OnePlus 13s is the new compact flagship phone in the market that promises the best of not one but multiple worlds. Does it deliver?
OnePlus has introduced the 13s compact flagship phone in India and other regions earlier this month. The company has touted this as a powerful phone that fits in your palm and delivers flagship-grade performance. The best thing is that for Rs 54,999 you get the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset packed into a compact design with a large-size battery.
OnePlus has also dropped the alert slider in favour of the new dynamic Plus Key with this model. We’ve heard a lot of flagship killers over the years, and OnePlus had a few of them in its time. Does the OnePlus 13s fit into that equation and offer value that matches up to the whole package? We tested the device to get these answers and more.
Compact Yet Premium
OnePlus 13s focuses on one big aspect and that is the compact nature of the device. You get a 6.32-inch form factor built into a premium metal casing that has an aluminium alloy frame and a frosted finish at the back.
The device weighs 185 grams which is neither too heavy nor too light and the 8.2mm thickness is never going to win any contests. You only get it with IP65 rating which is not exactly premium standards.
Having said that, the 13s looks and feels premium the moment you hold it in your hand and that is the only thing that matters to the people. You get a squarish camera module which houses the dual rear sensors and the rest of the body remains clean and we like that about it. The 13s looks simple but elegant at the same time.
No Compromises In Display
The brand always makes sure the display on its phones are top-notch and the 13s sees no difference in that strategy. You get an AMOLED 1B LTPO panel with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ along with adaptive 120Hz refresh rate.
OnePlus is offering its own Crystal shield glass for protection which has held well during the last few weeks of our time with the device. The colours are punchy and the overall viewing quality of the display is pleasing to the eye and you never feel any discomfort while using it. The screen brightness levels aren’t the best in the segment but it is usable in outdoor conditions.
