OnePlus 13 highlights:
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset
- Camera design changes
- Exceptionally bright screen
- 6000mAh battery
- Improved telephoto lens and more
OnePlus 13 is launching soon with some noticeable performance upgrades. The flagship phone will arrive with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset and according to OnePlus China president Li Jie Louis, the marquee device boasts a “Big leap in both performance release and overall smoothness, reaching a height never seen before on Android.” We are super excited about this phone because of its possible specifications and new features. So, let’s find out what we know so far from the rumors about the OnePlus 13 specifications and estimate its price range in Nepal.
OnePlus 13 Specification rumors: All We Know So Far
Design and Display
There has been a crucial suggestion regarding the design change of the OnePlus 13. According to reliable tipster Yogesh Brar, the phone’s circular camera module might be pushed more to the center. It’s going to be a noticeable change as the OnePlus 12 features its rear camera to the left. This is further backed by other posts on Weibo but that’s it regarding the design of this new phone. The more conspicuous change is to be found in OnePlus 13R which may flaunt a rectangle camera design on the back. It will succeed the OnePlus 12R. Likewise, Android Authority noticed that the phone might get a flat display with curved glass on all sides to deliver a bezel-free look.
Similarly, rumors are that that we might get a 2K OLED panel on the phone. The OnePlus 12 boasts 4500 nits of brightness. So, the successor shall more than continue this spec or may even improve upon it. Besides, Brar expects the phone to have an innovative micro-quad display which means it may also have curves on top and button displays just like on the right and left edges.
In terms of the screen size, the display may go up to 6.9 inches matching the iPhone 16 Pro Max. It’s obvious that the device will have a large screen to complement its price tag and premium display technologies. OnePlus may implement these design changes to distinguish the device from other premium phones.
Camera
We expect not many changes in the camera department of the phone given how efficient the current OnePlus 12 is with its triple camera setup which consists of a 50 MP main wide camera, 48 MP ultrawide shooter, and a 64 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom capacity. Digital Chat Station, however, states that the telephoto lens might witness some improvements. OnePlus’s camera prowess owes to its cooperation with Hasselblad and this time they may be working on improvement in night photography and zooming capacity for the OnePlus 13 camera.
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Performance
One thing is certain and it’s a huge inclusion. The OnePlus 13 will have Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset under the hood. This 3nm chipset is set to be released in October 2024 and that matches with the release date of this phone too. OnePlus China president Louis has also confirmed that the phone will come with the “latest Snapdragon flagship chip” which basically points to the soon-launching processor.
Besides, the device could feature 12 GB, 16 GB, and 24 GB of RAM and 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB of storage. The phone ships with Color OS 15 in China and Oxygen OS for the global variant.
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Battery and Connectivity
Judging from OnePlus 12’s battery specs, this aspect shouldn’t be a worry this time either. Last year’s predecessor came with a 5400mAh battery pack which is one of the largest among Android phones. Even better, Digital Chat Station suggests that the OnePlus 13 will carry a 6000mAh power pack. This could be a welcome feature for users who wish for high battery efficiency.
The worry could be that OnePlus may drop wireless charging according to some suggestions. Anyway, the phone will retain its wired fast charging which may come with at least 100W capacity for the international market.
Another good thing could be that the phone may feature satellite connectivity support which couldn’t make it to the OnePlus 12. It’s a growingly hot feature among premium smartphones so OnePlus may consider debuting it in the upcoming iteration. Likewise, the phone will have WiFi 7 tri-band support as well as 5G, 4G, USB Type-C 3.2, etc.
OnePlus 13 release date confirmed!
Li Jie Louis, the OnePlus president for China recently shared on Weibo that the OnePlus 13 will be launched later in October 2024 at least in China. He didn’t specify the exact day but the phone comes with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and Qualcomm is expected to unveil this processor during its Snapdragon Summit held between October 21 – 23. That means the OnePlus 13 may be announced soon after the summit.
In Nepal, OnePlus 13 might officially launch in around December 2024 and be available for purchase in early 2025.
OnePlus 13 price in Nepal
We have seen that phone makers refrain from upping their phone prices by a huge margin due to the global economic slowdown. Therefore, OnePlus may keep the upcoming phone’s price in around similar range to the current-generation sibling OnePlus 12. That means in Nepal, the OnePlus 13 may come at around Rs 1.39 lakh to 1.45 lakh for the 16/512 GB variant.
OnePlus 13 | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
16/512 GB | Rs 1.39 lakh to 1.45 lakh |
Our Initial Verdict
The OnePlus 13 is going to be one of the best flagship phones upon its launch. The phone will also feature some key selling points such as a bright display, aesthetic design, and processing power, so it will compete with the likes of Galaxy S25 Series, Pixel 9 Series, Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max, etc. If you are into flagship phones but want a distinct experience from the iPhone and Samsung, this phone could be your favorite pick.
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