Table of ContentsTable of ContentsHow different is OnePlus 13Rs cameraHow cameras on OnePlus 13R and 12R compare in real-lifeOnePlus 13Rs cameras are steps aheadIn 2024, OnePlus made a breakthrough with the 12R. Despite having followed the trend of launching R-series phones for several generations prior without any significant impact, OnePlus finally appeared to find the perfect feature blend that qualifies as an excellent value for money and recreated the same effected early generations of OnePlus phones had.The OnePlus 12R was rightly dubbed spectacular in our review last year, and the OnePlus 13R is a step in the same direction, except it improves at least, on paper in areas where the former couldnt impress us. The camera is one of those aspects, and OnePlus touts the 13R to be significantly better. Our review of the OnePlus 13R also leans towards a similar conclusion, calling the 13Rs cameras genuinely solid.Recommended VideosIn this article, we will take a more in-depth look at the true improvements that the OnePlus 13Rs cameras bring compared to the OnePlus 12R, explored through a series of direct comparisons. But first, heres what the OnePlus 13R brings on paper.RelatedTushar Mehta / Digital TrendsThe OnePlus 13R bears the same spirit as the OnePlus 12R. Although the $100 price hike might twinge, the OnePlus 13R immediately proves its exceptional value. On the outside, the two phones look different, with the OnePlus 13R adopting a flatter styling for its mid-frame, the screen, and the back. You wouldnt have any trouble telling the two phones apart. The flat edges are in line with Apple, and subsequently Samsung, going for that aesthetic and inspiring the entire industry to pivot from curves.In contrast, the cameras on the back of the two phones appear largely similar. In fact, it is the most evident aspect convincing us of their kinship. Inside, too, the cameras arent starkly dissimilar. The OnePlus 13R retains the 50-megapixel primary and the 8MP ultrawide angle cameras from the 12R. The lenses, too, remain unaffected.Tushar Mehta / Digital TrendsThe third camera, however, gets a much-needed upgrade. OnePlus ditches the bootless dedicated macro camera, replacing it with a 2X telephoto instead. Its not as mighty as the 3X or 5X shooters on more premium phones like the OnePlus 13, Galaxy S25 Ultra, or the iPhone 16 Pro, so its purpose truly isnt to capture subjects at a longer distance. However, it is truly beneficial for portraits, resulting in a natural and smoother bokeh effect, and you will notice in the images that follow.While maintaining the same hardware, OnePlus claims to have reworked the camera algorithm, especially benefiting the primary shooter. The main camera now gets OnePlus 13s Snapshot functionality. While the exact working is a bit complex, OnePlus says the camera now does twice the work in the same time, capturing twice the information with each image it takes. This results in better details, more consistent lighting across the frame, and better HDR. This improvement, paired with a newer processor, which includes a better image signal processor or ISP, and faster RAM and storage, should lead to slightly better images with the OnePlus 13R. Whether that translates to better photography in real life is something we will evaluate in a collection of images below.Tushar Mehta / Digital TrendsWith a series of comparing shots taken with the OnePlus 13R and the 12R, I will highlight the subtle yet meaningful differences the cameras on the two phones have. I will also establish common traits among images from the same phone but in different modes.Each of the comparisons below has two images: ones taken with the OnePlus 13R on the left and those taken on the 12R on the right. Let us start with the primary cameras.Primary camera has some surprisesEven though both phones use the same physical sensor for the 50MP primary camera, the differences are vastly evident. Despite not having any actual difference in terms of details, the image taken with the OnePlus 13R appears sharper, primarily for its better saturation, higher contrast, and a closer to neutral white balance.The image on the right, the one I took with the OnePlus 12R, has a haze over the black parts and a warm tone over the entire image. And despite the haze, shadows on this image arent starkly brighter. These aspects make it a little less palatable.In the next shot from a junkyard, many sections of the tattered bus enjoy roughly the same level of details in both images. However, the lower exposure on the image shot with the OnePlus 12R is immediately evident.The OnePlus 13Rs shot has brighter shadows that lend to some visibility on the insides of the ragged roof even though it doesnt truly illuminate them. Sections of the bus, such as the deceased mudguard and the front axle are slightly more visible in the image on the left, too.While the leaves on the tree are distorted on both images, the ones on the left appear greener, reinforcing the impression that the OnePlus 13R captures better shadows.The next set affirms that belief further. Despite both images having similar details in both images, the shot from the 13R retains more light around branches and vines. The yellow mustard plants on the back also appear slightly better lit on the left, while those on the right look pale in comparison.I wouldnt fret over these bits if I saw the image on the right alone. However, comparing the two makes it significantly difficult to overlook them.Next, lets explore if we see something similar with the ultrawide shots on both the phones.Ultrawide doesnt disappointThe first set of images below is also taken with the primary cameras with the intent to allow a two-way comparison between the primary wide-angle and the ultrawide angle cameras on the same phone and between the two phones. In line with the images above, the first set has better saturation and contrast in the image shot on the OnePlus 13R, even though they have comparable details.A similar trend is seen in the ultrawide shots taken with the two phones. The ultrawide image captured on the OnePlus 13 more saturation and a visibly higher contrast. The finer differences we saw previously, such as that between the shadows, arent too visible when taking images with the ultrawide cameras.In addition to better saturation in shots compared to the OnePlus 12R, both cameras on the OnePlus 13R deliver consistent colors, even though we dont necessarily see better details. This holds even though neither the primary nor the ultrawide sensor get any special treatments such as color tuning from Hasselblad.Next, let us look at the most impactful change on the OnePlus 13Rs camera: the new telephoto setup.Zoom is the welcome additionBefore taking a look at what the sensor does for portraits, however, heres a quick comparison of how it performs with inanimate subjects. Take for instance, these 2X shots captured on the OnePlus 13R (left) and the 12R. At the 2X magnification, the OnePlus 12R continues to use the main sensor by digitally zooming and therefore, cropping into the frame. The OnePlus 13R, on the other hand, switches over to the dedicated sensor, allowing it to capture a crisper shot of the red flower on the banana tree.The dedicated sensor with a longer focal range also allows a naturally shallow depth of field. This leads to a stronger bokeh, even when shooting without the portrait mode. The only requisite is that there must be a reasonable distance between the primary subject and its background.Besides, the telephoto has other benefits, such as taking slightly clearer shots even at high zoom levels, such as the following ones at 5X zoom. Shooting with the dedicated 2X camera on the OnePlus 13R results in a much sharper image than the one shot with the OnePlus 12Rs primary 1X camera.While the telephoto camera is evidently useful, it also poses a disadvantage in terms of lighting due to the smaller aperture and an inferior sensor. Despite the sharpness, the image appears darker with dimmer shadow areas, unless a strong light shines over. But, I would willingly make this compromise for crisper shots of faraway objects in daylight, but may hesitate in low light.Portraits are exceptionalEnabling the Portrait Mode clearly boosts the depth of field artificially over the already enhanced depth of the 2X sensor. This is exemplified by the following shot, where a single flower appears distinctly in focus for an artsy touch.The 2X sensors longer focal range allows us to capture the same subjects with detail without ever really getting too close to them. This can be handy while focusing on poisonous plants, ornate insects, exotic animals, or other things were expected to stay away from.Like objects, the sensor also helps with sharper focus on faces that may not necessarily be human. While both images captured using the portrait mode have ample details and a good bokeh, the one shot with the OnePlus 13R captures a tad bit more details, especially around my dogs neck, snout, and whiskers.Additionally, the colors on the OnePlus 12Rs shot look washed out and less pleasing than what the OnePlus 13R captured.But what about actual human faces captured with the portrait modes on both phones? The next section digs deeper into that.Human faces look great sometimesEven though the 2X telephoto on the OnePlus 13R is better suited for portraits, its not the only option to choose. You can use both 1X and 2X cameras to shoot portraits. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 12R, which lacks a dedicated telephoto entirely, also shoots at 1X and 2X zoom but using the same primary camera.To learn how Portrait modes on both phones compare at different focal lengths, I tested them under both conditions. First, lets compare portraits shot on the primary cameras.Like the rest of wide-angle shots compared above, the OnePlus 13R cranks up the saturation in portrait mode. But to my surprise, the image here feels more saturated than likeable. The image shot with the OnePlus 13R leans has more warmth, which makes it less pleasing than the OnePlus 12R. For a change, the OnePlus 12R actually recreates more natural colors, especially around the face.The OnePlus 13R does capture brighter shadows in this case, but the excessive warmth makes me lean in the 12Rs favor. As with other shots using the primary cameras, both pictures have a very similar level of details.However, the balance tips back in the 13Rs favor when shooting at 2X zoom. The dedicated telephoto allows for a more refined bokeh, almost replicating the same as higher shots.The OnePlus 12R does artificially plaster a bokeh over the background, almost resembling a phone from a higher price bracket. My skin and beard have a more visible texture on the OnePlus 13Rs shot while the OnePlus 12R adds a flatter, more pasty look to my face. The details on my cardigan are also more precise, and these factors make the OnePlus 13R is clearly the more convincing option for facial portraits.Night portraits are mehIn low light, I feel a lot less convinced about either phones abilities to take good portraits, especially at 1X zoom. Even though both the OnePlus 13R and the 12R manage to capture notable details, they, quite understandably, lack the same appeal as daylight shots.But switching over to the 2X lens makes the differences more evident. While the portraits still arent anywhere close to those from daytime, the OnePlus 13Rs shot captures slightly more details, including better textures on the face and the sweater. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 12R fails to capture the exact textures and instead has an oil painting effect over the face and the letters on the sweater.The edge of the wall and the fake lily in the background also looks better blurred in the shot on the left, making the shot on the left comparatively better.The only caveat worth pointing out is that you cannot adjust the depth of field from the Photos app after taking the picture on the OnePlus 13R. This is probably just a bug as all previous phones offer the functionality, and I hope OnePlus would fix this in an update soon.What about moon shotsDiscounting its less than impressive performance in low light, the freshly included telephoto has a clear advantage. But what if we turn down the light further and focus on a single object, like the moon in a dark sky?It is as far-fetched to accept these mid-range phones would match to flagships such as the Galaxy S25 Ultra or the OnePlus 13 for capturing shots of the moon. So, I replaced the actual moon with a cheap moon lamp that supposedly replicates the same structure as the moon. While I failed to trigger any moon mode with AI-generated overlays of the moon, I came to an interesting observation.At 1X, both phones capture the scene with comparable dexterity. The lit sections of the frame have some details, but both shots have plenty of chromatic distortions or fringes along dimly lit edges. A solid five on 10, I would say.However, when I move away and switch to zooming on the images, I see a weird green hue on the OnePlus 13R as it tries to compensate for the warm white light coming from the globe. At 5X, the OnePlus 13Rs shot is technically sharper, but the colors put me off and instead inspire me to like the OnePlus 12Rs shot better. This is perhaps another bit OnePlus could iron out in a software update.Useful macros, finallyFinally, we come to the OnePlus 12Rs dedicated macro sensor that was relinquished in this generation to rectify a big mistake. That is because the 2MP macro camera has limited utility because of its unpleasant picture quality, further worsened by its lack of autofocus.On the OnePlus 13R, macro shots are now captured using the primary camera, which allows the phone to focus better on a tiny object, such as this bunch of wildflowers.The improvements to macro photography are immediately apparent from the photos. However, OnePlus removed the dedicated mode, and you now solely depend on an automatic macro mode that does not immediately trigger, especially in low light. I wish OnePlus identifies and rectifies this too.Tushar Mehta / Digital TrendsThe OnePlus 13R makes notable leaps over the OnePlus 12R, especially with improved cameras. While the new telephoto sensor is a glaring improvement, it is easy to recommend the OnePlus 13R for better camera modes overall. The 13Rs improved camera algorithms result in better colors in most of the scenarios, though a few exceptions, such as facial portraits at 1X or long-range shots at night, definitely require some more commitment from OnePlus.While it is delusive to expect anyone who already owns the OnePlus 12R to upgrade to a 13R, it makes clear sense to spend the $100 extra and get the OnePlus 13R over the 12R if you want decent cameras while also enjoying other upgrades that the 13R offers.Editors Recommendations

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsIts faithfulness to the source materialThe horrorThe performancesFive years ago, RLJE Films released director Richard Stanley and actor Nicolas Cages underrated sci-fi horror film, Color Out of Space, a modern adaptation of H.P. Lovecrafts short story. The movie follows the Gardners, a family of alpaca farmers, as they are visited by a brightly colored meteorite that mutates their land and everything in it.Before Color Out of Space, Richard was known for directing Hardware and Dust Deviland for being notoriously fired from the infamous 1996 movie The Island of Dr. Moreau, starring Marlon Brando and Val Kilmer. However, Color Out of Space marked Stanleys glowing return to filmmaking to work on his passion project.Though the film received considerable acclaim upon release, Color Out of Space has been all but overlooked by general audiences since its release in 2020.Recommended VideosFive years later, this movie still displays the potential to become a cult classic, not just because of Cage. The way it adapts Lovecrafts story and brings its alien horror to life with jaw-dropping visuals and heart-wrenching performances makes for an unforgettable cinematic experience. Here are the easy reasons why Color Out of Space deserves at least one viewing and far more recognition from audiences:RelatedRLJE Films / RLJE FilmsThough Color Out of Space is set in the modern era, Stanley stays true to the source material while drawing inspiration from his own life. Specifically, the director draws from his mothers experience with cancer and translates it into the character of Theresa Gardner and her mastectomy. This creative change adds an extra layer to the story, turning the Color into a symbol of cancer as it infects the land around it, slowly killing it as it turns it into something new and terrifying.Like Lovecrafts story, the film unfolds with several horrific tragedies and zero hope for the Gardner family. The universe shows no mercy on them as the Color claims their lives and minds, fitting with the source materials tone. The film also adds more of Lovecrafts work into the story with the presence of the Necronomicon and Wards vision of an alien planet writhing with tentacled creatures. By mixing occult magic with alien sci-fi, the film creates a genre-bending nightmare that makes Lovecrafts stories so revolutionary. This execution proved that Stanley couldve directed his planned adaptation of Lovecrafts The Dunwich Horror very well.COLOR OUT OF SPACE Official Trailer (2020) Nicolas Cage MovieAs a faithful Lovecraft adaptation, Stanleys film depicts one familys descent into Hell at the hands of an otherworldly force they can neither understand nor defeat. The films alien terror echoes John Carpenters The Thing, as everything the Color touches turns into horrific monstrosities. Though some of these creations dont look that realistic at times, the CGIs quality can be forgiven due to the films low budget. Nevertheless, the films creature designs are downright terrifying, specifically the mutant fusion of the Gardners alpacas and the spider-like fusion of Theresa and Jack.The latter creature is especially horrifying, as it takes a mother and sons loving bond and twists it into an agonizing Freudian nightmare. With Theresa absorbing poor Jack into her body as she turns into an animalistic monster, this slow and unsettling transformation is painful to watch and will get under viewers skin. All in all, Color Out of Space is one of those films that will stick with its audience long after the credits roll, with the movies dark and psychedelic ending burning into viewers brains for years to come.RLJE Films / RLJE FilmsThe films horror cant exist in a vacuum, and the cast elevates it as they fill the void with their engrossing performances. Playing the unfortunate witnesses to the Colors wrath, the cast effectively captures the pain, confusion, and sorrow their characters face as they lose themselves and each other to an all-consuming entity. Its an incredibly dark story, and audiences cant help but ache from watching the characters endure their tragic fates.At the forefront ofColor Out of Space is Cage, who gives another mesmerizing performance as his character becomes possessed by the Color. The actor goes full Cage in his role, descending into a rage-filled trance like Jack Torrance in The Shining as he tries to protect his family, succeed with his farm, and maintain order. He may go a little too over-the-top at times, but his performance still adds to the wild and chaotic spirit of Stanleys film, making it one of the most distinctive and must-see adaptations of Lovecrafts work.Stream Color Out of Space on Shudder.Editors Recommendations

Jesse Eisenberg has criticized top tech leaders for getting involved in politics.The actor, who once played Mark Zuckerberg, said tech leaders should focus their money and attention elsewhere.Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos were among the tech billionaires who attended Trump's inauguration.Jesse Eisenberg has said that "tech bros" who have involved themselves in politics would be better off "doing good things for the world."The actor, who portrayed Mark Zuckerberg in the 2010 film "The Social Network," made the comments during a recent episode of "Real Time With Bill Maher."Eisenberg was asked by the show's host what he thought of the array of "tech bros" who attended President Donald Trump's inauguration earlier this month.The actor-director responded: "I look at it from a very specific perspective, which is if you're so rich and powerful, why are you not just spending your days doing good things for the world? So it's hard for me to understand the specifics of what they're doing.""You know, I married a woman who's like this amazing activist. All she thinks about all day is, 'How can I help the people who are most in need?'" he said of his wife, Anna Strout, who works for a number of nonprofits. Jesse Eisenberg portrayed Mark Zuckerberg in the 2010 film "The Social Network." Columbia Pictures Eisenberg, who directed and starred in the Oscar-nominated film "A Real Pain," continued: "So when I watch these incredibly powerful people, I just think, 'Why are you not spending your day helping people?'""Why are you getting mired into this weird stuff stuff I don't really understand and taking privacy concerns away, hurting people who are already hurting, marginalized people?""I'm just thinking, 'Why are they not spending every day helping people?'" Eisenberg added.Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos were among the tech leaders to attend Trump's inauguration.Musk spent millions of his own money supporting Trump's election bid last year and has since been tapped to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency.Both Meta and Amazon have also offered their support to Trump, donating $1 million each to his inaugural fund.Speaking a The New York Times' DealBook Summit last month, Bezos who has been at odds with Trump in the past said that he was "actually very optimistic" about another Trump term and that he would like to help Trump with his deregulation plans.For Zuckerberg's part, he has made a series of sweeping changes at Meta that appear to be remaking the company at least partly in the image of Trump and Musk.Trump's inauguration also saw Apple CEO Tim Cook, OpenAI's Sam Altman, TikTok exec Shou Zi Chew, and Google boss Sundar Pichai in attendance.

A United Airlines flight from Nigeria to the US made an emergency landing following a technical issue.The flight from Lagos to Washington, DC. experienced "an unexpected aircraft movement," United said.Six people were taken to hospital with injuries but have been discharged, the airline said.A United Airlines flight from Nigeria to the US was forced to make an emergency landing in Lagos early Friday.The flight from Lagos to Washington D.C. turned back after the aircraft a Boeing 787-8 experienced a technical issue and "an unexpected aircraft movement," the airline said.After diverting, United Airlines Flight UA613 landed safely back in Nigeria. Four passengers and two flight attendants were taken to hospital with injuries but have been discharged, United Airlines said in a statement.The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said an additional 27 passengers and five crew members sustained minor injuries.Videos circulating on social media appear to show scenes on board the aircraft. The footage shows food and items strewn across the cabin with the sound of panicked passengers in the background.Two-hundred-and-forty-five passengers were on board the flight, as well as eight flight attendants and three pilots.United Airlines said it was working with US and Nigerian aviation authorities to investigate the cause of the issue.FAAN said the aircraft did not suffer "any major damage."The Boeing 787-8 in question, registered as N27903, was built in 2012.In 2024, the FAA ordered hundreds of Boeing 787s to undergo inspections after a Latam Airlines jet suddenly dropped in midair.Boeing did not immediately reply to a request for comment from Business Insider, which was sent outside regular working hours.

Old franchises are back in vogue again, and the pendulum has finally come around forScary Movie. We learned just before Halloween that Scary Movie would be rising from the deadand now theres a release date. Miramax Films horror-comedy series is set to return with a brand new movie on June 12, 2026. Scary Movie 6 sees Wayans Brothers Marlon, Keenan Ivory, and Shawn return to the series for the first time since their tumultuous departure post-Scary Movie 2.Where the first two movies parodied famous slasher flicks like ScreamandI Know What You Did Last Summer,the Wayans-less sequels pivoted to the broader horror genre, from the Ring and Grudge films to Paranormal Activity. While none of them were exactly critical darlings, nearly all of them made a lot of money. They were also such a part of pop culture, they led to other (and arguably lesser) parody movies flooding theaters in the late 2000s, like Meet the Spartans, Superhero Movie,andVampires Suck. The first four Scary Movie films are fondly remembered by fans and helped introduce audiences to the Wayans and co-leads Anna Faris and Regina Hall. Right now, its unclear if Faris and Hall are returning alongside the Wayans, ditto which movies theyll be riffing on this time around. But at least we know some laughs are on the horizon, and all we gotta do is survive until June 12, 2026 so we can laugh our asses off at whatever the Wayans and company have cooked up. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

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An Amazon Locker can work better for some deliveries. Image: JannHuizenga/Getty ImagesShareWhile online shopping saves you the inconvenience of having to visit an actual physical store, it comes with its own issues: Primarily, having to be at home when the delivery arrives, or risk having your items swiped by unscrupulous porch pirates.Porch piracywhere someone takes packages right off your doorstep, after either following drivers or simply touring around neighborhoodsis a growing problem, with an estimated $12 billion worth of goods estimated to be lost last year.There are some solutions to the problem though, and one of them is to use an Amazon Locker rather than your home address. Your delivery gets left locked up securely, and you can then collect it at your convenience, using an entry code that Amazon sends to you via email.The pros and cons of standard deliveriesIts easy to take speedy, reliable home deliveries for granted. From a logistical point of view its kind of incredible that you can order such a wide variety of goods online and have them turn up quickly on your doorstep.Unfortunately, there are people who want to intercept your deliveries before they reach you. You dont have to look far to find stories about porch piracy in the newsand in Texas, the worst state for porch piracy, theres a shocking 30 percent chance that something youve ordered wont make it to you successfully.While Texas is way out in front (it drops to 14 percent for North Carolina, the second worst state), these are worrying figures. As you might expect, thefts tend to spike around the holidays, when there are more packages in circulation.There are steps you can take to protect yourself: A lot of the time, especially with high-value items, youll be able to specify that a signature is required on delivery, so your package wont be left out in the open. You can also invest in a video doorbell, which may put off some (but not all) criminals.Another idea is to get your packages delivered to your office during the day, but thats not always possible at every place of work. One of the most effective ways to keep your deliveries safe is to go for the Amazon Locker option: It comes with numerous benefits, and well explain in more detail how it works.How to use an Amazon LockerYou need a PIN number, barcode, or app to access your item. Image: Amazon Youll see Amazon Locker appear as an option when youre checking out on Amazon. If you select it you can then choose one close to where you live or work. You can save the locations of your favorite lockers to use again, and youll be given instructions for how to get at your package. You might even find delivery is faster than it is to your home.This isnt something thats suitable for every delivery, because Amazon Lockers can only take items up to a certain size and a certain price point. Whats more, items from third-party sellers cant be directed to a locker. If youre not seeing the option to deliver to an Amazon Locker appear, those could be the reasons why.Youll find lockers in all kinds of places, from grocery stores to car parks to educational institutions. A lot of the time you can access them 24 hours a day, and depending on the locker you can use a barcode (sent to you in an email), a PIN code (sent to your in an email), or a Bluetooth connection to your phone (with the Amazon Shopping app running) to get at your goods. You can request locker slots closer to the ground, or even get someone else to pick up the delivery for you.This is all free if youre a Prime member, otherwise prices will vary depending on the goods and delivery distance. Youve got three calendar days to pick up your item after its delivered to the locker, otherwise Amazon will take it back as a return and refund you. Theres a customer service number printed on every Amazon Locker if you need help.Lockers arent just suitable for foiling porch pirates either: They can be handy if youre ordering a gift that you dont want anyone else in your household to know about, or if you live in a block of apartments where access for delivery drivers can be difficult. Theyre also useful if you do a lot of traveling, and want to pick up something while youre away.

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