According to recent reports, OnePlus is set to launch the OnePlus Ace 5 series in China this November. This timeline suggests that the OnePlus 13 could be launched between October and November and could potentially be one of the flagship smartphones to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset. Adding to the anticipation, reputable leakster Digital Chat Station recently took to Weibo to reveal key details about the OnePlus 13, including its key camera specifications, battery capacity, and charging capabilities.
OnePlus 13 comes with 50MP main camera, 6,000mAh battery with 100W charging support
Digital Chat Station reports that the OnePlus 13 will feature the LYT-808 camera sensor with an f/1.6 aperture. This is the same 50-megapixel main camera used on the OnePlus 12. Another leak from the same source mentions that the phone will also feature a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera that will allow for 3x optical zoom.
According to the latest leak, the OnePlus 13 will get a big battery size bump, going up to 6,000mAh. This is a significant improvement from the OnePlus 12, which had a 5,400mAh battery. The leak also confirms that the OnePlus 13 will continue to support 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging like the OnePlus 12. We are now in an era where the best smartphones have big batteries and super-fast charging.
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6.8 inch OLED display, IP68 Rating and ColorOS 15
The OnePlus 13 will have a dedicated vibration motor called O916T, just like the OnePlus 12. It will also have a 6.8-inch display that is slightly curved on all sides. The display will be crystal clear with 2K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, and everything will look smooth. There will be an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor inside for extra security. The phone will be well protected against dust and water with an IP68/69 rating. It will likely ship with ColorOS 15 based on Android 14.
We don't know when it will be available globally, but it could launch in January alongside another version called the OnePlus 13R that will feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. Until then, it could be running OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15.
We expect more details to emerge in the coming weeks.