🚀 OnePlus 13s Unboxing & Review: The Compact Snapdragon 8 Elite Flagship!

🌟 The Rise of the Compact King: Our First Look at the OnePlus 13s

OnePlus is making a bold statement in 2025. While every other flagship is going bigger, the OnePlus 13s champions the compact form factor without sacrificing top-tier specs.² Released on June 12, 2025, this phone packs the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, a massive 5850mAh battery, and a silky-smooth 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display—all into a sleek, manageable 185g body.³

In this full review and unboxing, we break down every technical detail, explore the Indian pricing, and see how it stacks up against its biggest compact rival, the Samsung Galaxy S25.

Key Specifications at a Glance

🛠️ Performance & Display: A Pocket Powerhouse

The core of the OnePlus 13s experience is its performance.

⚡ Raw Power: Snapdragon 8 Elite

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset is a beast, paired with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and lightning-fast UFS 4.0 storage.⁴ This hardware combo delivered an astonishing AnTuTu score of 2,499,190 (v10) in our testing.⁵

Our Take: This phone is pure speed. Gaming sessions in titles like BGMI and Genshin Impact at high settings were flawless, thanks to the Adreno 830 GPU.⁶ The Cryo-Velocity VC Cooling system is doing overtime to keep the heat in check in this smaller chassis.

 

🖼️ The ProXDR Display Experience

The 6.32-inch LTPO AMOLED panel hits the sweet spot for a compact phone. The 120Hz refresh rate and 1.5K (1216x2640p) resolution make everything look incredibly sharp and fluid. Critically, it features 2160Hz PWM Dimming, which is a huge win for users sensitive to screen flicker.⁷

The IP65 rating for dust and water resistance is solid, though slightly behind the competition’s IP68.⁸

🔋 Battery & Charging: Compact, But Endurance is Huge

The most standout feature is the 5850mAh battery. This capacity is often reserved for larger, ‘Ultra’ phones. Its inclusion in the compact 13s is a game-changer, resulting in phenomenal battery life, easily pushing 1.5 to 2 days for moderate users.

• Charging Speed: The 80W SUPERVOOC wired charging is fast, getting you to 50% in roughly 20 minutes.⁹

   

• The Missing Feature: A notable omission for a flagship in 2025 is wireless charging.¹⁰ You’ll be tethered to the cable, a clear trade-off for the compact size and price point.

   

📸 Camera Specs and Comparison

The OnePlus 13s features a capable dual-camera setup on the rear:¹¹

• 50 MP Wide (Primary): ¹²$f/1.8$, OIS, Multi-directional PDAF.¹³ This is the workhorse and takes excellent, stable photos.

   

• 50 MP Telephoto: ¹⁴$f/2.0$, 2x Optical Zoom, PDAF.¹⁵ A dedicated lens for portraits, but the zoom capability is limited.

   

• 32 MP Selfie Camera: ¹⁶$f/2.0$, Autofocus (AF).¹⁷ A big win for vloggers and content creators—finally, a high-res selfie camera with AF!

   

⚔️ Comparison: OnePlus 13s vs. Samsung Galaxy S25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 is the 13s’s most direct competitor. Here’s a quick head-to-head on the key compromises:

The OnePlus 13s is the clear winner for battery life and value for money, while the Galaxy S25 offers a more premium, versatile camera zoom and higher IP rating.

💻 Software & AI Integration

The phone runs on Android 15 layered with OxygenOS 15.¹⁸ OnePlus has continued its trend of a clean, near-stock Android experience with useful additions. This is the first wave of devices fully integrating Google Gemini features, including AI VoiceScribe and advanced AI Detail Boost for photos, making it a truly smart device out of the box.¹⁹

💰 Price & Variants (India)

The OnePlus 13s is positioned aggressively in the Indian market, focusing on value in the compact flagship segment.

Colors: Green Silk, Black Velvet, Pink Satin

📺 Video Reference & Community Sentiment

To give you a complete picture, here are some of the best unboxing and review videos from fellow creators, covering the design, performance, and camera quality of the OnePlus 13s.

Community Sentiment Summary: The overwhelming sentiment is positive, praising the 5850mAh battery and compact size. The main points of criticism are the absence of wireless charging and the limited 2x optical zoom compared to other 2025 flagships.²⁰

 

❓ 10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Does the OnePlus 13s have a 3.5mm headphone jack?
   • A: No, like most modern flagships, it does not include a 3.5mm jack.²¹

      

2. Does the 13s support wireless charging?
   • A: No, the OnePlus 13s does not support any form of wireless charging.²²

      

3. What is the IP rating of the OnePlus 13s?
   • A: It has an IP65 rating, meaning it is dust-tight and protected against low-pressure water jets (rain, splashes), but not full submersion.²³

      

4. Is the OnePlus 13s an eSIM-compatible phone?
   • A: Yes, it supports Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time).²⁴

      

5. Does the selfie camera have Autofocus (AF)?
   • A: Yes, the 32MP front camera features Autofocus (AF), which is a major upgrade for video calling and vlogging.²⁵

      

6. Does the phone come with a charger in the box?
   • A: Yes, OnePlus typically includes the 80W SUPERVOOC power adapter in the box.²⁶

      

7. What is the CPU configuration of the Snapdragon 8 Elite?
   • A: It is an Octa-core chip: 2×4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M.²⁷

      

8. Will the OnePlus 13s get the new OxygenOS 16 update?
   • A: Yes, as a 2025 flagship, it is guaranteed to receive the next few major Android and OxygenOS updates.
9. Is the display protected by Gorilla Glass?
   • A: It is protected by Crystal Shield Glass, which is OnePlus’s proprietary high-strength glass solution.²⁸

      

10. What is the maximum digital zoom on the camera?
    • A: The telephoto camera can achieve up to 20x digital zoom.

🏷️ Conclusion & Future Outlook

The OnePlus 13s is a superb, performance-focused compact flagship. It nails the essentials: speed (Snapdragon 8 Elite), battery life (5850mAh), and a great 120Hz display.²⁹ The few compromises (IP65, no wireless charging, 2x zoom) are easily forgivable given its aggressively competitive ₹51,999 starting price in India.³⁰ It’s the ultimate choice for those who want flagship power without the heft of a Pro/Ultra phone.

Future Launch Variants (Based on Market Trends)

While the ‘s’ model usually stands alone as a mid-cycle refresh, current trends suggest potential future launches could include:

• OnePlus 13T: A late-year refresh (around October/November 2025) potentially focusing on a new design or a higher-res $64MP+$64MP$ camera system.
• OnePlus Ace Series: A more affordable line that adopts the 13s’s features (like the $5850mAh$ battery) but with a slightly less powerful processor (e.g., a custom Dimensity chip) for the sub-₹40,000 segment.

Which aspect of the OnePlus 13s interests you most: the huge 5850mAh battery life, or the raw performance of the Snapdragon 8 Elite?