Last year, when I got the Galaxy S24 Ultra, I thought I had finally settled into the perfect smartphone. It was reliable, packed with AI features, and offered one of the best displays in the business. But earlier this year, I decided to give the OnePlus 13s a try, intrigued by its compact design and beefy specs.
Now, after 90 days of using the OnePlus 13s (review), I can say it has been difficult for me to go back to the S24 Ultra. This is not because the Samsung flagship is lacking, but because the OnePlus 13s offers a combination of performance, efficiency, and value that feels very hard to ignore.
3AI features that feel practical
Samsung emphasized Galaxy AI when it launched the S24 series, and I did find many of those features useful. The OnePlus 13s, however, takes a slightly different approach. Its AI integration is powered by AI Mind Plus, a feature that offers context-aware assistance for everyday use.
Using the Plus Key or a three-finger swipe, anything on your screen can be instantly saved to the Mind Space app, where it’s neatly sorted, searchable in natural language, and enhanced with smart suggestions like reminders or calendar entries.
The AI features on the OnePlus 13s does not feel overwhelming or overly branded, but rather seamlessly integrated into the core OxygenOS experience.
