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  zjnakis

  2025-01-31
  This review is about the colour: Black

  I upgraded from the OnePlus 8T after almost 4 years of flawless operation. It crossed my mind to get the S25 Ultra, but 1) I can't part with the slider on the side, 2) I can no longer compromise on mediocre charging (the 65 watts of the 8T spoiled me), and 3) while everyone expected that Sammy would also include a silicon-carbon battery, they didn't. So, already coming from OnePlus and having gotten used to its goodies, I didn't hesitate and snagged the 13 in the 16/512 version.

  POSITIVES
  *Battery: I'm blown away. It gave me 8 hours of Screen-On Time with Bluetooth and data constantly on, the screen at maximum resolution, and a long usage duration with games. With lighter usage, it easily gets 9-10 hours of active screen time. And as if that wasn't enough, it charges like a rocket. Personally, I use the charger from the 8T, which is 65W, and it takes around 30-35 minutes to charge from 15%-100% (the same as the 8T, but with a much smaller battery).
  *Display: Amazing resolution and brightness, one of the best on the market. I come from the 120Hz of the OnePlus 8T, and despite that, the difference between the two panels is noticeable to the eye.
  *Processor: Qualcomm's flagship, I won't dwell on the meaningless benchmarks as these numbers prove nothing. With the SD 865 of the OnePlus 8T, I never lagged anywhere in 4 years of use. The average user won't notice any difference between the top processors. Where the difference is noticeable is perhaps in efficiency and battery life. One thing is for sure, this processor won't lag anywhere for the next 3 years.
  *Camera: Incredible work by Hasselblad on the colors. More natural, less oversaturated than on the OP12 that I've tried. Its zoom is amazing, and overall, the camera is a tremendous upgrade from the 8T. Day, night, indoors, portraits, videos, all significantly better. I don't have an opinion/comparison with the S24/S25 Ultra and iPhone 15/16 Pro (I include both generations since they essentially have the exact same sensors as the previous generation), but let's not overlook the fact that the above devices cost 200-300€ more before we even start comparing.
  *Design: I have the Black Eclipse version, and personally, I think it's the best looking. The blue with the faux-leather texture on the back felt "cheaper" to me, but that's a matter of taste. Overall, it's a sturdy device, with incredible waterproofing and a premium feel.

  NEGATIVES
  *Display: I was eagerly waiting for this generation after seeing the OnePlus 12 and hoped they would eliminate the curved display. For some reason, OnePlus decided to continue this "joke" this year. The 14 will surely have a flat screen since the curved trend has come and gone.
  *Packaging: Here, it's not OP's fault but the EU legislation. The charger is no longer included in the package. And the cost of the original with 100W charging? 69€ on the official site! For now, I'm charging with the 65W charger from the OP 8T. I can't imagine how much faster it would charge with the 100W one.

  At 1200€, which I got along with a gift of the OnePlus Watch 2R, I think it's the most value-for-money flagship available. I don't know if it has anything to envy from Sammy and Apple; personally, when I considered getting the S25 Ultra, I felt I would be making a compromise for less. I would miss the OnePlus slider, I would miss the incredibly fast charging, and I would miss the incredibly smooth UI of Oxygen OS. 2 out of 2, OP won me over as well, just like the first time I got the 8T, I was choosing between that and the Galaxy S20 Ultra. I definitely got a device back then with an inferior camera compared to the S20, but the features that impressed me determined my current purchase.

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  George A.g

  2025-01-28
  This review is about the colour: Black

  Excellent device but extremely expensive without a charger in the package, this price of €300 above the previous one is unjustifiable, something is wrong, and I am talking about the official selling price from the OnePlus site. Just don't buy the European version, don't let them do whatever they want. Really, without a charger in the box, it's not worth it.

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  ARIS BRANIKAS

  2025-01-26
  This review is about the colour: Black

  For a few days now, I have been the owner of the phone. I bought it from the official Oneplus site using the early bird offer and trading in my old phone (through trade-in) for a total cost of €899. The phone is a real gem, a flagship in every sense of the word. Its strong points are the display, the battery (duration and charging speed), the IP68 - IP69 certification, the performance, the photos, and the sound (media playback, ringtone). In the photographic aspect (an area where Oneplus lagged a bit compared to the competition), the gap has now almost been eliminated. The photos are excellent (especially the portraits might be better than competing flagships). Also amazing is the zoom it can achieve as well as the photos of moving objects. And of course, the phone does not fall short in any area: call quality, network coverage, connectivity options, build quality, appearance, everything is excellent. I highly recommend it, and if the price (the official price for this version is €1199) seems expensive, one should compare it with the prices of similar flagships from 2025 (e.g., Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra starting at €1499 with less RAM). One downside is that there is no charger included in the packaging for phones sold in the European Union, which did not cost me extra since through the early bird offer I had the opportunity to get the excellent 120W charger from the company for free.

  UPDATE (07/02/2025)

  After more than 15 days of use, I simply confirm all the positives I mentioned above, without having anything negative to say. However, what has impressed me are: a) the amazing portraits that the phone takes and b) the battery life and charging speed. Specifically, for the purpose of slowing down battery aging, I have set the charging to stop at 80%. Starting the day with this battery percentage, after 24 hours of heavy use, the battery is around 30%. And the amazing thing is that I charge the phone every morning for exactly 14 to 15 minutes to reach 80% again!!!

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  Liackos

  2025-01-26
  This review is about the colour: Black

  I have had it for a week. Let's start from the outside in. The phone is very beautiful externally. The black one I got is a pure gem. Of course, it definitely needs a case because it slips incredibly. It comes with a pre-installed screen protector, and there is no CASE or CHARGER in the box. That's a flaw for me. Another concerning thing is that with the case, the camera protrudes a lot and is exposed to scratches. I ordered a camera protector from China. I couldn't find one anywhere here. The front view with curved edges is simply perfect. It has nothing to do with the ugly square thing of the S25. On the inside: fingerprint and face ID are lightning fast. Battery (don't listen to exaggerations) will easily last you a day with whatever usage you give it. For me, that's enough. I can leave the house without having the battery on the back of my mind. Snapdragon elite processor, if you're a gamer, you won't have any issues anywhere; after all, there's nothing better. Top of the top. Its operating system, Oxygen OS, is very lightweight with no trace of unnecessary apps, reminiscent of pure Android devices. Coming from years of Samsung, it felt a bit strange at first, but I got used to it in 2 days. The addition of an IR blaster is pleasant, reminding me of the old days of Android. You might find it funny, but if half of your remote controls from your devices at home (TV, air conditioning, etc.) are broken, then you appreciate it properly and don't need to have a second cheap phone with infrared. Also, a great plus is app cloning, so since it's a dual SIM phone, you can have 2 accounts for Viber, WhatsApp, etc., working perfectly on your phone.

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  Dr_Chris

  2025-01-09
  This review is about the colour: Black

  The best OnePlus ever! I have been using it for almost a month, the new software gives incredible speed, the new battery technology has huge advantages in charging speed, lighter weight, great capacity in a smaller size. So thin it helps a lot to have a good feel in the hand. The camera improved compared to the 12 and open. It will be a reference point for this year, with patience you will definitely find a good price.

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  jimpod82

  2025-01-27
  This review is about the colour: Black

  The best thing available in the market!! Incredible phone in every way!!!

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  KingAlistair6723

  2025-01-24
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  Very good phone. Purchased for €635, nothing negative so far.

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  billaros21

  2025-02-11
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  Kostas_NASTOS18

  2025-01-20
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  Stelios_B81

  2025-01-15
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  P-MARK96

  2025-01-15
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  Kostas_CH41

  2025-01-10