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Three months after its release in January, the OnePlus 13 is holding strong as one of the best Android phones available today. Between its excellent and unique hardware, top-notch spec sheet, and surprisingly great software, it’s a damn near-perfect handset that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using.

Although I’ve spent time with other Android phones throughout the year so far, the OnePlus 13 is the one I keep coming back to. I love its design and in-hand comfort; its long battery life and fast charging are unmatched, and — amazingly — its camera system is one of my absolute favorites to shoot with.

The 50MP primary camera is a fantastic all-around sensor, delivering crisp, vibrant, and contrasty images. The telephoto camera does a commendable job at 3x and 6x zoom, while the ultrawide camera is equally reliable, too. However, as much as the cameras shine in regular day-to-day use, the real magic of the OnePlus 13’s camera system lies in a hidden feature you probably aren’t using.

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Tucked away in the “More” tab of the OnePlus 13’s camera app is the often-forgotten XPan Mode. XPan Mode has been available on OnePlus phones since 2021 with the release of the OnePlus 9 series, and it was one of the first big camera features we saw come out of OnePlus’s partnership with Hasselblad. XPan has been available on every OnePlus flagship since then — including the OnePlus 13 — though it often goes unnoticed.