13 vs 13s
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 13s (supported until Jun 2031); want maximum speed → 13 (Snapdragon 8 Elite).
Value Score: 13 73 · 13s 76 — 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 genuinely compact flagship that packs Snapdragon 8 Elite power and a big battery into a small body, if you can import one.
Pick it if
- ✓ Fans of small, powerful phones
- ✓ Users who want flagship speed without bulk
- ✓ Long-term owners wanting 6 years of security
Skip it if
- ✗ You want an ultra-wide camera
- ✗ You need full immersion water resistance or US warranty
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.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The 13 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The 13s is supported until Jun 2031 — 5 months longer than the 13.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
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.
Is the OnePlus 13s a true flagship despite its small size?
Yes, it runs the same Snapdragon 8 Elite as larger flagships and pairs it with 12GB RAM, so performance is uncompromised in a compact body.
How long will the OnePlus 13s be supported?
OnePlus promises 4 major OxygenOS/Android upgrades and 6 years of security updates, running to roughly June 2031 from its June 2025 launch.
Full spec table
| Spec | 13 | 13s |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $779 | $600 |
| Display | 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak | 6.32-inch 1.5K (1216×2640) LTPO AMOLED, 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 5,850 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired SUPERVOOC, 50W AIRVOOC wireless | 80W SuperVOOC wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP periscope 3x | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x |
| Dimensions | 162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm | 150.8 × 71.7 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 185 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Jan 2031 | Jun 2031 |
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