end of suspense, we know the arrival date of the flagship killer

OnePlus will still have a say in the battle for high-end smartphones in 2025. The brand confirms that the OnePlus 13, its next high-end model, will be unveiled during a global launch in January 2025. Already made official in China, the smartphone will arrive in our region in three colors: Midnight Ocean, Black Eclipse and Artic Dawn. The French branch confirms to us that with the Midnight Ocean color, the OnePlus 13 will be the first smartphone to include microfiber vegan leather. “to provide balance” between a luxurious feel and resistance to scratches and scuffs. The Black Eclipse model will feature textured glass imitating the grain of black rosewood “for a refined touch” while the Arctic Dawn edition introduces an innovative glass coating, offering “silky feel, fingerprint-resistant surface and always looks flawless”.

OnePlus confirms the launch of OnePlus 13 worldwide

OnePlus’ future smartphone will have dual IP68 and IP68 certification, as well as RadiaView technology for optimized visibility in direct sunlight. Finally, Aqua Touch 2.0 improves touch sensitivity in the rain or in the presence of humidity. Thanks to the announcement in China, we already know that the OnePlus 13 will arrive with a 6.82-inch OLED panel displaying in 2K (3,168 X 1,440 pixels). LTPO technology allows an adaptive refresh rate (1-120 Hz), with a peak brightness announced at 4,500 nits. The smartphone will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip engraved in 3 nm, which should ensure top-notch performance throughout 2025. The brand is adding 12 to 24 GB of RAM and 256 GB to 1 TB of storage , but we do not yet know what versions will be available in France.

5th generation Hasselbad camera and 4K Dolby Vision recording on all cameras

The battle at the top of the range will also be played out in photos with the presence of a triple sensor at the rear. The photo block remains imposing in order to accommodate a main module of 50 Mpx (f/1.6, OIS, 23 mm equivalent), a 50 Mpx ultra wide-angle (f/2.0, 15 mm equivalent) and a telephoto lens. with 3x optical zoom of 50 Mpx (f/2.6, OIS equivalent 73 mm). On the front, a 32MP (f/2.4) selfie camera will be available. OnePlus France talks about “professional quality portraits” thanks to the fifth generation Hasselblad camera. In video, the OnePlus 13 brings 4K Dolby Vision recording to all cameras.

Note that the device is entitled to an imposing 6,000 mAh battery, compatible with 100 W wired and 50 W wireless fast charging. On the software side, we are expecting the OxygenOS 15 overlay based on Android 15.

A special offer for first-time buyers

OnePlus announces that the first buyers of the OnePlus 13 will receive a BeoSound Explore Bluetooth speaker co-branded with B&O worth 249 euros. On the other hand, the firm does not yet specify the selling Price of its smartphone.

It is possible that the OnePlus 13 will remain high-end with attractive value for money. The firm is used to selling its smartphones a little cheaper than its direct competitors, such as the OnePlus 12 launched at 969 euros in France. The OnePlus 13 could see a slight price increase, but it could remain below 1,000 euros. Last year, the brand also launched a more accessible OnePlus 12R.