13 vs 13R
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 13 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: 13 73 · 13R 77 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
Discounted to about $779, the OnePlus 13 is the spec heavyweight of the 2025 flagships — a 6,000mAh battery and 100W charging nothing from Apple, Samsung, or Google matches — held back only by a support promise that ends sooner than its rivals'.
Pick it if
- ✓ Battery-life maximalists
- ✓ Fast-charging addicts
- ✓ Spec-per-dollar hunters
Skip it if
- ✗ You keep phones well past five years
- ✗ You want the longest possible support window
A near-flagship with a colossal 6000mAh battery and last year's top chip, for hundreds less than the headline flagships.
Pick it if
- ✓ Heavy users who want the longest possible battery life
- ✓ Buyers wanting flagship speed without paying flagship money
- ✓ People who keep phones a long time and value 6 years of updates
Skip it if
- ✗ You rely on wireless charging or fast 80W+ charging in the US
- ✗ You want a top-tier zoom or ultra-wide camera system
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The 13's screen is the better one — 6.82-inch ltpo amoled, qhd+, 1–120hz, up to 4500 nits peak.
The 13's Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Overall value goes to the 13R at $10.29 per month of safe use.
Frequently asked
Is the OnePlus 13 still supported, and until when?
Yes. From its January 2025 release OnePlus commits to four years of Android OS upgrades and six years of security patches, which means security support runs to January 2031 and major version updates through roughly 2029.
Should I buy the OnePlus 13 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The OnePlus wins on battery (6,000mAh versus Samsung's smaller cell), charging speed (100W wired versus 45W), and price at around $779. Samsung counters with a longer seven-year update pledge and its S Pen. If longevity is your priority, lean Samsung; if raw hardware and charging matter more, the OnePlus 13 is the better value.
Does the OnePlus 13R support wireless charging?
No. The 13R charges only over its USB-C port. US units top out at 55W wired (80W in other regions), and there is no Qi wireless charging on this model.
How long will the OnePlus 13R get updates?
OnePlus promises 4 major Android version upgrades and 6 years of security patches, which puts the end of security support around January 2031.
Full spec table
| Spec | 13 | 13R |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $779 | $549 |
| Display | 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak | 6.78-inch LTPO 4.1 AMOLED ProXDR, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired SUPERVOOC, 50W AIRVOOC wireless | 80W SUPERVOOC wired (55W in North America), no wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP periscope 3x | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm | 161.7 × 75.8 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 206 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Jan 2031 | Jan 2031 |
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