OnePlus might finally be working on a compact flagship. Multiple reports over the past few weeks have pointed to the possibility of a smaller OnePlus phone, and earlier today, the company’s president also acknowledged that such a device could be in the pipeline. Rumors suggest it may launch as the OnePlus 13T.
Adding to the growing pile of leaks, tipster Digital Chat Station now claims that the OnePlus 13T will deliver “the most radical performance” for a small-screen smartphone. According to the tipster, the phone will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite, the same chip as the OnePlus 13.
But what’s more interesting is how OnePlus reportedly plans to manage heat inside the smaller chassis. The company is said to be using new materials and an updated internal design, with a heat dissipation area that’s larger than what you’ll find in some big-screen flagships. Compact phones typically struggle with sustained performance due to limited cooling space, but it looks like OnePlus is trying to address that.
What else?
The OnePlus 13T is also rumored to pack a surprisingly large 6,200mAh battery. That’s possible thanks to silicon-carbon battery tech, which allows for higher energy density in a smaller footprint. The phone is said to support 80W fast charging as well.
On the outside, the 13T could feature a metal frame and glass back, along with a premium finish. A leaked real-world image of the device also surfaced today.
Up front, the phone is expected to sport a 6.31-inch flat OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. On the camera side, leaks suggest a 50MP main sensor with OIS and a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom.
The OnePlus 13T is likely still a few months away from launch. The device started to appear in certifications only recently. If the leaks are accurate, it could make its debut sometime in April or May.
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