13, 5G Dual Sim, Indian Version (Black Eclipse, 12GB +256GB)

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Genuine Indian version phone, sold by Callmate. Please choose your seller wisely.

It's as expected... Very good No issues with it

Disclaimer: My previous android was the realme X2 which I had used since 2019. Hence, I have limited knowledge regarding other android devices/OS. This review is for those people who want to enjoy the experience of a flagship rather than the game-buffs or the photography enthusiasts. Coming to the phone, Performance: Buttery-smooth. Snapdragon 8 Elite is a premium chip. Transitioning between the apps seems so smooth quite like my iphone 13 if not better which I have been using for the last 2 years. I have played Call of Duty in the max settings and the gameplay is very smooth in both Multiplayer and Battle Royal modes. Camera is awesome though I have not used it much. Battery: I have attached battery SS for reference. The silicone battery gives excellent back-up. Build quality: Build quality is very good, quite like a flagship. The screen seems so premium and fluidy. Storage capacity: I have got the 12 GB + 256 GB variant. System & OS takes around 19 GB. One general photo takes around 8-9 MB space. Connectivity: Have found it good particularly the Wifi as compared to my previous phone. It can catch onto weak wifi signal very strongly. OS: Oxygen OS is awesome. The dual tone color looks good. Verdict: Can easily go for it if you need a flagship device on budget when compared to other brand’s flagships (I got it at 65k).

I recently upgraded to the OnePlus 13 after using a OnePlus 9RT and an iPhone X. I have been using the phone heavily for a while now, and I wanted to share a detailed breakdown of my experience for anyone considering the upgrade. The most notable improvement for me has been the battery life. The endurance on this device is excellent. I am consistently getting around 9 hours of screen-on time, and that is just taking the battery from 100% down to 10%. My daily usage is quite demanding. On a typical day, I play Call of Duty Mobile for 2 hours, BGMI for another 2 hours, and Clash Royale for an hour. In addition to those 5 hours of gaming, I spend about 3 hours on Instagram, 2 hours on WhatsApp, and an hour browsing on Brave. Even with this heavy workload, the phone manages the battery exceptionally well. It handles sustained gaming sessions without any major performance drops or overheating issues, which is exactly what I needed. The display is another massive step up. The screen is incredibly bright, and the 120Hz refresh rate makes everything feel incredibly smooth, whether I am playing games or just scrolling through social media. It is easily the best display I have used on a phone. Unlocking the device is also seamless now. Moving from the optical sensor on the 9RT and the face unlock on the iPhone X to the new ultrasonic fingerprint sensor makes a big difference. It is incredibly fast, highly accurate, and unlocks instantly even if my thumb is slightly wet or sweaty. As for the camera, it is very good. Coming from older devices, there is a clear difference in quality. The collaboration with Hasselblad really shows in the color science. Photos look natural, balanced, and realistic rather than overly saturated or artificially boosted. The new 50MP telephoto lens is a huge highlight for me. The 3x optical zoom captures an incredible amount of detail without losing clarity, making it perfect for portrait shots or capturing objects from a distance. It takes sharp and reliable photos for daily use without requiring much effort on my part. On the software side, the experience is mostly smooth and fast. While I have noticed a few minor software quirks here and there, the overall performance is a massive step up from the issues I was dealing with on my previous phones. Overall, if you are a heavy user who plays a lot of games and spends hours on your screen, the OnePlus 13 is a very capable device. The combination of excellent battery efficiency, a beautiful display, and a highly versatile camera system makes it a worthwhile upgrade from older generations.

Best battery and performance Low camera quality

Nice

Worth it, even in 2026 for the price you pay