OnePlus, once an "underdog" in the world of smartphones, used to attract attention with brutal honesty: offering maximum performance for half the money. But with time and success came higher goals - and higher prices. With the launch of the OnePlus 13, they are now among the biggest and even raising expectations. Can this phone really stand up to top models from competing brands?
When it's OnePlus launched its first model in 2014, they said without a hair on their tongue that it was a "flagship killer." The aim was to offer a sufficiently powerful phone that was not burdened with unnecessary "fancy" functions. Now, a decade later, with the OnePlus 13, they are not only entering, but almost parading among the luxury brands. The design is elegant and sophisticated, and the combination of glass and eco-leather and the aluminum frame makes the OnePlus 13 sophisticated enough to be used by a secret agent. Of course it is IP68 resistant and thus suitable for diving.
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A display that is bright and ready for all conditions
OnePlus 13 boasts a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display that offers an incredible 4500 nits of brightness. With a resolution of 1440 x 3168 pixels, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, the screen will cope with all conditions, even under the scorching summer sun. The company promises that it's a screen that's hard to miss – literally.
Record breaking hardware
When it comes to performance, the OnePlus 13 has no mercy. Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, up to 24 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage - these are the specifications that we once associated with high-end computers, not smartphones. The Adreno 830 processor and graphics accelerator enable superb graphics and flawless performance. Simply put: whatever you upload will move at the speed of light.
Camera - a highlight in collaboration with Hasselblad
OnePlus has been partnering with the Swedish camera manufacturer Hasselblad for several years, which has brought visible results. The OnePlus 13 has three main cameras of 50 MP each, which include a periscope telephoto with 3x optical zoom and an ultra-wide-angle lens with a 120-degree field of view. The camera allows recording in 8K at 30 frames per second, including Dolby Vision, and makes your videos look like they were shot in a professional studio.
A battery that is almost impossible to drain
The OnePlus 13 has a 6,000 mAh battery that will last you a full day (or two) without charging. With 100W fast charging, you will charge up to 50 % in just 13 minutes, and up to 100 % in 36 minutes. For fans of wireless charging, there is also a 50W option that will quickly charge the battery if you are always on the move.
Conclusion: Return to the "flagship killer" - or something new?
Although OnePlus has moved away from its "flagship killer" story, their new OnePlus 13 is still something special. For around €580, this phone combines incredible specs with eye-catching elegance. Is it the perfect choice for tech lovers or just another luxury smartphone? That question remains open, but one thing is clear: the OnePlus 13 delivers something that every phone wants – real excitement.
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