OnePlus 13 series

[masashi]

It's a cn set, buy at your own risk for cn rom incompatibility stuff+no local warrenty

Icic, I saw some using vivo X200 phones like no compatibility issues that's why I was checking out

 

[tkte_85]

Icic, I saw some using vivo X200 phones like no compatibility issues that's why I was checking out

the compatibility is at the buyer's own risk, if u are a normal user that just wants things to work and dun wanna tinker around CN rom quirks, and prefer local warrenty and a better resale value, its better to just get a global rom set, and with OP13 its only local set for now. For Oneplus CN rom compatibility or issues, probably can take a look at Oppo's CN rom models as they are all running CN ColorOS. Just that personally i myself dun recommend as for Oneplus phones i still highly recommend their almost 0 bloatware OxygenOS

 

[chari-men]

Icic, I saw some using vivo X200 phones like no compatibility issues that's why I was checking out

China color OS if not mistaken have that 6 app autostart limitation... May have notification problems ...

 

[masashi]

China color OS if not mistaken have that 6 app autostart limitation... May have notification problems ...

Sounds pretty bad. Looks better to check carefully again

 

[KeYoKe]

PSA:

OnePlus Novena Square Service Center will be relocated to The Cathay #01-11 from 15th August 2025

Please proceed to The Cathay from 15th August 2025 for any warranty claims for OnePlus phones if the need arises

 

[sibeiTrolled]

Just finished setting up my new OP13
Waiting for my NILLKIN case to come before i start using it.

Now thinking back, was i stupid to pay extra for the "same day" delivery yesterday night....

PSA:

OnePlus Novena Square Service Center will be relocated to The Cathay #01-11 from 15th August 2025

Please proceed to The Cathay from 15th August 2025 for any warranty claims for OnePlus phones if the need arises

Thanks for the PSA, kinda bummed that they left velocity since it's quite convient when i sent my OPPO for repair.
At least the new location is still near MRT.

 

[masashi]

Just finished setting up my new OP13
Waiting for my NILLKIN case to come before i start using it.

Now thinking back, was i stupid to pay extra for the "same day" delivery yesterday night....


Thanks for the PSA, kinda bummed that they left velocity since it's quite convient when i sent my OPPO for repair.
At least the new location is still near MRT.

Thought same day delivery is free with vouchers??????

 

[sibeiTrolled]

Thought same day delivery is free with vouchers??????

When i ordered it last night, the free with voucher was only for the "Door Step delivery" option which was 11 Aug - 13 Aug.
I saw the "Same Day Delivery" which requires 3.99 SGD (8 Aug) and my finger naturally went to it.

Maybe i missed a voucher on shopee?
Oh well... At least i can caress my new phone first

 

[KeYoKe]

Thought same day delivery is free with vouchers??????

Next day delivery is free ... Same day delivery got free meh?

 

[masashi]

Next day delivery is free ... Same day delivery got free meh?

Oooh didn't know got same day delivery option

 

[chari-men]

Same day delivery no free....if free everyone choose same day logistics don't need sleep already lol ..

 

[bakayarou]

@sibeiTrolled


How's the new OP13, is it very fast ?


Can provide some feedback ?

 

[sibeiTrolled]

Can provide some feedback ?

Lol i only touched it for like less than 2-3 hours and you tagged me to ask for feedback.

Well anyways..
Came from an Oppo Find X5 Pro - you can find my "complain" post on the find x5 thread.
Bought the black 16 / 512 version

Some first impressions -

How's the new OP13, is it very fast ?

Yes, freaking fast for me. Maybe it's due to the combination of the UFS 4.0 and 8 Elite chip?
Loaded up playstore and the OS updates at the same time and it was completed quickly. I can feel the phone getting warm but since it completed both task so fast, it quickly cooled down as well.

Had the "opportunity" to reset my phone twice this year, due to random battery drain and random heating up in the night, and once last year for the screen repair. Seting up was a chore, it was sluggish and felt like the bottleneck was the CPU (8 Gen 1). It also heats up quickly as soon as soon as there is some load and i had to stagger playstore updates as well as phone updates, can't do both at the same time.

Cameras -
Hmm, can't say more. I am a click and shoot person, don't really adjust the settings unless it feels wierd to me.
Colour and sharpness feels about same to me but TBF i can't really differentiate between a good or not so good image. If the overall feels good to me, then it is good

As for the other things
- UI /software, similar to colorOS. Which is good for me since i didn't have to spend alot of time dialing my preferred settings
- Battery and charging speed. Drain seems ok with a spare sim card, not yet tested the charging as i am letting it drain to a low % before i re-calibrate it.
- Gaming. Not sure, havn't tried.

I won't say i am like WOW WOW impressed with this phone since phones have come a long way and budget phones can pretty much do most of the stuff decently well.
BUT, considering the entire "package" for SGD 933 (which i got it at), it is a good deal for me compared to other phones that i have shortlisted previously.
- Find X8 / Pro
- Realme GT7

Right now it is just sitting there idle with all my required apps installed and setup. Once my case comes, it is time to retire my oppo. Probably will change the battery and use it as a spare phone in case of emergency (replacing my huawei m20 pro)

 

[bakayarou]

@sibeiTrolled


Thanks for the "beginning phase" use review.


Appreciate your write up

 

[bakayarou]

Some first impressions -

Yes, freaking fast for me. Maybe it's due to the combination of the UFS 4.0 and 8 Elite chip?

Wow, that's a very good smartphone

 

[masashi]

Briefly flirted with the Honor Magic 7 pro for a while after using the SG60 supermarket vouchers to purchase another honor phone and selling it away plus my old 13R. Felt annoying to use for some reason especially with the iPhone feel to it. So glad to be back with OnePlus which is just great in all areas for me. Loving the blue option but of course better get a case this time to avoid the fate of my old phone got it at a good price from 8/8 sale

 

[kEvinErd]

Briefly flirted with the Honor Magic 7 pro for a while after using the SG60 supermarket vouchers to purchase another honor phone and selling it away plus my old 13R. Felt annoying to use for some reason especially with the iPhone feel to it. So glad to be back with OnePlus which is just great in all areas for me. Loving the blue option but of course better get a case this time to avoid the fate of my old phone got it at a good price from 8/8 sale

What price you got it at?

 

[KeYoKe]

Briefly flirted with the Honor Magic 7 pro for a while after using the SG60 supermarket vouchers to purchase another honor phone and selling it away plus my old 13R. Felt annoying to use for some reason especially with the iPhone feel to it. So glad to be back with OnePlus which is just great in all areas for me. Loving the blue option but of course better get a case this time to avoid the fate of my old phone got it at a good price from 8/8 sale

Your 13R dented liao, how much did u sell it for?

Dented box for op13.... I ocd.... Can't accept

Good that u can accept curve screen. I am a BIG hater of curve screen. I rather stick with my 13R. And I'm holding it for 5 months liao.

 

[tkte_85]

Your 13R dented liao, how much did u sell it for?

Dented box for op13.... I ocd.... Can't accept

Good that u can accept curve screen. I am a BIG hater of curve screen. I rather stick with my 13R. And I'm holding it for 5 months liao.

I holding to my 13 since day 1 leh lolol

 

[KeYoKe]

I holding to my 13 since day 1 leh lolol

You one year change once. I different ma