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OnePlus 13T

Safe to buyValue Score 78/100
$500
China-only launch (~CNY 3,399); no US release. A global variant sold elsewhere as the OnePlus 13s. USD figure is a USD-equivalent.

How long will it last?

Official promise

Supported until April 2031 · Buy-by April 2029

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2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20292031

OnePlus promises 6 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until April 2031 — buying it today still gets you about 4.9 years of safe use.

Source: OnePlus's official policy · last verified 2026-06-13 · 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.

$8.57/month

27% cheaper than the $300–600 median ($11.72/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

A genuinely compact flagship that crams a huge 6260mAh battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite into a one-hand-friendly body.

Pros

  • Exceptional 6260mAh battery for such a small phone, with 80W fast charging
  • Compact 6.32-inch flat display that is easy to use one-handed
  • Flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite performance with a useful 2x telephoto

Cons

  • Only IP65 rated, so no protection against full immersion
  • No wireless charging and no ultra-wide camera
Best for: Buyers who want a small, powerful phone with all-day batteryBest for: People frustrated by the size of modern flagshipsAvoid if: You want an ultra-wide camera or wireless chargingAvoid if: You need full waterproofing or US warranty support

Full specifications

Display

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

Screen6.32-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2640x1216, 120Hz
Performance

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

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM12GB / 16GB
Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Cameras

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

main50MP
telephoto 2x50MP
front16MP
Battery & charging

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

Battery6,260 mAh
Charging80W wired
Build

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

Dimensions150.8 × 71.8 × 8.2 mm
Weight185 g
MaterialsCrystal Shield glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water resistanceIP65
Software & connectivity

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

SoftwareAndroid 15 with ColorOS 15 / OxygenOS 15 at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C, NFC
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

How is the OnePlus 13T's battery life given its small size?

Unusually good. It uses a 6260mAh silicon-carbon cell, far larger than typical compact phones, so it delivers all-day endurance despite the 6.32-inch body, and recharges at 80W.

Is the OnePlus 13T waterproof?

It carries an IP65 rating, which protects against dust and low-pressure water jets but not submersion. It is less protected than IP68 rivals, so avoid dunking it.

Is the OnePlus 13T the same as the OnePlus 13s?

Essentially yes. OnePlus launched the 13T in China and sells a near-identical model in some other markets as the OnePlus 13s. Neither has an official US release.

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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 2026-06-13.