Here’s why no OnePlus 13T in the US is a big loss for me and you

When we first saw teasers of the OnePlus 13T — coming to India as the 13S — I let myself get excited. I thought this was finally a sign that OnePlus was ready to shake up at least parts of the formula it had relied on for years, and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on one. After all, OnePlus had always brought its T Series to the United States, so I couldn’t imagine why the newest 13T would be different.

Well, I was wrong. OnePlus quickly confirmed that its pocket-friendly OnePlus 13T wouldn’t be coming to the US market in any capacity, squashing any hope I had of trying a smaller, more portable flagship. As a smartphone reviewer, I’m disappointed, but here’s why you should be too.