The OnePlus 13 is now confirmed to debut globally including India in January 2025. It was launched in China on October 31. It will be one of the first smartphones to feature Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. Additionally, the OnePlus 13 will be equipped with Hasselblad-tuned optics, including a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup.
The company has officially announced that the smartphone will come in three color options: Arctic Dawn, Black Eclipse, and Midnight Ocean, with the Midnight Ocean variant featuring micro-fiber vegan leather for better hand feel and scuff resistance. The OnePlus 13 will also boast an IP68+69-rated build for dust and water resistance. More details about the device will be shared in the coming weeks.
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OnePlus 13 Expected Specifications
OnePlus has launched its latest flagship, the OnePlus 13, in China, retaining key features from the OnePlus 12 while introducing significant upgrades. It features a 6.82-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and QHD+ resolution, offering up to 1,600 nits in regular mode and 4,500 nits peak brightness.
Powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, built on a 3nm process for enhanced performance and efficiency, the OnePlus 13 runs on OxygenOS 15, based on Android 15. While the company hasn’t confirmed its software update policy, it’s likely the phone will receive four years of major Android updates and five years of security patches, in line with previous models.
A major upgrade is the larger 6,000mAh battery, compared to the OnePlus 12’s 5,400mAh, with claims of nearly two days of use. The device supports 100W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and introduces magnetic wireless charging through special cases.
As for the pricing, the OnePlus 13 is expected to be priced under Rs 70,000 in India. While the OnePlus 12 launched at Rs 64,999, the price of the new model may increase slightly or remain the same.
