Highlights
- OnePlus 13 sold over 100,000 units in 30 minutes.
- It got the top spot on the AnTuTu benchmark rankings with a score of 2,926,644.
- The phone features the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, a 6.82-inch 2K+ AMOLED display and multiple camera upgrades.
- Repair costs revealed with the highest price of 3,550 Yuan (approx $498 or INR 41,898) for the Mainboard (24GB+1TB).
OnePlus unveiled its new flagship the OnePlus 13 in China On October 31, celebrating the brand’s 10th anniversary.
At a post-launch press conference, OnePlus China’s President Li Jie announced that the new OnePlus 13 had already set a record of selling more than 100,000 units within just 30 minutes of its release.
As per reports, the OnePlus 13’s base model (12GB + 256GB) comes with a price increase over its predecessor the OnePlus 12, which was priced at 4,299 CNY (around $600 or INR 50,480).
The new model, on the other hand, is priced at 4,499 CNY (around $630 or INR 53,004).
Addressing the price jump, Li Jie explained that consumers are keeping phones for longer periods now.
This is encouraging brands such as OnePlus to develop devices that are even higher in price but offer better performance in the long run. “Our priority is to make great products,” Li Jie stated.
Li Jie also shed light on factors contributing to the price increase of the OnePlus 13. These factors include increasing chip costs such as the case with high-performance Snapdragon 8 Elite processor.
Commenting on the battle of checking prices to not go out of hand, he noted, “This pressure is the same for everyone.”
OnePlus 13 Tops AnTuTu Benchmark Rankings
The OnePlus 13 has taken the top spot in AnTuTu’s October flagship performance rankings after the launch.
The newly launched smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, a new 3nm chip that launched in October.
It scored an impressive average of 2,926,644 and managed to edge out the iQOO 13, which scored 2,906,489.
The Vivo X200 Pro Satellite Communication Edition, featuring MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400, secured third place with 2,843,812 points.
Other contenders in October’s list include Oppo’s Find X8 Pro and Find X8, also powered by the Dimensity 9400, with scores of 2,842,922 and 2,814,445, respectively.
The Vivo X200 and Xiaomi 15 Pro also made the ranking, though the Xiaomi 15 Pro’s Snapdragon 8 Elite appears to still be fine-tuning for peak performance.
Notably, the iQOO Neo 9S Pro+ was the only device in the list using the previous-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
OnePlus Released Details of OnePlus 13 Repair Costs
After the launch of its latest flagship OnePlus 13 in China, the company has now revealed the official repair costs for this newly launched smartphone on its website.
The repair costs details give Realme users a clear idea of the expenses they will have to incur in case of damage or other device issues.
| Part | Yuan |
| Screen Assembly | 1,650 Yuan (approx $232 or INR 19,519) |
| Mainboard (24GB+1TB) | 3,550 Yuan (approx $498 or INR 41,898) |
| Mainboard (16GB+512GB) | 2,850 Yuan (approx $400 or INR 33,653) |
| Mainboard (12GB+512GB) | 2,650 Yuan (approx $373 or INR 31,381) |
| Mainboard (12GB+256GB) | 2,350 Yuan (approx $330 or INR 27,764) |
| Battery Cover Assembly | 390 Yuan (approx $54 or INR 4,543) |
| Battery | 199 Yuan (approx $28 or INR 2,355) |
| Front Camera | 160 Yuan (approx $22 or INR 1,850) |
| Rear Ultra-Wide Camera (50MP) | 150 Yuan (approx $21 or INR 1,766) |
| Rear Wide Camera (50MP) | 400 Yuan (approx $56 or INR 4,711) |
| Rear Telephoto Camera (50MP) | 290 Yuan (approx $40 or INR 3,365) |
| Power Adapter (11V 9.1A) | 219 Yuan (approx $30 or INR ) |
| Data Cable | 49 Yuan (approx $7 or INR 2,524) |
OnePlus 13 – Key Specs and Pricing
In terms of specs, the newly launched OnePlus 13 sports a 6.82-inch 2K+ 120Hz AMOLED display, reaching a peak brightness of 4,500 nits and earning an A++ rating from DisplayMate. It’s powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, paired with up to 24GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage, and features a 9925mm² VC cooling system.
The camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultra-wide camera. The device also boasts IP68 and IP69 ratings for water and dust resistance, a 6,000mAh battery with 100W fast charging, 50W wireless charging and support for magnetic charging.
The smartphone is available in China in three following finishes –
- Obsidian (wood grain glass)
- Blue (velvet leather)
- White (silk glass)
All variants feature an ultra-thin frame and a three-stage alert slider.
Running Android 15 with ColorOS 15 in China, it includes advanced connectivity options such as Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
As for pricing, the OnePlus 13 price starts at 4,499 yuan (around $632 or INR 53,172) for the 12GB + 256GB model. It also has a top-tier 24GB + 1TB version priced at 5,999 yuan (about $842 or INR 70,840).
The OnePlus 13 series is expected to launch globally in early 2025, with the OnePlus 13 and 13R potentially arriving in January. Meanwhile, OnePlus is gearing up to release the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered OnePlus Ace 3 in December.
FAQs
Q1. How many units did the OnePlus 13 sell in the first 30 minutes?
Answer. The new OnePlus 13 set a record by selling more than 100,000 units within just 30 minutes of its release.
Q2. What processor powers the OnePlus 13?
Answer. The newly launched OnePlus 13 in China is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC.
Q3. What is the price of the base model of the OnePlus 13?
Answer. The base model (12GB + 256GB) of the OnePlus 13 is priced at 4,499 CNY (around $630 or INR 53,004).
Q4. What are the display specifications of the OnePlus 13?
Answer. The OnePlus 13 sports a 6.82-inch 2K+ 120Hz AMOLED display, reaching a peak brightness of 4,500 nits.
Q5. When is the global launch of the OnePlus 13 expected?
Answer. The OnePlus 13 series is expected to launch globally in early 2025, with the OnePlus 13 and 13R potentially arriving in January.
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