Why the OnePlus 13s Is the Best Pocket Friendly Powerhouse

Hate juggling brick sized phones but still want flagship power then OnePlus 13s shrinks Snapdragon 8 Elite muscle into genuine one hand territory, then throws in best in class battery endurance for its size.

Most compact phones ask you to compromise on slow chips, small batteries, or not so bright screens.

The 13s bucks the trend. You get desktop grade silicon, a battery larger than some phablets, and a 120Hz LTPO panel that adjusts from 1Hz to 120Hz to save power without killing smoothness. 

Dual 50MP rear cameras won’t beat DSLR level flagships, but they nail colour and sharpness for social posts, while the 32MP autofocus selfie cam finally stops group shots from looking fuzzy. 

It’s the rare small handset that feels genuinely complete.

Comprehensive Breakdown: OnePlus 13s in Q&A

Design and Build

• Weight & Dimensions
  185g & ‎15.1 x 7.2 x 0.8 cm

• What materials are used in the build
  flat aluminum frame and flat glass

• Color options
  Green silk, Black Velvet, Pink Satin

• IP rating
  IP65 (Here brand should be called OneMinus)

• SIM type
  Dual Nano-SIM or eSIM

Display

• What display technology does it use
  6.32 inch ProXDR LTPO AMOLED with 120 Hz refresh rate

• Resolution
  2640*1216 (FHD+)

• Peak brightness
  1600 nits

• Screen to body ratio
  90.49%

• HDR support
  Yes, HDR10+ (Dolby Vision Too)

• Screen glass
  Corning Gorilla Glass 7i

Camera

• Camera system and special tech if any
  Dual rear setup

• Main camera sensor
  50 MP Sony LYT 700 with OIS & EIS

• Telephoto camera
  50 MP with 2× optical zoom & EIS

• Front (selfie) camera
  32MP, 4K @ 30fps

• Supported video modes
  4K 60fps/30fps, slo-mo, Dolby Vision, HDR, Dual Video Recording

• AI camera features
  AI Reframe, AI Detail Boost, AI Unblur, and AI Reflection Eraser

Performance

• Processor
  Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)

• GPU
  Adreno 830

• RAM
  12GB LPDDR5X

• Storage options
  256GB/512GB UFS 4.0 (non-expandable)

• Vibration Tech
  Haptic motor

Battery & Charging

• Battery capacity & charging speed
  5850 mAh with 80W SUPERVOOC

• 0 to 100% charge times
  56 to 59 Minutes

• Wireless charging
  No but reverse wired 5W charging supported

Connectivity & Network

• Connectivity options
  5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB-C 2.0, IR blaster & USB-OTG

• Supported 5G bands
  n1/n3/n5/n8/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78

Software & AI

• Android version & UI out of the box
  Android 15 with Oxygen OS 15.0

• Update policy
  4 years OS, 6 years security

• AI features
  AI Plus Mind, AI Voice Scribe, AI Translation, AI Call Assistant, AI Search (Circle to Search)

Media & Audio

• Audio features
  O Reality Audio, Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR Vivid

• HDR standards
  HDR10+

• Headphone jack
  No (USB-C or adapter)

Pricing & Availability

• Starting price in India
  ₹54,998 (12 GB/256 GB) & ₹59,998 (16 GB/512 GB, no offers)

• Launch date
  5 June 2025

• Purchase locations
  Amazon, OnePlus official store online & offline

• Box contents
  OnePlus 13s (what else you thought you get) 80W SUPERVOOC Adapter, Type A to C Cable, Quick Start Guide (why you need this), Protective Case, SIM Tray Ejector

Other Details

• Biometric security
  Optical in-display fingerprint & IR face unlock

• Preloaded bloatware apps
  Its OnePlus so don’t worry about it

• SAR values
  1.149 W/kg (head), 0.601 W/kg (body)

Final Verdict

Why get one:

• if your priority is Compact phone around 55k

• you need a compact phone but don’t want to compromise of battery and charging speed

• You want best chipset available in market for your next compact smartphone

• UI is your one of the most priority

• Lifetime display warranty for Green lines issue (This one here makes it more valuable phone than any other)

Why not:

• Vivo x200 FE have better Camera setup if you into it

• Less Charging speed & peak brightness compared to its competitor