Deal alert: OnePlus 13 hits its lowest price yet — here’s why it’s still a smart buy
With a successor reportedly around the corner, you might be wondering if the OnePlus 13 is still worth it. Short answer: yes, especially now. The current flagship has dropped to its lowest price, making it one of the best-value premium phones you can buy today while you wait for the next generation.
Current pricing and promos
– 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: $749.99 (down from $899.99)
– 16GB RAM + 512GB storage: $849.99 (down from $999.99)
– Official store promo: discounted pricing plus a free wood grain magnetic case valued at $39.99
– Available in Arctic Dawn, Black Eclipse, and Midnight Ocean
Why the OnePlus 13 still stands out
– Big, ultra-bright display: A 6.82-inch LTPO 4.1 QHD+ panel (3168 x 1440) with a 120Hz refresh rate, ceramic guard protection, and up to 4500 nits peak brightness. It even works with wet or gloved fingers.
– Flagship performance: Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage for blazing-fast load times and smooth multitasking.
– Versatile camera setup: Triple 50MP rear cameras including a Sony LYT-808 main sensor, a 50MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom and OIS (Sony LYT-600), and a 50MP ultrawide (S5KJN5). It’s the first phone that can capture 4K Dolby Vision across every camera, including the 32MP selfie camera, and it can record up to 8K at 30 fps. Hasselblad color tuning and features are on board.
– All-around connectivity and durability: Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, dual SIM with eSIM support, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type‑C, IR blaster, LDAC and LHDC 5.0 codec support, IP69 dust/water resistance, the beloved Alert Slider, and support for Google Find My even when the phone is turned off.
– Battery that goes the distance: A massive 6,000mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. A 100W charger is included in the box for super-fast top-ups.
– Long-term software support: Ships with OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15 and is slated for 4 major Android updates plus 6 years of security updates.
Real-world takeaways
The display is exceptionally bright and razor-sharp, performance is top-tier, and battery life is excellent. The ultrasonic fingerprint reader is fast and reliable, and charging speeds remain among the best in class. The cameras are a meaningful upgrade over the previous generation and will satisfy most users, though they aren’t the absolute best in the industry. Two omissions to note: there’s no Ultra-Wideband, and native 4K slow motion at 120 fps isn’t available, which some power users may miss.
Should you buy the OnePlus 13 now or wait?
If you need a premium phone today with a brilliant screen, elite performance, marathon battery, and fast charging, the OnePlus 13 at its current price is a fantastic deal. If you’re holding out specifically for potential next‑gen camera features or UWB, you might consider waiting for the upcoming model. For everyone else, the current discount makes the OnePlus 13 one of the most compelling flagship purchases right now.
Note: Pricing and availability can change, so check current offers before purchasing.
