HIGHLIGHTS
- OnePlus 13 to launch globally and in India in January 2025.
- It will debut as the first smartphone with a micro-fiber vegan leather back.
- The device will offer three color options and boast an IP69 rating.
OnePlus unveiled the OnePlus 13 in China on October 31st, 2024. Following the Chinese debut, the brand has officially confirmed the smartphone’s global and Indian launch timeline.
OnePlus 13 launch timeline, color options
In a press release, OnePlus announced that the OnePlus 13 will launch in India and globally in January 2025. However, the company has yet to reveal the exact launch date.
The smartphone will be available in three color options: Midnight Ocean, Black Eclipse, and Arctic Dawn. The Midnight Ocean variant will be the first smartphone to feature a micro-fiber vegan leather back panel.
OnePlus has also confirmed that the device will come with an IP68 + IP69 rating, for water and dust resistance. As for the specifications, the global variant is expected to align closely with the Chinese model.
OnePlus 13 India campaign
OnePlus has introduced a dedicated microsite for the OnePlus 13. As part of its 11th-anniversary celebrations, the company has launched the “Board the OnePlus 13 Train and Win Big Contest.” This contest offers participants the chance to win exciting prizes, including the new flagship phone, a brand-new OnePlus audio device, and collectible OnePlus merchandise.
OnePlus 13 specifications
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC with Adreno 830 GPU.
- Display: 6.82-inches LTPO OLED panel featuring 3168×1440 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 4500nit peak brightness.
- Cameras: 50MP main, 50MP telephoto, 50MP ultra-wide-angle and 32MP selfie camera.
- Battery & Charging: 6000mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
- Software: ColorOS 15.0 based on Android 15.
- Connectivity & Other features: Dual SIM 5G, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB 3.2 Gen 1, dual stereo speakers, ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, IR blaster, IP69 water and dust resistance, and a metal frame.
- RAM & Storage: Up to 24GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage.
- Dimensions: 162.9mm x 76.5mm x 8.5mm; weighs 213g.
