 75.8 x 8 mm (6.37 x 2.98 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight: | 206 g (7.27 oz) |
| Build: | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, glass back |
| SIM: | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) |
Display
| Type: | LTPO 4.1 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) |
| Size: | 6.78 inches, 111.7 cm2 (~91.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution: | 1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi density) |
| Protection: | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Ultra HDR image support |
Platform
| OS: | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 15 |
| Chipset: | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU: | Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU: | Adreno 750 |
Memory
| Card slot: | No |
| Internal: | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM |
| UFS 4.0 |
Main Camera
| Triple: | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 47mm (telephoto), 1/2.75″, 0.64µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm |
| Features: | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video: | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie camera
| Single: | 16 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1″, 1.0µm |
| Features: | HDR, panorama |
| Video: | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Sound
| Loudspeaker: | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack: | No |
Comms
| WLAN: | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band (6e is market specific) |
| Bluetooth: | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
| Positioning: | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC: | Yes |
| Infrared port: | Yes |
| Radio: | No |
| USB: | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors: | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Circle to Search |
Battery
| Type: | Li-Ion 6000 mAh |
| Charging: | 80W wired, 50% in 20 min, 100% in 52/54 min |
Misc
| Colors: | Astral Trail, Nebula Noir |
| Models: | CPH2645, CPH2691, CPH2647 |
| SAR: | 1.19 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body) |
| Price: | € 519.00 / $ 499.99 / £ 479.00 / ₹ 39,999 |
Our Tests
| Performance: | AnTuTu: 2109299 (v10) GeekBench: 6803 (v6) 3DMark: 4979 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display: | 1223 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker: | -23.4 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery: | Active use score 15:09h |
Price and Availability
The One Plus 13R offers a compelling combination of features and performance. While the base price is around €519, the actual cost may vary depending on your location and retailer. Below, you’ll find the approximate price of the One Plus 13R converted into various currencies. Please note that these are estimates based on recent exchange rates as of May 25, 2026 and may not reflect the exact price you’ll find at a retailer.
- United States: $604
- Japan: ¥95,979
- United Kingdom: £448
- Australia: A$844
- Canada: C$833
- Taiwan: NT$18,955
- Denmark: kr3.872
- Saudi Arabia: ﷼2,263
- South Korea: ₩913,611
- Germany: €519
- Brazil: R$3.019
- Vietnam: ₫15.623.093
- Kenya: KSh 78,130
- India: ₹57,637
- Indonesia: Rp 10.652.181
- Nigeria: ₦823,795
- Pakistan: ₨168,278
- Philippines: ₱37,105
- Bangladesh: ৳৭৩,৯৮৩
Value and Positioning
Priced at €519 / $499.99 / £479 / ₹39,999, the One Plus 13R undercuts traditional flagships while still offering a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, UFS 4.0 storage, and a high-refresh LTPO panel. It sits squarely against the Poco F-series, Nothing Phone series, and Samsung’s mid-range Galaxy A line, but pulls ahead in raw performance and battery capacity.
Design and Build
Measuring 161.7 x 75.8 x 8 mm and weighing 206 g, the 13R uses a glass front protected by Gorilla Glass 7i, an aluminum frame, and a glass back. The IP65 rating ensures protection against dust and low-pressure water jets. Colors include Astral Trail and Nebula Noir, giving it a clean, understated look.
Display Quality
The 6.78-inch LTPO 4.1 AMOLED panel runs at 120Hz with 2160Hz PWM dimming, supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HDR Vivid, and peaks at 4500 nits. Resolution sits at 1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi), and a measured 1223 nits of typical brightness keeps it readable outdoors.
Performance
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 750 GPU, the 13R scores 2,109,299 on AnTuTu v10, 6,803 on GeekBench v6, and 4,979 on 3DMark Wild Life Extreme. Paired with up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of UFS 4.0 storage, it handles demanding games and multitasking with ease.
Camera System
The triple rear setup features a 50 MP f/1.8 OIS main, a 50 MP f/2.0 2x telephoto, and an 8 MP ultrawide. Video tops out at 4K 60fps with gyro-EIS and OIS, while a 16 MP f/2.4 selfie camera handles 1080p video. It is a versatile kit, though the modest ultrawide sensor is the weakest link.
Battery and Charging
A large 6000 mAh Li-Ion cell delivers an active use score of 15:09 hours, and 80W wired charging refills the phone to 50% in 20 minutes and 100% in around 52 minutes. Wireless charging is absent, but the sheer capacity makes that easier to forgive.
Software Experience
The 13R ships with OxygenOS 15 on Android 15, with up to four major Android upgrades promised. AI features like Circle to Search are included, keeping the phone aligned with current Android trends.
Connectivity
Connectivity covers Wi-Fi 7 (with Wi-Fi 6e on select markets), Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX HD and LHDC 5, dual-band GNSS, NFC, and an infrared blaster. The only notable omission is USB Type-C 2.0 instead of a faster 3.x port, and there is no 3.5mm jack or microSD slot.
Who Should Buy It
The One Plus 13R is ideal for gamers, heavy users, and anyone who prioritizes battery life and display quality at a sub-flagship price. Photography enthusiasts who need a top-tier ultrawide or periscope zoom may want to look higher up the ladder, but most users will find it hard to beat at this price.
Conclusion
The One Plus 13R delivers flagship-grade performance, a stunning 120Hz LTPO AMOLED, and class-leading battery endurance for the money. If you want a long-lasting, fast, and well-built Android phone without paying full flagship prices, the 13R is one of the strongest picks of 2025.
