Highlights
- OnePlus 13 won’t feature wireless charging, but it compensates with a larger 6,000mAh battery and 100W wired fast charging.
- The flagship is rumoured to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset.
- OnePlus Pad 2 and Watch 3 launches face uncertainty, while OnePlus Buds 3 get a new colour variant.
- The OnePlus Pad 2 and OPPO Pad 3 may use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, and the OnePlus Watch 3 could feature Snapdragon Wear W5 SoC.
The OnePlus 12 was a good success story and is one that the company will want to replicate in its upcoming successor the OnePlus 13.
But there might be some compromise in the offing.
I can confirm this https://t.co/bmLZBFNVPA
— Max Jambor (@MaxJmb) June 2, 2024
Also, while the OnePlus 13 flagship is said to be coming soon, there are reports that other much-hyped products—including the OnePlus Pad 2 and Watch 3—could be delayed in their launch timelines.
OnePlus 13: No Wireless Charging Sacrifice for Battery Boost?
The latest leaks indicate that the OnePlus 13 flagship will reportedly have no wireless charging, which came as a feature in its predecessor, the OnePlus 12, which had 50W wireless and 100W wired fast charging support.
However, the company is believed to balance this out with a larger 6,000mAh battery and 100W wired fast charging.
Why exactly the OnePlus 13 misses out on wireless charging is still an absolute mystery, but it could be a strategic move to accommodate the increased battery capacity.
Reports also have it that the chipset powering the flagship will be the newest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.
OnePlus Pad 2, Watch 3 Face Uncertain Launch Timelines
As OnePlus gears up to introduce the OnePlus 10 Pro, much-awaited launches—OnePlus Pad 2 and Watch 3—seem to be delayed.
The tipster also mentioned that OnePlus Buds 3 will be launching in a new colour variant; OPPO Pad 3 and OPPO Enco X3 TWS earbuds have been delayed indefinitely.
However, there is not much clarity from the sources about the decision.
While it is sketchy about the dates when these gadgets will be launched, a little information has trickled in.
The OnePlus Pad 2 or the OPPO Pad 3 for the Chinese market could be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, while the OnePlus Watch 3 could feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear W5 SoC or even a W5 Gen 2 variant, which is not yet released.
Continual Iterations and Deployment Techniques
As OnePlus continues to dial in its product portfolio, holding back on some devices may be for optimization performance or coordinating with release strategies and timelines.
While OnePlus 13 looks set for a launch soon, the brand’s promise of providing great user experience might require it to take a little more time when developing Pad 2 and Watch 3.
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 |
| 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 |
FAQs
Will the OnePlus 13 have wireless charging?
No, the OnePlus 13 won’t feature wireless charging, but it will have a larger battery and fast wired charging.
This strategic move aims to accommodate the increased battery capacity.
What chipset will power the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 is expected to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. This powerful chipset promises enhanced performance and efficiency.
Are OnePlus Pad 2 and Watch 3 delayed?
Yes, the launches of OnePlus Pad 2 and Watch 3 face uncertainty. While specific dates remain unclear, OnePlus is likely optimizing their performance and coordinating release strategies.
What chipsets might OnePlus Pad 2 and OPPO Pad 3 use?
OnePlus Pad 2 or OPPO Pad 3 for the Chinese market could use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. Additionally, the OnePlus Watch 3 might feature the Snapdragon Wear W5 SoC or a yet-to-be-released W5 Gen 2 variant.
When can we expect the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 is likely to launch globally in January or February 2025. OnePlus prioritizes user experience, which may require additional development time for other products like Pad 2 and Watch 3.
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