OnePlus 13 - Really The New Best Affordable Flagship?

[@jaerys8823]

Affordable is a strong word. More like, more affordable compared to the other not affordable smartphones 😂

[@FXV56]

It's an affordable flagship, flagships are expensive xd

[@J2BGaming650]

Agreed FLAG SHIP PHONE Affordable is between 699$-900$

[@onioni111111]

Not affordable are strong words

[@ericmwangi9130]

Yeah, affordable does not necessarily mean cheap. It just better priced in its category. Lol

[@joeykeilholz925]

​@@J2BGaming650nah affordable is $349-$599

[@Ibra_Arthritis_FC]

I remember when "affordable" meant $300-400 not so long ago..

[@Gcyrusin]

Something being affordable is objective

[@Weebunt]

Something something flagship something something

[@ejcubing3622]

Sounds like a 'You' problem.

[@Spam360-j9r]

​@@ejcubing3622😊😇

[@chrisk1458]

I earn 4 times the money as of the ages youre talking about. Get gud

[@Kenny.1979]

Honestly, after years of using phones the OnePlus 13 is the best smartphone I've ever had. It's super smooth. Comfortable to hold due to slightly rolled off edges. Best screen I've saw. Great haptics, great camera. Awesome sound from speakers, and highly customisable. Also super fast charging and seriously long battery life. A steal of a phone for the money.

[@vestikes]

How much did you pay for it? Where are you from? The UK? Has the phone released there?

[@sampatneupane2666]

Can you smoothly use the OP 13 bought in China abroad after replacing the Chinese sim card?

[@nuthanprasad3687]

Can you please tell if the high 2160 HZ PWM display of one plus 13 has made any difference to your eye comfort for long time viewing. I am finding it very uneasy to read on my s23 ultra as my eyes start hurting, maybe due to low 240hz PWM.

[@nikatapi]

Happy to see your coverage on this Chris! Happy owner of OP12 here, and i think that 13 is a good step on the right direction

[@africansavagekd1]

Op12 is already great

[@chtwk3923]

Im also another happy owner of OP12. Its great

[@INSANEFAME]

12 had wifi connection issues

[@nikatapi]

@@INSANEFAME Never faced such issues

[@africansavagekd1]

@@INSANEFAME i can say sometimes wifi can be slow but i use mainly data for faster speeds

[@Gravage]

It's great to see that you're over 500k subscribers. You deserve so many more. Thanks for all of your great coverage and reviews, Chris.

[@Techtablets]

Thank you so much!

[@nuthanprasad3687]

@@Techtablets Wonderful review. Can you please tell if the high 2160 HZ PWM display of one plus 13 has made any difference to your eye comfort for long time viewing. I am finding it very uneasy to read on my s23 ultra as my eyes start hurting, maybe due to low 240hz PWM.

[@Uncle_Drew0227]

The last OnePlus device that came with a Type-C to Type-C cable was the 8T, and I am still using the cable to charge my MacBook and Galaxy phone. Good old OnePlus days.

[@martynasmck]

Same

[@SaraThijssen-b8e]

My Oneplus 9 pro also came with a USB-C to C charger

[@cndontepax]

My OnePlus 10T came with a C to C cable as well

[@evhnj]

Yes! Bro, I'm STILL using that cable on my S22.

[@KarChunKC-ir6wz]

This is not true at all.

[@amelia8314]

Been waiting for your vid on OnePlus 13 ever since it was announced in China! Love this as usual, very well done!!

[@BLAKEEATS1988]

having an f1.6 aperture makes it really bright, I think this could be amazing for night photography.

[@HughesyTech]

Lol Motorola has f1.4 too 😅 not defending Motorola cos they're pretty crap at software, but f1.6 isn't that special...

[@BLAKEEATS1988]

@HughesyTech but how big is the sensor though? putting in a big sensor plus an F 1.6 aperture is going to be really bright.

[@eduard6450]

@@BLAKEEATS1988 it's not a big sensor though. 1/1.4" is pretty average

[@BLAKEEATS1988]

@@eduard6450 combining it with F 1.6, no variable aperture and new software, it's very hard to control light not coming in.

[@SomeUnremarkableGuy]

@@BLAKEEATS1988 why would it be hard to control the light coming in, fast shutter speed helps with that.

[@dr.fitprofessor1970]

In fact, the reason that OnePlus uses type A outputs with their chargers is cost. They Mass manufacture they're smart super vooc chargers so, they can include them in the box. Universal cereal bus charges less for the older type a technology. Conversely, universal cereal bus charges far more for the modern type C. Since they are mass-producing them, they have to do so as cheaply as possible. Otherwise, it wouldn't be cost efficient for OnePlus to include the charger in the box.

[@HoirkmanS]

Many thanks Chris. I bought the One Plus 12 after seeing your review and I'm super happy.

[@Techtablets]

That's good to know

[@Navjotchahal55]

Screen guard will be flat or curved for this type of display??

[@_pointbreak_]

flat

[@cionff7237]

With hint of curved

[@jg14gerhard_bar]

THEREE IT ISSSS, can't wait to see how this video goes! Love your reviews

[@snowps1]

I'm disappointed that the screen isn't completely flat. I don't want any curve. This is making me second guess whether I want to get it or just get the boring, but beastly S24 Ultra with it's perfectly flat screen.

[@CharlieMander843]

S24U hardware is perfect IMO besides hole punch... Software is horrible IMO. And I cant root.. moving to Pixel next year with terrible hardware but I can at least root if software is also horrible.

[@snowps1]

@CharlieMander843 yeah but I've been hearing. I'm still using my S21 Ultra. I haven't found anything that I'm willing to upgrade for yet.

[@davidbrown6137]

Just put your screen protector on the flat portion

[@JowellBautista]

Which one has a better camera quality between this Oneplus 13 and Xiaomi 14T Pro, regardless of the price? Thanks in advance!

[@jejunamja]

Looks good I'll be waiting till the 1 + 13 global variant shows up.

[@it_simo7716]

Was thinking the same

[@fairyball3929]

Same thought here, -still no official date for the Global/US release.- Edit: Correction, from online news reports, the release date will be Jan. 2025.

[@joewinglovemusic]

Will it work in Australia please? My friend's Sony Stopped working after they turned of the 3G Network 😢😢😢

[@JamesBond007Nejc]

What do you think is gonna be price from global model? OP12 started at 950 €.

[@ryanlunzen9794]

Phone was 50€ more expensive in import so I guess 1000€ but we need to wait.

[@curiosity8494]

​@@ryanlunzen9794For 1000$ I'd rather get another 300$ and buy a Samsung.

[@diogoandrade6894]

Should I be worried about 5G in my country (Portugal) if I buy it from trading schenzen?

[@Techtablets]

No it should work but check the bands with your carrier

[@diogoandrade6894]

@@Techtablets thanks, great video btw

[@jacobwagner1005]

Do you get the EU-Charger when you buy say like the Oneplus 12 (with OxygenOS) fom Trading Shenzhen?

[@heliosak]

Please make a detailed review of OP 13 vs Vivo X200 pro.

[@DragonKingGaav]

I am SO waiting for the Oppo Find X8 and the Xiaomi 15 reviews

[@C4rdn]

me too, also vivo200

[@HavokRm]

​@C4rdn add the nubia redmagic 10 pro for me. Chinese manufacturers releasing bangers

[@kingtyphoon]

Awesome video! I just pulled the trigger to buy the black OnePlus 13 512GB/16GB variant.

[@chriswest2290]

How is it?

[@davidbrown6137]

$50 deposit

[@Antonis24]

Thanks for another quality video. I'd love to hear your opinion on how the OP13's camera compares to the S23U, especially for capturing fast moving subjects (kids, pets) accurately and in focus. Unf the S23U after almost 2 years and several software updates, it's still hit or miss.

[@evanzacuna3202]

The phone is very good, I sold my s24 ultra because it gave me a lot of problems, nothing to do with the previous models, the s20 that I had and which I returned to works better. Another reason for the sale was to buy this one when it comes out

[@energyman7998]

OnePlus has one of the best, if not the best battery backup of all smartphones.

[@snowps1]

Really? What problems did it have?

[@RanchaX]

Is the brightness of the display higher than the OnePlus 12? Specifically in high brightness mode in sunlight?

[@Techtablets]

Yes it is.

[@RanchaX]

@Techtablets awesome to hear! How much brighter do you think? Is it slightly brighter or noticeably brighter? What's the increase in nits?

[@c.a.6636]

Howa the pwm? Fonuou have another phone you can set shutter speed to 1\4000. Im curious if the dc dimming actually works this time

[@spyplane8]

Lens flare issue? That sounds like something related to the glass which cannot be resolved? Where are you getting the 9400 benchmark numbers? They are starting to be thousands of benchmarks on both the 9400 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite and it's clear that while the 9400 performs decent the only place on 9400 outperforms it is on the GPU side . The stability of the 9400 is also only about 56% while the stability of the Snapdragon 8 Elite is closer to 70%.. also the Snapdragon 8 Elite Performance numbers are about 10 to 14% higher other than the GPU performance numbers. Maybe devices are getting updates because from what I can tell the Snapdragon Elite is proving itself to be absolutely amazing.. especially considering how efficient they are with battery

[@josephseman5333]

If OnePlus would JUST put N71 on this version I would have the white one with 24 RAM and 1 TB of storage! However, I am compelled to wait for the US/North America release and whatever capacity version they provide. Why China gets the best and we just get the rest is beyond me! For reference... N71 has of recent times become truly necessary for anyone using T-Mobile, or an MVNO that uses their towers! Just a heads up for those who are unaware! Flashing the Oxygen OS ROM does not give you N71! YMMV

[@ThroughJermainesLens]

unsure about the white ^^ I think the oneplus 12 looks better (even more so in green!) Glad you got it in, curious about your findings.

[@pneuma23093]

I was really glad they dropped the shiny bit near the camera lens for the 13.

[@Pozzy]

Where did you get that wallpaper from? Id like to add it to my oneplus 12

[@dadeee7776]

Will you be reviewing the Oppo find x8 and Xiaomi 15? Would love a comparison I want a good all round phone right now

[@BRADST3RR]

I still have my oneplus8t im looking to upgrade but dont know what direction to go i mainly watch videos and streams what do u suggest?

[@Lord_Fidel]

Oppo and Oneplus have really nice haptics, when I upgraded from my Find X3 Pro to my S23U I could really feel the pain of the inferior haptics on my Samsung

[@Techtablets]

Very good nice strong short pulses how it should feel not that weak Samsung style

[@pillepolle3122]

is there any information if the color OS can be upgraded to Oxygen OS??

[@sage_mode_]

On point review! Thanks for this. 13 is going to be a king I believe. Complete handset like it happened with the 12.

[@snfrd]

Is the Global ROM available yet? Thought about getting this and flashing but I'd still be missing out on the US network bands I'd need.

[@yensteel]

Please compare the camera against the OP12

[@kodyc6620]

My 1+ 11 is my first 1+ product and got it new for $499 will never buy another phone company if they keep going in this direction thank you for the content

[@Tsinepanos]

to one plus 13 takes monthly security patches ?

[@bradye21playsIndieHorror]

I LOVE this design. It hasn't come around for years on a flagship, to my knowledge. The screen is flat, but the bezels are all slightly curved, rather than having a sharp edge like every other phone. They even made the back match with the same curvature. I didn't like the metal along the back in the 12 and they removed it. That fixes all my design gripes. If this comes out in the US in January I will strongly consider it.

[@mojtaba_behnam]

Hello Which phone has the best camera package between One plus 13? Vivo X200 ? Oppo find x8? (Vanilla version for all)

[@dadeee7776]

Look I’ve been looking and the x200 has the best camera but I’m not sure what phone is best overall

[@mojtaba_behnam]

@dadeee7776 If the camera of the OnePlus 13 is on par with the camera of the Vivo X200, the OnePlus would have a higher purchasing value because it has a more complete package with definitely a better selfie camera, a more equipped display, and also a USB version 3

[@dadeee7776]

@@mojtaba_behnam I’ve heard the one plus is a balanced phone especially for the price but the vivo with photos smokes it very easily, it’s no competition photo wise that doesn’t mean without editing for a lot of photos you can’t make it work, now video wise I’m not so sure they all seem mid from what I’ve heard I’d love someone to chime in cause I’m deciding between the op and oppo atm though the x8 pro version cause my country doesn’t have the normal version

[@oleb.7146]

Finally, been waitin for this! Thx Chris

[@arthurmacedomenezesdearaujo]

the macro mode isn't supposed to be like 5 cm close to the object?

[@PhoenixNLx]

Thank you for the review Chris! Can you do a camera comparision with the OP12?

[@Factss_101]

Will it gonna hit the global market!?

[@TranceMusic20]

Can you turn off the screen while playing KZbin?

[@ICTTrader007]

Eagerly waiting for flash rom tutorials for this phone, will it lose the global unlock for the Chinese version?

[@AmirChemE]

only thing that bothers me a bit is the off-centred camera modules at the rear. Otherwise, it's a handsome smartphone.

[@Ak1r0]

The design does look better in the other 2 colors where it's easier to catch a glimpse of the Hasselblad logo. Though the white one looks very premium in it's defense.

[@Buzza235]

It does look bad. It should've been centered.

[@Iqoensh5678]

Nah. Making it centered will make it look like rest of the chinese phones like xiaomi, oppo, honor, vivo etc

[@Buzza235]

@@Iqoensh5678 It's not about making it look like the rest. It's about making it look right.

[@ryanlunzen9794]

It looks better then on videos and photos. Like said it would look like every other phone if they centered it more. Hopefully they change it next year but I doubt. It's still really premium and the smooth frozen back glass is amazing.

[@usmanabdulkadir3334]

Great unboxing and first impression keep it up as always Chris Sir

[@mrjuice24]

Do you think Honor Magic 7 Pro is better than this ?

[@Techtablets]

I think it might yes. Apart from that zoom camera looks disappointing

[@kukuruku12346]

Better in terms of screen display quality/experience as well?

[@Volvo990]

OnePlus stays loyal to its motto "Never Settle". Also good prices. This company really deserves all the succes.

[@carlwee5594]

How did you get Google PlayStore installed? Mine didn't come with it

[@kaiserfakinaway5909]

gah dang chris, your videos have so much detail, really high bitrate or something ig? whatever the case, a joy to watch!

[@Sir-b1d]

Does this support external displays like iphone 15 pro max ?

[@Techtablets]

Yes.

[@patricksmith7803]

What about the power efficiency of the new Snapdragon in combination of the new battery? Do we get more Screen-on-time than 6 hours?

[@nigelm6971]

I have the 13, more like 10+ hrs

[@patricksmith7803]

@nigelm6971 With LTE? 😯 or in WiFi?

[@nigelm6971]

@@patricksmith7803 only tested wi fi

[@beautyneytiri]

you uploaded this 3 weeks ago i see but it's not available over here in holland. why is that?

[@Pekelder]

No problems here in the Netherlands 😮

[@Doniz17]

And in the cameras? any major update from op12?

[@Pekelder]

What I saw... Not really a big Improvement. The OnePlus 12, now discounted could be a really good deal RN!

[@Doniz17]

@@Pekelder for me sure is! I have an OP 10T. The cameras....well...just do their job.

[@BryanEnsign]

How is a Con that it doesnt get hot when gaming or pushing it hard?

[@nathanalbritton3766]

It says does get hot, not doesn’t

[@hectorsoto1246]

I absolutely love my OP12R. The new software update is so refreshing and i cant wait to purchase my OP13

[@sandorbence2067]

Pretty decent overall. Hope it's an indication of how good the Open 2 will be next year, I'm waiting for that.

[@patrickgstir]

can the navigation be changed from that stupid gesures to the classic on screen buttons?

[@davidbrown6137]

The iPhone 8 had a nice big button in the center of the lower face of the device. No swipe issue with big button iPhones.

[@Siomai-]

Chris!! Will you be reviewing Find X8 ? Not the Pro one

[@Techtablets]

Yes both in a review/comparison video coming real soon!

[@Siomai-]

@Techtablets Thanks man, Looking forward to it

[@thedailyknowledgeph]

3:42 Hmmm calling the charging port a video out. SMH. It can actually becomes a video out port, but who calls it a video out?

[@lloydpbabu]

Everyone knows it's a charging port, he gave us info that there is video out.

[@f1gio]

You are in Denia? Alicante ¿

[@Techtablets]

I am yes

[@algore3462]

Can I check if the Whatsapp notifications are delayed in the China Rom ? i.e. someone messages you but you see the ticker notification much later instead of real-time/immediate.

[@djovani98]

Nice review, as always. I use to like OnePlus and I still have some appreciation for them but I don't like Color OS. Hardware wise, it's looking great. Still, I'll wait until the Galaxy S25 series announcement before even considering a new phone since I quite like the S24U. This year, I might save myself over 1k 😂

[@HavokRm]

Only the chinese version has colorOS, the international one will use Oxygen

[@AMAZONBESTBUY679]

what about the oppo find x8 or the 8 pro

[@Panda-masterr]

I'm always hearing that you can flash the global ROM onto these Chinese phones but I can never find anyone doing it on KZbin. some kind of tutorial or guide sheet

[@mister_9208]

can you do a comparison between Xiaomi 15 and OnePlus 13 global versions when they come out?

[@harryvlogs7833]

No geekbench?

[@MrFloryn88]

You're so fast. Thanks for the review, I was really curious to see it

[@tassosdritsas6776]

What about the "green line" issue with the OnePlus phones?

[@davidbrown6137]

Only with the screens sourced from Samsung (before the 12).

[@lreporte]

this or xiaomi 15 pro?

[@Clestin07]

What phone use the dimesity 9400 cpu ? If it's so good I want to see that phone

[@Techtablets]

OPPO Find X8 series and Vivo X200 Pro series.

[@Clestin07]

@Techtablets thx and great video. To bad that I can't get them here in Denmark so I'll go with the 1+ 13 ☺️ just need to see a compare between this and P9PXL.

[@sdqsdq6274]

hmmm its using the same sony sensor as find x8 ? if so something is telling me that its not the software but hardware combo of mtk and sony sensor ? not a expert maybe someone can chime in ..

[@KBWarrioR2018]

This dude been grinding on youtube for yearrrs!!

[@rodzz7]

So upgrade from op12 to op13 is that a yes or a no?

[@prezlamen7906]

Maybe. I dont know. Can you repeat the question?

[@youshimul]

What about Greenline Issue? Any risk?

[@Techtablets]

None on my unit

[@selfissimo]

Greenline is a Samsung issue dude

[@tdubs6760]

Really deciding between the OP12/13, Pixel 9Pro or Samsung S24 Coming back to Android from an Iphone 14 pro. I gladly take reccomendations!

[@Techtablets]

OnePlus 13 would be my pick of those!

[@tdubs6760]

@@Techtablets My only worrie is, that it was available in europe, then wasn´t, then was, then wasn´t and now is again you konw :D ?

[@tdubs6760]

@@Techtablets One more question: What about the Sony 1 VI?

[@J.Wick.]

LOOOOVE my 12. As I loved my One, 3T, and 5T before it. They went thru some growing pains for awhile...But after the 10/11...They are back IMO.

[@Mickieshelton]

Is the global version out yet?

[@jvm-tv]

Will be in Europe in Jan

[@rajmangalpandey3910]

Please do speedometer 3.0 benchmark, rarely anyone tested it

[@AkBar-vv4en]

china rom support e sim or no?

[@yupanquid5538]

Great video, Chris! 5G with which network? Cheers

[@PilotVBall]

So can I see the screen while I'm outside in regular sunlight? That matters, a lot!

[@SunsetNova]

Looking forward to the full review ❤

[@Pekelder]

Haha well I might buy the OnePlus 12 in March when it's my birthday. Drop drop drop. But I love the China phones which are released now!! 😮 Yes you still talk about haptics!!😍 Alot of KZbinrs forget it....😅 Love your video's Mr Techtablets 🎉🎉

[@cymcollin1]

Is it worthwhile to upgrade from OnePlus 11 to 13?

[@Nissan350Zable]

Every tech review that's presenting a global/international phone should include which carriers are compatible with the it. For example, the US doesn't typically get other phone manufacturers other than the typical Apple, Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus and Google Pixel. As a consumer, I want to make sure if I were to buy a global/international phone it'll work for my selected wireless service carriers. Not everyone is tech savvy and knows which bands work on what wireless service.

[@kpehe100]

A 2025 phone still coming with the thickness of 8.9? It's better to make it a little bit wider to slim down the thickness

[@tigertigercrypto]

Great review. Very clean and professional. :)

[@Techtablets]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@Dezzyyx]

13 vs 13R vs 12R? Overall value for money / best phone

[@batsoupp]

Whats better sir! This or the iqoo 13

[@joechua8426]

this and realme gt 7 pro both have camera issues o_o so far vivo x200 series and xiaomi 15 series are the only ones with proper release haven't watched any oppo find x8 reviews (if any) yet.

[@ryanlunzen9794]

X200 Pro has the lens flare issue.

[@lulul]

reverse charging is indeed rarely useful but it will save you if you need it. i had charged some iphones a couple of times

[@Arrowhead707]

If you need some tips for bali Chris let me know 😂 Great flaghsip cant wait for a full review

[@Roddy-n3t]

Wow super fast. Im still rocking my $299 oneplus 11 china variant flashed with india global rom and dont feel like I need to upgrade though.

[@Technocrat.]

I thought the OnePlus 13 will be 2k display not quad HD?

[@JamesBond007Nejc]

It's 2k

[@Techtablets]

1440p+

[@AzureNeptune998]

I am actually really excited about this phone. I think that I am going to buy it for sure.

[@OmedKurdi-t2y]

who better for video recording ?? honor magic 5 pro google pixel 8pro iphone 13promax s23ultra sony x peria 1 V