OnePlus 13 Review: Lucky Number 13

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 187

  • @SomeGadgetGuy
    @SomeGadgetGuy  Місяць тому +15

    Geekbench and Antutu tell you VERY little about real-world performance. If you REALLY want to know how the OP13 fares against the iQOO 13, Vivo X200 Pro, and Oppo Find X8 Pro, then THIS is the link for you! www.patreon.com/posts/vivo-x200-pro-by-118025749
    More info on the OnePlus 13 onepluscom.pxf.io/09YOLM (affiliate)

    • @GretchenMuller-uw9sl
      @GretchenMuller-uw9sl Місяць тому

      i use OnePlus since the OnePlus 1 and back then i was lucky to get an Invitation for the purchase
      so happy ppl in North America catching up how good their phones are

  • @SiddharthaSingh1989
    @SiddharthaSingh1989 Місяць тому +35

    "It's not a flagship killer. It's a killer flagship" man, OnePlus could legit use this line for their marketing

  • @BrianGlaze
    @BrianGlaze Місяць тому +49

    That's a video by itself: "how you build a phone around the chip matters".

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Місяць тому +14

      I'm actually writing an article about that LOL.

    • @BrianGlaze
      @BrianGlaze Місяць тому +5

      ​@@SomeGadgetGuyI'm excited about that! It's a needed conversation.

    • @lbdq7938
      @lbdq7938 Місяць тому

      ​@@SomeGadgetGuyNice! Will this be available on your blog?

  • @stefenheif
    @stefenheif Місяць тому +7

    Thanks for commenting on the signal strength. I use it where my signal is low and some phones have issues connecting. Very appreciated

  • @archiox0628
    @archiox0628 Місяць тому +24

    The only Tech UA-camr I trust reviewing this phone.

  • @BarryJohnson
    @BarryJohnson Місяць тому +26

    Watching now and I ordered it during preorders. OnePlus makes me happy 😂

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Місяць тому +7

      I think you're gonna have a GOOD time 😁

    • @BarryJohnson
      @BarryJohnson Місяць тому +1

      I think you are going to be right ​@@SomeGadgetGuy

    • @aznsp3c
      @aznsp3c Місяць тому +3

      I also pre ordered (for U.S.) to replace my pixel 8 pro

    • @ChrisPollard
      @ChrisPollard 26 днів тому

      @@SomeGadgetGuy If you can remember this far back ... how would you say the 'leather' back compares to the 'leather' back on the LG G4? I used to love the leather back on my old G4 and am hoping the back of this one brings some of that feeling back. So tired of glass backs ...

  • @majtechtings
    @majtechtings Місяць тому +36

    This should be the FIRST review anyone checks out. Especially if you want the nitty gritty.
    Side note. I see the homie followed you on Bluesky. That's so dope!

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Місяць тому +10

      Some geeks like to dig in. Some just want antutu scores 🤷

  • @ShardstapoRotmg
    @ShardstapoRotmg Місяць тому +14

    Most people have never heard of my phone when I tell them it's a OnePlus 12. They're really missing out :/

    • @dembaf7569
      @dembaf7569 Місяць тому

      Imagine if it was the first one

  • @dracer35
    @dracer35 Місяць тому +11

    Almost 5 years now with my LG V60 and I have yet to find a phone to replace it with. The Snapdragon 865 is still snappy and powerful enough for everything I do. The battery easily gets me through a day and sometimes 2 days. The camera still takes great pictures in my opinion. I've never ran out of storage space thanks to the SD card slot. All while listening to some of my favorite music through my favorite wired headphones plugged into the excellent DAC. I just can't talk myself into paying money to lose features I use all the time.

    • @PKD145
      @PKD145 29 днів тому +1

      My dad has a V60 and it's a wonderful phone. He has the second screen case for it and it's really fun. Having such a high quality headphone jack makes the phone super nice.
      I personally upgraded to a OnePlus 13 from an 8t. Same 865 processor. My battery life on my phone just started draining a little too fast and the price $900 USD from best buy plus a free $100 best buy gift card made it worth it for me.

    • @nycalien
      @nycalien 29 днів тому +1

      Same here. Lg vV60 user. The best phone I've ever used. But unfortunately I upgraded to a Samsung S24 plus because it was time for an upgrade. But I'm not happy with the Samsung. Wanted to go to ths OP13. But going to wait for the next Sony phone before making a decision.

    • @Spearra
      @Spearra 29 днів тому +1

      Same issue here but with the Xperia 1 mk.4. With a power bank and the Xperia Stream, that combo with the mk.4 makes all upgrade options a downgrade.

  • @gmosc
    @gmosc Місяць тому +19

    Watching on my OnePlus 12.... Of,... Course,... I.... Won't/shouldn't upgrade...... Now back to the video.....

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Місяць тому +11

      Honestly, I wouldnt UNLESS you're using a couple apps that REALLY benefit from the 8 Elite, or you're REALLY working trade ins and deals. The 12 is still bruiser too. Handily outpaces the Pixel 9 as a computer. That means you're doing fine for YEARS.

    • @gmosc
      @gmosc Місяць тому +3

      Wondering can it accept external dacs and or sound cards. I had no luck with my 12 but read some had success until an update crushed it.

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Місяць тому +5

      I havnt had any issues like that at all! I literally just double checked right now. I popped my shanling UA4 onto the 12 and fired up USBAPP. NO issues at all, and USBAPP reports bitperfect.

    • @gmosc
      @gmosc Місяць тому

      ​@@SomeGadgetGuymy shanling (not sure model number) started dying (the battery) before I had any success getting digital audio out. Now it is e waste due to the battery- yeah, I know how that ewaste issue bugs you, too.
      I battled trying to toggle USB OTG to try to get the audio stuff I have recognized- that's how my op3t functioned. Never had luck on my 12.
      But I stopped videoing myself playing post covid. I'll try again since I'm getting the bug to do so again and the 12 should be doable.
      But back to the 13,.hmmm the flash is sorta "nicely" placed within the lens group, but u fortunately now that puts the shadow above the subject in portrait and landscape on two of the lenses. The old placement placed the shadows properly below the subject in the background. (Less spooky than shadows above the subject)
      The solution to that shadow problem on the 13 is to hold the phone left handed in landscape, (not ideal) and hold it upside down in portrait (even much less ideal)
      Mind you, this shadow complaint is even worse on the pixels with their flash placement under the lens which I solved by left handed operation in landscape.

    • @gmosc
      @gmosc Місяць тому +2

      ​@@SomeGadgetGuyno trade ins for me. I keep all of my old phones (OnePlus 1, 3t, 5, 6, 8t, and 12) each served purposes after I've moved forward.

  • @helghantech
    @helghantech Місяць тому +8

    Got the pre order in CANNOT WAIT! love your content man

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Місяць тому +3

      Congrats on the new phone! Hope you dig it! 💗

  • @AndrewYouTubehandle
    @AndrewYouTubehandle Місяць тому +7

    If only my LG V60 still got updates- I'd use that in preference

  • @onpoint1111
    @onpoint1111 Місяць тому +2

    Thanks for your input! I love my OnePlus 12... it has the best reception over any phone I've ever owned. My iPhone 14 Pro sitting in a drawer. I just preordered the 13 you are reviewing and I'm excited for the flatter screen. 💜

  • @Zaapiel22
    @Zaapiel22 Місяць тому +8

    I wish T Mobile still carried One Plus. I was waiting for this phone but there was an unbeatable trade in deal for a 9 Pro that I couldn't pass up. One Plus has nearly everything I'm looking for in a phone (bring the 3.5mm jack back) but maybe by the time the 15 releases, I'll be back on board.

    • @SaltMinerOU812
      @SaltMinerOU812 Місяць тому

      That's why for a backup I bought the Moto G stylus 2024, a headphone jack and expandable storage which I use for checking my trail camera videos while in the woods instead of having to swap them out

  • @joshuabergeman354
    @joshuabergeman354 Місяць тому +3

    I have the OnePlus 12 but I also have the Xiaomi 14U and the Find X7U so my OnePlus feels a little redundant. I still love it, and think it's an awesome choice for people who aren't willing to take the risks inherent in importing. But for me, and my use case, which is very amateur mobile street photography I'm all in on the more camera centric brands

  • @MrRaiderg77
    @MrRaiderg77 13 днів тому

    Thank you for covering the cell reception! A lot of other people covering phones focus on how it feels in the hand and how special it makes them feel. You are the GOAT

  • @chubbyjohnson5480
    @chubbyjohnson5480 Місяць тому +2

    BBK Electronics is crushing the competition on bang for the buck. I have the Iqoo 13 and it's been brilliant. To get a phone that capable for that comparatively small amount of money was exhilarating.

  • @warhead_wolf
    @warhead_wolf Місяць тому +5

    Literally been waiting for this review. Gonna buy this phone soon. I need to upgrade from my 7t pro McLaren!

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Місяць тому

      That's gonna be a FUN jump!

    • @warhead_wolf
      @warhead_wolf Місяць тому +1

      @@SomeGadgetGuy I sure think so. By far the best phone I've owned but need dualsim now. I'm a little upset because this phone works perfectly still

    • @Healtsome
      @Healtsome Місяць тому +2

      Nice to see the fellow 7T Pro user😌

  • @allstar7610
    @allstar7610 Місяць тому +10

    Love your snarky review with the quick jabs😂

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Місяць тому +7

      Gotta stay on it. The conversation right now in the USA is looking dire...

    • @QbertoaD
      @QbertoaD Місяць тому

      ​@@SomeGadgetGuyIf we see Juan sans snark, Ragnarok will be upon us😂

  • @EverydayTechSJB
    @EverydayTechSJB Місяць тому +3

    The only thing hurting OnePlus is the fact that American consumers don't know any word other than applewood Samsung... I've been saying it for years. OnePlus deserves a lot more credit and respect in North America

    • @SaltMinerOU812
      @SaltMinerOU812 Місяць тому +1

      I live in America and I haven't bought Samsung since the worst phone i ever had, the 6. and never ever buy Apple. I bought HTC LG OnePlus. Right now only one plus is still in the game

    • @seekeroftruth45
      @seekeroftruth45 22 дні тому

      ​@@SaltMinerOU812 unfortunately, LG and HTC took risks when they didn't have to answer vice versa. Samsung always played it safe and it served them well because they had marketing and apple clone looks on their side.

  • @kevinpitts3548
    @kevinpitts3548 Місяць тому +11

    I wished the oppo would work here in the states. OnePlus is one of my favorites. If I wasn't on the fold6, I would jump it... I might jump on it for the cameras to upgrade from the 11... oh technology... I love you and hate you 😂😂😂😂

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Місяць тому +6

      Too many toys, not enough time, not NEARLY enough money...

    • @joshuabergeman354
      @joshuabergeman354 Місяць тому +2

      The OPPO does work here in the US depending on what carrier you're using. I have the OPPO Find X7U with a Ting sim which runs on the T-Mobile platform and it works great

    • @kevinpitts3548
      @kevinpitts3548 Місяць тому +2

      @joshuabergeman354 yes it will "work" here, but it is missing alot of the antennas needed. Including the 600mhz antenna. I have a xiaomi 13 with tmobile in the past. I know it'll "work", but I also know I'll lose signal in the deep woods of East Texas before I would with a phone that has the correct antennas.

    • @dustintroydeguzman5411
      @dustintroydeguzman5411 Місяць тому

      @kevinpitts3548 you could always check which antenna bands is used by the phone as well as what bands the carrier uses so you can be sure.

  • @BrianGlaze
    @BrianGlaze Місяць тому +11

    Lol well done on "killer flagship" rather than "flagship killer"

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Місяць тому +5

      Nothing touching this right now at $900.

    • @BrianGlaze
      @BrianGlaze Місяць тому

      Agreed 🎉 ​@@SomeGadgetGuy

    • @technicallygood7569
      @technicallygood7569 Місяць тому

      @@SomeGadgetGuyyou nailed my feelings on the Pixel. I only keep my pixel for intangibles like call screening. My only concern about OnePlus: do you know how well Oneplus phones work on Verizon since Verizon decommissioned CDMA? Back in 2020 I had a OnePlus 7 Pro on CDMA-less provisioning on Verizon, and it was such a terrible experience I flew back to Pixel as soon as I could.

  • @TwentyFiveAlpha
    @TwentyFiveAlpha Місяць тому

    Always love being educated on the other phones on the market. I find that I do a lot of recommendations because of Juan's videos and I have made purchases in past because of his approach. Keep it up, Juan.

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Місяць тому +1

      I'm ALWAYS happy to dig in OTHER people's wallets 😄

  • @racea.t6531
    @racea.t6531 Місяць тому +2

    17:43 I have a similar magsafe kickstand wallet for my samsung galaxy z fold. Good video 👍🏼 .

  • @inSaNe_44
    @inSaNe_44 Місяць тому +19

    Fk the AI function! Don't need that! I need jack, SD card, notification light and a big removable battery! Why is so hard for any company to deliver that? And I don't want to sell my car to buy a damn phone!

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Місяць тому +13

      Because money. They make more money on people buying more accessories.

    • @johnkeelty
      @johnkeelty 28 днів тому +1

      Amen 🙏 I’m with you brother!!! 👍😊

  • @iglapsu88
    @iglapsu88 Місяць тому +4

    This may be my next phone. Thanks Juan!

  • @zakuinabox3992
    @zakuinabox3992 Місяць тому +3

    It is a very good-looking phone and while I would love to have some of the extra horsepower for my heavier mobile gaming I think I will stick with my 12. Not just because I have a full ecosystem of OnePlus accessories that are literally in the same color if not very close to the flowy emerald green but just because there's nothing really wrong with the 12. Yes this is your typical yearly upgrade and it definitely brings a lot to the table for an upgrade and while I would like the water raining and the micro curved flatter display. I think the 12 will still be a very reliable device for many years. Unless I'm missing something that really makes upgrading a must?
    Either way I'm really glad you had a video come out this quickly on the device. Like I said above I'm most likely just going to keep my 12 as there's nothing wrong with it and it's still a fantastic phone but I do always like seeing what is being done differently with follow-up devices.

    • @gmosc
      @gmosc Місяць тому

      @@zakuinabox3992 me too. He answered my post earlier pretty much saying everything you are saying. Not worth the upgrade unless there is serious need of an app that takes advantage of the speed.
      Personally, I'm going to make use of the 80 percent charging limit to help preserve the battery. After a year the phone says that I have about 95 percent available power from the battery so I'll try to see if I can reduce that wear in this next year. I just got 10 hours of screen on time today. That's nothing to sneeze at. Limiting to 80 percent charge I can get up to 8 hours of screen on time. That's not bad either.

    • @Iamfree1962
      @Iamfree1962 Місяць тому +1

      I was very patient and waited for the flat screen on the OP13R. I came close to going the OP 12/12R route...it was hard! Now I just have to be patient and wait for it to ship and arrive. The tension will not be over until it is all activated. Seriously, it will be a very memorable event for me.

    • @Arkhalizard
      @Arkhalizard Місяць тому

      @@Iamfree1962 yep, I've also been patient, and I'm glad it's paying off! Finally a flat screened OnePlus phone of my dreams.

  • @YouPeopleTech
    @YouPeopleTech Місяць тому +2

    Back digging in my pockets Juan😂 Allready ordered.... Damnit. Great Video as usual sir

  • @FulaniTribesman
    @FulaniTribesman 27 днів тому

    I've been a lover of Juan's work for years. You're my tech GOAT.

  • @Gary0557
    @Gary0557 29 днів тому

    Juan, I mainly use iPhones and Pixels, but I'm keen to try a One Plus. I'm your opinion, is there much to be gained from getting a One Plus 13 series over the 12 series?

  • @ghayes220
    @ghayes220 Місяць тому

    We always get some insights into the devices that we're not getting anywhere else. Thanks, Juan. Ordered today.

  • @Nelsonmiya
    @Nelsonmiya 16 днів тому

    What do you think about S25 series?

  • @meowmixes98
    @meowmixes98 Місяць тому

    As always, Juan provides the best OnePlus review of all. On a side note, I think the ceramic shield glass doesn't get enough praise from others. I think the sturdy glass and battery/charging experience is a great sell when talking to my friends.

  • @Pevans2511
    @Pevans2511 Місяць тому +1

    I am new to the channel is there some ongoing beef between Juan and MKBHD? Just curious other then that great insight on the video

  • @tyoong719
    @tyoong719 Місяць тому

    Juan speaks the reality that the smartphone market in US lacks competition and better options.

  • @Robcadams1974
    @Robcadams1974 Місяць тому +2

    I just pre-ordered my OP13, but I'm crossing my fingers wifi calling works on an at&t SIM.

    • @Iamfree1962
      @Iamfree1962 Місяць тому +1

      I just pre ordered an OP13R and got $100 off any trade in. I also got free pro earpods. I got a discount on my case. I have full faith the OnePlus flagship for around $550 will do all I want to do. Samsung, Apple, Google should be getting nervous.

  • @LaczPro
    @LaczPro Місяць тому +1

    Perfect timing Juan. Just after their video

  • @himay333
    @himay333 Місяць тому

    The design (save the camera module) reminds me of the Lumia 930 design language and that makes me happy.

  • @892965
    @892965 28 днів тому

    Should i return my pixel 9 xl? i just picked it up yesterday and haven't opened it

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  28 днів тому

      IT REALLY depends on what YOU want. I review through the lens of wanting a better "pocket computer", and I like knowing I have that compute power and capability. You have to view my reviews through the lens of an enthusiast who really believes most people COULD replace most of their computing needs with a phone.

  • @Stinow
    @Stinow Місяць тому

    Coming from a Redmi Note 10, but man, this looks awesome. Didn't know the audio & video tools were so advanced on mobile phones these days... and even Genshin Impact I saw somewhere OMG. Happy to receive the 13 today 8).

  • @SicErikTech
    @SicErikTech Місяць тому +1

    Just pre-ordered the 13r because it's what I can afford lol. Got a way better deal than I got on my 12r, I'm excited

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Місяць тому +3

      LOL I have more to say on that VERY soon. Dont feel like it's a consolation, the 13R is a SIGNIFICANT step up. I think you'll like swapping your 12R.

    • @Iamfree1962
      @Iamfree1962 Місяць тому +1

      Same situation here! I waited for the flat screen and am excited over the OP13R. Plus I got the free earpods and $100 off trade in discount. Sweet deal. Best to both of us..Never Settle.

    • @SicErikTech
      @SicErikTech Місяць тому

      @Iamfree1962 I managed to get the free watch with my order. I've got the 12r now and looking forward to comparing the two.

  • @kodyc6620
    @kodyc6620 Місяць тому +1

    My 1+ 11 is stupid amazing I am getting my wife the 13 when she graduates school as a gift for her cuz she will be opening up her own business and the multi tasking on the 1+ is second to none I'm excited for her

  • @CreamPieSundays
    @CreamPieSundays Місяць тому +1

    Looks great but hopefully we get a open 2. I wont upgrade my current device til then, especially with the LG v60 and P7P (cracked screen) as back ups

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Місяць тому +4

      I'll be curious to see how foldables fare in 2025. They aren't selling. Consumers arent much interested. They're REALLY expensive to design and ship. We might get fewer options over the next couple years.

  • @Pekelder
    @Pekelder Місяць тому

    In the Netherlands the Oppo Find X8 pro goes for 949€ (It already dropped to 899€ a few weeks ago). So not everywhere is the OnePlus 13 cheaper. Here the op13 goes for 1049€.

  • @DiegoGarcia-qc9ix
    @DiegoGarcia-qc9ix Місяць тому +2

    I saw that the usb c has video out capabilities. Any idea of how functional this would be using a lapdock when compared to a Samsung device?

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Місяць тому +4

      I do have an idea. Stay tuned 😊

    • @jindrichsenekl5405
      @jindrichsenekl5405 Місяць тому

      Was basically my main expectation when hitting play on this video😊 So i am really excited to learn how things are working on the latest crop of late '24/25 flagships.

    • @lorumipsum1129
      @lorumipsum1129 Місяць тому

      Their is dex like desktop mode if you enable it developer settings

  • @Miffy-h7l
    @Miffy-h7l Місяць тому

    See I just bought a fold and I love it because the device can be used one handed really easy. Then I can unfold it when I need a bigger screen, which I rarely do. People complained about that in reviews, but it's not the weight of thickness that are so much the issue for me, it's being able to use it one handed. I just feel like the fold gives me that flexibility that no other phone gives right now, not even the Fold 9. So my point is that I do not care about the soc or the cameras or the brightness, every phone is good enough now. I think we've lost the plot on when it comes to usability, the ergonomics. Sadly though people's brains are driven to higher numbers and not reality.
    Loving the Pixel Fold though, moved from a Pixel 5 (my favourite phone of all time) to this and I'm not missing much because the screen feels bout the same size, it's not too big. My only gripes are I wish the cameras was under the screen, I do not care about quality when it comes to video calling, I'm fact is rather it be 480p to hit my ugly face. Also the side finger print sensor sucks, cause it's rounded.

  • @meowmixes98
    @meowmixes98 27 днів тому

    I would like to see how the OnePlus 13 handles glare versus Samsung phones.

  • @bzzxyz69
    @bzzxyz69 Місяць тому +1

    i would prefer things like... A phone with a combo of jack, with fingerprint sensor on the side ....with IR blaster for the lulz .. But it's just me... Then again... honestly it looks like a very good phone all around.. as it should be as a flagship phone.

  • @Sidh_techOfficial
    @Sidh_techOfficial Місяць тому

    Do you need graphic designer for thumbnail editing

  • @ericschumacher8697
    @ericschumacher8697 Місяць тому

    I had two OnePlus phones and the problem I had with both is that charging them became harder after at least two years. The usb-c port became more finicky. Right now I have a Samsung Galaxy A54, and I don't have any major issues. If I go back the using a OnePlus phone, could anyone give me advice to extend battery life and prevent the usb-c port issues?

  • @joewinglovemusic
    @joewinglovemusic Місяць тому

    P. S. My Chinese Version does play DSF Files with its Music App and I just wondering does it do that with international version please?!

  • @uliparedes4877
    @uliparedes4877 25 днів тому

    Hola Juan thanks for showing this magnificent device but I need to keep my OP12 little longer😮

  • @jfr43
    @jfr43 21 день тому

    I know Juan you can call me crazy but……
    After seeing your review of the Vivo X200 Pro and this OnePlus 13, I would like you to compare the LG V60, the HTC M8 and the Nokia Lumia 1020/808 if possible to see how far we have come.(Camera wise)😅😅🤔🤔🤔🤔

  • @nahbicris
    @nahbicris Місяць тому

    For that price, should I consider to buy a dedicated camera and buy a mid range phone later? Right now I have a OnePlus 10 pro

  • @davidburns8113
    @davidburns8113 Місяць тому +1

    If we get an airdrrop cross compatibility/alternative it's over.

  • @PR-tq8yo
    @PR-tq8yo Місяць тому +1

    I distinctly remember many years ago, you bashing other phones and praising the Pixel phone and railing on everyone simply going for the "most powerful" device out there. You had a crusade against the "mindless sheep" that complained about "low power" rather than appreciating what the pixel actually offered. How quickly you've changed!. Now you are singing a totally different tune.
    ps. Pro trip - Stop making your reviews so whiny-sounding with implicit sarcasm laden sentences.

  • @BretSmith
    @BretSmith Місяць тому

    One of the Best tech reviewers bar none

  • @wedonttalkaboutbruno5670
    @wedonttalkaboutbruno5670 Місяць тому

    I just got a pixel 9 pro xl and wondering if camera is just as good on this phone especially night and concerts?

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Місяць тому +3

      Pros and cons. I would say they're very competitive against each other, and where one has some shortcomings the other fills in those gaps. It's not as simple as "better/worse". They have different feels and accomplish things in different ways.

  • @ChrisPollard
    @ChrisPollard Місяць тому

    Can you put a flat glass screen protector on the 13? Or is the screen still too curved for that? It's really hard to tell from all of the videos dropped today. I've developed a huge dislike for curved displays, to the point they take a phone off my list of considerations. My daughter just got the OP12 in November and it's a fantastic phone ... but that curved screen kills it for me. She's not a fan either, but still loves the phone. She's a bit of a OnePlus fan, having spent many years with my OnePlus 3 until it went in the lake with her this summer in a boating ... incident. (At the dock. LOL)

    • @Iamfree1962
      @Iamfree1962 Місяць тому +1

      Despite all the temptation, I bypassed the OP 12/12R and waited for a flat screen OP! That was the deal maker/breaker for me.
      Looking forward to my pre ordered OP13R with a flat screen Lol. I am very happy so far with $100 off any trade in discount and free pro 3 earpods ($179 value and you can get a watch instead of available). I also got a discount on my OP13R case. In total...came to around $550.
      My OP13R with a flat screen has been a long arriving. Just a little more patience!

  • @TheodoreGoldson
    @TheodoreGoldson 29 днів тому

    When oneplus makes a more compact option like the regular s25 or pixel I'll get excited. Unfortunately only Samsung and Google makes a relatively small phone. 😢

  • @sonatafrom9358
    @sonatafrom9358 Місяць тому

    Juan. Did you review the redmagic 10 pro yet? Im using it and its a great phone.

    • @Mr-JF-11
      @Mr-JF-11 Місяць тому

      What market are you in? My NA RM10PRO won't work on the networks they claim in my market.

  • @davidburns8113
    @davidburns8113 Місяць тому +2

    Re apple updates: it's easier to support phones that don't have significant/meaningful improvements over a 5 year period. Like cars almost 13:26

  • @TheTheShizzler
    @TheTheShizzler Місяць тому +1

    This video has been made possible by contributions to your PBS station by viewers like you. Thank you! .....I mean, Patrions contributing to your PBS station....comtributing to your Some Gadget Guy....show? From viewers like you, thank you 😂

  • @yashaskm11
    @yashaskm11 Місяць тому

    Really looking forward for that video about AI, I'm seriously tierd of all manufacturers trying to market it as a feature, when its done over the internet.
    Still holding on to my LG G8X, there is no replacement for this phone.

  • @tacticalsamurai85
    @tacticalsamurai85 Місяць тому

    Just got the 12 for $550. At best buy during black friday. I dont see much of an upgrade to the 13. The 12 looks more premium.

  • @kupaz
    @kupaz 17 днів тому

    I just bought this, it sucks we don't have the dimensity chip but maybe i just didn't do enough research 😢

  • @Ness7386
    @Ness7386 Місяць тому

    I really want the OP 13, but I'm not too happy with the $204 trade-in value of my OP 11. 😢 It's worth so much more to me.

    • @SaltMinerOU812
      @SaltMinerOU812 Місяць тому

      For the 12 they offered me $440 but I have to pay the phone in full and wait till the trade-in is complete and inspected before I get any money back and that's kind of lame. I got a one plus before and instant credit and then I sent the phone

  • @cm.5023
    @cm.5023 Місяць тому

    I was seriously thinking about pre ordering but my current phone is working fine.

  • @rafaelrabacio
    @rafaelrabacio Місяць тому

    OP 13 do not sell well in asian market for $999 price tag.
    There are alot to choose from like Oppo X8 Pro, Vivo x200 Pro, Iqoo 13 (same specs less $200), Xiaomi 15 Pro, Honor magic 7 Pro and alot more. Only samsung & Iphone sells more than $1k.

  • @modncons
    @modncons Місяць тому

    Please do a audio review of all these android phones in Bluetooth . Missing your audio reviews from HTC 10 , axon 7 ,and poor samsung days

  • @Star_Gazing_Coffee_Lover
    @Star_Gazing_Coffee_Lover Місяць тому

    You may be right about faster chipset but I have no problems doing anything on the Pixel 9 Pro XL.. I simply love it over m s24 Ultra!

  • @davidburns8113
    @davidburns8113 Місяць тому +2

    But Juan, 13th gen isn't the most latest Gen. That gen doesn't matter anymore!!! New Gen got more higher nummber

  • @markfinlay422
    @markfinlay422 Місяць тому +2

    Juan, I watched Micheal Fisher's review before yours. And you've disappointed me. Why all the information about the phone when you know we're all interested in cruise ships? Only joking. If I needed a new phone today I would buy this.

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Місяць тому +2

      😅
      You're right. I'll do better. How can I be an INFLUENCER when I'm just talking about the tech...

  • @JeskidoYT
    @JeskidoYT Місяць тому +1

    5:51 heh. Cheeky.

  • @vinny6_9
    @vinny6_9 Місяць тому

    "vegan leather" - i literally LMAO when i saw that

    • @SaltMinerOU812
      @SaltMinerOU812 Місяць тому

      They've been saying that forever I guess you don't watch Flossy Carter

  • @jayhealth5264
    @jayhealth5264 Місяць тому

    Chicago here and I'll stay with my Vivo x100 pro.

  • @BTB_Tech
    @BTB_Tech Місяць тому

    How do you guys get companies to send you products? Just curious

    • @SaltMinerOU812
      @SaltMinerOU812 Місяць тому

      By the size of the audience. This is the new media. Everyone's bailing on the lame stream liars

  • @SeptienPatterson
    @SeptienPatterson Місяць тому

    Ahhhh, I love the snark. I hunted for this review over others. OnePlus is becoming mainstream.

  • @iMDGTech
    @iMDGTech Місяць тому

    Waiting for OnePlus to get rid of that ugly pinhole selfie camera by hiding it under the display of bringing back bezels. My least favorite phone trend since 2020. I hate those annoying on screen cameras

  • @floating_diffusion
    @floating_diffusion Місяць тому

    Audio seems a bit off this time

  • @Arkhalizard
    @Arkhalizard Місяць тому +3

    As excellent as the OnePlus 13 is, I feel compelled to point out that it's a downgrade in many key areas that I personally cannot overlook from the OnePlus 12.
    - The inclusion of an optional fingerprint scanner, so no more tempered glass screen protectors. This one is insanely confusing as every Chinese OEM did optical scanners just fine and they work well through tempered glass protectors, why did they all collectively feel like switching to ultrasonic this year? I'm a big fan of tempered glass protectors, so this is a bummer.
    - It doesn't have a TRUE telephoto, instead it uses a prism reflect system similar to the iPhones. Sure, it still does the job, and even if the photos look great, it's a downgrade of sorts. The main camera disappointingly doesn't get an upgrade either, but thats not really a complaint.
    - The OnePlus 12 was the first, the only, and also the last phone GLOBALLY sold to have the dedicated Pixelworks X7 chip, which can upscale the resolution and interpolate frames in any game *and* emulator. The OnePlus 13 ditches it.
    - This is minor, but in my opinion, the OnePlus 12 looked better, though the 13 looks good too. I still prefer the melting metal bracket on the edge which just screamed unique, uniquely OnePlus.
    However it's not all bad, as the OnePlus 13 finally has a flat ish display, which I've always wanted! But at what cost, though? It's a dilemna I'm facing, should I put up with all of these downgrades just for a flatter display, which should've been flat years ago, or just buy the OnePlus 12 of last year at a discounted price? I'm leaning towards the latter option.

    • @Iamfree1962
      @Iamfree1962 Місяць тому

      One plus 13 and get $100 off any trade in and a watch or free ear buds pro. I got the free earbuds and I got my flat screen (I got 13R) for around $550 with case.

    • @Arkhalizard
      @Arkhalizard Місяць тому

      @Iamfree1962 actually you know what, I'll shoot for the 13R! It actually seems like the perfect blend of the 12 and the 13.
      Just like the 12, it got:
      - an optical scanner (so tempered glass protectors can work)
      - a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
      But also like the 13, it got:
      - a flat display (yay)
      - a massive battery
      And for the first time ever, a OnePlus R phone got a telephoto camera! I'll definitely get the 13R.

  • @kidcitigsu
    @kidcitigsu 29 днів тому

    4:29 shoutout to juan for not being like the rest of the tech youtubers 😂 its only a few of yall I can trust.

  • @Salfordian
    @Salfordian Місяць тому

    I don't need the performance as I don't play games however I've yet to see a review which shows a mid tier phone with camera on pair with premium phones

  • @aljosacebokli
    @aljosacebokli Місяць тому +1

    I saw, I clicked, I watched

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Місяць тому

      And the comment was appreciated too! 😊

  • @davidburns8113
    @davidburns8113 Місяць тому

    I just bought 3 of their dual USB super fast chargers

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Місяць тому

      Those are SO GOOD!

    • @gmosc
      @gmosc Місяць тому

      @@davidburns8113 nice. Keep in mind, the USB A side with OnePlus cable might not work to charge a computer. The USB c side has power delivery, which should work.
      I got confused when my older OnePlus 8t charger worked with my wife's computer but then the newer dual charger didn't. I hadn't tried the USB C output.
      I learned about the dual charger's existence from Juan, and later learned that extra info on the power delivery on USB C output only from Juan.

  • @Eeveetrix0908
    @Eeveetrix0908 Місяць тому

    My current OnePlus is the 7T Pro 😂 My first oneplus was Oneplus 3T...
    I'm gonna buy OP13 when they start discounting it because OP14 is coming... Call me cheapskate but I'm not that rich either... I may be able to afford it but I'm willing to be the last one to have OP13 if it means saving as much as possible...

  • @localblackman427
    @localblackman427 Місяць тому

    To be fair I drive my expensive sports cars thru school zones on everyday!!

  • @Robcadams1974
    @Robcadams1974 Місяць тому

    FYI, I seem to always have to re subscribe to your channel
    Not sure if UA-cam arbitrarily unsubscribes me from your channel

  • @mohamedfayed8013
    @mohamedfayed8013 22 дні тому

    Features update is the worst kind of updates thanks to Microsoft .
    Security updates should be written into the law .
    We need less updates in every OS .
    I downgrade back to windows 10 from 11 .
    I wish i could downgrade my Xiaomi to miui with better battery life and more storage.

  • @Gary0557
    @Gary0557 29 днів тому

    Hope you're safe in LA Juan.

  • @tellus.aflame
    @tellus.aflame Місяць тому

    Noone likes to talk about absolutely terrible video recording??

  • @pneuma23093
    @pneuma23093 Місяць тому +3

    Bro they’re shooting themselves in the leg with their pricing everywhere except in India. 900 buckaroos is pricey!

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Місяць тому +8

      Compared to what? An iphone 16 plus 🤣

    • @pandevera2244
      @pandevera2244 Місяць тому +2

      compared to chinese pricing... bbk handsets in the philippines have significant padding, that some people prefers importing one from china with all those chinese apps and services (like cloud storage) that does not work in the philippines (since those are localized services - for mainland china)...
      for instance, i bought a 16/512 x200 pro for 70k (philippine peso), which costs 53k from chinese importers... almost 20k pesos, or that is around 290usd...
      but considering iphone, samsung prices ok official stores, it is on par...
      but you know, any other phone that costs similar to iphones, galaxies are "overpriced" 😅

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Місяць тому +3

      Ah that makes sense. They likely also traffic user data differently to increase profits.

    • @pneuma23093
      @pneuma23093 Місяць тому

      It’s 650 bucks or so on Trading shenzhen

    • @pneuma23093
      @pneuma23093 Місяць тому

      @@SomeGadgetGuy it’s a deal compared to the iPhones any day of the week haha.

  • @Cheese-f7q
    @Cheese-f7q Місяць тому

    OnePlus only giving me 600 for s24 ultra 512 gb . I dunno ..

  • @nicknorthcutt7680
    @nicknorthcutt7680 Місяць тому

    It looks like a beast of a phone. i think I need it now lol 😂 ❤️

    • @SomeGadgetGuy
      @SomeGadgetGuy  Місяць тому +1

      I do enjoy digging in OTHER people's wallets 😄

  • @петърйорданов-й8г
    @петърйорданов-й8г Місяць тому

    Oneplus rocks... The best !!!!

  • @DejanPesic1995
    @DejanPesic1995 Місяць тому

    OnePlus 7 still have better display

  • @J0hnSm1th
    @J0hnSm1th Місяць тому +1

    Unfortunately, oneplus lost me after the 7T.
    I just want a phone such as the 13 but with a battery of at least 6000mah and not 5840mah marketed as 6000. Also, the camera bump should be centered like the vivo x200 pro, not like it is now. Yes there are still people who yearn for simmetry. Lastly, I would happily burn 800 to 850 euros for it but no more. The starting price of 999 euros is considered a theft in my book since I can purchase right now the Chinese variant for 667 euros, new. And don't get me started on the lost frames during video recording...
    Oh well, I hope I am not the only one looking at it this way!

    • @Xiao_Hu_ZY
      @Xiao_Hu_ZY Місяць тому +3

      Bruh you copy and paste on every oneplus video. You seem to really care to out in this much effort.

    • @J0hnSm1th
      @J0hnSm1th Місяць тому

      @Xiao_Hu_ZY Indeed I do! I am frustrated beyond words, especially after they officially announced the pricing yesterday.

    • @Xiao_Hu_ZY
      @Xiao_Hu_ZY Місяць тому

      @@J0hnSm1th i just pre-order and got it for 750. Student discount plus 100 trade in.
      Edit: 759.95.

  • @PerryHacker
    @PerryHacker Місяць тому

    I have the vivo x200 pro and the 9400 is amazing. I'm impressed

  • @marcelcampos
    @marcelcampos Місяць тому

    🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

  • @chuck1739
    @chuck1739 Місяць тому

    GREAT JOB, STRANGE YOU SHOULD HAVE MENTIONED IT BUT... THE ONE PLUS 12 KEPT MY SIM AS WELL IN 2024 AT LEAST 90% OF THE YEAR COMPARED TO MY SAMSUNG ULTRA. SAMSUNG IS STUCK IN THE PAST WITH IT'S BATTERY CAPACITY,CHARGE SPEED BOTH WIRED AND WIRELESS AND ALSO DESIGNS WHICH WILL MORE THAN LIKELY PUT THEM OUT OFBUSINESS IF THEY DON'T HURRY UP AND GET ON BOARD !!! MY ONE PLUS 13 WAS PREORDERED LAST YEAR. FORMER TEAM SAMSUNG MEMBER. -313-

    • @gmosc
      @gmosc Місяць тому

      @@chuck1739 interesting to hear. Thanks for the info. Samsung is always tempting but hard to go backwards on battery tech.