OnePlus 13 Likely to Debut with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4: Key Features and Leaks Revealed

Highlights

  • OnePlus 13 rumored to feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor.
  • New single-point ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for enhanced security.
  • Advanced silicon anode battery technology for higher capacity and faster charging.
  • Improved triple rear camera setup with an enhanced periscope lens.

Qualcomm is to unleash its upcoming flagship mobile processor, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, later this year, and the processor is likely to make its way to the next generation of high-end smartphones.

A recent leak claims that the OnePlus 13 will be one of the first devices featuring this new chip from the San Diego-based processor maker.

But before we get down to the processor, here’s a look at some other details leaked about the OnePlus 13, which you should take with a pinch of salt considering it’s based on unconfirmed rumors.

OnePlus 13: Coming Soon?

OnePlus 13 Likely to Debut with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4: Key Features and Leaks Revealed

Citing the reputable Digital Chat Station, the OnePlus 13 is slated to feature a new single-point ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for improved security and biometrics.

The battery capacity is expected to be even greater than the already impressive 5,400mAh unit found in the OnePlus 12.

This increase will be made possible by the use of advanced silicon anode battery technology, which increases energy density and enables faster charging.

In terms of display, the OnePlus 13 may use a similar 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with a slightly curved design to the OnePlus 12.

However, the triple rear camera setup may include an improved periscope lens.

Incoming Snapdragon 8 Generation 4

Advanced silicon anode battery technology for higher capacity and faster charging

Moving on to the highly anticipated Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor, which is expected to set new benchmarks for flagship devices thanks to its advanced 3nm manufacturing process and increased power efficiency.

The new layout design of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will increase the clock speed from 3.3GHz to 4GHz over the previous generation.

The new chipset features Qualcomm’s Oryon CPU cores, which boast increased performance and energy efficiency compared to the older Arm CPU designs.

Moreover, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will sport a dedicated digital signal processor and an AI accelerator to bring further improvements in the arena of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

OnePlus 13 Specs

GENERAL

Sim Type Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual Sim Yes
Sim Size Nano+Nano SIM
Device Type Smartphone
Release Date January 23, 2025 (Expected)

DESIGN

Dimensions 163.3 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm (6.43 x 2.98 x 0.36 in)

DISPLAY

Type Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1.07B)
Touch Yes
Size 6.8 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio 20:9
PPI ~ 510 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio ~ 93.5%
Glass Type Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Features Always-on display, 5000nit Brightness, 2160Hz PWM, Curved Display, ProXDR
Notch Yes, Punch Hole

MEMORY

RAM 12 GB
Storage 256 GB
Storage Type UFS 4.0
Card Slot No

CONNECTIVITY

GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
3G Yes
4G Yes
5G Yes
5G Bands n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28A/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78/n66
VoLTE Yes, Dual Stand-By
Vo5G Yes
Wifi Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth Yes, v5.4
USB Yes, USB-C v3.2
USB Features USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging
IR Blaster Yes

EXTRA

GPS Yes with A-GPS
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, In Display
Face Unlock Yes
Sensors Aaccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Spectrum
3.5mm Headphone Jack No
NFC Yes, Yes, eSE, HCE
Water Resistance Yes
IP Rating IP67
Extra Features LPDDR5X RAM, Super Linear Stereo Dual Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio, eSIM Support

CAMERA

Rear Camera 50 MP f/1.6 (Wide Angle)
50 MP f/2.6 (Telephoto)
50 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus
Camera Sensor Sony’s LYT-808 (50MP), OmniVision OV64B (64MP), Sony IMX581 (48MP)
Features 4th Gen Hasselblad Camera, Hasselblad Camera for Mobile, Nightscape, Dolby Vision, Smart Scene Recognition, Portrait Mode, Master Mode, Panorama, Tilt-Shift mode, Long Exposure, Dual-View Video, Retouch, Movie Mode, XPan Mode, Focus Peaking, Raw file, Raw Plus file, Filters, Super Stable, Video Nightscape, Video HDR, Focus Lock, Time-lapse, Google Lens
Video Recording 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Flash Yes, LED
Front Camera Punch Hole 50 MP f/2.4 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash
Front Video Recording 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD

TECHNICAL

OS Android v15
Custom UI OxygenOS 15
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen4
CPU Octa Core Processor
Java No
Browser Yes

MULTIMEDIA

Supports JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG
Email Yes
Music MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4
Video Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, +HLG, HDRViVid, MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, ASF, FLV, WEB
FM Radio No
Document Reader Yes

BATTERY

Type Non-Removable Battery
Size 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast Charging Yes, 120W SUPERVOOC Charging
Wireless Charging Yes, 65W AIRVOOC
Reverse Charging Yes, 10W

FAQs

What processor will the OnePlus 13 feature?

The OnePlus 13 is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor from Qualcomm.

What is new about the OnePlus 13’s fingerprint sensor?

The OnePlus 13 will reportedly include a new single-point ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for improved security and biometrics.

How does the battery technology in the OnePlus 13 compare to previous models?

The OnePlus 13 is expected to use advanced silicon anode battery technology, offering a greater capacity than the 5,400mAh unit found in the OnePlus 12 and enabling faster charging.

What display features can we expect from the OnePlus 13?

The OnePlus 13 is likely to feature a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with a slightly curved design, similar to the OnePlus 12.

What improvements are expected in the OnePlus 13’s camera setup?

The OnePlus 13 may include an improved triple rear camera setup with an enhanced periscope lens for better photography.

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