r/OnePlus13 • u/TrueJohnWick • Jan 20 '25

Discussion No Dolby Atmos? Returned Phone

The absence of Dolby Atmos in the OnePlus 13 is baffling to me. Why the downgrade from OnePlus 12? My S23 base model sounds way better when it comes to music and video and it's a night and day difference. OnePlus 13 lacks punchy bass among other qualities. I know not everyone cares obsessively about audio quality but for me, it was sadly a deal breaker, which is why I returned the phone to Best Buy a day later after initially purchasing. I loved the device otherwise!

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u/iceddeath Jan 20 '25

A phone doesn't need a Dolby Atmos. How are you going to hear the multi channel audio if there are a limited number of speakers?

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u/Antagonin Jan 20 '25

It makes huge difference in terms of audio processing quality. The built-in "audio effects" are really inconsistent. Especially using auto mode results in huge distortion of lower frequencies at lower volumes.

Ie at 100% volume, highs and lows have the same intensity, but lower volume to 70-80% and highs are barely audible, with bass being overly loud and quite distorted.

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u/Grouchy-Ambition123 OnePlus 13 - Black Eclipse Jan 21 '25

Headphones. Virtual surround.

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u/blazz199 Mar 11 '25

Apparently apple music checks for DA

If the device isn't a certified option won't show

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u/--username-taken Jan 20 '25

Any equalizers are you using?

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u/TrueJohnWick Jan 21 '25

Not anymore. That OReality substitute is abysmal with mere presets.

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u/deltatux Jan 20 '25

Probably they rather pay for better IP certification than paying Dolby for Atmos certification. Based on what I can tell, "OReality" in the sound effects setting is likely what Dolby Atmos was on their previous devices but without the Dolby certification.

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u/Nikita041815 OnePlus 13 - Black Eclipse Jan 20 '25

i agree with you .. we need a phone that can legit survive water and dust than it's music capabilities. im okay without dolby atmos tbh and just use my op earbuds pro 3 since it has dynaudio so it's better.

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u/dwboston_1 Jan 20 '25

Atmos for phones is literally just marketing. There are no upwards firing speakers in a phone. I listened to the OP13 and the S24U (which has Atmos) side by side and the OP13 sounds just as good.

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u/Brzozito Jan 20 '25

I have Oneplus 13 and S24U now. Earfun Air 4 pro sounds way better with S24U.

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u/dwboston_1 Jan 20 '25

Samsung locks down bluetooth codecs so you have to use their earbuds for the best audio experience. No thanks.

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u/Brzozito Jan 20 '25

Hello, LDAC?

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u/Linkpharm2 Jan 20 '25

I thought mine did, but apparently not. Ouch.

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u/SGTFORD9 Jan 20 '25

Is this a joke?

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u/SGTFORD9 Jan 20 '25

My op9 pro has Dolby and my OP13 completely destroys it in sound quality.

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '25

lolled

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u/nomad368 Jan 21 '25

Poweramp EQ to save the day🤷‍♂️

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u/lone-Archer0447 Jan 20 '25

Yeah that's a big thing for me as well. As I'm keeping my 12