OnePlus 13R vs. OnePlus 13
The OnePlus 13 series just dropped, and you may be wondering whether the OnePlus 13R is a fine choice or the OnePlus 13 might be worth the higher price tag.
After all, the difference isn't trivial. We are talking about a few hundred bucks of a difference in the US and Europe.
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For starters, you can compare the complete specs sheets or directly continue with our editor's assessment in the following video or in the text below.
Size comparison
The OnePlus 13 and 13R have similar design traits but feel quite different in hand. The 13R adopts a flatter design with a completely flat back and side frame, while the 13 proper has a slightly curved back, and the side frame isn't entirely flat either.
Additionally, the 13 arrives in two variants - glass back and vegan leather option. The latter is not available on the 13R.
When it comes to build quality, the two are pretty similar. The 13R uses a Gorilla Glass 7i protective sheet on the front, while the standard 13 uses something called Crystal Shield Ultra-Ceramic Glass with improved drop and shock resistance. The OP 13R also has a lower ingress protection rating - IP65 vs IP68/IP69.
Aside from the outlined differences, the two handsets are very similar in terms of dimensions. No meaningful difference.
Display comparison
The two devices share largely the same OLED displays. They both achieve similar levels of brightness (around 1,200 nits) and support HDR10+ and Dolby Vision content.
The only difference is that the 13 proper has a slightly higher resolution and is 6.82" compared to the 6.78". In either case, there is not a meaningful enough difference to tip the scales in either direction.