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OnePlus 13R review: the best phone you can buy for $500
Jan 9, 2025
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OnePlus first brought its midrange R series phones to the US last year, and the 12R was widely praised for offering great specs at an affordable price. The 13R continues that trend with class-leading performance, a fantastic display, and a battery that doesn’t quit. As expected, the camera still leaves some to be desired, but it’s vastly improved over its predecessor, and it still comes in at a very tempting price.
About this review: OnePlus sent us a OnePlus 13R for review. The company had no input on this article and did not see its contents prior to publishing.
Best value
OnePlus 13R
The best $500 phone you can buy
If you're looking for a OnePlus phone but want to save some money, the 13R is the perfect budget option, especially for gamers, thanks to exclusive CPU scheduling tech for games, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, a 120Hz AMOLED display, a solid camera array, and a 6,000mAh battery.
Pros
Fantastic display
Class-leading performance
Two-day battery life
Fast charging
Premium design
Cons
No wireless charging
Still mediocre camera
Only one configuraiton
Price, availability, and specs
Plenty of phone for the price
The 13R currently sells for $600 for 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and OnePlus has some great launch deals going on. You can get it for free with an eligible trade-in and you’re guaranteed $100 for any phone in any condition. For a limited time, you can also get a OnePlus Watch 2R or Buds Pro 3 (in the gorgeous new color) for free if you pre-order starting today, and the open sale begins on the 14th.
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