OnePlus is trying to upstage Samsung’s massive bulletins this yr.
The corporate is making ready to launch its new flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 13, on January 7 – about two weeks forward of the (leaked) launch date for Samsung’s Galaxy S25 flagships.
The OnePlus 13 already launched in China in October, so it isn’t that massive of a shock. It is a 6.82-inch smartphone, powered by Qualcomm’s highly effective Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, with a triple 50-megapixel digicam, a humongous, 6,000mAh battery, 12/24GB of RAM, and 256/512/1,024GB of storage.
Yeah, the worldwide model may not be specced precisely the identical, however the variations will doubtless be minor, so the largest reveal on January 7 would be the cellphone’s worth.
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OnePlus does have one shock up its sleeve, nonetheless. The corporate can be launching the OnePlus 13R, a barely extra reasonably priced and fewer highly effective cellphone. We all know a couple of issues about it: For instance, it’s going to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, and it should include (massive shock) a bunch of AI options.
OnePlus 13R – three cameras on the again, and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip inside.
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The most effective factor in regards to the OnePlus 13R might be its battery, as OnePlus confirms that it will additionally pack a 6,000mAh battery.
We even have a couple of photographs of the cellphone which, frankly, appears to be like very related because the OnePlus 13. It should are available in two colours: Nebula Noir, and Astral Path (see picture above).
OnePlus additionally plans to launch a brand new coloration for its earbuds through the occasion, the brand new OnePlus Buds Professional 3. They are going to now be out there in Sapphire Blue.
The launch occasion kicks off at 10:30 a.m. ET on January 7, so keep tuned for more information.
