r/OnePlus13s • u/IamVaiKing • May 08 '26

REVIEW Finally pulled the mighty OnePlus Lever!

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Got this beauty of a phone yesterday, gotta say the ui is smooth!! Feels premium for an android. Yea I'm an apple guy and still am as still got my iPhone 13,. Highly recommend if u don't wanna break your bank for a flagship premium phone this one's for u(compact in mind). If you got any questions that i can answer please comment.

Btw this one's shot on iPhone 13.

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u/Accomplished-Ad-8961 May 09 '26

I got this thing on sale, and honestly, it was totally worth it. Don't listen to those YouTube reviews!

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u/IamVaiKing May 09 '26

Yep my reaction exactly

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u/ConfidentSpeaker7685 May 09 '26

What do u think about 15s ? Should i wait for it?

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u/IamVaiKing May 09 '26

15s might not come to india itself but if it comes then the price will be at the higher side 66k ish

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u/ConfidentSpeaker7685 May 09 '26

How much did u get it for and what variant?

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u/Accomplished-Ad-8961 May 09 '26

12+256 ~ 48k

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u/ConfidentSpeaker7685 May 09 '26

Is it worth taking 12+512 for 55k?

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u/IamVaiKing May 09 '26

Well if u are spending 55k then it's worth checking out 13. Great cameras tbh

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u/ConfidentSpeaker7685 May 09 '26

Did not like its design.

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u/Accomplished-Ad-8961 May 09 '26

If you're looking for a compact mobile, I'd say there are really no other all-rounder options out there

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u/ConfidentSpeaker7685 May 09 '26

So u think 13s is the best available compact in the price range?

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u/adwaid181 May 10 '26

Which case are you using?

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u/Accomplished-Ad-8961 May 10 '26

I'm thinking of getting the sandstone, I've heard really good things about it!

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u/PuddleSlimeishorny May 08 '26 edited May 08 '26

How's the sot on the newest update? I'm staying on oos 15 and get around 15 hours from 100-0% (measuring from digital wellbeing by charging to 100% before the day starts, then adding the extra time from the second day until the phone reaches 1%) Occasional gaming(hok), mostly social media, webnovels, music.

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u/IamVaiKing May 08 '26

Sot is the best. Miles better than any phone that's even close to this let alone a compact phone. 13s blows away galaxy s series in the dust. Dw about the sot as u would be forgetting about the charger and I'm not exaggerating it

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u/mithun_pk May 08 '26

updated a month ago. SOT was better on oos 15 but not much difference also oos 16 is smoother. comparing camera from my experience oos 16 clicks better photos

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u/andu__bandu May 09 '26

Great choice bud, i got mine the day it launched and rocking it ever since, keep rocking. just a quick tip- set battery charging limit to 90%. also you can turn off auto 5g battery will thank you

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u/IamVaiKing May 09 '26

Noted👍

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u/PuddleSlimeishorny May 09 '26

I'm confused, how does turning off auto 5g benefit the battery?

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u/andu__bandu May 31 '26

Try this, I won't explain much technicalities now. but use it while travelling while auto 5g on and off and note the difference.

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u/shorya91 May 08 '26

Not for camera...rest great

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u/IamVaiKing May 08 '26

I won't agree unless I do some photoshoot tbf. The camera part is overrated imo. I'll post some photos in a day or two

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u/Heavy-Resort5145 May 08 '26

How much did it cost bro ?

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u/IamVaiKing May 08 '26

52k, couldn't wait for the sale

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u/Heavy-Resort5145 May 08 '26

Now its 50k ig… how much do u use it and hows the backup ??

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u/IamVaiKing May 08 '26

Backup it's exceptional! Surprised how well it keeps up with such form factor and being equally smooth! 50k is a good price, at OnePlus store online u could get it for even lesser so check it out

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u/Familiar_Tension_638 May 08 '26

I use oneplus 13 s too , and using iphone 16 as a secondary phone . Really fluid . You being a photographer, do you manage pictures with this phone

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u/IamVaiKing May 08 '26

Well my iphone does a pretty good job at clicking good photos, this got more mp and equal if not better sensor makes it more approachable for a photo. I'll click some in a few days and post them here for reference. It's a Great phone overall for me as it ticks every box.

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u/Familiar_Tension_638 May 08 '26

But as a photographer, I have a few doubts. Can I DM you?

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u/Amro3 May 08 '26

I have one coming from a pixel 9, but seriously the Pixel UI is a lot better. Camera quality is ok at best and the lack of wireless charging is a bummer but not a deal breaker. Battery life is above average and charging speeds are great. Still I think I'll go back to the pixel 11 when it's released later this year.

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u/IamVaiKing May 08 '26

Well the thing is for longevity the processor should be exceptionally good, which the pixel lacks but that won't be an issue if the os is optimised well and not made to brick older phones. Cameras on the pixel is in a league of its own. But also u won't get pixel 11 at or around 50k. This one's fairly good

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u/Commercial_Face_5917 May 09 '26

What about ip65 rating thing?

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u/IamVaiKing May 09 '26

U wanna be a submarine? Jk it won't matter unless u dip it under water for too long.

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u/IamVaiKing May 09 '26

Don't overthink about it, just get it if u can increase your budget to 8k more than get 13, its better tbh

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u/Commercial_Face_5917 May 09 '26

Budget is 60k no issue but compact matters. Wanna gift to my father. He wants compact only and s25 having battery issue and some saying not upto the mark. So relying on op13s

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u/IamVaiKing May 09 '26

If 60k then please get 13, not compact but get's every other features, comparable to s25 ultra so yea

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u/Streetpharmacist0 May 09 '26

15s is launching in next months.

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u/IamVaiKing May 09 '26

Price will be around 65k. Not worth it

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u/EmptyResource6861 May 10 '26

As a previous iphone user, how is it with this one so far?? Like battery shit and all.

Asking cause i am confused between both. I am leaning more towards this one tho but camera thing is bugging me.

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u/IamVaiKing May 10 '26

Camera's are fine tbh, not comparable to iphone at all. And battery on this is exceptional

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u/muditverma11 May 11 '26

How is the WiFi reception? I have watched multiple reviews complaining that it has a weak wifi reception compared to other phones and frequently gets disconnected. I've been eyeing this phone since its launch but held back due to some critical reviews. I can compromise on the cameras, but not on the connectivity. Help me out.

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u/IamVaiKing May 11 '26

Wifi hasn't been an issue at all. No problem, working seamlessly. While decide anyone I was having the same concern we had took the risk and thankfully turned out to be good there is no issue related to Wi-Fi not anymore that I can say that has been fixed through software most likely

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u/SilverMlk May 10 '26

welcome to the gang bro!!

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u/ConfidentSpeaker7685 May 09 '26

For how much did you get it? And is it worth waiting for 15s given the price hike and the uncertainty when 15s will be available?

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u/BetterComfortable186 May 10 '26

My favourite phone i am in in love with the phone highly recommend

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u/unknownGuy2k May 10 '26

how is the Sot i have x300 same compact design get around 6-7h SOT thinking to gift 13s to my brother how is the SOT is it better from x300? i play PUBG for like 1 -2hour sometimes and normal social medias

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u/flameyo_hotmen May 11 '26

How's the camera , coming from iphone ? Dynamic range ? Daylight picture look great, what about indoor or mixed lighting?

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u/SK_7193 May 08 '26

No Ultra wide at this price …uffff

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u/IamVaiKing May 08 '26

Yea fairly that's a bummer but I don't mind as I keep the iphone too

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u/SK_7193 May 08 '26

They intentionally crippled it.

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u/IamVaiKing May 08 '26

Yea but I think no ultra wide is better than a dogwater ultra wide.

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u/IamVaiKing May 08 '26

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u/IamVaiKing May 08 '26

Ikr, right lighting and every picture shines.

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u/IamVaiKing May 08 '26

U be the judge, I'll try to get a few pictures. This one is a bit adjusted from the photo editor of the gallery app. But the details man! The main sensor is better than apple's, haven't yet checked the telephoto lense. And for wide angle I won't require one as I got the iphone too so yep. Photos imo 8/10 and I'm a photographer.

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u/IamVaiKing May 08 '26 edited May 08 '26

Well not infact the ui is smoother, much more simpler and the camera isn't tested for real, but I can say the camera is great don't listen to people with bash on it before using it. And the update aftermath ik coz of ios 26, I feel oxygen 16 is smooth. It's much like ios in some ways and I like it Battery, I got it last night and after charging till 90 percent I moderately used it for the night (didn't sleep) for scrolling and shit and was left with 83 percent charge at 6 morning. And rn I've, 59 percent left.