Top OnePlus 13 alternatives you can buy in India

The all-new OnePlus 13 was launched recently with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, triple-rear cameras, a massive 6,000mAh battery, and a bunch of AI features. The device also has a large 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display and boots on Android 15-based OxygenOS 15.

While it’s a great device at a starting price of Rs 69,999, it’s still some time until you get your hands on the phone as it will be available later this month. Also, you should always consider options when purchasing a phone, especially a premium one.

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So, if you want to purchase a smartphone that rocks solid hardware and a smooth software, here are some of the top OnePlus 13 alternatives you can consider in India.

Vivo X200

The Vivo X200 is Vivo’s latest flagship smartphone and also a camera-centric alternative to the OnePlus 13. The device has a triple-rear camera system with a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP telephoto sensor, and a 50MP ultra-wide unit. Thanks to the Zeiss co-engineering, the X200 offers great portraits images.

The smartphone also packs a powerful chipset – the MediaTek Dimesity 9400. It has a 5,800mAh cell with 90W fast charging support. It boots on Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15. The device also has 5G connectivity and an IP69 certification like the OnePlus 13.

iPhone 16

For those looking for the iOS experience, the iPhone 16 is the option you can consider. Although it lacks a dedicated telephoto lens, it has a great camera setup, which consists of a 48MP main lens and a 12MP ultra-wide lens. There’s also a 12MP front camera for selfies. It has the latest A18 chipset for performance, and Apple’s iOS 18 ensures smooth a clean software experience.

Like the OnePlus 13’s magnetic charging, the iPhone 16 also supports MagSafe charging. So, you are good to go for wireless top-ups.

Other Snapdragon 8 Elite alternatives

If you are strictly looking for Snapdragon 8 Elite alternatives, then there are limited options like the Realme GT 7 Pro and the iQOO 13. However, wait for a few weeks, and you have the Samsung Galaxy S25, which is set to launch later this month. It will feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite and an improved camera setup, plus there will be the One UI 7 goodness.

Xiaomi is also expected to launch the Xiaomi 15 soon in India. It will also come with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a 120Hz AMOLED display, and 50MP triple cameras.

These are the best OnePlus 13 alternatives you can consider in India for now, but we could very well see more options pop up as the year progresses. Stay tuned to Unboxed by Croma for all the updates.