OxygenOS 15 Will Occupy 20 Percent Less Space on OnePlus 13 By Reducing Redundant Features: Report

The storage increase is attributed to the reduced size of the super partition on the system's dynamic memory.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 8 November 2024 17:32 IST

OxygenOS 15 Will Occupy 20 Percent Less Space on OnePlus 13 By Reducing Redundant Features: Report

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OnePlus 13 recently made its debut in China and is expected to be launched in India soon

Highlights

OnePlus 13 comes with OxygenOS 15 out-of-the-box
It is said to occupy 1.7GiB less storage compared to previous OS
Preloaded resources such as wallpapers are reported to have been reduced

OxygenOS 15 was unveiled globally by OnePlus last month, introducing a redesigned user interface (UI), extensive customisation options, new modes, and enhanced photo editing capabilities. OnePlus 13 becomes the first smartphone to come with the new operating system (OS) out-of-the-box. A new report suggests that the handset benefits from more inbuilt storage space for the installation of apps and other activities due to the OS occupying less space compared to other smartphones such as the OnePlus 12.

More Space on OnePlus 13

This information comes from an article published by Mishaal Rahman on Android Authority. The reviewer's guide for the OxygenOS 15 reportedly says that the update consumes 20 percent less space on the flagship OnePlus 13 that was launched in China last month, compared to OxygenOS 14 on OnePlus 12.

To achieve this, the company reportedly “examined and removed redundant features”. This is said to include a reduction in the number of preloaded resources such as wallpapers, making them available on an on-demand basis. It also reportedly reduced the size of the super partition — a large, non-resizable dynamic partition on the system storage. This is said to leave more space for the user data storage.

The report suggests that the OnePlus 12 has a 16GiB super partition whereas the OnePlus 13 has 14.3GiB, translating into a reduction of 1.7GiB. However, it is important to note that these numbers have been obtained from the Chinese variants of both devices and the specifications of the global models might differ.

OxygenOS 15 for OnePlus 12

OnePlus recently commenced the rollout of the OxygenOS 15 for the OnePlus 12 in India (IN), North America (NA), Europe (EU), and Global (GLO). The update brings visual tweaks, new animations, performance enhancements, artificial intelligence (AI) features and other changes.

It is said to have begun rolling out to users a week before its anticipated release.

OnePlus 13

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.82-inch

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 6000mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1440x3168 pixels

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OnePlus 12

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
IP65 rated
Vibrant 120Hz QHD+ display
Excellent battery life
Fast wired and wireless charging
Smooth and bloatware-free software
Quality primary and telephoto cameras
Good for gaming

Bad
Minor quality issues
Ultra-wide angle camera could be better
Low light selfies are below average

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Display 6.82-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 64-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 5400mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 1440x3168 pixels

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