The OnePlus 13 recently made its debut in China as the first phone to feature the new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. With its initial release complete, all eyes are now on OnePlus to announce a global launch including India. Expected to arrive in early 2025, possibly in January, the OnePlus 13 is already generating excitement for its international variants, given that the Chinese version features significant upgrades over its predecessor, the OnePlus 12. The variants are also likely to take these impressive specifications global.

Let’s take a closer look at what the OnePlus 13 offers in China and what Indian buyers can expect in terms of specifications, features, and price.

oneplus 13 specifications

This year, OnePlus has opted for a new quad-curved design on the OnePlus 13, moving away from the signature curves seen on the OnePlus 12 and previous models. The updated display design leans towards a flat look with subtle contours around the edges, making it slightly more compact than its predecessor despite retaining the larger 6.82-inch screen.

The display on the OnePlus 13 features BOE’s X2 OLED panel with an 8T LTPO configuration, 1440p resolution, and a variable refresh rate reaching up to 120Hz. The display can reach a peak brightness of 4,500 nits, promising excellent visibility even in direct sunlight. The new flagship from OnePlus also includes an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner integrated into the screen, providing secure and quick access.

Another standout feature of the OnePlus 13 is its advanced vibration motor, which OnePlus claims is designed to provide gaming controller-level feedback, perfect for users seeking a premium flagship for gaming and daily use. Adds an immersive element. Additionally, the OnePlus 13 boasts a new IP69 rating, offering better water and dust resistance than the IP68 standard.

Once again, OnePlus has prioritized its camera system, equipping the OnePlus 13 with a triple camera setup co-engineered with Hasselblad. This setup features three 50-megapixel sensors for versatile shooting options. The main camera uses Sony’s LYT-808 sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS), while the 3x periscope lens, equipped with a LYT-600 sensor, offers an equivalent focal length of 73 mm for portraits and zoomed-in shots. There’s also a 15mm ultra-wide camera that also doubles as a macro lens, thanks to Samsung’s S5KJN5 sensor. On the front, the OnePlus 13 sports a 32-megapixel camera designed for clear and detailed selfies.

Powering the OnePlus 13 is a 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, which supports both 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. In China, the OnePlus 13 runs on ColorOS 15 based on Android 15, while in global markets including India, it is expected to come with OxygenOS 15.

OnePlus 13 expected price in India

In China, the OnePlus 13 is available in multiple variants: 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant at CNY 4,499 (approximately Rs 53,100), 12GB RAM + 512GB storage variant at CNY 4,899 (approximately Rs 57,900), 16GB RAM + 512GB storage variant at CNY 4,899 (approximately Rs 57,900). The variant is priced at CNY 5,299 (roughly Rs. 62,600) and the 24GB RAM + 1TB storage variant is priced at CNY 5,999 (roughly Rs. 70,900).

Following the Chinese pricing, it is speculated that OnePlus will bring similar pricing to the Indian market, with the base model likely to start around Rs 53,000. This will position the OnePlus 13 as a competitive flagship option.