The OnePlus 13 has already been available in China for a while, but it’s finally ready for a global release. After months of wait, OnePlus’ upcoming flagship smartphone will officially launch worldwide on January 7. For those who don’t know, the OnePlus 13 was first revealed in October, followed by the release of the OnePlus Ace 5 aka OnePlus 13R. Just before 2024 ends. Both models are getting a lot of attention, but now fans have something else to look forward to – new accessories. And these aren’t your regular cases and covers. If the latest leaks are accurate, OnePlus will bring something new to the table.

According to Sudhanshu Ambhore at X, the OnePlus 13 series cases come with new features and refreshed materials. What caught everyone’s attention is that these cases are magnetic, which, at first, doesn’t seem unprecedented, but let’s break it down. Assuming these cases are from the company itself, they should easily snap onto the phone and work with other magnetic accessories like chargers and mounts. Similar to how MagSafe cases work on iPhones with wireless chargers and mounts.

Speaking of wireless charging, you’ll be happy to know that these magnetic cases are expected to be compatible with Qi2 chargers. Qi2 is the next big thing in wireless charging, providing a more reliable and efficient experience. But the benefits of magnetic cases don’t stop there. They can also work with other useful add-ons like grips, straps, wallets, car mounts, and desk stands.
As far as the design is concerned, OnePlus is sticking to the materials that fans already love. The leak suggests that these cases will come in Sandstone, Aramid Fiber and Wood Grain finishes. If you’ve been a OnePlus fan for a while, you’ll probably recognize these textures, as the brand has used them in the past.

But coming back to the magnetic properties of cases, it’s interesting to see how the Android world is faring with Apple’s MagSafe. Apple has been offering magnetic accessories for years, with the iPhone 12 from 2020 being the first iPhone to support the new MagSafe wireless charger introduced at the time. However, it’s good to see brands like OnePlus moving forward on magnetic wireless charging in line with Qi2 standards.