OnePlus has always been the “It” brand, from the very first invite-exclusive OnePlus One to last year’s OnePlus 12. The brand’s flagship models have always been all about the ‘Never Settle’ philosophy. The ‘Never Settle’ ethos is reflected in the best-in-class specifications, such as Qualcomm’s latest and greatest chipset, and signature design elements like a sandstone back panel.
If you think the brand has achieved it all, wait until January 7, when the new OnePlus 13 drops. The upcoming flagship is literally and figuratively one better than last year’s OnePlus 12, and all for under Rs 75,000. From the industry’s first micro-fibre vegan leather and surface-based glass coating to an upgraded camera system and the most powerful flagship processor currently, the OnePlus 13 is a massive upgrade over last year’s OnePlus 12. Here’s why you should be looking forward to the OnePlus 13’s launch.
More Powerful Than Ever With Snapdragon 8 Elite
You either die a flagship killer or live long enough to become the flagship! OnePlus’s journey from undercutting the market’s flagships to matching pace with them has been phenomenal. In its constant pursuit of improvement, OnePlus has become the benchmark for what a flagship should be like. Therefore, it’s no wonder that the latest and greatest from the brand will flaunt Qualcomm’s flagship mobile platform, the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
If you are looking for the most powerful smartphone on the market that can handle everything from intensive gaming to powerful AI features without breaking a sweat, the OnePlus 13 is worth the wait.
Smoother and Smarter OxygenOS 15 For an Exemplary Experience
If AI is the industry buzzword, OnePlus is the master buzz generator. The upcoming OnePlus 13 will boot the latest OxygenOS 15 out of the box with Android 15 at its base. Defined as Speed meets AI, OxygenOS is the new apex of speed combined with unparalleled smoothness. From seamless switching between apps for multitasking to the smoothest parabolic bounce for icons, the OnePlus 13 is smoothness exemplified.
But OxygenOS 15’s utility extends far beyond being smooth and incredibly intuitive. It delves into AI features that will give you a glimpse of smartphones’ future. To begin with, you have the powerful Intelligent Search integrated into the operating system. The feature is deeply integrated into the OS, making it intuitive to search local files with natural prompts without looking up each file. With AI Notes, you can get instant summaries of long documents or filler-free voice transcriptions with just one tap. It can also help you clean up, change format, adjust tone and more with a single tap.
Then, there’s the AI Imaging Power! The smartphone flaunts a powerful Hasselblad camera system and has futuristic AI features to take your shots to the next level! Let’s admit it: Not all of us like the looks of pictures straight from the camera, even if they are Hasselblad-branded. With the OnePlus 13, you can give new life to pixelated images with AI Detail Boost, add details and clarity to blurred images with AI Unblur, and get rid of pesky reflections of glare.
With the OnePlus 13 and OxygenOS 15, you don’t have to exert effort to perform tasks on the device; you can have the smartphone work for you. A perfect harmony of robust hardware and innovative software to make the best of the combination—that’s the OnePlus 13 for you.
Not Just Brawns, the OnePlus 13 is also Peak Beauty
You would be forgiven for thinking that this powerful and intuitive smartphone cannot be a looker. On the contrary, OnePlus is lauded as the maker of some of the best-looking smartphones in the business. From the OG sandstone and bamboo back panels of the OnePlus One and the silky, satiny sheen on more recent flagships to limited editions like McLaren, Cyberpunk 2077, Pac-Man, etc., OnePlus has always been a trailblazer when it comes to aesthetics.
The OnePlus 13 is no exception. The smartphone will be offered in three colours: Black Eclipse, Arctic Dawn, and Midnight Ocean. If you want a smartphone that performs like a heavyweight and looks like a million dollars while at it, the OnePlus 13 surely fits the bill to the T. Rest assured, you will be the centre of the talk whenever you pull the latest OnePlus 13 out of your pocket.
Marking Several Firsts for The Brand
Speaking of the OnePlus 13 colourways, the Midnight Ocean variant is the first in the industry to flaunt a micro-fibre vegan leather back panel. The material is designed to offer a natural leather-like hand feel without compromising on style and sustainability.
Moreover, the Arctic Dawn variant is the first in the industry to feature a surface-based glass coating. This finish will offer a comfortable, silky, smooth touch and a fingerprint-resistant surface for a pristine appearance.
The OnePlus 13 will introduce a couple of industry-first colourways and several firsts for OnePlus devices. It will be the first-ever OnePlus device to feature dual ingress protection ratings of IP68 and IP69. This means that OnePlus is protected against dust and water immersion and can also withstand pressure water jets and steam cleaning.
Another first for the brand is the 6,000mAh battery on the OnePlus 13. Not only is it the largest that the brand has ever put in a smartphone but it also uses advanced silicon carbon technology, which offers more power density than traditional lithium polymer batteries.
You can pick two of the industry-first finishes on a smartphone and the device with the biggest battery the brand has ever put in a phone. This alone is enough to pick the OnePlus 13 as and when it launches.
Hone in On the Future of Smartphones With the OnePlus 13
The OnePlus 13 is set to launch on January 7 in India and globally and will truly be a landmark release for the brand. The upcoming flagship is all set to set a new benchmark in the flagship market with a stunning design, class-leading hardware, futuristic software, and more. If you are in the market for an exceptional smartphone experience, hold on to your purchase for a few more days and pick up the best OnePlus smartphone to date.
