OnePlus 13s
A small flagship with a big battery and a top Snapdragon chip, made for India. Launched 5 June 2025.
Android upgrades: until about Jun 2029 (4 upgrades). Security patches: until about Jun 2031 (6 years from launch).
Black Velvet
| 12GB + 256GB | ₹54,999 |
|---|---|
| 12GB + 512GB | Price not known |
Price unchanged since we started tracking it.
- You want a battery that easily lasts a long day
- You play heavy games or keep many apps open
- You want a phone that's easy to use one-handed
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Buying on EMI? See what you really pay
1. Pay over how many months?
2. What does the shop offer?
EMI costs you ₹654 more than paying in full.
| Pay in full | EMI, 6 months | |
|---|---|---|
| Pay today | ₹54,999 | ₹235 bank fee |
| Every month | Nothing | About ₹9,236 × 6 |
| Total you pay | ₹54,999 | ₹55,653 |
Why more? "No-cost" only means the shop pays the bank's interest for you. You still pay tax (18% GST) on that interest, ₹419, and a one-time bank fee of ₹235.
Smarter way: put aside ₹9,167 a month for 6 months, then buy OnePlus 13s in full around July, during Amazon Prime Day, when prices often drop. You pay ₹54,999 and keep the ₹654.
How we worked this out
We use 15% interest a year and a ₹199 fee (plus GST), common for card EMIs. Your bank's EMI page shows its own numbers. The monthly amount includes the GST banks add to each bill. Missing an EMI adds late fees and can lower your credit score.
Next: ColorOS 17 (Android 17), from 30 October 2026. See the schedule
- Battery
- Lasts well over a day thanks to a 5,850 mAh battery; 80W charging is fast.
- Camera
- Good 50MP main and 2x zoom cameras, but no ultrawide lens.
- Speed
- Snapdragon 8 Elite makes it one of the fastest small phones.
- The catch
- No ultrawide camera, no wireless charging, and IP65 means splash-proof only.
Full specifications (tap to open)
| Display | 6.32-inch 1.5K (1216 x 2640) LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1600 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass 7i |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) |
| CPU | 2x Oryon V2 Phoenix L @ 4.32GHz + 6x Oryon V2 Phoenix M @ 3.53GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 830 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB (UFS 4.0; LPDDR5X) |
| Battery | 5850 mAh |
| Charging | 80W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless charging |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 50MP 2x telephoto (f/2.0); 32MP front |
| Water and dust | IP65 |
| Size and weight | 8.15mm thick, 185g |
| Software | OxygenOS 15 (Android 15) at launch, OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes |
| NFC | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB-C 2.0, Plus Key |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers; strong X-axis haptics |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Vapour chamber cooling |
| Colours | Black Velvet, Pink Satin, Green Silk |
Our verdict combines 1 published review or test (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.
Same price since launch (₹54,999) (base model).
Regular price ₹54,999; Amazon's Great Indian Festival cut it to ₹49,999 (₹46,999 with SBI card) in October 2026.
5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
OnePlus 13s or Realme GT 8 Pro?
Compared like for like: every phone in its 12GB + 256GB version. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | OnePlus 13s | 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 | ₹72,999 12GB + 256GB |
| Price since launch | No change ₹54,999 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: ₹72,999 16GB + 512GB: ₹78,999 |
| Stands out for | Nothing that leads its price range | Brightest screen in its price range: 7,000 nits |
| Launched | 5 June 2025 | 20 November 2025 |
| Big upgrades | Android upgrades: until about Jun 2029 (4 upgrades) | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid 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 Nov 2031 (6 years from launch) |
| Software now | OxygenOS 16 (Android 16), launched with OxygenOS 15 (Android 15) | Realme UI 7.0 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 7.8/10 | 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 phonesExcellent 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. | 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. | Best speed of these phonesVery fast chip, but it slows down a lot during long gaming sessions. |
| Screen size | 6.32 inch | 6.79 inch |
| Smooth scrolling | 120Hz, very smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth |
| Outdoor brightness | 1,600 nits, easy to read in sun | Best outdoor brightness of these phones7,000 nits, very easy to read in sun |
| Charging | 80W wired, no wireless | Best charging of these phones120W wired, 50W wireless |
| Wireless charging | No | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes |
| Water and dust | IP65: fine in rain and splashes | Best water and dust of these phonesIP66/IP68: survives a dunk and hot water jets |
| Weight | Best weight of these phones185 g | 214 g |
| Thickness | Best thickness of these phones8.15 mm | 8.2 mm |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Tap to pay (NFC) | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) |
| Headphone jack | Not listed | Not listed |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
| Colours | Black Velvet, Pink Satin, Green Silk | Diary White, Urban Blue |
| Catch | No ultrawide camera, no wireless charging, and IP65 means splash-proof only. | Heavy GPU throttling under long loads and shaky video stabilisation. |
| What owners say | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet |
| Expert reviews | 91mobiles 8.2/10 t2ONLINE (The Telegraph) | GSMArena |
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Where it ranks
OnePlus 13s: common questions
- What is the price of OnePlus 13s in India?
- OnePlus 13s starts at ₹54,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model. Regular price ₹54,999; Amazon's Great Indian Festival cut it to ₹49,999 (₹46,999 with SBI card) in October 2026.
- When was OnePlus 13s launched, and which software does it run?
- It launched on 5 June 2025 with OxygenOS 15 (Android 15). It now runs OxygenOS 16 (Android 16). Android upgrades: until about Jun 2029 (4 upgrades). Security patches: until about Jun 2031 (6 years from launch).
- Is OnePlus 13s good for camera, battery and gaming?
- Camera: very good. Battery: very good (5850 mAh). Gaming and speed: excellent (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)).
- What is the biggest downside of OnePlus 13s?
- No ultrawide camera, no wireless charging, and IP65 means splash-proof only.
- Does OnePlus 13s support 5G and NFC in India?
- 5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
- Is OnePlus 13s waterproof?
- Water and dust rating: IP65.
- How fast does OnePlus 13s charge?
- 80W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless charging
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What expert reviews say about OnePlus 13s
- 91mobiles8.2/10A premium compact phone with strong speed, long battery and good daylight camera; no ultrawide, a fixed 2x zoom and no wireless charging. Read the review
- t2ONLINE (The Telegraph)A compelling compact Android with strong performance, battery, clean software and AI tools; the missing ultrawide camera is the main drawback. Read the review
Each verdict is summed up in our own words; scores are shown exactly as each site publishes them. Read 22 October 2026.
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