3pm
Same-day dispatch
Order by 3pm, Monday to Friday, and it leaves Manchester the same day. Free UK delivery over £50.
Why buy from The Tech Gadgets
85%+ Battery Health
Minimum 85% battery health guaranteed on every grade.
12-Month Warranty
Our own warranty for twelve months. You deal with us directly.
Phonecheck Tested
Professionally tested with Phonecheck diagnostics in Manchester.
What's in the box
- Your OnePlus 13R – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)
- Charging cable Free
- SIM ejector pin Free
- Protective packaging
Overview
OnePlus 13R – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)
This is the OnePlus 13R with 256GB and 12GB RAM, refurbished and unlocked, in Astral Trail or Nebula Noir. It's a pre-owned phone graded Like New to Very Good, not new. It pairs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with a 6,000mAh battery and a 2x telephoto, with a 12-month warranty and same-day dispatch.
6.78"
Display6.78" 1.5K LTPO AMOLED, up to 120Hz50MP main
Cameras50MP main + 50MP 2x telephoto + 8MP ultrawide; 16MP front6
Battery000mAh, 80W SUPERVOOC wiredUnlocked
Network / SIM5G. Dual nano-SIMSpecifications
Key facts
- Condition
- Refurbished – Like New, Excellent or Very Good
- Storage / RAM
- 256GB, 12GB RAM
- Colours
- Astral Trail, Nebula Noir
- Network / SIM
- Unlocked, 5G. Dual nano-SIM
- Display
- 6.78" 1.5K LTPO AMOLED, up to 120Hz
- Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Cameras
- 50MP main + 50MP 2x telephoto + 8MP ultrawide; 16MP front
- Battery
- 6,000mAh, 80W SUPERVOOC wired
- Water/dust resistance
- IP65 as manufactured
- Software updates
- Four Android upgrades, six years of security updates from January 2025
- Battery standard
- 85% or higher on every grade
- What's in the box
- The phone, a free USB-C charging cable, a free SIM ejector pin and protective packaging. No plug.
- Warranty
- 12 months, provided by The Tech Gadgets
- Dispatch
- Same day Mon–Fri when ordered by 3pm, from Manchester. Free standard delivery on orders of £50 or more
- Returns
- 30 days on unused items (change of mind); 14-day right to cancel online orders
Features
Every detail, verified.
01Network and SIM
The phone is unlocked and works on every UK network, including EE, O2, Vodafone and Three, with 5G. OnePlus's UK page lists dual nano-SIM; eSIM support varies by model, so message us before ordering if you need eSIM.
02Display
OnePlus specifies a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED at 2780 x 1264 with up to 120Hz refresh, protected by Gorilla Glass 7i. The screen is flat, which some people find easier to use with a case and screen protector than the curved OnePlus 13.
03Performance and storage
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 was Qualcomm's flagship chip in 2024, so the 13R has flagship-level speed for games and apps. It comes with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, with no memory card slot.
04Cameras
OnePlus lists a 50MP Sony LYT-700 main camera, a 50MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom and an 8MP ultrawide, plus a 16MP front camera. The telephoto is an upgrade on the 12R, which had a 2MP macro instead.
05Battery
OnePlus rates the battery at 6,000mAh with 80W SUPERVOOC wired charging; there is no wireless charging. Minimum battery health at dispatch for the grade you choose: 85%+ on every grade (Like New, Excellent and Very Good). We include a free USB-C charging cable and SIM ejector pin, but no charger.
06Built to last and software updates
The 13R is IP65 rated as manufactured, so it resists dust and splashes but is not designed for submersion. OnePlus promises four Android upgrades and six years of security updates from its January 2025 launch.
Condition
Pre-owned. Tested. Honestly graded.
The 13R on this page is used, refurbished and graded by cosmetic condition. Every grade is fully working; the grade describes cosmetic condition, from Like New (no visible marks) to Very Good (visible signs of use). All grades share the same 12-month warranty.
Like New
No visible marks
Excellent
Light signs of use, hard to spot at arm's length
Very Good
Visible marks on the body; screen in good shape
Fully tested
Cleaned
Factory reset
Previous accounts removed
Battery health checked
Compare
How it compares
13R vs 12R: the OnePlus 12R (from £380) uses the older Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, a 5,500mAh battery and a macro lens instead of a telephoto, with a shorter update window. 13R vs OnePlus 12: both use Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; the 12 adds a 3x periscope, wireless charging and a QHD+ screen, from £470.
Our view
Is a refurbished OnePlus 13R worth buying in 2026?
Yes for most people: you get flagship speed, a large battery and years of updates for £231 less than our OnePlus 13. You give up wireless charging, the stronger ultrawide and the higher water rating.
Who it's for
People who want battery life and speed without paying top-flagship prices. If you want wireless charging and 3x zoom, choose the OnePlus 13. See all refurbished OnePlus phones.
Delivery, warranty and returns
Handled start to finish by our team in Manchester.
12 months
Warranty with us
Our own warranty, handled directly by us. Your Consumer Rights Act protection still applies.
30 days
Easy returns
Send back any unused item within 30 days. We refund you within 14 days of it reaching us.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Talk to a person in ManchesterQuestions about grades, stock or delivery? We reply fast on WhatsApp.
Chat on WhatsApp
Is this 13R new or used?
Used. It is refurbished and graded Like New, Excellent or Very Good, and is not sealed.
Does the 13R have wireless charging?
No. It charges at up to 80W wired with a compatible OnePlus SUPERVOOC charger.
Will it work on UK networks?
Yes. It is unlocked for all UK networks and supports 5G. It takes two nano-SIMs; if you need eSIM, message us before ordering.
What if it's locked to the previous owner's account?
Contact us straight away if it asks for a previous owner's Google or OnePlus account during set-up. A phone you can't set up is faulty, so our 12-month warranty and your Consumer Rights Act 2015 rights apply.
What's in the box?
Your OnePlus 13R – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK), a charging cable and a SIM ejector pin, all in protective packaging. The cable and SIM pin are included free.
How long will OnePlus update it?
OnePlus promises four major Android updates and six years of security updates from January 2025.
What battery health will I get?
At least 85% on every grade, checked before dispatch. You can see the figure in Settings › Battery › Battery Health.
- Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
- Opens in a new window.