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OnePlus 13S (12GB + 512GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£740RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:6.32 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 50 MP

OnePlus 13S (12GB + 512GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.0

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components

90%

8.0

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–²Better than 85% of smartphones
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

9.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.9

Camera

15%

7.6

Display

15%

7.5

Battery

10%

7.6

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

7.1

Audio

3%

7.3

Design

â–²Better than 85% of smartphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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User ratings

30%

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Best prices

    N/A~ £740

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Technical Specifications of smartphone OnePlus 13S (12GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components:

25%

9.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.9

Camera

15%

7.6

Display

15%

7.5

Battery

10%

7.6

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

7.1

Audio

3%

7.3

Design

8.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
OnePlus 13S (12GB + 512GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

60%

8.0

Overall score

40%

6.6

Price

7.6
Brand name
OnePlus
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
★ Better than 95% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor which is faster than processors in 95.2% of smartphones and equal to processors in 2% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
RAM capacity
12 GB
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
512 GB
Internal storage
512 GB
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 512 GB which is larger than the storage of 77.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 17.2% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
4.32 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
4.32 GHz
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 4.32 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 96.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.7% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 15
Android version
Android 15
Android version
Android 15
â–² Better than 71% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 15 which is newer than that found in 70.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 25.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 50 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 50 MP
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 50 MP which is higher than that of 66.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.0
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.0
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.0 which is narrower than that of 52.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
2 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.32 inches
Screen size
6.32 inches
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.32 inches which is smaller than the screens of 88.6% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.1% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1216x 2640 px
Screen resolution
1216x 2640 px
â–² Better than 75% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1216x2640 px which is higher than that of 75.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Pixel density
460 ppi
Pixel density
460 ppi
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 460 ppi which is higher than that of 88.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.3% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,850 mAh
Battery capacity
5,850 mAh
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,850 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 73.1% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.1% of smartphones.
Charging speed
80 W
Charging speed
80 W
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 80 W which is faster than in 78.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 7.4% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
4
Number of microphones
4
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 4 microphones, which is more than in 96.9% of smartphones and equal to the number in 3.1% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
150.8 mm
Height
150.8 mm
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 150.8 mm which is shorter than 95.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Width
71.7 mm
Width
71.7 mm
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 71.7 mm which is narrower than 94.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.2 mm
Thickness
8.2 mm
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.2 mm which is thinner than 51.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Weight
185 g
Weight
185 g
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 185 g which is lighter than 78.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 2.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
85,200 cm³
Device volume
85,200 cm³
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 85,200 cm³ which is smaller than 82.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
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OnePlus 13S (12GB + 512GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 80% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.32 GHz
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (4.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    4.32 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 50% smaller process node
    Process node
    3 nm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (3 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    3 nm vs 6 nm
  • 2x more storage
    Internal storage
    512 GB
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 3.04x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    2,860
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (2,860 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    2,860 vs 942
  • 2 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    2 x
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • 2.42x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    80 W
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (80 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    80 W vs 33 W
  • Better processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 3% better value for money
    OnePlus 13S (12GB + 512GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.55 vs 7.3).
    7.55 vs 7.34
  • 80% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.32 GHz
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (4.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    4.32 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 50% smaller process node
    Process node
    3 nm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (3 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    3 nm vs 6 nm
  • 2x more storage
    Internal storage
    512 GB
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 3.04x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    2,860
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (2,860 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    2,860 vs 942
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 4.32 GHz & 6 x 3.53 GHz
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x4.32 GHz & 6x3.53 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x4.32 GHz & 6x3.53 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Better processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 3.32x higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    85.1 GB/s
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (85.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    85.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 6x more shader units
    N. of shading units
    1,536
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (1,536 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    1,536 vs 256
  • 3.1x higher PassMark single-core benchmark
    PassMark single-core benchmark
    3,059
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <408 – >2.4k
    This smartphone has a better PassMark single-core score than the average smartphone (3,059 vs 988). The average single-core score is 988.
    3,059 vs 988
  • 6x more L1
    L1 cache
    192 KB
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (192 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    192 KB vs 32 KB
  • 92.7% faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    5,300 MHz
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (5300 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    5,300 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Supports ECC memory
    ECC memory support
    yes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This smartphone supports ECC memory, the average smartphone does not. 2.4% of smartphones support ECC.
  • 36.7% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    8.2 W
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (8.2 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    8.2 W vs 6 W
  • 71.4% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    24 GB
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (24 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    24 GB vs 14 GB
  • 15.8% faster GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    1,100 MHz
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1100 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,100 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 2x more L3 cache
    L3 cache
    8,192 KB
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (8192 KB vs 4096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4096 KB.
    8,192 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • Supports newer OpenCL version
    OpenCL version
    3.0
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer OpenCL version than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average version is 2.0.
    3.0 vs 2.0
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Plus Mind, AI Translate, AI Screen Translation, AI Search, AI Reframe, AI Perfect Shot, AI VoiceScribe, AI Call Assistant
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Newer Android version
    Android version
    Android 15
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This smartphone features a newer Android version than the average smartphone (Android 15 vs Android 14). The average version is Android 14.
    Android 15 vs Android 14
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 2 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    2 x
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Has a multi-lens front camera
    Multi-lens front camera
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartphone features a multi-lens front camera, the average smartphone does not. 18% of smartphones have multiple front lenses.
  • Better main camera video
    Main camera video
    2160 x 60 fps
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 22.60x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    2160x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.0 µm
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 binned
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    32 MP
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 50 MP
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 50 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 50 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    6.0
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (6 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    6.0 vs 5.2
  • Has an infrared sensor
    Infrared sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • 1 more external displays supported
    External display support
    2
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This smartphone supports more external displays than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone supports 1 external displays.
    2 vs 1
  • 16.5% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    460 ppi
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (460 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    460 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Better display glass type
    Display glass type
    Crystal Shield Glass
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Crystal Shield Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Crystal Shield Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1216 x 2640 px
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1216x2640 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1216x2640 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 600 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    1,600 nits
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (1600 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 21.2% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    800 nits
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (800 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    800 nits vs 660 nits
  • 2.42x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    80 W
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (80 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    80 W vs 33 W
  • 17% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    5,850 mAh
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5850 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,850 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 2 more microphone/s
    Number of microphones
    4
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    4 vs 2
  • 4.3 mm narrower
    Width
    71.7 mm
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (71.7 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    71.7 mm vs 76 mm
  • 12.8 mm shorter
    Height
    150.8 mm
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (150.8 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    150.8 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 5.7% lighter
    Weight
    185 g
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (185 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    185 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    June 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • 0.35 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.32 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.3 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.32 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.0
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.0 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • 2.85x more expensive
    OnePlus 13S (12GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£740 vs £260).
    £740 vs £260
  • 5.44x less popular
    OnePlus 13S (12GB + 512GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 2.85x more expensive
    OnePlus 13S (12GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£740 vs £260).
    £740 vs £260
  • 5.44x less popular
    OnePlus 13S (12GB + 512GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.0
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.0 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 0.35 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.32 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.3 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.32 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP65
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP65 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP65 vs IP67

Video reviews

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community.oneplus.com
01/06/2025
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[ The Lab ]The Compact Powerhouse - Full Review of OnePlus 13s ! Are you looking for a comparison between the 13s and the standard OnePlus 13, or do y...
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gsmarena.com
05/06/2025
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OnePlus 13s hands-on review
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community.oneplus.com
01/06/2025
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OnePlus 13s Review– A compact marvel Are you looking to compare its compact performance against other small flagships, or are you more interested in t...
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thehindu.com
05/06/2025
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OnePlus 13s Review: Answers the need of a compact flagship smartphone without skimping on anything
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androidcentral.com
04/06/2025
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OnePlus 13s review: The compact iPhone clone you never wanted
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smartzone.de
01/07/2025
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OnePlus 13T Review - Compact flagship with ultra battery life! (Note: The Indian OnePlus 13s is identical to the Chinese 13T tested here)
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elespanol.com
30/06/2025
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I've tested the ideal compact phone: it has top-tier power and a premium camera
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20minutos.es
05/06/2025
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OnePlus 13s Unveiled: This Is One of the Year's Most Anticipated Compact Phones
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Third-party reviews

What we like about OnePlus 13S (12GB + 512GB)

  • Compact and ergonomic design with a superb in-hand feel
  • Flagship-grade performance powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset
  • Excellent battery life (5850mAh) that often lasts more than a full day
  • Super-fast 80W wired charging capable of reaching 100% in under an hour
  • Vibrant 6.32-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate
  • Capable 32MP front-facing camera with autofocus for high-quality selfies
  • Useful suite of AI features including transcription, summarization, and translation

What we don't like about OnePlus 13S (12GB + 512GB)

  • Camera system lacks versatility due to the absence of an ultra-wide lens
  • No support for wireless charging
  • Lower IP65 water resistance rating compared to flagship rivals
  • Data transfer speeds are limited by the older USB 2.0 standard port
  • Software experience can be buggy and heavily inspired by iOS
  • Removal of the iconic alert slider in favor of the new 'Plus Key'
  • Device tends to throttle and get noticeably warm during intensive gaming

Verdict

The OnePlus 13s (12GB + 512GB) is a compact flagship smartphone featuring the powerful Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform and 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM with 512GB UFS 4.0 storage. It boasts a 6.32-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a large 5,850mAh battery supporting 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging. The phone includes a capable dual-camera setup with 50MP main and 50MP 2x telephoto lenses, a 32MP front camera, and runs a clean OxygenOS 15 with integrated AI features. Key pros are its high-end performance in a compact, lightweight (185g) design, exceptional battery life for its size, and the inclusion of a customizable "Plus Key". Primary cons include the absence of an ultra-wide camera and wireless charging support, and its IP65 water resistance rating is not as robust as the IP68 found on some higher-end flagships.

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