OnePlus 13s Brings Flagship Specs and a Battery That Won’t Quit

June 06, 2025 June 06, 2025

OnePlus 13s: A Compact Powerhouse for India

OnePlus has officially launched the OnePlus 13s in India. Essentially a rebranded version of the OnePlus 13T released in China, this phone brings flagship-level features to the Indian market with a few subtle adjustments.

A New Name, a Slightly Smaller Battery, but Still a Powerful Phone

While remarkably similar to its Chinese counterpart, the OnePlus 13s isn't a perfect clone. The design and most specifications remain the same, but there's one key difference: battery capacity. The OnePlus 13s features a slightly smaller battery compared to the 13T, but it's still impressively large for a phone of its size.

The OnePlus 13T boasts a substantial 6,260mAh battery—more than enough even for larger phones. The OnePlus 13s, on the other hand, packs a 5,850mAh battery. Even with this reduction, it remains a significant battery capacity, easily providing all-day usage for most users.

To illustrate the battery's impressive capacity, consider the Galaxy S25, a 6.2-inch phone with a 4,000mAh battery. The OnePlus 13s, with its slightly larger 6.32-inch display, offers a significantly larger 5,850mAh battery, highlighting its power efficiency.

Identical Design to the OnePlus 13T

The OnePlus 13s maintains the sleek design of the OnePlus 13T. Constructed with aluminum and glass, it features a flat display, a flat back, and a flat frame. A prominent camera module housing three lenses is situated in the top-left corner. Interestingly, a custom key replaces the traditional alert slider on the left side of the phone.

Under the hood, this smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, Qualcomm's top-tier mobile platform. This is paired with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of UFS 4.0 flash storage, depending on the chosen configuration.

A Compact Powerhouse of Features

The OnePlus 13s showcases a vibrant 6.32-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display with an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz for smooth scrolling and responsiveness. It runs on Android 15 with OxygenOS 15 overlaid, providing a familiar yet enhanced user experience. OnePlus commits to long-term software support, promising 4 years of operating system updates and 6 years of security patches.

The substantial 5,850mAh battery supports 80W SuperVOOC fast charging, enabling quick top-ups. While wireless charging isn't included, the fast wired charging makes up for it. The phone also features stereo speakers for an immersive audio experience and is IP65 certified for water and dust resistance.

Photography enthusiasts will appreciate its impressive camera setup. On the rear, it houses a 50-megapixel main camera (f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.56-inch sensor size, OIS) and a 50-megapixel telephoto lens (f/2.0 aperture, 2x optical zoom). A 32-megapixel front-facing camera handles selfies and video calls.

India-Exclusive Green Silk Color Option

Additional features include an optical in-display fingerprint scanner for secure authentication and an IR blaster for controlling home appliances. The phone measures 150.81×71.70×8.15mm and weighs 185 grams. Color options include Black Velvet, Pink Satin, and an India-exclusive Green Silk variant.

The OnePlus 13s is priced competitively starting at INR 54,999 ($641), making it a compelling option for those seeking a powerful and stylish smartphone with a long-lasting battery.