OnePlus 13 vs OnePlus 13R

OnePlus 13

A major step up for OnePlus cameras, though still not quite matching Apple and Samsung's best.

• The Hasselblad color science produces natural, film-like images that many will prefer over Samsung's punchy processing.
• Low-light performance has improved dramatically but still falls slightly behind the iPhone 16 Pro in challenging conditions.

OnePlus 13R

Main camera and new 2x telephoto deliver solid results, but the 8MP ultrawide is a consistent weak point that drags down the system.

• The 50MP main camera produces sharp daylight stills with wide dynamic range and vibrant-but-accurate colors
• The new 50MP 2x telephoto is a significant upgrade over the old macro lens, delivering sharp images with nice colors
• The 8MP ultrawide is the clear weakness — soft, lacking detail, with limited dynamic range that reviewers universally criticize
• Video recording is limited: 4K restricted to select cameras with mediocre stabilization compared to the competition