The obvious choice
In a sea of modest updates, the OnePlus 13R stands out for offering comprehensive hardware upgrades, including new silicon, a bigger battery, and cameras that take better photos. The best part is that it still retains its value-focused pricing, and if you’re looking to pick up a new phone in 2025, it may just be the best bargain around.
For
- Great hardware
- Durable design
- Better cameras at the back
- Longer-lasting battery
- Fluid software with four Android OS updates
Against
- Takes nearly an hour to charge
- No eSIM
- Auxiliary cameras aren’t the best
Past its sell-by date
The OnePlus 12R is still a decent device by any measure, but it doesn’t quite measure up to the 13R. The dual-curved design isn’t as durable, the hardware isn’t quite as fast, and while the battery lasts a day, the 13R easily outshines it in this regard. You won’t get as many software updates either, and I’d recommend getting the 13R if you need a new phone.
For
- Dual-curved design
- Hardware still holds up
- Good camera at the back
- Battery easily lasts a day
Against
- Poor auxiliary cameras
- Won’t get as many software updates
- Not as good a value as the 13R
OnePlus 13R vs. OnePlus 12R: Design and display
The OnePlus 13R has a new design with flat sides, and honestly, I’m not a fan of the design. While the OnePlus 13 has subtle bevels to make it easier to hold the device, the 13R is boxy, and it makes holding and using the phone uncomfortable. It has an aluminum mid-frame, and while it is technically thinner than the 12R, that isn’t evident when holding both phones next to one another.
I like the design of the OnePlus 12R better; the dual-curved aesthetic makes the phone a delight to use, and it just feels better. That said, there