Android Central90
Called the value flagship to get: huge battery, fast performance, better main camera and fluid software.
OnePlus 13R
5 expert reviews#27 of 80 smartphones
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recommend
recommend
Best value flagship performance
Critics’ consensus
5 professional reviewers tested the OnePlus 13R, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: performance and battery life.
Reviewed by Android Central, TechRadar, Trusted Reviews and 2 more
The catch: Charging is slow, and the secondary cameras and water resistance are weaker.
Critics agree
Scores run from 80 to 90All 5 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the OnePlus 13R?
TechRadar90
Strong battery, near-flagship performance and a bright display make a compelling package, with gaming handled well.
Trusted Reviews80
A capable all-rounder, excellent for gaming, with brilliant screen and superb battery.
Tom's Guide80
Delivers flagship camera, performance and display at a lower price, with long battery life.
Tech Advisor80
A superb all-rounder with great performance, battery, fast charging and useful AI software, as long as you accept it lacks the top OnePlus 13's extras.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Performance5 of 5
Battery life5 of 5
What critics dislike most
No clear pattern.
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Common questions
Is the OnePlus 13R worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 5 recommend it. Charging is slow, and the secondary cameras and water resistance are weaker.
Do critics agree about the OnePlus 13R?
Critics agree: scores range from 80 (Trusted Reviews) to 90 (Android Central), a spread of 10 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What is the best alternative to the OnePlus 13R?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.