The OnePlus 13R arrived in January 2025 alongside the OnePlus 13, priced at Rs 42,999 for 12 GB and 256 GB. It used the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the previous year's flagship chip, and adopted the flatter, squarer design of its bigger sibling, with IP65 protection. The alert slider remains on the frame.
Performance is strong enough for any game or workload in its class. The 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED at 1264 x 2780 is bright and smooth. A notable upgrade is the camera set: a 50 MP main, an 8 MP ultrawide and a 50 MP 2x telephoto, replacing the macro lens of earlier R models and making portraits much better. The 6,000 mAh battery delivers excellent endurance, recharged at 80 W.
Rivals included the iQOO Neo 10R, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Poco F7. The S24 FE offered wireless charging and longer updates, while the iQOO was cheaper with a similar chip. The 13R combined performance, battery and a useful telephoto at a reasonable price.
Key specifications
| Launch price (India) | Rs 42,999 (base variant) |
|---|---|
| India launch | January 2025 |
| Segment | Upper mid-range |
| Display | 6.78-inch, LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1264 x 2780 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP main + 8 MP ultrawide + 50 MP 2x telephoto |
| Front camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired |
| Software at launch | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 |
| 5G | Yes |
| Water/dust rating | IP65 |
| Headphone jack | No |
| Colours | Nebula Noir, Astral Trail |
What we like
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Useful 2x telephoto
- Big 6,000 mAh battery
- Bright LTPO display
What could be better
- No wireless charging
- Only IP65
- Ultrawide is basic
Who should buy it
Buyers who want near-flagship speed, a telephoto camera and long battery life for under Rs 45,000.
Specifications and price are as at the India launch (January 2025). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.