Following its unveiling in China last month, OnePlus announced that its flagship Android smartphone, the OnePlus 13, will hit the global market in early 2025. This announcement coincides with OnePlus’ 11th-anniversary celebration, marking a significant milestone for the brand.
When Will the OnePlus 13 Be Globally Available?
In a recent press release, OnePlus founder Pete Lau confirmed the global launch is set for January 2025, though the exact date remains under wraps. It’s likely we will learn more once the company schedules an official event. However, the current promotion might offer details about its availability.
OnePlus will also offer an exciting pre-launch promotion: subscribers can pay $1 to receive up to $99 worth of OnePlus bonuses. This promo will roll out in batches starting on December 17, with the final batch scheduled for January 5, 2025.
The OnePlus 13 will debut in three new color options: Arctic Dawn (white), Midnight Ocean (blue), and Black. Notably, OnePlus is ditching its signature green finish from the OnePlus 12 (review) and previous generations. The black variant will feature a scratch-resistant eco-leather back, as seen in the Chinese model.
All variants will sport a Crystal Shield ceramic glass front and an aluminum chassis. Additionally, the OnePlus 13 boasts enhanced durability with an upgraded IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance rating, an improvement over the OnePlus 12’s IP65 rating.
OnePlus 13 Pricing and Configurations
While OnePlus has yet to confirm the global pricing of the handset, leaks suggest that the base configuration will include 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, with the eco-leather black finish. Meanwhile, the white and blue models may arrive with a 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage option.
Given local pricing trends, the OnePlus 13 is expected to be slightly more expensive than the OnePlus 12. This increase may reflect regional adjustments when the device is released outside of China.
OnePlus price and launch
| Model | Global Launch Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| OnePlus 13 | January 2025 | $799 to $899 (est.) |
| OnePlus 12 | February 2024 | $799 |
| OnePlus 11 | February 2024 | $699 |
The OnePlus 13 is one of the first devices to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a powerful upgrade from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and features Oryon cores. The device is also equipped with a larger 6,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery, offering extended battery life, and introduces new 50 MP periscope and ultra wide-angle cameras. Another noteworthy upgrade is the faster ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
Out of the box, the OnePlus 13 will run OxygenOS 15, based on Android 15, and include a suite of AI-driven features. OnePlus has committed to providing four major Android updates and up to five years of security patches, which pales to what Samsung and Google offer.
Competition on the Horizon
Interestingly, Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series is also expected to launch in January, featuring the same Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The lineup will include the standard, Plus, and Ultra models. However, it remains to be seen how Samsung’s pricing strategy will compare to OnePlus’ offering.
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