by Key Takeaways
- The OnePlus 13 will be available everywhere in January.
- There will be all three hues available.
- It features some significant improvements and is among the first Snapdragon 8 Elite phones.
The OnePlus 13 will go on sale worldwide, including in the US and Canada, in January 2025, according to OnePlus.
The Oppo brand stated that the Android flagship would be offered in the same black, blue, and white hues as the Chinese version, but it did not specify the price or the date of availability. The first phone with a microfiber vegan leather back that is said to feel nice and provide scratch and scuff resistance is the blue variant, officially known as the Midnight Ocean.
With a flatter design and IP68 and IP69 dust and water-resistant standards, the OnePlus 13 is an external update of the 12. The phone can tolerate high-pressure water jets at temperatures as high as 176F (80C) in addition to submersion in 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Although it is unlikely to happen to you, it might be useful in the event that your phone goes into a spa.
The phone should perform better than many of its current competitors and is among the first to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite. Despite using more power than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the CPU should last a long time thanks to a huge 6,000mAh battery. In the US, 50W wireless charging and perhaps 80W wired charging are to be expected.
Additionally, the 6.8-inch 1440p screen uses a unique method of variable refresh rates. To extend battery life, it might slow down for some regions of the screen rather than the entire screen at 120Hz. While static text and graphics may decrease to 10Hz, a video may play at full speed.
Consistency in the camera is another selling point. The three back cameras—the f/1.6 primary camera, the f/2 ultrawide, and the f/2.6 3X telephoto—all have 50-megapixel sensors. Additionally included are OnePlus’ signature Hasselblad color calibration and a 32MP front camera.
The same issues from last year may arise with the worldwide release of the OnePlus 13. Although OnePlus frequently offers outstanding value for money (the 12 starts at $800), a lack of carrier agreements and brand awareness frequently limits its possibilities in North America. More recognizable brands like Apple and Samsung are frequently used by people in the area.
Additionally, it’s uncertain how OnePlus will be impacted by the incoming second Trump government. Trump has threatened high taxes on Chinese goods as he assumes office in late January, but parent firm Oppo is not subject to the same trade restrictions or stigmas as Huawei. Price increases and less competitiveness in the US could result from OnePlus being impacted.
