The OnePlus 13 has been launched in China and is expected to arrive in global markets soon, with a release expected in early 2025. Although no exact date has been confirmed, considering the OnePlus 12 is set to be unveiled in January 2024, it’s likely that the OnePlus 13 could launch first. Around this time next year. As we wait for official confirmation on the launch timeline, here are 8 key things to know about the OnePlus 13 before it arrives in India.

OnePlus 13 launching soon: 8 things to know before it arrives in India

Fresh design?

The OnePlus 13 may look somewhat similar to the OnePlus 12, but it comes with a refreshed look. It comes in a new paint job with subtle changes in the rear panel design. You’ll still see the same circular camera module on the back, which houses four sensors. The edges and screen are now flat instead of curved. The new version looks slightly slimmer and is available in leather or glass finish. It is sold in China in the colors blue (leather), obsidian (glass), and white (glass). The silver accent on the rear camera module matches the side frame, giving it a nice contrasting look. There is also a thin silver plating along with the rear camera setup. So, all these small changes that we can see from the official images of the OnePlus 13 are quite evident and show that the OnePlus 12 successor offers a new look to the users.

Display changes?

With the OnePlus 13, the company is offering a similar display to the OnePlus 12. It’s good to see that OnePlus hasn’t followed Apple and made the screen even bigger. You get the same 6.82-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and QHD+ resolution. You’ll also see the same 1,600nits of brightness and 4,500nits of peak brightness in High Brightness mode. So, you are getting a solid display just like the OnePlus 12. But, there are two big changes in it.

One of the key features is the ability to use the device while wearing gloves – a much-needed added feature, especially during the cold winters of Delhi when using the phone without gloves can be challenging.

The OnePlus 13 also has a local high refresh rate feature, which means the display can run at different refresh rates. For example, the device may show YouTube videos at a lower refresh rate and offer support for 60Hz/90Hz/120Hz when scrolling through the comments section or other videos on the platform.

New flagship chipset?

The new OnePlus flagship phone is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which is based on the 3nm process. Therefore, it should be more efficient and provide solid performance. OnePlus is claiming that users will get a better experience with the new hardware and OxygenOS 15 software, which we will be testing when the device launches in India.

Big battery? Better charging capabilities?

One of the major upgrades is in the battery. OnePlus 13 comes with a much larger unit. It has a 6,000mAh battery instead of the 5,400mAh unit seen inside the OnePlus 12. OnePlus is claiming that users will get around 2 days of battery life, which we will be testing when it comes to India. It supports the same 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. One interesting thing to note here is that OnePlus is offering magnetic wireless charging this year (via the case). We may see a magnetic 100W power bank accessory here, but there is no confirmation. ,

Camera upgrade?

The OnePlus 13 retains the OnePlus 12’s 50-megapixel LYT-808 main camera but the telephoto and ultrawide lenses have been upgraded to 50-megapixels. It also has Hasselblad branding, a 4K/60fps Dolby Vision video, and a 32-megapixel front camera. The OnePlus 12 offered pretty good camera performance for the price and the new version is expected to perform much better. We would love to see its low-light photography as the company is boasting about it in China.

Is it waterproof?

No, it’s not waterproof, but the new OnePlus 13 is both IP68 and IP69 rated. So, the first basically means that the device can survive in more than 1 meter of water for about an hour or so. The IP69 rating means the flagship can withstand high-pressure water jets and steam cleaning. In short, you don’t have to worry about it getting damaged by water.

Biometrics?

This time, you will get an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. So, the OnePlus 13 will be able to accurately register your fingerprints, and one will also be able to unlock the device with wet hands. There’s also a new vibration motor, which the company claims will provide users with “gaming controller level feedback.”

software

OnePlus 13 is running on OxygenOS 15, which is based on the latest Android 15 OS. At present, there is no information about the software update policy. However, if we go by the previous version, the OnePlus 13 may get four years of major Android OS support and five years of security patches.