OnePlus 13s
The OnePlus 13s boasts a powerful processor, stunning display, advanced camera system, and 5G connectivity for top-tier performance. Ideal for tech enthusiasts.
Best price in South Africa: 13500 ZAR
Released: 2025, June 12
Specifications
OnePlus 13s in South Africa
Pros and Cons
OnePlus 13s in South Africa
Pros of the OnePlus 13s
Flagship Performance in a Compact Size: It is powered by the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset (the latest flagship processor) and UFS 4.0 storage, providing unmatched speed and smoothness in a comfortable, one-handed body.
Outstanding Battery Life for its Size: It features a massive 5,850 mAh battery, which is an exceptionally large capacity for a phone with a 6.32-inch screen, guaranteeing multi-day endurance for most users.
Premium Display Technology: The 6.32-inch LTPO AMOLED 120Hz display offers adaptive refresh rates (1-120Hz), high resolution (1216 * 2640 pixels), and excellent brightness (up to 1600 nits HBM).
Inclusion of a Telephoto Camera: Unlike many smaller, lower-tier flagships that cut cameras, the 13s includes a dedicated 50MP sensor with 2x optical zoom, offering genuine versatility for portraits and zoomed shots.
Long-Term Software Support: OnePlus promises 4 years of major Android OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates, ensuring the device remains current and secure for a long time.
Cons of the OnePlus 13s
Lacks an Ultra-Wide Camera: It omits the ultra-wide lens entirely, which is a significant drawback for users who frequently need to capture landscapes, architecture, or group shots at close range.
No Wireless Charging: The device does not support wireless charging, a convenience feature commonly expected in the premium flagship category.
Basic Water Resistance: It carries an IP65 rating, which is sufficient for dust and water splashes (like rain), but it is not protected against submersion (unlike the IP68/IP69 rating on the full OnePlus 13 flagship).
Slow USB Standard: It uses the dated USB Type-C 2.0 port for wired data transfer, which is a major bottleneck for quickly moving large files (videos, photos) to a PC.
Replaces the Alert Slider: The traditional and much-loved Alert Slider has been replaced by the customizable "Plus Key" (similar to the iPhone's Action Button), which is seen as a downgrade by many long-time OnePlus users.
Features
OnePlus 13s in South Africa
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Body
| Dimensions | 150.8 x 71.7 x 8.2 mm (5.94 x 2.82 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 185 g (6.53 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum alloy frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
Display
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, 1600 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.32 inches, 97.9 cm2 (~90.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1216 x 2640 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Crystal Shield Glass |
Platform
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 |
Memory
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, 2x optical zoom, PDAF |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, Dolby Vision HDR |
Selfie camera
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/3.1", 0.7µm, AF |
| Features | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Battery
| Type | 5850 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired, 33W PPS, 18W PD, 18W QC 5W reverse wired |
Misc
| Colors | Green Silk, Black Velvet, Pink Satin |
| Models | CPH2723 |
Our Tests
| Performance | AnTuTu: 2499190 (v10) GeekBench: 9093 (v6) 3DMark: 6473 (Wild Life Extreme) |