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OnePlus 13R Price in Kenya
The OnePlus 13R price in Kenya starts at 75,000. The midrange Android smartphone comes in a premium build with 5G support. It has a 6.78-inch LTPO4 AMOLED, 1B colors display that offers 120Hz, HDR10+, and a resolution of 1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi density). The phone is powered by Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) chipset and runs on Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, and OxygenOS 15 for a better experience. The handset has an Octa-core CPU that clocks 3.3GHz and, an Adreno 750 GPU for multitasking, intensive operations, and gaming.
The OnePlus 13R has a 50MP (wide) OIS primary camera, a 50MP (telephoto), 2x optical zoom, an 8MP 112˚ ultrawide lens at the back, and a 16 MP wide selfie camera. The phone features other basic features like BT 5.4, Wi-Fi, NFC, and dual-band GPS. It is powered by a 6,000mAh battery, recharged by 80W wired fast charging but lacks wireless charging. OnePlus 13R is available in Astral Trail and Nebula Noir colors at Phoneprice Kenya.
Key Product Specifications
| Feature | Specs |
| Brand | OnePlus |
| Model | 13R |
| Availability Status | Available |
| Price | Ksh. 75,000 |
| Memory | Â RAM: 12GB, 16GB
Internal Memory: 256GB, 512GB MicroSDXC: Not supported UFS 4.0 |
| Build | Weight: 206g
Dimensions: 161.7 x 75.8 x 8 mm Material: Glass front, glass/silicone polymer back, Aluminium frame Sim cards: Dual nano sim, Nano sim + esim IP Rating: IP65 Water and dust resistance Colors: Astral Trail (Silver), Nebula Noir (Black) |
| Display | Type: LTPO AMOLED
Size: 6.78 inches, 90% screen-to-body ratio Refresh rate: 120Hz Resolution: 1264 x 2780pixels, 450ppi Brightness: 4500nits (Peak) Protection: Gorilla Glass 7i Features: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, AOD, Ultra HDR image support |
| Platform | OS: Android 15, OxygenOS 15
Chipset: Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) CPU: Octa-core at 3.3GHz GPU: Adreno 750 |
| Camera | Rear Camera
Videos: Up to 8k@24fps, Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS, Auto-HDR Features: Â Hasselblad color calibration, Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Laser focus Selfie Camera
Videos: Up to 4k@30fp, gyro-EIS Features: Panorama, Auto-HDR |
| Network | Technology: GSM, HPSA, LTE,5G
Sim cards: Dual nano sim/ nano sim + esim |
| Audio Features | Speakers: Yes, stereo
3.5mm audio jack: No, Hi-Res audio |
| Commons | Bluetooth: Yes, 5.4, A2DP, aptX HD, LE, LHDC 5
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Positioning: GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC NFC: Yes Infrared: Yes Radio: No USB: USB C 3.2, OTG |
| Sensor | Fingerprint (under-display, Optical), accelerometer, proximity, Gyro, Compass, color spectrum, and circle to search |
| Battery/ charging | Li-Po 6000 mAh, non-removable
55W Wired, PD, QC |
Design and Physical Attributes
Simply, Beautiful
OnePlus 13R is a midrange smartphone that feels high-end in all aspects. It comes in a flat design with a Glass front, and back with aluminum frames that make it look and feel premium. It is also smaller and lighter than other phones like the Pixel 8, Samsung S24 FE, and OnePlus 13 5G. The metallic finishes make every grip firm and realistic. It is not entirely waterproof, but boasts an IP64 rating making it an all-weather phone. The OnePlus 13R comes in Astral Trail (Silver) and Nebula Noir (Black) colors. The front panel is protected by a Gorilla Glass 7i while the back has a matte finish that may be a bit slippery and fingerprint-prone thus a case may be necessary to keep the phone clean and prevent slips.
A Sharp and Immersive Display
The 13R comes with a wide 6.78-inch proXDR LTPO, similar to the OnePlus 3 5G. It has a 2780 x 1264 pixels resolution and up to 120Hz refresh rate which makes it highly sensitive and reliable for vibrant viewing. The phone is very bright delivering up to 4500nits perfect for outdoor usage. In the display is a highly sensitive fingerprint sensor for easy unlocking. Amazingly, the screen supports wet finger tracking making it responsive when your hands are wet.
Powerful Performance
Peak Performance Chipset
OnePlus 13R serves you the right amount of power thanks to the advanced Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This elite mobile platform delivers optimal performance thanks to the faster neural engine, improved CPU, and better GPU. The CPU clocks 3.3GHz for faster processing, perfect for intensive tasks and gaming enhanced by the advanced Adreno 830 CPU. With this chipset, you get faster gaming, better entertainment, and amazing digital experiences.
Smooth and Personalized
The OnePlus 13R ensures peak performance by providing you with a customizable and personalized operating system you can use to make your phone reflect who you are. Embedded with OnePlus OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15 you get value and improved personalization to ensure you control your device. The OS provides more security, privacy, and control features for enhanced creativity and a differentiated experience. The phone comes with preinstalled apps like Netflix and Zen Space which are deletable. The 13R is not so AI-enhanced but you get apps like Google Gemini. You get up to 4 years of OS updates and 6 years of security updates.
Battery and Charging
A massive 6000mAh Li-Po built-in battery powers the OnePlus 13R, which you can rely on for your daily phone use to perform all your tasks before recharging. For charging, you get a 55W wired flash charger that ensures your phone is charged within the shortest time, and you can bounce back and enjoy your phone (1-100% in 30 mins as advertised). Unfortunately, the OnePlus 13R does not support wireless charging.
Memory
A large memory space means you save more and enjoy a smooth experience. This is what the OnePlus 13 brings you. More than enough memory capacity for all your needs. The phone packs up to 16GB RAM supported by up to 512GB internal storage. The memory space is supported by UFS 4.0 which enables better prioritization and usage. Although the phone lacks an external memory expansion option, you get more than enough. And given that you can save on Google Cloud, well, you have it.
Excellent Cameras for Quality Shots
OnePlus 13R brings you amazing Sony cameras to ensure you capture every shot in detail. The main camera is a 50MP Sony LYT-700 with OIS supported by a 50MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom and an 8MP Ultrawide camera with 112-degree field of view. Â At the front is a 16MP selfie camera that captures sharp selfies.
For videos, you can record up to 4k videos at 60/30fps and slow motions at 1080p. The phone has AI photo editing features like AI Detail Boost for upscaling photos to FHD, AI Unblur, and AI Reflection eraser. Thanks to the face-unlock feature, you can use the front camera to unlock your phone.
Network, Communication, and Connectivity
OnePlus 13R offers versatile connectivity and other essential features that enable an incredible smartphone experience.
- 5G-enabled for stale communication and internet-based functionality via mobile data.
- Tri-band Wi-Fi7 for reliable wireless connectivity.
- Dual-band GPS for accurate navigation
- NFC for convenient mobile payments
- Bluetooth 5.4 with AAC, HD, LDAC, and LHDC 5.0 codecs
Sound Features of OnePlus 13R
The phone provides the most incredible calling experience thanks to the crystal clear speakers that reach up to 94.3 dB. This speaker also ensures you enjoy quality listening to music or videos. The phone lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack but you can connect your peripherals via Bluetooth. It utilizes OReality audio sound processing for a strong surround sound experience.
Satellite Navigation
When finding your way around, your phone has satellite positioning features like GPS, GNSS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, and BeiDou that allow you to navigate easily.
Biometrics and Sensors
OnePlus 13R has several sensors that enhance the phone’s performance. For security and privacy, the screen has under-display optical fingerprint sensors that unlock your phone with a touch. The phone also has an accelerometer, compass, proximity, Ambient light, and gyro sensors. Furthermore, you get a color spectrum sensor (CSS) for precise real-life colors for your photos and videos.
Pros and Cons of the OnePlus 13R
Hits
- 5G and NFC enabled.
- Sturdy modern design
- Vibrant 6.78 inches LTPO AMOLED with HDR10+
- 120Hz refresh rate with capacitive multitouch.
- Corning Gorilla 7i protection
- Display supports up to 4500 nits brightness.
- Has IP65 Water and dustproof rating
- High battery capacity at 6000mAh
- Supports wired, wireless, and reverse charging.
- Massive memory space variants available
- High-performance processor for multitasking and gaming.
- OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15 with AI and enhanced personalization
- Quality 4k photos and videos with Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS, and optical zoom
- Has stereo speakers and an infrared port
Misses
- Lacks audio jack and FM Radio
- No expandable external memory
- No wireless charging
- Fingerprint-prone/ slippery back
Unboxing
- OnePlus 13R
- USB A to C Cable
- 55W Power Adapter
- Sim ejector tool
- Phone case
- Documentations
Verdict
A close look at the OnePlus 13R shows that it is one of the most reliable midrange smartphones with so much good to offer. The powerful processor, bright and immersive display, large battery, premium build, sufficient memory, and capable cameras are just but a few outstanding features. One may wish for wireless charging, more effective AI features and durability but these are not reasons not to enjoy what the phone has to offer. If you are looking for a budget-friendly premium-like smartphone then look no further. Otherwise, you can consider alternatives available at our stores.
Alternative Handsets
- OnePlus 13
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- Google Pixel 8a
- OnePlus Ace 3
