OnePlus has officially confirmed that the much-awaited OnePlus 13 will launch globally and in India in January 2025. The device was launched in China last month, bringing significant upgrades over its predecessor, the OnePlus 12. Although the company has not revealed the exact global launch date, the launch of the OnePlus 13 in China gives us a fair idea of ​​what the global version will offer.

In China, the OnePlus 13 was launched at 4,999 Yuan (roughly Rs. 57,000) for the base model. In India, the device is expected to be priced slightly higher due to import taxes and other costs. In short, the OnePlus 12 was launched in India at Rs 64,999, and the OnePlus 13 is estimated to be priced under Rs 70,000. Although the exact price is a secret, the OnePlus flagship will compete with other premium devices like the iPhone 16, Oppo Find X8 series, Realme GT 7 Pro, and others.

Specifications and features of OnePlus 13

In China, the OnePlus 13 comes with significant upgrades in display, battery, camera, processor, and more.

Display: The OnePlus 13 features a 6.82-inch AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution, the same size as the OnePlus 12 but with additional enhancements. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate and offers exceptional brightness, with up to 1,600 nits in regular mode and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. Notably, this year’s display includes glove utility, making it practical for colder regions, and a local high refresh rate feature, which allows dynamic adjustment of refresh rates for optimal performance and power efficiency. Is.

Display: Powering the OnePlus 13 is Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which promises top-tier performance for gaming, multitasking, and AI applications. This chipset is paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage for faster data processing and seamless performance.

Battery and Charging: One of the most significant upgrades is the battery. The OnePlus 13 has a large 6,000mAh battery, which is a notable jump from the 5,400mAh unit in the OnePlus 12. OnePlus claims that this big battery can last for about two days on a single charge. The device supports 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. Additionally, it offers magnetic wireless charging through a specially designed case, which is a first for OnePlus.

Cameras: The OnePlus 13’s camera system has also seen a notable upgrade. The primary 50-megapixel LYT-808 sensor of the OnePlus 12 has been refined. The telephoto and ultrawide cameras have now been upgraded to 50 megapixels, making the OnePlus 13 one of the few smartphones with a full 50 megapixel rear camera setup. Its ongoing partnership with Hasselblad ensures advanced color accuracy and processing. The device also supports 4K/60fps Dolby Vision video recording for high-quality video capture.

Construction and Safety: The OnePlus 13 is IP68 and IP69-rated, providing resistance against water and dust, including high-pressure water jets. It also includes an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, which provides more accurate and faster unlocking even with wet hands.

Additionally, to improve the user experience, OnePlus has also added a new vibration motor optimized for gaming and haptic feedback. Globally, the phone will ship with Android 15 out of the box, along with OnePlus’ OxygenOS skin that will bring a clean UI experience with customization options and AI features.