Wed Jan 08 06:15:02 UTC 2025: ## OnePlus 13: Flagship Killer Features at an Unbeatable Price, Review Says

**Toronto, ON** – CGMagazine’s Executive Editor, Dayna, has declared the OnePlus 13 the best OnePlus phone yet, praising its impressive features and competitive price point. After extensively testing the device at OnePlus’s “Offshore” press event – a cruise designed to showcase the phone’s IP68 and IP69 water resistance – Dayna highlighted several key improvements.

The OnePlus 13 boasts exceptional water resistance, surviving submersion and even a dishwasher cycle thanks to its Ceramic Guard glass. The improved Aqua Touch 2.0 ensures usability even with wet hands or a screen. While Glove Mode proved inconsistent with thinner gloves, the addition of BeaconLink (a walkie-talkie function for OnePlus users) and upcoming Bluetooth messaging capabilities adds unique functionality.

Running on OxygenOS 15, the phone offers a faster, smoother experience, consuming 20% less space than its predecessor. The OS also introduces customizable themes, allowing users to create unique designs using their own images. Further enhancements include improved Always-on Display options, customizable fonts, and vibrant edge lighting.

Powering the sleek 210g device is the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with Qualcomm Oryon CPU and Adreno 830 GPU, ensuring smooth performance even during intense gaming sessions. The 6.82-inch QHD+ display showcases games and photos beautifully. The phone offers various RAM and storage options (up to 16GB/512GB in North America), and a massive 6000mAh battery supports 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. Dayna reported excellent battery life even with heavy usage.

The OnePlus 13 features Hasselblad’s 5th-Gen mobile camera system, boasting a flagship triple 50MP camera setup. Dayna particularly lauded the impressive 32MP selfie camera, surpassing competitors like Apple and Samsung in resolution. The phone also incorporates several AI-powered camera features, including AI Detail Boost, AI Unblur, AI Reflection Eraser, and AI Eraser, which Dayna found useful for enhancing and editing photos.

Despite some minor software quirks observed in specific low-light or zoomed-in scenarios, Dayna concluded that the OnePlus 13’s AI enhancements generally improve image quality.

The OnePlus 13 is available for $999.99 USD (16GB/512GB) and $899.99 USD (12GB/256GB), undercutting competitors like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra while offering comparable, and in some cases, superior features. Dayna’s conclusion: the OnePlus 13 successfully delivers flagship-level performance at a significantly more affordable price.

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