OnePlus 13: Why it will be Great for 2026

Reported by Tanay Singh Thakur December 12th, 2025 at 05:59 pm

The OnePlus 13 will get four major Android OS updates, and six years of security updates. So you can be well assured that till Android 19, you will keep getting the updates.

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OnePlus 13 has already been succeeded by the more powerful OnePlus 15 in India and many global markets.
However, I would say, that this phone is still a great buy for 2026.
There is not one, but several reasons why I am saying this.

oneplus 13 why it will be great

OnePlus 13 has already been succeeded by the more powerful OnePlus 15 in India and many global markets. However, I would say, that this phone is still a great buy for 2026. There is not one, but several reasons why I am saying this. OnePlus 13 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus 15 features the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

Look, get this one thing straight, this is not a comparison between the OnePlus 15 and the OnePlus 13. This is just an overview for what would be a more value buy for you. Below are a few reasons why OnePlus 13 is still a better buy in 2026.

OnePlus 13: Reasons to Buy it in 2026

OnePlus 13 Update Cycle: The OnePlus 13 will get four major Android OS updates, and six years of security updates. So you can be well assured that till Android 19, you will keep getting the updates. Then, the device will get security updates till 2031, so you can keep using it as the phone's battery is also supposed to long last.

OnePlus 13 Price in India Dropped: The price of the OnePlus 13 has dropped in India. Here's the pricing:

12GB+256GB = Rs 63,999
16GB+512GB = Rs 69,999

Both devices will get a further discount of Rs 4,000 with an Axis Bank or an HDFC Bank credit card. Along with this, the company is offering a free Sandstone Magnetic Case worth Rs 1,299 if you get it directly from the OnePlus website.

The price has been reduced singificantly for both the above mentioned variants, as their earlier price was Rs 69,999 and Rs 76,999.

OnePlus 13 Hasselblad Camera System: The OnePlus 13 is the last generation flagship which features a Hasselblad camera system. From OnePlus 15, this partnership has been discontinued. Thus, if you are looking for a Hasselblad camera phone, then OnePlus 13 is the best choice.

OnePlus 13 also has a 2K resolution display, which to be honest, is missing on the OnePlus 15. It's not a huge difference, and everyone's not going to pick up on it, but it is a difference worth noting.