OnePlus 13 vs OnePlus 13R: How the two premium phones compare

OnePlus 13

OnePlus has confirmed that it will launch its next-generation flagship phones – OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R via an event on January 7, 2025. The company has already unveiled the OnePlus 13 in China and the phone will go global, including India, starting January 2025. Considering that the OnePlus 13 is expected to retain the features, and specifications same as the Chinese version, we’ve compared the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R (based on the information available) to to help you choose the right option for you.

OnePlus 13 vs OnePlus 13R price comparison
In the new OnePlus 13 series, the OnePlus 13 will be the flagship and the OnePlus 13R will sit below it and will cater to the affordable flagship segment. The company has not announced the pricing of the phones as of now, but the OnePlus 13 will cost more compared to the OnePlus 13R.

OnePlus 13 vs OnePlus 13R display
The OnePlus 13R features a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with 1240x2772 pixels resolution, the OnePlus 13 features a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with 2k resolution. Not only this, the OnePlus 13R will come with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and the OnePlus 13 will feature more premium Crystal Shield Super-Ceramic Glass. The phone also supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+ with up to 4500 nits peak brightness, compared to 4000 nits on the former, offering slightly better resolution and brightness capabilities.

OnePlus 13 vs OnePlus 13R processor
This is where the price difference of both phones becomes more evident. The OnePlus 13 will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, while the OnePlus 13R will come with the last year's flagship – Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.

Talking about the RAM, the OnePlus 13 is expected to come with up to 24GB RAM, while the OnePlus 13R might max out at 16GB RAM option.

OnePlus 13 vs OnePlus 13R camera
OnePlus 13 features a triple-camera system, including a 50MP main sensor and a specialised periscope telephoto lens. In contrast, the OnePlus 13R is expected to simplify its camera setup, offering a 50MP primary sensor paired with a macro lens.

OnePlus 13 vs OnePlus 13R battery
OnePlus 13 features a 6000mAh battery with up to 100W wired and 50W wireless charging support. Surprisingly, the OnePlus 13R is also expected to offer the same battery and charging setup.