In relation to flagship smartphones, Apple, Samsung and Google are most likely the primary manufacturers that come to thoughts.
However ignore OnePlus at your peril. The Chinese language firm is nice at making high-end telephones, evidenced by the wonderful OnePlus 12. It gives every little thing most individuals are in search of in an Android cellphone, at a worth that undercuts many rivals.
So, what can we count on from its successor? Whereas unlikely to reach in Europe earlier than 2025, we have already got an thought of what OnePlus is planning. Right here’s every little thing it is advisable know at this stage.
When will the OnePlus 13 be launched?
Lately, OnePlus has settled into a really constant launch schedule for its flagship telephones in Europe and North America:
With this in thoughts, it appears extremely possible that the OnePlus 13 will arrive in February or March 2025.
Nevertheless, leaker Good Pikachu posted on Weibo (as reported by 91 Mobiles) that OnePlus needs the 13 to be the primary smartphone to launch working the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, Qualcomm’s subsequent top-of-the-line smartphone chip.
If true, its launch would nearly actually be introduced ahead, not less than in China, because the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is rumoured to launch as quickly as September 2024. Certainly, OnePlus Club said in a post on X that the OnePlus 13 will launch in October 2024.
It stays to be seen how correct that’s, or if OnePlus will proceed with its technique from the OnePlus 12, which initially launched in China earlier than a world launch just a few weeks later.
How a lot will the OnePlus 13 value?
Nothing has been revealed concerning the pricing of the OnePlus 13 at this stage. Nevertheless, earlier fashions give us a tough thought of what to anticipate:
- OnePlus 12 – from £849/$799
- OnePlus 12R – from £649/$599
- OnePlus 11 – from £729/$699
- OnePlus 10 Professional – from £799/$899
- OnePlus 9 – from £629/$729
- OnePlus 9 Professional – from £829/$1,069
The OnePlus 12 noticed a major worth rise in comparison with the 11, however we don’t count on that to be repeated within the subsequent technology. Whereas tech usually has been getting dearer, OnePlus will wish to nonetheless undercut flagships from the likes of Apple, Samsung and Google on worth.
What specs and options will the OnePlus 13 have?
The OnePlus 13 most likely received’t arrive in Europe and North America till early 2025, however there are already some key rumours in regards to the cellphone.
Design
Evidently OnePlus could also be remodeling the rear digicam module design of the OnePlus 12. Tech tipster Digital Chat Station posted on Chinese language social media web site Weibo that the ‘family-style hinge’ that sits to the left of the rear digicam module can be eliminated.
The identical OnePlus Club post on X that talked about the October launch date has additionally revealed what it says is a brand new design for the rear cameras. It exhibits a brand new vertical digicam module that will substitute the round one from the OnePlus 12.
Replies have identified that the rear module appears to be like remarkably just like that discovered on the Sony Xperia PRO-I, so it could possibly be a photoshop picture that mixes the 2.
Whereas the most recent rumours level to a change within the digicam module, OnePlus may truly go in a totally totally different course to the one above.
The model may proceed utilizing a round digicam array for the OnePlus 13, however it is going to be positioned extra centrally than on the OnePlus 12.
A recognized leaker, Yogesh Brar, shared a drawing supporting this transformation:
In the meantime, the OnePlus 13R is predicted to characteristic an oblong digicam array, distinguishing it from its flagship counterpart.
Nevertheless, some confusion arises from posts on the Chinese language web site Weibo, which counsel that the OnePlus 13 may also have an oblong array, however this could be a mix-up with the OnePlus 13R.
A render from Weibo leaker mounted focus digital suggests the OnePlus 13 can have an oblong array, harking back to the OnePlus 10 Professional, whereas retaining the Hasselblad branding. However, Yogesh Brar once more claims that OnePlus will proceed utilizing a spherical digicam block.
These contradictory studies could point out a mix-up between totally different fashions, such because the flagship OnePlus 13 and the extra budget-friendly OnePlus 13R, which could characteristic the sq. design.
In relation to sturdiness, a current hearsay on Weibo by leaker Digital Chat Station suggests the OnePlus 13 will characteristic enhanced water and mud resistance with IP68 or IP69 rankings, surpassing the OnePlus 12’s IP65 score.
This enchancment means the OnePlus 13 may be capable of face up to immersion in water as much as 1-3 meters for over half-hour (IP68) and even endure highly effective high-temperature water jets (IP69). Even flagship telephones are restricted to IP68 and normally submersion in as much as 1.5m of wate, so this could possibly be the primary huge step ahead for smartphone water resistance shortly.
When it comes to mud, 6 is the best score. The OnePlus 12 is described as ‘dust-tight’ with a score of 6, so it’s possible the OnePlus 13 can even get that designation.
Show
The OnePlus 12 options already wonderful 6.82-inch AMOLED display screen with a QHD+ (3168×144) decision and adaptive refresh fee from 1-120Hz.
Nevertheless, a Chinese language leaker Digital Chat Station means that OnePlus 13 will convey important upgrades from the OnePlus 12 and 12R. In line with the leak, the OnePlus 13 will characteristic a flat display screen as an alternative of the curved shows of the lat 12 months’s fashions.
Nevertheless, inside the show, there are additionally rumours that OnePlus could possibly be upgrading the fingerprint sensor. In line with Good Pikachu on Weibo, the OnePlus 13 may embrace an ultrasonic scanner as an alternative of the present optical one.
Basically, ultrasonic sensors are extra dependable and higher at unlocking when your fingers are moist, so this may be a pleasant improve.
Efficiency
Good Pikachu on Weibo and OnePlus Club on X each consider that the OnePlus 13 can be powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset.
That may make sense, on condition that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will be discovered within the OnePlus 12 and the corporate typically goals to place the most recent and best chips in its flagship cellphone.
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Cameras
Cameras are more likely to be an enormous deal with the OnePlus 13. In line with Android Authority, and except for the change in structure proven above, Digital Chat Station claims OnePlus will make minor enhancements to its periscope-style telephoto lens and hold different cameras the identical.
If true, OnePlus can be sticking with three lenses on the again – the present 50Mp essential, 48Mp ultrawide and 64Mp 3x telephoto cameras. It’s additionally not clear if the 16Mp selfie lens can be improved in any respect.
Nevertheless, one other rumor from Digital Chat Station (additionally by way of Android Authority) suggests that each one three lenses could be 50Mp, with the telephoto lens retaining its 3x optical zoom.
Battery and charging
The OnePlus 12 already has an incredible battery and charging mixture, with a 5400mAh cell and help for 100W wired, 50W wi-fi and 10W reverse wi-fi charging.
Whereas it’d be a shock to see any additional enhancements on the 13, in accordance with a current hearsay, OnePlus 13 will boast an even bigger 6000mAh battery. Digital Chat Station additionally provides that it’ll as soon as once more characteristic a 100W wired charging help.
Though there are not any rumours concerning the subject, we may see a transfer to the Qi2 wi-fi charging customary too.
Software program
Android 15 is more likely to be out by the point the OnePlus 13 is launched, so it’s more likely to be working Google’s subsequent main model of the software program.
It’ll possible be paired with OnePlus’ personal OxygenOS 15 pores and skin, though it doesn’t normally make many adjustments to the core Android consumer expertise.
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It’ll be fascinating to see if OnePlus matches Google and Samsung in providing seven years of software program updates. The present 4 years of OS updates and 5 years of safety patches is already fairly good, although.
