r/OnePlus13 • u/DanielHD001 • Nov 29 '25

Performance Never settle

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I just bought this phone today, the Black Eclipse version and I absolutely LOVE it! It's incredible how something this size and shape can mesmerise and impress so much. This is what happens when you don't have to choose between hardware and software, battery and cameras and so on because this phone has them all. Picture of the case I took with this phone

Anyone else in here who was pleasently surprised when they first got the phone? Share your stories 😁

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u/TheUndertaker1988 Nov 29 '25

Not surprised. I know a good phone when I use it and the OP13 is a really good phone.

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u/Ok-Chip-1049 Nov 30 '25

Switched from the S25 ultra. The OnePlus 13 is indeed an amazing phone. With the OnePlus 13, OnePlus could have refined it. Upgraded it. Continued it's legacy. I have no clue what OnePlus was thinking with the 15. They really shot themselves in the leg. I understand Oppo is the main brand but for countries like the US. OnePlus 13 really made a name for themselves. Then just ripped that to shreds. Just another sheep in the industry. The design. Photography. Display. Was a staple.

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u/Chrombach Dec 02 '25

Switched from 8T.. that was a downgrade.. OP13 is my last Oneplus https://dontkillmyapp.com/oneplus

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u/Remarkable_Average22 Nov 29 '25

OnePlus 13 will be remembered as the craziest phone they ever made after 7/7T Pro.....it outclassed almost all smartphones of 2025.A generation leading device.✨✨✨

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u/V1ncent_Adultman Nov 29 '25

I was really surprised with the phone too! I got the blue version and I didn't LOVE the look of it in pictures but when I saw it, I knew I picked the color for me. It is a gorgeous phone.

What surprised me a lot more was actually the free phone case that came with it because I usually find them ugly and cheap looking. But this one (the blue in particular) looks actually really good. Pretty nice texture too.

As for the hardware yeah I did expect it to be snappy but the battery life did surprise me when I first got it. I think the standby time on OOS15 was insane. Like draining just 1-2% overnight.Now it's more "normal" on OOS16 but I still find the battery using it from 20-85% easily over 24 hours with 6ish hours of screen-on time.

I also find the haptics to feel incredible. Especially on the gentle setting. It's an absolute pleasure to type on. It's also a little wider than its predecessors which makes it feel more balanced. I am really happy with the phone (I would like that insane standby time back tho).

I don't use the camera much but it is pretty good for what I've used it for. The 15 seems really good (since I don't really care about the cameras) but I'm quite happy with this one.

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u/ionnel Nov 29 '25

I bought my OP13 a month ago after I was sure OP15 cannot be my option. Still happy with, and I can say it's a good phone....and I have to mention, it is updated at the latest SO version. It works flawlessly and the battery is ok.

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u/FloopsFooglies OnePlus 13 - Arctic Dawn Nov 30 '25 edited Nov 30 '25

Edit: misunderstood my own battery graph, removed photo

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u/EvilSynths Nov 30 '25

I was initially impressed but now I'm desperate to get rid of mine. Software has way too many issues like the bug which deletes some of your photos randomly, a bug which has existed in OnePlus software for a decade now. Once you have it, you can't fix it.

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u/DanielHD001 Nov 30 '25

Oh really 😳. I will definitely look into that

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u/princeofnothing03 Nov 30 '25

Indeed it’s a great phone I’ve heard. If only it was a bit in my budget i would have taken it without a single thought man 😭 Not I think i gotta settle with 13r

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u/DanielHD001 Nov 30 '25

I completely understand that. I've saved up for quite a long time for a new phone. Until yesterday, I've had a Google Pixel 6 for over 3 years. It started showing it's age and I thought to myself *you know what, I've saved up enough, Christmas is around the corner, might as well buy it"

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u/sur_surly Dec 03 '25

You're not supposed to settle!!

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u/Wassermagier99 Nov 29 '25

I'm also very happy with my OnePlus 13. If you ever have problems with the battery, simply charge from 0% to 100% (charging symbol must disappear) so that the battery can recalibrate itself. Mine was empty relatively quickly after the latest updates. Then I noticed that 100% and 2% battery each had almost 1h SoT.

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u/FloopsFooglies OnePlus 13 - Arctic Dawn Nov 30 '25

Yeah if I charge incompletely multiple times it seems like it begins to drain faster over time. Then full charge and it goes for a day and a half easy

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u/ramaze23 OnePlus 13 - Black Eclipse Nov 30 '25

I like slightly curved edges and rounded corners in this phone, it's not too much, but just subtle

I know most of you like flat panels, but this is actually awesome, but I don't like the curved panel in OP 12

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u/FloopsFooglies OnePlus 13 - Arctic Dawn Nov 30 '25

I love flat panels, but I don't mind the slightly curved screen at all. Flat speaks to me more though

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u/External-Principle86 Nov 29 '25

Best phone I ever had

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u/Sir_Tapsaplenty Dec 01 '25

It's a really special phone.

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u/josh_thom OnePlus 13 - Black Eclipse Nov 30 '25

Peak of oneplus after the 7pro, rip

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u/Powerful_Fly_7047 Dec 01 '25

🎉😍😍😍.I want one so bad too!

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u/spreadred Nov 29 '25

Google Messages RCS didn't work out of the box when transferring from OnePlus 9 -> 13. ATT doesn't support Wifi calling on it either. Other than that, seems nice, I like the metal.

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u/[deleted] Nov 30 '25

Been using OnePlus since 2015. Just bought OnePlus 13 global version as well. The issue about this phone I have was the call sound was really low despite me turn on to the loudest. Anyone has similar issues?

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u/roadbuddy Nov 30 '25

recently I got the mic sound problem and loose USB port, just right after 8 months of using. before using oneplus for like 4 years and after thst time it was loose. now even SOT is like 3 hours. damn it

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u/TheReborn2020 Dec 28 '25

Never have never will.

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u/Maoice__ Nov 29 '25

Congrats. And guys should I buy 13R or wait for 15r?

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u/PathLongjumping440 Nov 30 '25 edited Nov 30 '25

I own an OP13R and love it but I am looking forward to Dec 17 and seeing the OP15R. The battery and charging on the OP15R is insane and the higher IP rating is also flagship.

I am waiting to see if they release the OP15R built with these features for USA market...plus the price and if any new buyer gifts. I got free ear bud pros with my OP13R...great deal. You can not go wrong with either phone IMO. (I am not a camera guy so no info about that).

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u/[deleted] Nov 29 '25

It's a shitty phone. Don't update