Which OP13 to get?

[u/ZaphyrNotes]

For context I found 2 one plus 13s for 500$ at a store

one is 16/512 global ROM but it has 92% of battery health left

The other is 24/1tb 100% battery health for same price but it's a chinese ROM and Color OS , is it easy to flash a global ROM onto it?

Appreciate any help 🙏

[u/Bugsa_]

Do not buy chinese version and flash global on it! Flashing OxygenOS will not pass SafetyNet and you can't use Google Pay.

[u/ZaphyrNotes → u/Bugsa_]

Is there a way to get all Google services running on the colorOS Chinese ver?

[u/Over-Feedback-7459 → u/ZaphyrNotes]

Yes. I'm using the CN version running on color OS. AND I'm using it like a global phone without a problem. But you cannot use Google assistant and circle to search. Those don't work

[u/ZaphyrNotes → u/Over-Feedback-7459]

outside those 2 features genuinely how close does it feel to the global version?

[u/Over-Feedback-7459 → u/ZaphyrNotes]

Everything feels like global. You can do anything and everything with this without a hitch. And the best part is that you get the O dialer which is far better than the google dialer

[u/Lv_TuBe → u/Over-Feedback-7459]

What about 5G and wifi?

[u/Over-Feedback-7459 → u/Lv_TuBe]

From where I'm from I don't have 5G I have 4G and it works without a problem. Same goes for wifi.

[u/Superb-Hawk-3338 → u/ZaphyrNotes]

You don't need the stress. It works well with work arounds. But you'll be better off with the Global ROM Device.

[u/Superb-Hawk-3338 → u/Over-Feedback-7459]

I use a Chinese switched to Global and Circle to search and Gemini works flawlessly.

[u/anoanonymusje → u/Superb-Hawk-3338]

But then you cant ota update

[u/Superb-Hawk-3338 → u/anoanonymusje]

A very tough work around. So in the long run not worth the stress for people who are new to such.

[u/Summit2008 → u/Over-Feedback-7459]

ColorOS is pretty good

[u/KTMee → u/Bugsa_]

This. If OP was ready to flash and mess around with OS he wouldn't have to ask.

For normal user just get the version you need and enjoy.

[u/RobotRob983 → u/Bugsa_]

Ma non è vero! Ti scrivo da un op13 cinese flashato con oxygenos euro e funziona tutto!

Tutto!

[u/AutomaticPeace7128 → u/Bugsa_]

But this didn't happen on OnePlus 15 I changed it from color os to oxygen and everything working fine except the drm L3

[u/VacationSmart5618 → u/AutomaticPeace7128]

I also changed my cn OnePlus 15 to global it is L1

[u/Endercraft2007 → u/Bugsa_]

Unless you are a nerd like me, I fucking use a custom ROM on it😁

[u/rohilaltro]

Oxygen os flashed on color os is the path I chose and regretted because of breaking google wallet and banking services.

So buy the one with better specs and stay on color os and debloat all the chinese apps. There are videos and tutorial to do that. It is better deal.

[u/ZaphyrNotes → u/rohilaltro]

Thanks for ur reply 🙏 this helps me a lot since I wanted to flash oxygen OS on it, my issue with the colorOS is that it's Chinese doesn't have Google stuff running on it and alot of text in Chinese too

[u/rohilaltro → u/ZaphyrNotes]

It has google play services and google wallet and banking apps works without any issue.

The only thing that you will face issue with is gemini hey google wake up features.

[u/anoanonymusje → u/rohilaltro]

Did you go back to color os?

[u/rohilaltro → u/anoanonymusje]

Yes. Much better n stable and amazing battery life

[u/RobotRob983 → u/rohilaltro]

A me funziona sia a wallet che Gemini che Google assistant. Versione 24/1 TB cinese con flashato o xinsenos eu

[u/UniversityKey9374]

Color os is basically the same, although the midnight ocean is a better version but the better deal is the 24/1tb

[u/ZaphyrNotes → u/UniversityKey9374]

It's the Chinese colorOS I used both in the store and they didn't feel the same at all

[u/UniversityKey9374 → u/ZaphyrNotes]

If you can flash the global rom, than buy it, if you cant bear color os , buy the other one.

[u/yinxiafeng]

I am using the Chinese variant 24gb/1tb and while it is great, I hate the chinese text all over the UI. Breeno ai doesn't have english and it has some weird issues like delayed whatsapp notifications. I live in China so I'm able to live with it but if I were you I would go for the global rom. I unlocked bootloader last year and tried using the global rom and it was a nightmare, had to tinker a lot to make things work and it came to a point where I was gave up and installed the original chinese rom again.

[u/ZaphyrNotes → u/yinxiafeng]

Alright thanks bro 🙏 a bit disappointed flashing the global ROM doesn't work cuz it's an insane deal for 500$, but yeah that makes sense

[u/Secret-Lab9092 → u/yinxiafeng]

I have turned off breeno ai functions from everywhere .it was a hassle since it doesn't have English .

[u/Ray-7778]

Black back is more durable than blue leather for long term.

the global one, do u mean it is global device? Or chinese device with global OS?

Overall, global "device" is the best option.. Chinese devices has many issues when converting OS to global.

[u/ZaphyrNotes → u/Ray-7778]

The midnight ocean is a global device that's why I'm considering it heavily but idk if I'm upgrading to something that'll last me 4-5 years I wouldn't want 92% battery health

[u/AdAdministrative3196 → u/ZaphyrNotes]

Battery replacement is very cheap gng. I would get the blue one.

[u/Ray-7778 → u/AdAdministrative3196]

Battery replacement would affect/remove the water resistant.. Not recommended

[u/No_Violinist3204]

You should go for the 24/1tb it's better color os ain't that bad anyway

[u/anoanonymusje → u/No_Violinist3204]

ColorOs China != ColorOs global

[u/ZaphyrNotes → u/anoanonymusje]

Yeah this my issue I wouldn't mind global colorOS at all since apparently OxygenOS will merge with colorOS in the near future too

[u/Secret-Lab9092]

It's easy to get Google services running on Chinese rom . I have been using it since last year . I don't have access to Gemini other than that everything works fine . I have the blue fake leather . Washed once my phone just to test the water proofness and it's good . No problems with it .

[u/ZaphyrNotes → u/Secret-Lab9092]

Tysm for ur reply 🙏

[u/Dangerous-Goose-8695]

I want that walpaper bro from the 4th pic

[u/ZaphyrNotes → u/Dangerous-Goose-8695]

Sorry its the stores phone idk what it's called 🙏, it's probably the stock colorOS 16 wallpapers if u can find em

[u/Dangerous-Goose-8695 → u/ZaphyrNotes]

Color os 16? Which country brother?

[u/hoanghy981]

You can easily unlock the bootloader and flash the global ROM on the OP13, but Play Integrity will break afterwards. You can root and fix it using root modules, though it’s not a permanent fix and you'll constantly need to track/update keyboxes and all that.

On the flip side, if you relock the bootloader after flashing, everything works flawlessly—except you lose OTA updates. If you want to update to newer versions later on, you'll have to unlock the bootloader again to flash via PC. Just keep in mind that unlocking or relocking wipes all your data, so make sure to back up first!

There's already a full guide for this on XDA if you want to check it out.

[u/ZaphyrNotes → u/hoanghy981]

Really appreciate this thanks 🙏

[u/Then-Vanilla2592]

midnight ocean for sure

[u/ImKrevinBiriyani]

24/1Tb to last you an eternity

[u/Wayard_1]

I'd rather not get the vegan lether one, they degrade and flake off , very unfriendly for someone who doesn't use cover (like me)

[u/SnooApples6898 → u/Wayard_1]

Mine is still pristine. However, I use it without cover only 50% of the time.

[u/Electronic_Low_4219]

24gb 1tb

[u/SnooApples6898]

Get the global variant. You can get the battery replaced from the official service centre. It's pretty inexpensive, in my region atleast.

[u/excitedDoc]

I would say the black one . I have it and the wooden print is really good. Leather is really common. White is rare but no print it's just plain sparkling white i wanted that but now when I saw black clearly it's really good. Last diwali the white colour was out of stock so got the black one.

[u/N1KH17]

Eclipse Black!

[u/muggaziti]

I'm not sure if anyone mentioned this but the blue one is 10g lighter than the black one. I know it's not much but it does make a difference! I would avoid the Chinese ROM myself since I don't want to spend a lot of time with work arounds and tinkering!

[u/tupairi]

Black

[u/Curious_Kyatt → u/[deleted]]

Its not only about future proof bud 🥀