OnePlus 13 Leak Hints at an Unexpected Early Launch: What We Know So Far
The highly anticipated OnePlus 13 might hit the market sooner than expected, defying the usual launch pattern established by the brand. Historically, OnePlus has unveiled its flagship models early in the year, closely following Samsung’s Galaxy S-series schedule.
The OnePlus 12 followed this trend, launching in December 2023 in China, with a global release shortly after. However, new information suggests that the OnePlus 13 could disrupt this timeline by launching much earlier.
According to a Weibo post by the well-known leaker Digital Chat Station (DCS), OnePlus might introduce the OnePlus 13 in China within the next three months, possibly as early as late October. While there’s a chance the release could be delayed into November, the speculated debut around November 11th suggests a potential December launch for global markets.
This adjusted timeline aligns with the anticipated announcement of Qualcomm’s latest processor at the Snapdragon Summit in October. The event is expected to reveal the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC with the Oryon CPU, and OnePlus is likely to be among the first to showcase a flagship device powered by this new chipset.
Last year, OnePlus made headlines by releasing its first foldable phone around the same time. However, with rumors of Oppo canceling its foldable project, it seems unlikely that we’ll see a OnePlus Open successor this year. This creates an opportunity for the OnePlus 13 to fill the gap, making the earlier launch date more plausible. Moreover, OnePlus has no other major device launches planned for Q4 2024, which further supports the idea of an accelerated OnePlus 13 release.
The OnePlus 12 was well-received, praised as one of the best value-for-money smartphones available. However, there’s always room for improvement, and the OnePlus 13 is rumored to bring several upgrades.
If the leaks are accurate, the OnePlus 13 could feature a larger 6,000mAh battery (up from the OnePlus 12’s 5,400mAh) and offer 100W fast charging along with 50W wireless charging. Camera-wise, it’s expected to retain the 50MP primary sensor with the Lytia LYT-808, f/1.6 aperture, and add an enhanced telephoto and ultrawide lens. The display might be a 6.8-inch 2K 8T LTPO screen with support for a 120Hz refresh rate.
As for the design, rumors remain divided. While some sources hint at a radical redesign, others suggest that the OnePlus 13 will feature only minor cosmetic updates.
Overall, the OnePlus 13 is shaping up to be an exciting addition to the brand’s lineup, with a potential early launch that could shake up the flagship smartphone market. Keep an eye out for official announcements as the expected launch window approaches.