After much anticipation, OnePlus has officially confirmed the launch of its flagship smartphone, OnePlus 13, in China on October 31st. This announcement comes after several rumors, as OnePlus now shares concrete details regarding the phone’s design and features.
A bold design with Hasselblad partnership
The OnePlus 13’s rear design features a circularly arranged camera module in a matrix setup, complete with a built-in flash. Moreover, the Hasselblad branding appears once again as part of their continued efforts to improve the camera experience in collaboration. Still, the design boasts of a flat metal frame along with the popular alert slider that many love about OnePlus devices.
Unique color variants inspired by nature
The OnePlus 13 will be available in three color options, each inspired by nature:
- Obsidian Black: Drawing inspiration from the dark forest, this color aims to offer a mysterious and charming aesthetic.
- Blue Moment: Inspired by the ocean, this variant features vegan leather, reflecting a calm and elegant appearance.
- White Dew Morning Light: Representing purity, this color mimics the look of morning dew and snow for a clean and minimalist design.
These color choices should give a user a blend of sophistication and natural beauty.
Industry-first features and next-gen display
OnePlus China head, Louis Jie, said that the OnePlus 13 is the most powerful and versatile flagship device in its company’s portfolio. He cited plenty of industry-first features, among which is the second-generation BOE X2 2K display. This curved screen will boast higher clarity and improved visual performance. Its power source will also come from OnePlus’s P2 display chip, trying to make the difference in overall screen quality.
The OnePlus 13 will boast a DisplayMate A++ screen. It is, after all, an achievement in the smartphone industry, an achievement in performance terms regarding superior presentation.
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Expected specifications
According to reports, the OnePlus 13 will be powered by the yet-to-be-released Snapdragon 8 Elite (8 Gen 4) SoC. It has further enhanced camera system with main camera, which is a 50MP LYT808, a 50MP JN5 ultra-wide camera, and a 3X periscope telephoto camera with the LYT600 sensor, giving the most versatile photography options for users.
The phone will feature IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance, and it will use an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor that ensures optimal durability and security.
The OnePlus 13 will be packed with a 6,000mAh battery that supports both 100W fast wired charging and 50W AIRVOOC fast wireless charging. The two features will enable the phone to charge relatively faster while giving users robust battery life because, basically, fast charging solutions are important for the user base.
Upcoming announcements
As the OnePlus 13 has not been officially released, the company has confirmed to share more details about the OnePlus 13 a few weeks before its official launch and probably with even more details about its specs, features, and availability.