OnePlus 13R

Overall, I'm quite happy with the OnePlus 13 series. The company has even zhuzhed up its software update policy to four Android operating system upgrades and six years of security updates. Still not as much as Samsung and Google, but plenty.

The OnePlus 13R is an impressive midrange Android phone with a pleasing design, a powerful processor, a bright display, and ultra-long battery life.

The OnePlus 13R is an exceptionally capable device that offers heaps of power, superb battery life and very fast charging. There’s a brilliant display too, an improved design and software experience, and you’ll get solid results from the main camera, making this phone a decent all-rounder.

Provided you understand what the OnePlus 13R lacks compared to the top-tier OnePlus 13, this is otherwise a superb all-rounder. Great performance, exceptional battery and fast charging capabilities, not to mention superb software that implements its AI features in genuinely meaningful and useful ways.

The OnePlus 13R may no longer match the sub-$500 price of the Pixel 8a, but its feature set impresses, particularly when it comes to battery life and overall performance. If you can't swing a flagship phone, the 13R may be the next best thing.

All in all, the OnePlus 13R is a capable all-rounder with excellent performance, long battery life, dependable camera hardware, fast enough charging and exceptionally loud speakers. The 13R easily covers all bases without necessarily breaking the bank too.

The OnePlus 13R could be a great pick for someone who wants a phone for gaming, watching movies and scrolling social media. The large screen, loud speakers and powerful processor are capable of handling all kinds of entertainment without requiring you to spend $300 more on the more flagship OnePlus 13.

If what you want most is a phone that’s fast, reliable, and long-lasting without breaking the bank, the OnePlus 13R makes a strong case for itself. It nails the fundamentals — performance, battery life, and display — with fewer compromises than ever. It's not quite at the gold star OnePlus 13 level, but it's as good as $600 phones get.