The OnePlus 13 is already officially available in China, but it’s the global variant that’s currently the talk of the town. Slated for release in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2025, the global OnePlus 13 is shaping up to be a beast of a phone, packed with cutting-edge tech that could give even the Galaxy S series a run for its money.
What’s Under the Hood?
Let’s start with the specs that make the OnePlus 13 such a powerhouse. For starters, the phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, based on the latest 3nm technology, making it one of the most powerful processors on the market. Along with that, you’ll get a 6000mAh battery that supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, meaning your phone will be juiced up in no time.
The camera system is equally impressive, featuring Hasselblad-tuned optics with a 50MP main camera, 50MP ultrawide, and a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. With this trio, you can expect sharp, vibrant shots no matter the lighting. The phone also has IP68/69 water and dust resistance, a feature that’s become a must-have for premium phones.
Display and Design
The OnePlus 13 boasts a gorgeous 6.82-inch AMOLED display, with a 1440 x 3168 resolution and a 1Hz to 120Hz refresh rate that dynamically adjusts based on your content. The peak brightness is a whopping 4,500 nits, making it one of the brightest screens you can get.
Global Configuration and Color Options
While China gets a 24GB RAM + 1TB storage model, global markets will be offered a more limited—but still impressive—selection. According to leakster MysteryLupin, here’s what you can expect:
- 12GB RAM + 256GB storage (available in Black Eclipse only)
- 16GB RAM + 512GB storage (available in Black Eclipse, Midnight Ocean, and Arctic Dawn)
- OnePlus 13R (the mid-range version) will come with 12GB RAM + 256GB storage in Nebula Noir and Astral Trail colors.
What’s Next?
With all this power packed into a stunning design, the OnePlus 13 seems primed to take on Samsung’s Galaxy S series in the U.S. But for OnePlus to win over more users, the company will need to ramp up its marketing efforts beyond just relying on word-of-mouth.
Stay tuned for more official details as the launch date approaches. We’re excited to see how the OnePlus 13 stacks up against its competition once it’s available globally!
