OnePlus Gears Up for Next Flagship OnePlus 13 Amid Delays With OnePlus Pad 2, Watch 3

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? OnePlus 13 won’t feature wireless charging, but it compensates with a larger 6,000mAh battery and 100W wired fast charging 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. The flagship is rumoured to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset. 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. OnePlus Gears Up for Next Flagship OnePlus 13 Amid Delays 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 OnePlus Pad 2 and Watch 3 launches face uncertainty, while OnePlus Buds 3 get a new colour variant 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. The next OnePlus Pad will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC 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 The next OnePlus Watch is allegedly powered by the Snapdragon Wear W5 SoC 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 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 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. Also Read: OnePlus 13 Leaked Renders Reveal New Camera Design and Specs Also Read: OnePlus 13 Rumours Hint at Powerful Upgrades and Design Refresh