OnePlus has announced that they will be launching their latest OnePlus 13 smartphone on January 7 in a global launch that includes the US, UK, and Europe.
The brand's latest flagship device is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, the most powerful CPU currently available in Android phones. Along with this new device, OnePlus will also launch an updated version of their OnePlus Buds Pro 3 earbuds.
From its new slim body design to its sophisticated camera system co-developed with Hasselblad, the OnePlus 13 promises to bring premium features to its sleek aluminum frame. Its features include a 6.82-inch AMOLED 2K resolution screen that can produce more than 1B colors. The display has a 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, and can reach 4,500 nits peak brightness. OnePlus has used a scratch- and damage-resistant super-ceramic glass they call “Crystal Shield” and the OnePlus 13 will be the first IP68- and IP69-rated smartphone from the brand.
OnePlus boasts the new phone with a 6,000mAh battery, an impressive capacity based on the phone's size. The OnePlus 13 will be available with up to 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, while the base model will come with a 12GB/256GB configuration.
One of the features of the new phone is its triple Hasselblad camera system, which includes three rear 50MP cameras: a 15mm ultra-wide (with 120º field of view), 23mm wide, and 73mm telephoto (with 3x optical zoom ). The OnePlus 13 also has a 32MP selfie camera.
The OnePlus 13 will be available in three colors at its launch on January 7, 2025, including “Black Eclipse”, “Arctic Dawn”, and “Midnight Ocean”. Stay tuned for pricing details. If you're in London, the brand will host an exclusive pop-up at 40 Earlham Street, WC2H 9LH from 1pm onwards, where the first 20 customers will receive a special gift pack with their purchase.
