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.
5Price and availability
Perhaps the most significant factor in why I switched is pricing. The Galaxy S24 Ultra launched at a premium price point above Rs 1,20,000, putting it firmly in the ultra-flagship tier. The OnePlus 13s, on the other hand, delivers flagship-level performance and design for a much lower cost.
This value proposition cannot be ignored. The fact that I am getting performance ahead of most 2024 flagships, along with a bigger battery and refined software, at a more approachable price, makes the OnePlus 13s extremely compelling.
