With Qualcomm gearing up to launch the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, OnePlus is expected to be the first brand to launch a flagship smartphone with its high-end chipset. The device in question is the OnePlus 13, which has recently surfaced in various rumors and reports. So here’s a comprehensive preview of what’s coming in the new premium phone.
1. OnePlus 13: Design & Display
While we still don’t have an official look at the OnePlus 13, it will likely feature a premium design like its predecessor. To recall, the OnePlus 12 launched with a Gorilla Glass back on the rear and an aluminum frame. So we can expect a similar design to the OnePlus 13. The rear should also pack a large circular camera island on the back. Similar to its predecessor, the OnePlus 13 would likely feature an IP rating for water and dust resistance (possibly IP69/69 rating).
On the front, OnePlus is reportedly supplying the BOE X2 displays. The screen will have a micro-curvature design on all four sides. In other words, the display will blend the advantages of flat and curved displays. The OnePlus 13 is expected to sport a tall 6.8-inch 8T LPTO OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2K resolution (3160 x 1440 pixels). There will likely be an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner under the display.
2. Specifications
Under the hood, the upcoming flagship phone is confirmed to be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC. The OnePlus 13 recently surfaced on the GeekBench platform, achieving 3,236 and 10,049 points in the single core and multi core tests respectively. This processor is paired with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. On GeekBench, the device was listed with 16GB of RAM.
OnePlus 13 is expected to run on the Android 15 OS based ColorOS 15 out of the box. While the OnePlus 12 packs a sizeable 5,400mAh battery pack, the next-gen flagship is rumored to feature a massive 6,000mAh cell. This is a pretty big battery and the OnePlus 13 could also support 100W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging. The premium phone is believed to feature the O916T haptic motor, which is the same vibrator motor found in the OnePlus 12.
3. Camera
OnePlus is expected to pack a 50-megapixel LYT808 primary camera on the back. This sensor may be coupled with a 50-megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto shooter that offers 3x optical zoom and higher hybrid zoom. For selfies and video calls, rumors hint at a 32-megapixel shooter on the front. Going by the current trend, the brand might employ more AI powered features in the camera app.
4. Launch Date
Qualcomm is set to announce the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset during the Snapdragon Tech Summit 2024. This event will take place between 21st October to 23rd October 2024 in Maui, Hawaii. OnePlus is rumored to also take the stage during this major conference to unveil its next gen flagship phone. So the OnePlus 13 announcement might be next month, with sales kicking off soon after.
