OnePlus 13s vs OnePlus 15R
OnePlus 15R wins 2 of 5. Buy OnePlus 13s if you want better photos. Buy OnePlus 15R if you want longer battery life and the longest software support.
The short answer
- CameraOnePlus 13s. Takes the better photos: camera score 7 out of 10, against 5.
- BatteryOnePlus 15R. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 10 out of 10, against 8. It has a 7400 mAh battery.
- SpeedIt's a tie
- UpdatesOnePlus 15R. Android upgrades: until about Dec 2029 (4 upgrades). Security patches: until about Dec 2031 (6 years from launch).
- PriceIt's a tie
Overall, OnePlus 15R wins 2 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
Compared like for like: every phone in its 12GB + 256GB version. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Your main pickOnePlus 13s | OnePlus 15R | Suggested by TuvvoRealme GT 8 ProWins 9 of 10 key areas against OnePlus 13sBetter camera, longer battery life, faster, smoother screen, brighter screen outdoors, faster charging, better water protection, upgrades for longer, security fixes for longer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Best price of these phones₹54,999 12GB + 256GB | Best price of these phones₹54,999 12GB + 256GB | ₹72,999 12GB + 256GB | |
| Price since launch | No change ₹54,999 at launch, ₹54,999 now 12GB + 256GB model | Up ₹7,000 (15%) ₹47,999 at launch, ₹54,999 now 12GB + 256GB model | No change ₹72,999 at launch, ₹72,999 now 12GB + 256GB model | |
| Versions | 12GB + 256GB: ₹54,999 12GB + 512GB: price not known | 12GB + 256GB: ₹54,999 12GB + 512GB: ₹59,999 16GB + 512GB: ₹61,999 | 12GB + 256GB: ₹72,999 16GB + 512GB: ₹78,999 | |
| Stands out for | Nothing that leads its price range | Nothing that leads its price range | Brightest screen in its price range: 7,000 nits | |
| Launched | 5 June 2025 | 17 December 2025 | 20 November 2025 | |
| Big upgrades | Android upgrades: until about Jun 2029 (4 upgrades) | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid upgrades: until about Dec 2029 (4 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Nov 2029 (4 upgrades) | |
| Security patches | Security patches: until about Jun 2031 (6 years from launch) | Best security patches of these phonesSecurity patches: until about Dec 2031 (6 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Nov 2031 (6 years from launch) | |
| Software now | OxygenOS 16 (Android 16), launched with OxygenOS 15 (Android 15) | OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) (same as launch) | Realme UI 7.0 (Android 16) (same as launch) | |
| Rating | 7.8/10 | 8.2/10 | Best rating of these phones8.3/10 | |
| Battery | Lasts well over a day thanks to a 5,850 mAh battery; 80W charging is fast. 5850 mAh | Best battery of these phonesOutstanding battery life (21 hours 36 minutes in GSMArena's test) and fast 80W charging. 7400 mAh | Excellent battery life from 7000mAh, with 120W wired (full in about 43 minutes) and 50W wireless. 7000 mAh | |
| Camera | Good 50MP main and 2x zoom cameras, but no ultrawide lens. | Very good main camera with superb video stabilisation, but a basic wide-angle and no zoom lens. | Best camera of these phonesCapable cameras with a 200MP 3x zoom; strong for photos and portraits, weaker for video. | |
| Speed | Snapdragon 8 Elite makes it one of the fastest small phones. | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 gives near-flagship speed and stays fairly cool in games. | Best speed of these phonesVery fast chip, but it slows down a lot during long gaming sessions. | |
| Screen size | 6.32 inch | 6.83 inch | 6.79 inch | |
| Smooth scrolling | 120Hz, very smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones165Hz, very smooth | 144Hz, very smooth | |
| Outdoor brightness | 1,600 nits, easy to read in sun | 3,600 nits, very easy to read in sun | Best outdoor brightness of these phones7,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | |
| Charging | 80W wired, no wireless | 80W wired, no wireless | Best charging of these phones120W wired, 50W wireless | |
| Wireless charging | No | No | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes | |
| Water and dust | IP65: fine in rain and splashes | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | Best water and dust of these phonesIP66/IP68: survives a dunk and hot water jets | |
| Weight | Best weight of these phones185 g | 213 g | 214 g | |
| Thickness | 8.15 mm | Best thickness of these phones8.1 mm | 8.2 mm | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tap to pay (NFC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | |
| Headphone jack | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Memory card slot | No | No | No | |
| Colours | Black Velvet, Pink Satin, Green Silk | Charcoal Black, Mint Breeze, Electric Violet | Diary White, Urban Blue | |
| Catch | No ultrawide camera, no wireless charging, and IP65 means splash-proof only. | No zoom camera, and the price has risen from ₹47,999 to ₹54,999 (12GB + 256GB) since launch. | Heavy GPU throttling under long loads and shaky video stabilisation. | |
| What owners say | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | |
| Expert reviews | 91mobiles 8.2/10 t2ONLINE (The Telegraph) | GSMArena Smartprix 8.3/10 Android Authority | GSMArena |
marks the strongest phone on each row, Tuvvo's suggestion included. For price, weight and thickness, that's the lowest.
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Compared like for like: every phone in its 12GB + 256GB version. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | OnePlus 13s | OnePlus 15R |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.32-inch 1.5K (1216 x 2640) LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1600 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.83-inch 1.5K (1272 x 2800) AMOLED, 165Hz, 1800 nits HBM, 3600 nits peak, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | 2x Oryon V2 Phoenix L @ 4.32GHz + 6x Oryon V2 Phoenix M @ 3.53GHz | 2x Oryon V3 Phoenix L @ 3.8GHz + 6x Oryon V3 Phoenix M @ 3.32GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 830 | Adreno 829 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB (UFS 4.0; LPDDR5X) | 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 16GB + 512GB (UFS 4.1, LPDDR5X) |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 7400 mAh |
| Charging | 80W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless charging | 80W wired; no wireless charging |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 50MP 2x telephoto (f/2.0); 32MP front | 50MP main (f/1.8, 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 1/4", 112 degrees); 32MP front with autofocus |
| Water and dust | IP65 | IP68/IP69K |
| Size and weight | 8.15mm thick, 185g | 8.1mm to 8.3mm (varies by colour) thick, 213g to 219g (varies by colour) |
| Software | OxygenOS 15 (Android 15) at launch, OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) now | OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) at launch, OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 4 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB-C 2.0, Plus Key | Wi-Fi 7 (dual-band), Bluetooth 6.0 (aptX HD, LHDC 5), NFC, IR blaster, USB-C 2.0, ultrasonic fingerprint |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers; strong X-axis haptics | Stereo speakers (rated Very good by GSMArena, -25.7 LUFS); haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | PWM dimming (frequency not officially stated) |
| Cooling | Vapour chamber cooling | Passive cooling, no vapour chamber mentioned; GSMArena measured 70% CPU and 66% GPU stability under stress |
| Colours | Black Velvet, Pink Satin, Green Silk | Charcoal Black, Mint Breeze, Electric Violet |
Where to buy
- OnePlus 13s₹54,999
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- OnePlus 15R₹54,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, OnePlus 13s or OnePlus 15R?
- OnePlus 15R wins 2 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy OnePlus 13s if you want better photos. Buy OnePlus 15R if you want longer battery life and the longest software support.
- Which has the better camera?
- OnePlus 13s takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- OnePlus 15R lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- They are about even on speed.
- How much do they cost?
- OnePlus 13s (12GB + 256GB) costs ₹54,999, OnePlus 15R (12GB + 256GB) costs ₹54,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- OnePlus 13s, now on OxygenOS 16 (Android 16). Android upgrades: until about Jun 2029 (4 upgrades). Security patches: until about Jun 2031 (6 years from launch). OnePlus 15R, now on OxygenOS 16 (Android 16). Android upgrades: until about Dec 2029 (4 upgrades). Security patches: until about Dec 2031 (6 years from launch).
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