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  • OnePlus 13

    OnePlus launched the 13 in India in January 2025 at Rs 69,999 for 12 GB and 256 GB. It was one of the first phones in the country with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and it addressed long-standing gaps by adding IP68 and IP69 ratings, magnetic wireless charging support through cases, and a much larger battery.

    Performance is top tier, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite runs efficiently. The 6.82-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED is bright, accurate and flatter than earlier OnePlus curved screens. All three rear cameras are 50 MP: a Sony LYT-808 main, an ultrawide and a 3x periscope, tuned with Hasselblad. The 6,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery delivers excellent endurance, with 100 W wired and 50 W wireless charging.

    Rivals included the Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25+, the iPhone 16, the Vivo X200 and the iQOO 13. The iQOO 13 offered the same chip for less, and the Galaxy S25 a longer update promise. The OnePlus 13 stood out with battery life, durability and charging speed. Its cameras also hold their own against similarly priced rivals.

    Key specifications

    Launch price (India)Rs 69,999 (base variant)
    India launchJanuary 2025
    SegmentFlagship
    Display6.82-inch, LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1440 x 3168
    ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Elite
    RAM12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB
    Storage256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
    Expandable storageNo
    Rear cameras50 MP main + 50 MP ultrawide + 50 MP 3x periscope telephoto
    Front camera32 MP
    Battery6000 mAh
    Charging100W wired, wireless
    Software at launchAndroid 15, OxygenOS 15
    5GYes
    Water/dust ratingIP68
    Headphone jackNo
    ColoursMidnight Ocean, Arctic Dawn, Black Eclipse

    What we like

    • Snapdragon 8 Elite performance
    • 6,000 mAh battery with 100 W charging
    • IP68 and IP69 protection
    • Versatile triple 50 MP cameras

    What could be better

    • Expensive higher variants
    • Zoom trails dedicated camera flagships
    • Large and heavy

    Who should buy it

    Buyers who want a fast, durable flagship with excellent battery life and charging.

    Specifications and price are as at the India launch (January 2025). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

  • OnePlus 13R

    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 launchJanuary 2025
    SegmentUpper mid-range
    Display6.78-inch, LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1264 x 2780
    ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Gen 3
    RAM12 GB / 16 GB
    Storage256 GB / 512 GB
    Expandable storageNo
    Rear cameras50 MP main + 8 MP ultrawide + 50 MP 2x telephoto
    Front camera16 MP
    Battery6000 mAh
    Charging80W wired
    Software at launchAndroid 15, OxygenOS 15
    5GYes
    Water/dust ratingIP65
    Headphone jackNo
    ColoursNebula 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.

  • OnePlus Open

    OnePlus entered the foldable market in October 2023 with the Open, priced at Rs 1,39,999 for 16 GB and 512 GB. Co-developed with Oppo, it was praised for its light weight, almost invisible crease and a cover screen with a normal phone aspect ratio, which made it far more usable when closed than Samsung's narrow Galaxy Z Fold5.

    The inner 7.82-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED and the 6.31-inch cover display both refresh at 120 Hz and are very bright. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is fast and efficient, and OxygenOS includes Open Canvas, a clever multitasking system for running several apps at once. The triple camera system pairs a 48 MP main, a 48 MP ultrawide and a 64 MP 3x telephoto, and it is one of the best on any foldable. The 4,805 mAh battery charges at 67 W.

    Its main rival was the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, which offered IPX8 water resistance, wireless charging and S Pen support. The Open countered with a better camera, a more practical cover screen and faster charging at a lower price. Its IPX4 rating and lack of wireless charging were the main compromises.

    Key specifications

    Launch price (India)Rs 139,999 (base variant)
    India launchOctober 2023
    SegmentFoldable
    Display7.82-inch, LTPO AMOLED (6.31-inch cover display), 120Hz, 2268 x 2440
    ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Gen 2
    RAM16 GB
    Storage512 GB
    Expandable storageNo
    Rear cameras48 MP main + 48 MP ultrawide + 64 MP 3x telephoto
    Front camera32 MP (cover) + 20 MP (inner)
    Battery4805 mAh
    Charging67W wired
    Software at launchAndroid 13, OxygenOS 13.2
    5GYes
    Water/dust ratingIPX4
    Headphone jackNo
    ColoursEmerald Dusk, Voyager Black

    What we like

    • Light for a book-style foldable
    • Practical, normal-width cover screen
    • Excellent triple camera
    • Open Canvas multitasking

    What could be better

    • Only IPX4 splash resistance
    • No wireless charging
    • Very expensive

    Who should buy it

    Professionals who want a large screen for multitasking in a foldable that still works well as a normal phone.

    Specifications and price are as at the India launch (October 2023). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

  • OnePlus 10 Pro

    OnePlus launched the 10 Pro in India in March 2022 at Rs 66,999, continuing its push into true flagship territory. It was the first OnePlus phone to ship with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and carried a distinctive camera module that wraps around the side of the frame. The Indian version charged at 80 W, faster than the 65 W North American model.

    The 6.7-inch LTPO 2.0 AMOLED panel at 1440p is one of the best displays OnePlus has made, with adaptive refresh from 1 to 120 Hz. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is fast but known to run warm under sustained load. Cameras include a 48 MP main, a 50 MP ultrawide with a 150-degree mode, and an 8 MP 3.3x telephoto, all tuned with Hasselblad. Battery is 5,000 mAh with 50 W wireless charging.

    Rivals included the Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+, the iPhone 13 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro. The Galaxy S22 Ultra had a far better zoom, and Samsung offered longer software support. The 10 Pro competed on charging speed, display quality and a cleaner software experience, though the move toward ColorOS-based OxygenOS divided long-time fans.

    Key specifications

    Launch price (India)Rs 66,999 (base variant)
    India launchMarch 2022
    SegmentFlagship
    Display6.7-inch, LTPO2 Fluid AMOLED, 120Hz, 1440 x 3216
    ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Gen 1
    RAM8 GB / 12 GB
    Storage128 GB / 256 GB
    Expandable storageNo
    Rear cameras48 MP main + 50 MP ultrawide + 8 MP 3.3x telephoto
    Front camera32 MP
    Battery5000 mAh
    Charging80W wired, wireless
    Software at launchAndroid 12, OxygenOS 12.1
    5GYes
    Headphone jackNo
    Weight200.5 g
    ColoursVolcanic Black, Emerald Forest

    What we like

    • Excellent 1440p LTPO display
    • 80 W wired and 50 W wireless charging
    • Hasselblad colour tuning
    • Fast Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

    What could be better

    • Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 runs warm
    • Weak 3.3x telephoto
    • No official IP rating in India

    Who should buy it

    Buyers who want a premium Android display and very fast charging in a 2022 flagship.

    Specifications and price are as at the India launch (March 2022). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

  • OnePlus 10R

    The OnePlus 10R arrived in India in April 2022 at Rs 38,999 and was essentially a rebranded Realme GT Neo 3, sold under the OnePlus name with OxygenOS. It was the first OnePlus with a MediaTek chip, the Dimensity 8100-Max, and it was offered in two versions: a 5,000 mAh model with 80 W charging and a 4,500 mAh Endurance Edition with 150 W charging.

    The 6.7-inch flat AMOLED runs at 120 Hz and is bright and colourful. The Dimensity 8100-Max delivers strong, efficient performance that holds up well in games. The 50 MP Sony IMX766 main camera has OIS and takes good photos, while the 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro are average. The boxy design with racing-style stripes, in some colours, marked a departure from the usual OnePlus look.

    Competitors included the iQOO 9 SE, the Xiaomi 11T Pro, the Samsung Galaxy A73 and the Realme GT Neo 3 itself. The Xiaomi 11T Pro offered a faster Snapdragon 888, but the 10R was more efficient and charged faster. Critics noted the absence of the alert slider, a long-standing OnePlus feature.

    Key specifications

    Launch price (India)Rs 38,999 (base variant)
    India launchApril 2022
    SegmentUpper mid-range
    Display6.7-inch, Fluid AMOLED, 120Hz, 1080 x 2412
    ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max
    RAM8 GB / 12 GB
    Storage128 GB / 256 GB
    Expandable storageNo
    Rear cameras50 MP main + 8 MP ultrawide + 2 MP macro
    Front camera16 MP
    Battery5000 mAh
    Charging80W wired
    Software at launchAndroid 12, OxygenOS 12.1
    5GYes
    Headphone jackNo
    Weight186 g
    ColoursForest Green, Sierra Black

    What we like

    • Efficient, fast Dimensity 8100-Max
    • Optional 150 W charging edition
    • Good 50 MP OIS main camera
    • Bright 120 Hz AMOLED

    What could be better

    • No alert slider
    • No IP rating
    • Average secondary cameras

    Who should buy it

    Buyers who want fast performance and very quick charging below Rs 40,000.

    Specifications and price are as at the India launch (April 2022). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

  • OnePlus 11

    OnePlus launched the 11 in February 2023, dropping the Pro label and repositioning its main flagship at a lower price of Rs 56,999. It brought back the alert slider, introduced a large circular camera island, and promised four years of Android upgrades, a notable improvement in OnePlus support policy at the time.

    Performance from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is excellent and much cooler than the previous year's 8 Gen 1. The 6.7-inch LTPO3 AMOLED at 1440p is bright and fluid. The camera system pairs a 50 MP Sony IMX890 main, a 48 MP ultrawide and a 32 MP 2x portrait telephoto, tuned with Hasselblad, and portraits are a highlight. The 5,000 mAh battery charges at 100 W, although wireless charging was dropped.

    Rivals included the Samsung Galaxy S23, the iPhone 14, the iQOO 11 and the Vivo X90. The Galaxy S23 was smaller and offered wireless charging and an IP68 rating, while the OnePlus 11 had a bigger screen, faster wired charging and a lower price. Its IP64 rating and lack of wireless charging were the main compromises.

    Key specifications

    Launch price (India)Rs 56,999 (base variant)
    India launchFebruary 2023
    SegmentFlagship
    Display6.7-inch, LTPO3 Fluid AMOLED, 120Hz, 1440 x 3216
    ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Gen 2
    RAM8 GB / 16 GB
    Storage128 GB / 256 GB
    Expandable storageNo
    Rear cameras50 MP main + 48 MP ultrawide + 32 MP 2x telephoto
    Front camera16 MP
    Battery5000 mAh
    Charging100W wired
    Software at launchAndroid 13, OxygenOS 13
    5GYes
    Water/dust ratingIP64
    Headphone jackNo
    Weight205 g
    ColoursTitan Black, Eternal Green

    What we like

    • Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is fast and efficient
    • Sharp LTPO3 1440p display
    • 100 W charging
    • Alert slider returns

    What could be better

    • No wireless charging
    • IP64 rather than IP68
    • No true long-range zoom

    Who should buy it

    Buyers who want a fast, well-rounded flagship with excellent charging at a lower price than Samsung or Apple.

    Specifications and price are as at the India launch (February 2023). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.