OnePlus 13 Imaging Experience: Everything is Pro, Not Just PPT Talk

OnePlus 13 Imaging Experience: Everything is Pro, Not Just PPT TalkWhen we talk about imaging, many people may only think of professional cameras like DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, or a handful of flagship phones. In the smartphone world, when it comes to imaging, you can't ignore OnePlus' Hasselblad imaging

OnePlus 13 Imaging Experience: Everything is Pro, Not Just PPT Talk

When we talk about imaging, many people may only think of professional cameras like DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, or a handful of flagship phones. In the smartphone world, when it comes to imaging, you can't ignore OnePlus' Hasselblad imaging. Actually, since the OnePlus 9 series phones launched, OnePlus has partnered with Hasselblad to create "Hasselblad Imaging." But this year's OnePlus 13 not only continues the collaboration with Hasselblad but also inherits Hasselblad's color science, taking its imaging capabilities to a new level. After several days of shooting and testing, I've come to this conclusion: OnePlus 13 is bold in its hardware and its breakthroughs. Its "Everything is Pro" isn't just PPT talk; it truly pushes imaging capabilities to the limit.

A Perfect Combination of Hasselblad Color Science and OPPO Find Series Algorithms

Hasselblad's color science is renowned for its unique color rendering and accuracy, while OPPO Find series imaging algorithms are praised for their optimized image processing capabilities. OnePlus 13 combines the best of both, delivering outstanding performance in terms of color reproduction, dynamic range, and detail capture, meeting users' shooting needs in different scenarios.

Super Pro Hardware, Stunning Shots Near and Far

OnePlus 13 doesn't hold back on hardware, packing a "Super Pro" configuration:

• 50MP main camera: Features a Sony LYT808 sensor, 1/1.4-inch ultra-large sensor size, f/1.6 aperture, OIS optical image stabilization, providing users with clearer and brighter images.

• 50MP telephoto lens: Equipped with a Sony IMX882 sensor, 1/1.95-inch large sensor size, f/2.6 aperture, 3x optical zoom, and uses the same multi-prism reflection technology found in the iPhone Pro series, making focusing faster, capturing shots better, and being thinner, allowing OnePlus to further optimize internal space.

• 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens: Uses a JN5 sensor, 1/2.75-inch, 120 ultra-wide angle, 0.6x focal length, easily capturing breathtaking panoramic views.

Sample Images: Every Focal Length Excels

If the specs don't make you feel it, check out the sample images! Each focal length has a sample, and the overall color and tone are good. There are no inconsistencies in color or color accuracy. It's also clear that the images jointly tuned with Hasselblad don't just become "high-saturation warriors" but focus on presenting colors that are closer to reality and natural.

• 0.6X ultra-wide-angle: Wide field of view, accurate color reproduction, rich detail, no obvious distortion.

• 1X main camera: The image is clear and detailed, color saturation is moderate, details are outstanding, retaining more real light and shadow effects.

• 3X telephoto: Detail performance is still excellent, color reproduction is accurate, the image is sharp, the blur is natural, and there is no obvious excessive sharpening phenomenon.

• 6X telephoto: Even at 6x zoom, the image maintains high clarity, details are well-preserved, color reproduction is accurate, and there is no noticeable blur or noise in the picture.

Detail Performance Under Sunlight: Well-Controlled, Detail Preservation

On sunny days with strong sunlight, the highlights and shadow details are excellent at every focal length. There is control and preservation, especially when choosing HDR for shooting, the overall detail layering has a distinctly different feel, the image is fine and the colors are vivid, comparable to DSLR direct output, but the tone has a OnePlus characteristic. It's safe to say there's definitely algorithmic support, but this proves that OnePlus 13's image tuning and algorithm optimization are good this time, catching up to the flagship, giving users a "Super Pro" experience.

Telephoto Performance: More Accurate Viewing, Still Outstanding Colors

Let's look at the telephoto performance, which is the most important and anticipated. This time, with a new structure, the image quality has greatly improved. As seen in the actual sample images, the telephoto lens jointly tuned by OnePlus and Hasselblad can not only view from a distance but also accurately present colors and perform well in handling scenes with strong contrast between light and dark. Photos taken retain details in shadow areas while capturing real light and shadow effects.

• 3X telephoto: The subject is clear, the background blur is natural, and the dynamic range transition is also surprising.

• 6X telephoto: Outstanding image detail capture ability, the clarity of the image edges is very high, and there is no blurry phenomenon.

Full Focal Length Coverage, Free Composition

Thanks to full focal length coverage, OnePlus 13 has more options in terms of composition, able to easily handle all kinds of shooting needs.

Night Performance: Still in the First Tier in Low-Light Environments

I went out specifically to take a few night shots to see if OnePlus had any trade-offs in night shooting tuning. The answer is quite clear: "Everything is Super Pro," this time it's a bit extraordinary. In low-light environments, the image quality is still in the first tier. The most annoying things in night photography, like ghosting, glare, overexposure of streetlights, scattered light, etc., have always been pain points affecting the shooting experience. OnePlus 13 has successfully solved these problems, and with the upgrade in imaging technology, the night photography algorithms have also advanced significantly. Faced with multi-light source scenes, the treatment of highlights and shadows is very appropriate. The highlights are suppressed, while retaining brightness without the smearing effect of AI, the text details are clear, and the color tone reproduction is accurate. The shadows are noise-free, the transition is natural, and the layering is distinct, an unexpected delight.

Portrait Performance: Clearer, More Refined

In terms of portraits, the 2x focal length is very suitable for portraits, thanks to the large sensor size advantage, even the cropped image quality is still excellent. Also, thanks to the Find series algorithms, the background blurring effect of the person is very natural. The reflections on glasses are also handled very well, with no abnormalities. The 3x telephoto is even better, the subject is clearer, the image is simpler, the background blur is just right, and with the excellent algorithm for blurring the edges of the person and details, the overall feel is refined and easier to capture the person's temperament.

Film Styles: Playability and Output Rate are Equally "Super Pro"

Additionally, the Find series film style has also been transferred to OnePlus 13, so in terms of imaging, both the playability and the output rate have a "Super Pro" performance. In this market where "everyone raises prices," this is truly rare.

Hasselblad Master Imaging: Strongest Hardware in the Same Tier + Find Series Algorithms

In addition to hardware and algorithm advantages, OnePlus 13 also features Hasselblad Master Imaging, bringing new "Shadowless Capture" and "Capture Portrait", supporting "Ultra Clear Live Photos", further enhancing the practicality and fun of imaging functions.

Shadowless Capture: Once You Use It, You'll Never Go Back, Easily Capture Wonderful Moments

The Shadowless Capture feature on OnePlus 13 feels like you'll never go back once you use it. The Shadowless Capture function is activated by default and intelligently adapts to all focal lengths and cameras. This feature comes from its adaptive real-time dual-frame capture system, which adjusts the frame acquisition time based on the movement speed of the subject to achieve optimal shooting results. This means that whether it's capturing moving objects like portraits or pets, OnePlus 13 can easily help us capture fleeting moments of beauty.

Capture Function Coupled with Full Focal Length Coverage, Stronger Applicability

The Capture function coupled with OnePlus 13's full focal length coverage is very useful. Whether shooting portraits, natural landscapes near and far, delicate macro shots, or even capturing active pets, you don't need to move frequently to adjust the shooting angle or distance. In actual shooting, both the main camera and telephoto switching can easily complete capture, the algorithmic support and imaging foundation are perfectly matched in every shot.

Ultra Clear Live Photos: Make Sharing More Vivid, Worth Recording

OnePlus 13 supports Ultra Clear Live Photos, giving us more vibrant interactive experiences when publishing images and text on everyday social platforms (such as Xiaohongshu), making them more lively and worth recording, making sharing a part of life.

Summary: Everything is Super Pro, Imaging Capabilities Beyond Pro

As the starting point of OnePlus' new decade journey, OnePlus 13, with its outstanding performance and comprehensive features, delivers a "Everything is Pro" approach. "Everything is Super Pro" is fully demonstrated in imaging this time. As one of the few products in the industry with professional imaging partnerships, OnePlus has not simply relied on Hasselblad imaging as an empty name. Instead, it combines Hasselblad's imaging style and actively creates OnePlus features, using hardware and software scheduling and technological innovation to give this OnePlus 13 imaging capabilities beyond Pro, establishing a very high benchmark for industry standard models.