OnePlus 13s

A powerful all round compact flagship

- WORDS SRINI SWAMINATHAN

₹54,999 onwards, oneplus.in

We reviewed the newly launched OnePlus 13s (Green Silk, 12GB RAM, 512GB ROM) intended for the Indian market. As expected from OnePlus, the phone boasts a polished design with subtle elegance, with a new compact size, along with cutting-edge performance, and a feature-rich experience at an aggressive price point—positioning itself as a top contender in the premium mid-range category.

Given the compact ‘fits-like-a-glove-in-hand’ form factor you may have many questions such as - “Does the battery life do justice to the expectations? How does the phone handle multiple tasks without heating up?How well do the cameras capture images and videos?”. Stay tuned as well unbox this small beauty and take it for a spin and put it to tough tests on the streets of Mumbai.

The unboxing experience is clean, premium, and signature OnePlus. The box includes a high-speed 80W SUPERVOOC charger, a red Type-C cable (USB-A to C), SIM ejector tool, and essential documentation. Unlike some brands that skimp on accessories, OnePlus delivers the complete kit - the phone comes with a pre-applied screen protector and a precisely cut phone case that feels great in the hand and is not slippery.

The design is immediately noticeable, the new Green Silk finish is soft matte with a metallic hue that feels luxurious without being flashy. The squared camera module houses dual cameras with a vertical visual arrangement. The phone has a boxy profile with subtly curved corners and a metal frame, offering solid build quality and a premium in-hand feel. At 8.2mm thickness and ~200g weight, it feels reassuring in one hand but never bulky or heavy. The alert slider has been replaced by the customisable Plus Key (on the left). The OnePlus 13s has a IP rating of 3R IP65 similar to the 13R.