OnePlus 13R launched in India: Top specs, key features, price and everything you should know

The OnePlus 13 is finally here in India, and so is its affordable sibling, the OnePlus 13R. Of the two, for many people the OnePlus 13R could be the more exciting device, given its excellent value for money factor. Let's take a quick look at the OnePlus 13R specs and India price.

In Short

• OnePlus 13R features Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset
• It comes with latest OxygenOS 15 and features OnePlus AI features
• It will be available in India at a starting price of Rs Rs 42,999

OnePlus has finally introduced its next-gen flagship smartphones: the OnePlus 13 and its affordable sibling, the OnePlus 13R. While both devices are powerful and packed with features, many are specifically eyeing on the affordable OnePlus 13R, as it promises to bring flagship-level performance with equally capable hardware. In fact, the OnePlus 13R could be the ultimate affordable-yet-powerful Android phone for those who want to experience flagship-quality features but are on a tight budget.

While we will explore how capable the OnePlus 13R is in our upcoming review — stay tuned, it’s coming soon — here’s a quick look at what the OnePlus 13R offers and how significant the upgrade is compared to its predecessor, the OnePlus 12R. And, of course, some key details on its India price and availability.

OnePlus 13R key specifications

Design: The OnePlus 13R is the first OnePlus phone with Gorilla Glass 7, which is said to offer better scratch resistance. The device also boasts a flat display and a boxy design compared to its predecessor, the OnePlus 12R. It comes in two new colour options: Astral Trail and Nebula Noir.

Display: The OnePlus 13R features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with up to a 120Hz refresh rate and 4500 nits peak brightness.

Processor: Under the hood, the OnePlus 13R comes equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This is an upgrade over the OnePlus 12R given that this is similar to the chipset that we earlier saw in the flagship OnePlus phone. In addition, the device offers up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, which should help users better handle multitasking and gaming.

Camera: The camera system of the OnePlus 13R has also been upgraded. The rear camera features a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-700 sensor, along with a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom support, and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera. On the front, the OnePlus 13R sports a 16-megapixel camera.

Battery: Battery life is another key upgrade and highlight of the OnePlus 13R. The new flagship OnePlus features a 6000mAh battery, a significant improvement over the 5500mAh battery we saw in the OnePlus 12R.

OnePlus 13R key features

OnePlus AI: The OnePlus 13R, like its flagship sibling, comes with the new OnePlus AI. This AI suite offers users a range of AI-powered features such as AI Unblur, AI Reflection Eraser, AI Intelligent Search, and more.

OxygenOS 15: The OnePlus 13R also comes with the latest OxygenOS 15, based on Android 15. It features a new design, is lighter in space, and offers four years of software updates and six years of security updates.

Dual-Cryo Velocity Vapor Chamber: While OnePlus introduced the Cryo Velocity Vapor Chamber with the previous 12R, the OnePlus 13R features a Dual-Cryo Velocity Vapor Chamber to keep the smartphone cool during extensive use, such as gaming.

Special display warranty: The OnePlus 13R also comes backed with lifetime display warranty against green line issue. OnePlus says that this is to ensure peace of mind for consumers who are investing their money in the OnePlus 13R.

OnePlus 13R price and availability in India

The OnePlus 13R has been launched in India in two storage variants: 12GB of RAM with 256GB of storage-- priced at Rs Rs 42,999 and 16GB of RAM with 512GB of storage-- priced at Rs 49,999. Early buyers can also avail additional bank discounts. The phone will be available for sale starting January 13 on the e-commerce site Amazon.in, OnePlus India official website, and offline stores in the country.