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OnePlus 13s

Safe to buyValue Score 76/100
$600
launched primarily in India/Asia; not officially US-sold, import pricing applies
$640 at launch

How long will it last?

Official promise

Supported until June 2031 · Buy-by June 2029

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2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20292031

OnePlus promises 6 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until June 2031 — buying it today still gets you about 5.0 years of safe use.

Source: OnePlus's official policy · last verified 2026-06-11 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$10.01/month

32% cheaper than the $600–900 median ($14.81/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

A genuinely compact flagship that packs Snapdragon 8 Elite power and a big battery into a small body, if you can import one.

Pros

  • Flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite performance in a rare compact form factor
  • Large 5850mAh battery for the size with fast 80W charging
  • Bright 6.32-inch LTPO AMOLED with very high peak brightness
  • Long 4 OS and 6-year security update commitment

Cons

  • Only IP65 rating, less water resistance than larger flagships
  • No ultra-wide camera in the dual rear setup
  • Not officially sold in the US, requiring import
Best for: Fans of small, powerful phonesBest for: Users who want flagship speed without bulkBest for: Long-term owners wanting 6 years of securityAvoid if: You want an ultra-wide cameraAvoid if: You need full immersion water resistance or US warranty

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.32-inch 1.5K (1216×2640) LTPO AMOLED, 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
RAM12GB
Storage256GB / 512GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP
telephoto 2x50MP
front32MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery5,850 mAh
Charging80W SuperVOOC wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions150.8 × 71.7 × 8.2 mm
Weight185 g
MaterialsAluminum alloy frame, frosted glass back
Water resistanceIP65
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 15 with OxygenOS 15 at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C
Update policy4 OS upgrades · 6 years of security updates (official promise)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

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.

Does the OnePlus 13s have an ultra-wide camera?

No, it uses a dual rear setup with a 50MP main and 50MP 2x telephoto, so there is no ultra-wide lens, which is its main camera compromise.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-11.