Indroction
In today’s time when smartphones are getting bigger in size, OnePlus has taken a new model, has launched OnePlus 13T, a compact flagship phone. This phone has been specially designed for those people who like to use the phone with one hand and who want a small phone and for those who do not want to compromise on battery life and performance, this is a better option.
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Design & Build – Compact aur Premium
If we talk about the design of this phone, the design of OnePlus 13T is quite refined and its edges are flat and the frame is made of aluminium. The matte and finished back makes it look modern, premium and classy. Its weight is well balanced and it feels quite free to hold and has a good grip.
- Dimensions: 150.8 x 71.7 x 8.2 mm
- Weight: 185 grams
- Colors: Grey, Black and Pink
- IP Rating: IP65 (water and dust resistant)
In today’s time, among the big smartphones, one gets to see a small and best featured phone like oneplus 13t. This will be liked by those people who are looking for a small phone in the market in which they get everything that they are currently getting in big phones.
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Display – Small Size, Body Quality
- Display Type: 6.32-inch LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640 x 1216 (1.5K approx)
- Peak Brightness: 4500 nits
- Refresh Rate: 1Hz to 120Hz adaptive
- Features: HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Crystal Glass Protection
The display is small but there is no compromise in performance. You will get everything in it like color accuracy, sharpness, brightness, as you get in flagship smartphones. The visibility is excellent for outdoor use.
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Performance – Flagship Power
Let’s talk about performance, in this phone has given Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 edition processor which is one of the top chipsets currently. And if we talk about its users, then everything from gaming to multi tasking video editing runs smoothly in it.
- RAM: 12GB or 16GB (LPDDR5X)
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB (UFS 4.0)
- Operating System: Android 15 (OxygenOS for global, ColorOS for China)
- Benchmarks: AnTuTu score around 24 lakh, Geekbench multi-core ~9000
Today, there is hardly any phone in its competition with such performance at this price and even if it is there, its price is higher
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Battery – Big battery in small body
The battery of this phone is the most unique feature of OnePlus 3T. It has a 6260 mAh battery which is a silicon carbon battery and traditionally stores more power in a smaller size than a lithium ion battery.
- Battery Capacity: 6260mAh
- Charging: 80W SUPERVOOC wired fast charging
- Wireless Charging: Not available
- Battery Backup: 1.5 days easily pass in normal usage
This is the first time we are seeing such a big battery in a compact flagship phone. This feature will be very good and best for those people who do not want to charge their phone everyday. They will get a long battery backup.
Camera – Simple Setup, Strong Results
Oneplus 3T has 2 camera lens on the back side. Which is quite powerful
- Main Camera: 50MP Sony IMX906 sensor with OIS
- Telephoto Camera: 50MP Samsung JN5, 2x optical zoom
- Selfie Camera: 16MP
- Video: 4K@60fps, 8K@30fps, slow motion 1080p up to 240fps
Camera quality is like that of a flagship phone. Sharp and natural shots are obtained in daylight and good detail photos are obtained even in low light. The phone does not have an ultra wide lens, but the main and telephoto sensors are quite better and versatile. Due to the Hasselblad tuning of OnePlus, the colors and dynamic range are quite balanced.
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Gaming & Daily Use
Oneplus 13T is a super excellent performer for gaming. You can play heavy games like BGMI, call off duty smoothly on high settings. There will be no lag or any other issue. The phone also does not heat up as it has a vapor chamber cooling system.
This phone has a new “Plus key” which you can customize as per your needs. Like opening the camera, turning the flashlight off or on or opening any application can be done in one click with the help of “Key Plus”.
Connectivity & Extras
- Fingerprint Sensor: Under-display optical
- Speakers: Stereo with Dolby Atmos
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, 5G
- USB-C Port: Gen 2.0 (video output is not supported)
- Alert Slider: Not given, there is a Plus Key in its place
The Plus Key is an interesting addition. You can link it to any feature instead of the mute switch. This improves the usability of the phone.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Compact size, one-hand friendly
- Flagship-level performance
- Exceptional battery life
- Fast charging
- Excellent display quality
- Hasselblad-tuned cameras
- Plus Key customization
Cons
- Ultra-wide camera missing
- There is no wireless charging
- USB-C port does not support video-out
- Alert Slider has been replaced
Competition
OnePlus 13T’s direct competition is from those smartphones that are compact in size but offer flagship-level performance. Such phones are quite limited in the market. Currently the major options are:
Conclusion
If you are looking for a compact phone that is small in size but does not fall short of any flagship in performance, display and battery, then OnePlus 13T is definitely worth considering.
- This phone is perfect for those users who:
- prefer one-handed use
- do heavy gaming or multitasking
- want long battery backup
- like clean and fast UI
If you find ultra-wide camera or wireless charging very important, then only you should look for another option. Otherwise OnePlus 13T is a solid compact flagship from every angle