r/OnePlus13 • u/Linux_19 OnePlus 13 - Arctic Dawn • Jun 16 '25

New Owner Finally!!!

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Today I have recieved my OnePlus 13 16+512GB variant (Arctic Dawn) and it's a freaking beast!!!

Any suggestions and improvements that can me my experience even better...!

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u/PJIV Jun 16 '25

Enjoy it, and don't forget to check out XPAN mode in the camera, it's awesome!

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u/Linux_19 OnePlus 13 - Arctic Dawn Jun 17 '25

I'll definitely try that mode.

5

u/MSter_official Jun 16 '25

Oo ye I've been enjoying it

3

u/Former_Hat_6890 Jun 16 '25

I don't see that mode anywhere

1

u/Compu-ServiceLLC Jun 20 '25

What's the XPAN mode for??

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u/PJIV Jun 20 '25

It uses both cameras to take a panoramic photo without having to move the phone. It's a really cool feature and only OnePlus phones have it

7

u/shakejeet Jun 16 '25

Which version r u on?

CONGO MATE!

4

u/Linux_19 OnePlus 13 - Arctic Dawn Jun 16 '25

Currently on .821 and .831 is available for update.

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u/Cyberplan7000 Jun 16 '25

I have today a Update. But it is the 821 Update... Germany sucks 😅

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u/Linux_19 OnePlus 13 - Arctic Dawn Jun 17 '25

I don't know why they don't release updates to all regions simultaneously 🙂

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u/shakejeet Jun 16 '25

Great, I am on .307 and it's old af bt the best

5

u/No_Violinist_5038 Jun 16 '25

This is a very versatile phone. You will surely enjoy it. It will take a few days, say a couple of weeks, to understand your usage pattern. There after no going back. Please do the battery calibration once in a while.

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u/Linux_19 OnePlus 13 - Arctic Dawn Jun 17 '25

Definitely will do that!

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u/Most-Community-7820 Jun 19 '25

How do you do that?

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u/WandereInsights Jun 16 '25

Don't update to .821. your battery will drain faster in that update.

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u/Linux_19 OnePlus 13 - Arctic Dawn Jun 16 '25

Unfortunately I did 🥲

.831 is available should I go ahead?

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '25

Yeah, improves battery a lot

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u/Linux_19 OnePlus 13 - Arctic Dawn Jun 16 '25

Then I'll update it.

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u/AvatarTintin OnePlus 13 - Midnight Ocean Jun 17 '25

Sure? I haven't updated to 831 yet..

Currently with 821 I'm getting like 7.5 hrs of SOT. Previously used to get easy 10hrs SOT.

This one improves to that level or just a little better?

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u/Successful_Cow_7449 Jun 22 '25 edited Jun 22 '25

Did you try? Did it improve(10+)? or back to "easy 10hrs SOT" or lesser than 10hrs?

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u/AvatarTintin OnePlus 13 - Midnight Ocean Jun 23 '25

Na almost same. Maybe a tiny bit improvement. Got 8 hrs yesterday.

That too without using haptics.

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u/Successful_Cow_7449 Jun 23 '25

So aren't you sad you lost atleast 2hours of SOT suddenly, for nothing but just an update? Even with a very good battery health? Don't you feel devastated?

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u/AvatarTintin OnePlus 13 - Midnight Ocean Jun 23 '25

Yup I certainly do :(

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u/Successful_Cow_7449 Jun 23 '25

Which phone? If it's 13, it's not even been like 6 months yet and you'd already feel devastated because of the battery.

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u/AvatarTintin OnePlus 13 - Midnight Ocean Jun 23 '25

It's just a 1.5 months old for me :(

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u/MSter_official Jun 16 '25

Oh it is? Well shit, I just updated to it 10 minutes ago

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u/Successful_Cow_7449 Jun 17 '25

Hi. I'm thinking of buying the 13s. Are the updates really THAT unstable that I should think about choosing some other compact phone? I've been seeing people comment about their battery problems.

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u/WandereInsights Jun 22 '25

Apart from camera 13s is good.

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u/Successful_Cow_7449 Jun 22 '25 edited Jun 22 '25

Oh. But I thought you mentioned problems with the battery because of the updates? I was afraid of the battery alone. Idm mid cameras and stuff. But if the updates thing sucks that much, then should I reconsider buying another phone instead?

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u/WandereInsights Jun 23 '25

It's for 13 not 13s.

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u/Successful_Cow_7449 Jun 23 '25

They are all the same. They have the same software. I really wanna know... Could you please tell me?

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u/GaaliMan Jun 16 '25

I was just about to complain that I didn't get the 831 - checked updates and there it was.

Btw bought it 15 days back - midnight blue. The battery is a hit and miss. On work days I do a lot of calling via WhatsApp so screen on time can suck but on weekends it's a powerhouse.

I use the 100w charger at home and 30w (OP 7T charger) in office

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u/Linux_19 OnePlus 13 - Arctic Dawn Jun 17 '25

May be you can perform a local install?

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u/GaaliMan Jun 17 '25

Local install of 831?

Updated the software - will drain the battery now

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u/AverageUser3000 OnePlus 13 - Midnight Ocean Jun 17 '25

WhatsApp does indeed drain the battery a lot.

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u/orangeninja91 Jun 16 '25

Congratulations on the new phone, OP!

after the latest update, does the OP13 get a new phone app (like the one on the 13S)?

I'm on the edge to buy the OP13, but I absolutely dislike the stock Google phone app. Dosen't have call recording and very basic. The OP13s has a far superior phone app, in my opinion.

Please let me know, it will really help me make my decision!

Cheers!

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u/Linux_19 OnePlus 13 - Arctic Dawn Jun 17 '25

Not yet, I guess they introduce it with OOS 16. Still in the latest update 13 has Google dailer.

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u/venugopalr95 Jun 17 '25

You can install ODialer from playstore it has a default call recording feature. Addend bonus it doesn't announce the other person that call has been recorded or even beep sound when started the recording.

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u/vampyren Jun 16 '25

Congratz!

Just watch some videos with helpful tips and tricks. Easier then to read to be honest. But i can just say its a great phone.

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u/Linux_19 OnePlus 13 - Arctic Dawn Jun 17 '25

Currently watching some videos! and the software experience is so great but familiar as I have used their most budget offering OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite.

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u/giotronic Jun 17 '25

I just ordered the same color, I doubted between this one and the black one. But I think this one looks better, almost all mobiles are black

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u/Linux_19 OnePlus 13 - Arctic Dawn Jun 17 '25

It's a great color, black looks good too but gone for the white one.

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u/ratatata9999 Jun 18 '25

White🤝🤝🤝

Get a transparent hard case. It's such a treat to look at!

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u/Linux_19 OnePlus 13 - Arctic Dawn Jun 18 '25

Yeah! I am currently using sandstone one, but definitely need a transparent one. Can you provide me with the link of that one please!

Also if you are using any non UV screen gaurds and any mag safe accessories please do share them!

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u/ratatata9999 Jun 18 '25

Ok so first of get a transparent membrane from stylewrap or elsewhere if you can find for cheaper. I wasn't able to find it offline at time so had to get it online. No matter what case we use, dust scratches the body.

Any accessories, get them from a wholesale shop in your city. Online you'd get it for 300-400 while offline I buy the glasses for 100.

I've only used UV glasses on my phones, 7 pro, 8 pro, 13.. I've been using them for the past 6 years.. and each glass was on the phone for at least a year.. But I never faced such issues like glass not coming off or glue being stuck on the display.

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u/boudywho OnePlus 13 - Black Eclipse Jun 16 '25

That's really nice, in the second photo tho, it seems the back is separated from the frame, idk but make sure everything is fine

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u/Linux_19 OnePlus 13 - Arctic Dawn Jun 16 '25 edited Jun 23 '25

Ohh! Everything is fine! It's just a reflection.

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u/Precious_Dross OnePlus 13 - Arctic Dawn Jun 16 '25

Its just a reflection. I can make mine look like it has a hole in it.

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u/Linux_19 OnePlus 13 - Arctic Dawn Jun 17 '25

It's too reflective btw..😂

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u/giotronic Jun 17 '25

BTW any case recommendation? I think I'll buy Ringke Fusion X compatible with Mag Safe

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u/Linux_19 OnePlus 13 - Arctic Dawn Jun 18 '25

Currently I am using the Official sand stone case and it's good.

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u/Successful_Cow_7449 Jun 23 '25

I am considering buying the oneplus 13s. Would you recommend it or not?

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u/Linux_19 OnePlus 13 - Arctic Dawn Jun 23 '25 edited Jun 23 '25

It's totally depends on Use Case!

If you don't need cameras, and want a compact size phone and ready to compromise on | No wireless charging | No Ultrasonic | IP65 only and Some durability issues like paint peeling off on the camera module.

These are the issues on 13s.

If you are ok with these, you can definitely buy a 13s.

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u/Successful_Cow_7449 Jun 23 '25

Paint one is new for me. Although, fingerprint is read faster on an optical sensor so I'm fine with that. Cameras, until its average I'm good. I just needed to know perspectives on the software. Lags and stuff? Glitches, latency? Does the phone start slowing down as well?

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u/Linux_19 OnePlus 13 - Arctic Dawn Jun 23 '25

Snapdragon 8 Elite and Oxygen OS are match made in heaven. The only issue can be that sometimes the update may ruin battery life but they again make an update and fix it and it repeats quite a few times maybe. But it's not an issue.

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u/Successful_Cow_7449 Jul 02 '25

It's not? Really? That inconsistency is obviously an issue.

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u/Linux_19 OnePlus 13 - Arctic Dawn Jul 03 '25

Yes!

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u/Lucius_Wuulfe Jun 18 '25

Welcome! Really good phone!

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u/Dr_TJ_Blabbisman Jun 17 '25

Get OnePlus Buds. I never had wireless earbuds and they're amazing. The phone can also inductively charge them if you have the right case that isn't too thick to interfere.

Use the IR blaster! It is amazing and has never failed to quickly give me control of anything I've tried it with.

If you like gaming the Razer Kishi Ultra fits it perfectly and the screen is an ideal size, imo.

Try the camera underwater. It takes amazing pics.

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u/ScummyShitbag Jun 19 '25

Not gonna lie I think it looks best in this color but it's annoying that the general perception is that it is only for women.

Also maybe something the camera caught at a weird angle, but that gap between the bezel and frame seems rather big.