When it comes to flagship smartphones , Apple, Samsung and Google might be the first brands that come to mind. But ignore OnePlus at your peril.
The Chinese company is great at making high-end phones and has just released its flagship OnePlus 13 globally, making it a strong contender in the race for the podium of the best Android phones in 2025.
It brings a wave of excitement, especially with its upgraded Snapdragon 8 Elite processor (beating the Samsung Galaxy S25 to the punch), capacious battery and a waterproof rating better than key rivals.
Here’s everything you need to know about its release date, pricing, and specs. Also make sure you read our full OnePlus 13 review and our in-depth examination of the phone’s cameras .
We’ve also compared the OnePlus 13 vs OnePlus 13R to help you choose which to buy.
When will the OnePlus 13 be released?
The OnePlus 13 has been officially launched in China on 31 October 2024 . While the initial launch was limited to the Chinese market, the phone rolled out to global markets on 7 January 2025 .
Here’s how it looked in previous years:
- OnePlus 12 – February 2024
- OnePlus 12R – February 2024
- OnePlus 11 – February 2023
- OnePlus 10 Pro – March 2022
- OnePlus 9 – March 2021
- OnePlus 9 Pro – March 2021
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The OnePlus 13R , a slightly weaker in terms of specifications model, will launch shortly after the OnePlus 13 on 10 January 2025 .
How much will the OnePlus 13 cost?
OnePlus 13 is available in two configurations: 256GB for £899/$899.99 and 512GB for £999/$999.99.
You can buy it from OnePlus with £50 off as well as a free OnePlus Watch 2R if you’re quick.
Here are the starting prices of the previous models:
- OnePlus 12 – from £849/$799
- OnePlus 12R – from £649/$599
- OnePlus 11 – from £729/$699
- OnePlus 10 Pro – from £799/$899
- OnePlus 9 – from £629/$729
- OnePlus 9 Pro – from £829/$1,069
What specs and features will the OnePlus 13 have?
Design
The OnePlus 13 introduces a refined 2.5D quad-curved structure for its display, offering a flat appearance with gentle curves on all sides.
Despite its 6.82-inch screen, it’s shorter and more compact than its predecessor. It also achieves an IP69/IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, outperforming many rivals.
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The global variant is available in Black Eclipse, Midnight Ocean, and Arctic Dawn colours.
Display
The OnePlus 13 boasts a 6.82-inch ProXDR LTPO 4.1 OLED panel with a QHD+ 1440p (3168×1440) resolution and a dynamic refresh rate ranging from 1 to 120Hz.
Its standard brightness output is 1600 nits, peaking at an impressive 4,500 nits. What’s more, it’s the world’s first display to achieve a DisplayMate A++ rating.
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OnPlus also changed to an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor (in place of the typcal optical one), which is embedded under the display, providing secure and fast access.
Performance
The OnePlus 13 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage in its global variant.
The Chinese version of the phone gets up to 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
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Cameras
The OnePlus 13 continues its partnership with Hasselblad, offering a triple-camera system.
The setup includes a 50Mp main camera with a Sony LYT-808 sensor and Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS), a 50Mp telephoto lens with 3x periscope zoom, and a 50Mp ultrawide lens.
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The latter doubles now as a macro camera and can take advantage of a new Macro Mode introduced via software. There’s also a 32Mp selfie camera.
Battery & Charging
The OnePlus 13 is equipped with a massive 6000mAh silicon-carbon battery, supporting 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
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During our tests, this battery managed to last for 13 hours of screen-on time, making it a day or two of normal use. When it comes to charging, the phone gets to 50% in just 15 minutes and to full in 36 minutes.
Software
The OnePlus 13 runs OxygenOS 15 , based on Android 15 , which is tailored to take full advantage of the OnePlus 13’s hardware capabilities.
Improved customisation options, efficient multitasking and smoother animations provide a refined and responsive user experience for both casual and advanced users.
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OnePlus promises four years of OS support and six years of security updates, which is slightly shorter compared to the seven years of updates offered by both Google and Samsung.
However, it’s more than the current four years of OS updates and five years of security patches for the OnePlus 12 .
That’s all. If you want a more in-depth look at the phone, read our review of the OnePlus 13.
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Author: Artur Tomala, Mobile Writer, Tech Advisor
Artur is a Mobile Writer at Tech Advisor, where he covers a range of smartphone, tablet and smartwatch-related topics. He has been working in the tech industry since 2021, including time spent leading a team focused on mobile news, reviews and product rankings. As an ambassador for the productivity app Notion, he runs training workshops and creates advanced templates to help people stay organised and productive.
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