OnePlus 13R launched in India with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and 6000 mAh battery, price gives it an edge

OnePlus 13R has arrived in India with a price tag of Rs 42,999 The relatively affordable — and hence value for money — OnePlus flagship is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and runs on the latest OxygenOS 15.

by · India Today

In Short

  • OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R launched in India
  • The affordable OnePlus 13R is priced at Rs 42,999
  • The OnePlus 13 is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset

OnePlus has officially launched the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R in India. While the flagship OnePlus 13 promises to offer a premium Android experience powered by the latest and greatest hardware, its sibling, the OnePlus 13R, stands out as the affordable option — and possibly the flagship killer — with its flagship-level chipset and premium hardware. We will get into the performance details in the upcoming review but so far the device seems mighty promising.

The OnePlus 13R is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and offers up to 16GB of RAM. Its triple-camera setup has been upgraded compared to its predecessor, the OnePlus 12R. Notable updates also include a significantly larger battery — in fact, the largest ever for an affordable OnePlus device — at 6000mAh.

OnePlus 13R price in India and availability

In India, OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 13R at a price of Rs 42,999 for the 12GB RAM plus 256GB storage variant and Rs 49,999 for the 16GB RAM plus 512GB storage model. The device will be available in two color options — Astral Trail and Nebula Noir.

The OnePlus 13R will go on sale starting January 13, 2025, through Amazon.in, the OnePlus India official website, and other offline partner stores across the country.

OnePlus 13R specifications

Coming to the specifications, the new OnePlus 13R features a flat display with a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen, offering a 120Hz refresh rate and rather astounding 4500 nits peak brightness. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i and the device comes with an IP65 rating.

The OnePlus 13R performance is powered from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. OnePlus claims the flagship-level chipset ensures smooth multitasking, lag-free gaming, and efficient handling of demanding tasks.

For photography, the camera system has received notable upgrades. The rear setup includes a 50MP Sony LYT-700 sensor, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultra-wide camera, ensuring versatility in photography. For selfies, there’s a 16MP front camera capable of delivering crisp and clear shots.

One of the standout features of the OnePlus 13R is its massive 6000mAh battery, a significant upgrade over its predecessor. The device supports 100W SUPERVOOC charging, allowing users to recharge quickly.

On the software side, the OnePlus 13R runs on the latest OxygenOS 15, based on Android 15. The updated operating system offers a fresh design, improved performance, and long-term software support, including four years of major updates and six years of security patches. Additionally, the new OnePlus AI Suite introduces features like AI Unblur, AI Reflection Eraser, and AI Intelligent Search, enhancing the overall user experience with smart optimisations.

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