OnePlus officially unveiled its much-anticipated flagship smartphone for 2024, the OnePlus 13. Packed with cutting-edge technology, including the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a redesigned cooling system, an impressive battery, and support for magnetic accessories, the OnePlus 13 aims to elevate the user experience. Let’s delve into the details.
1. Display and protection
The OnePlus 13 debuts the second-generation 2K Oriental screen, featuring a 6.82-inch BOE X2 display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate. With a peak brightness of 4500 nits, this phone also introduces “Sun Display” technology, aimed at improving outdoor visibility.
The “Crystal Shield Super Ceramic Glass” enhances durability, claiming a 500% increase in drop resistance and a 70% improvement in impact resistance. Additionally, the display is certified by DisplayMate with an A++ rating and supports advanced touch features like Glove touch and Rain touch.
2. Performance and cooling
At the heart of the OnePlus 13 is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, offering a significant 45% improvement in both single-core and multi-core performance, along with a 40% enhancement in GPU performance.
The company also talked about its self-developed Tidal Engine, which improves the gaming experience even further. OnePlus is promising 4 years of smooth use with this system.
The second-generation Tiangong Cooling System Pro features a massive 9925mm² VC cooling solution, utilizing advanced materials for optimal thermal management, promising up to four years of smooth performance.
The phone is equipped with a 6000mAh glacier battery that supports 100W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging.
3. Design and build
The OnePlus 13 comes in three stunning finishes: Silk Glass (White), skin-friendly velvet leather (Blue), and Obsidian (Black). The glass version measures 8.5mm in thickness and weighs 213g, while the leather version is slightly thicker at 8.8mm and weighs 210g. Both variants boast IP68/69 protection, ensuring durability against water and dust.
4. Camera
- 50MP Sony LYT-808 flagship main sensor (1/1.4″ sensor size) with OIS
- 50MP LYT-600 (1/1.95″ sensor size) periscope telephoto, with multi-prism reflective periscope structure
- 50 million flagship ultra-wide angle(120° wide field of view) with Samsung S5KJN5 sensor
On the image processing front, the OnePlus 13 sports a collaboration with Hasselblad. A notable photo-related AI feature is the “AI De-glare” technology that reduces glass reflections in glass in a photo.
This device supports the same “Shadowless Snap” as the Find X8 series. The company has already showcased the imaging performance with some fast-moving subjects.
5. Connectivity and additional features
Connectivity options are robust, with Super Signal Engineering 2.0 for enhanced Bluetooth range and a new 360° surround antenna. The OnePlus 13 also supports multi-function infrared remote control, full-area NFC, USB 3.2 Gen1, and an AI noise reduction feature with four microphones.
To complement the OnePlus 13, the company is offering three magnetic protective cases: polar wood, geometric aramid fiber, and classic sandstone, allowing users to customize their devices further.
6. Pricing and availability
The OnePlus 13 is now available for pre-booking on Oppo’s official website in China, with official sales starting tomorrow, November 1 in the country. The pricing structure is as follows:
- 12GB + 256GB: 4,499 yuan (~$631)
- 12GB + 512GB: 4,899 yuan (~$688)
- 16GB + 512GB: 5,299 yuan (~$744)
- 24GB + 1TB: 5,999 yuan (~$842)
