OnePlus 13R rumored to launch in India in January, may feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip
The OnePlus 13R has recently surfaced on certification websites, hinting at an imminent global launch. Rumor has it that the phone will come to India in January.
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Ahead of the OnePlus 13 speculations, the OnePlus 13R is also making headlines. A smaller version of the OnePlus 13 – OnePlus 13R has recently surfaced on several certification websites, hinting at a launch soon. According to media reports, the phone is expected to be launched in China in December, which will be named OnePlus Ace 5. And the India launch is rumored to be in January, the same month as the OnePlus 13 release. However, this is not a surprise, considering that the OnePlus 12 and 12R were also launched in the same month, January 2024.
The OnePlus 13R is rumored to offer a larger battery than the flagship OnePlus 13 at a more affordable price. Recently, it was reportedly presented at the Global Certification Forum (GCF), where its listing mainly confirms 5G capability. However, the certification also reveals potentially important new model numbers for the device.
OnePlus 13R specs (leaked)
The OnePlus 13R is expected to feature a 6.78-inch BOE X2 8T LTPO display with 1.5K resolution. Previous leaks suggest that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which is just a step down from the OnePlus 13 with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. The phone is rumored to include a triple rear camera setup, consisting of a 50-megapixel main sensor and a 16-megapixel front camera for selfies. An alert slider is also expected, adding the feature. Powering the device is a massive 6,300mAh battery, supported by 100W fast charging, making the upcoming phone a potential powerhouse for heavy users.
To recap, the OnePlus 12R had a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 primary camera, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, so this model may get a telephoto sensor as an upgrade.
OnePlus 13 is coming in January 2025
The OnePlus 13 is set to offer significant upgrades over its predecessor, the OnePlus 12. One of the highlights is the processor, as this device will be the first to feature Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
Battery life and fast charging are areas where OnePlus excels, and the OnePlus 13 is likely to continue this trend. It is rumored to have a 6,000mAh battery, which is a significant jump from the previous model’s 5,400mAh battery, offering extended usage for users on the go. Additionally, the phone is expected to support 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging, enabling fast and convenient power-ups.
