Veloso
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Already did. Lol. Went for 13R this time. I did not get the ori case from 1+ though. $598. Cashback minus off another I think $18 or so.
OnePlus 13 series
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3 weeks on, here are my thoughts.
Reasons why I got the 13R:
- IR Blaster
- Flat screen
- Battery
- Screen to body ratio
- OxygenOS
- Dual SIM and eSIM support
Get this phone if you:
1. Don't use the cameras too much
2. Want easily available tempered glass screen protectors
3. Need a 1.5-2 day battery life phone
Build:
Flat display is a major pro, camera bump a little big. My subjective opinion is that the flat sides and back make it feel more premium.
Fingerprint Scanner:
Fingerprint scanner position is something you'll get used to (its lower position means more notifications being visible on long screen). It's decently fast.
Display:
LTPO at this price point is nice, never found it to be lacking in brightness. Reponsive and punchy.
Speakers:
Loud, treble is good but bass is lacking.
Haptics:
Not as premium as iPhones or Pixels (comparing to iPhone 16 and Pixel 8), but great for its price. Smokes the motor on Pocos. The motor is a little weak though, and so even at maximum intensity, I do tend to miss some notifications when on Vibrate.
Battery:
One and a half days, and then some. I don't game though. With how long it lasts, it's viable to use the limit charge to 80% feature since 80% can easily get you through the day.
Camera:
Colours are overprocessed and details are sometimes oversharpened. Avid photographers might want to steer clear. My favourite lens is the telephoto but in less than ideal lighting conditions, my photos are blurry due to lack of OIS.
Software:
Many intuitive features like switching to last used app in recents menu, timer presets (hard boiled egg, face mask etc.). Snappy and light. Middle ground between the "cleanness" of Pixel UI and the customisability and features of OneUI. Third-party launchers don't play well with gesture nav, will take a second to load after "Home"/swipe up gesture is used.
Some bloatware was present: LinkedIn, Facebook, Netflix, Booking.com and Zen Space, all uninstallable.
Conclusion:
Good deal at $610. Nice to haves would be IP68/69, Wireless Charging & USB 3.2. But none are dealbreakers. Built for users who value performance and battery life. 2 year warranty is nice too!
Poco F6 Pro launched at $629 early bird pricing in mid-2024. OP13R at $610 ($595 after Shopback) eclipses it in value and most importantly, comes with usable, optimised software. F7 Pro's release, if priced competitive enough, can threaten the 13R.
Lastly, I wish that the 512GB variant would've been available here; I don't think it would cannibalise the sales of the 13, as I think that people dropping $1k on a phone probably know what they want and what features they are NOT willing to give up, like wireless charging or OIS on the telephoto.
Reasons why I got the 13R:
- IR Blaster
- Flat screen
- Battery
- Screen to body ratio
- OxygenOS
- Dual SIM and eSIM support
Get this phone if you:
1. Don't use the cameras too much
2. Want easily available tempered glass screen protectors
3. Need a 1.5-2 day battery life phone
Build:
Flat display is a major pro, camera bump a little big. My subjective opinion is that the flat sides and back make it feel more premium.
Fingerprint Scanner:
Fingerprint scanner position is something you'll get used to (its lower position means more notifications being visible on long screen). It's decently fast.
Display:
LTPO at this price point is nice, never found it to be lacking in brightness. Reponsive and punchy.
Speakers:
Loud, treble is good but bass is lacking.
Haptics:
Not as premium as iPhones or Pixels (comparing to iPhone 16 and Pixel 8), but great for its price. Smokes the motor on Pocos. The motor is a little weak though, and so even at maximum intensity, I do tend to miss some notifications when on Vibrate.
Battery:
One and a half days, and then some. I don't game though. With how long it lasts, it's viable to use the limit charge to 80% feature since 80% can easily get you through the day.
Camera:
Colours are overprocessed and details are sometimes oversharpened. Avid photographers might want to steer clear. My favourite lens is the telephoto but in less than ideal lighting conditions, my photos are blurry due to lack of OIS.
Software:
Many intuitive features like switching to last used app in recents menu, timer presets (hard boiled egg, face mask etc.). Snappy and light. Middle ground between the "cleanness" of Pixel UI and the customisability and features of OneUI. Third-party launchers don't play well with gesture nav, will take a second to load after "Home"/swipe up gesture is used.
Some bloatware was present: LinkedIn, Facebook, Netflix, Booking.com and Zen Space, all uninstallable.
Conclusion:
Good deal at $610. Nice to haves would be IP68/69, Wireless Charging & USB 3.2. But none are dealbreakers. Built for users who value performance and battery life. 2 year warranty is nice too!
Poco F6 Pro launched at $629 early bird pricing in mid-2024. OP13R at $610 ($595 after Shopback) eclipses it in value and most importantly, comes with usable, optimised software. F7 Pro's release, if priced competitive enough, can threaten the 13R.
Lastly, I wish that the 512GB variant would've been available here; I don't think it would cannibalise the sales of the 13, as I think that people dropping $1k on a phone probably know what they want and what features they are NOT willing to give up, like wireless charging or OIS on the telephoto.
Add the sandstone case as a add-on purchase (by clicking Add-on deals at lower prices) in Shopee cart. Then you'll be eligible to use the $100 off $700 voucher, bringing the total to $614.10.
Veloso
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Make the total shoot to $700 then can use minus off $100 voucher. You need around $4 or $5 I can't remember. Then after that is payment voucher Liao, Pay immediately minus off 0.3% I think.
most welcome! hope you enjoy the phone
think it'll be delivered in 2 days. do let us know your thoughts!!
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None of the users here are experiencing Wifi issues on the OnePlus 13R?
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No issues at all
all good. what's wrong with the wifi on your set?
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Guess you need a better router?
unculturedf
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The connection seems to be unstable and keeps dropping.
A quick search online shows that there's a lot of people that are experiencing the same issue. I have another phone and the connection is fine as well.
Veloso
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How often is the drop?
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No issues on mine at all. Did u try another wifi at other places? Same issue happens?
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I am extremely impressed with the battery life
but
I am very paranoid about the camera lense breaking if I ever drop the phone
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but
I am very paranoid about the camera lense breaking if I ever drop the phone
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It happens quite random so it's hard for me to put a figure to it, but it's frequent enough for me to notice
Just got the phone, so haven't had the chance to test it at other places. Guess I'll monitor it and worst case send it in for warranty
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