OnePlus released the OnePlus 13 globally in January of this year, several months after debuting the flagship in China in October. Here’s everything we know about the mid-generation update, the OnePlus 13T.
The OnePlus 13T will follow the current flagship OnePlus 13 and the mid-range OnePlus 13R as the third model to join the 13 series.
The OnePlus 13 was received positively, with our reviewer finding the handset to be especially great for mobile gaming with plenty of power behind it and an excellent battery life. She also found the OLED display to be large and punchy and the camera array solid, making the 13R a true all-rounder in our books.
But, what do we know about the OnePlus 13T so far? Keep reading to discover all the latest news and rumours surrounding the next OnePlus smartphone.
Last Updated: Updated on April 16 with news and rumors surrounding the launch date, design and performance.
OnePlus 13T: at a glance
- The OnePlus 13T features a new design
- The display is more compact at 6.32-inches
- The performance is expected to be strong
- The battery will be at least 6000 mAh
- The phone will be announced in China on April 24 at 2:30pm local time
OnePlus 13T release date & pricing
OnePlus recently announced on Weibo that the OnePlus 13T would be revealed on April 24 at 2:30pm.
Assuming the brand is referring to its Shenzhen, China headquarters, that would be 7:30am on April 24 in the UK or 11:30pm on April 23 in US Pacific Time.
OnePlus 13T rumors
OnePlus referred to the new phone as “small and beautiful”, “small and strong” and “small screen big devil” in a previous Weibo post (translated by built-in Weibo’s translation tool) and reiterated this in the aforementioned product launch announcement.
The brand shared a promotional image and short video of the phone that showcased a fresh design, including a new square camera module, the smaller screen and three colours – black, pink and gray/silver.
The video also teases the programmable button on the left side of the phone that will replace the alert slider as announced by OnePlus CEO Pete Lau in March.
“Imagine a button that adapts to you. Whether you’re a power user or prefer simplicity, this button works for you, not the other way around. Wherever life takes you, it seamlessly fits your lifestyle. It’s an innovation that is not just smart but intuitively yours.
“This change allows us to better utilize the device’s space, explore new layouts, and make structural improvements while keeping performance top-notch”, teased Lau in a community forum post.
OnePlus didn’t share all of the specs but has previously teased at a smaller 6.32-inch display (compared to the OnePlus 13’s spacious 6.82-inch screen), an at minimum 6000 mAh battery capacity and confirmed that the phone will run OnePlus and Oppo’s ColorOS 15 software out of the box (via GSMArena).
The more compact design and screen is something our mobiles editor Lewis Painter is particularly excited about, especially if the phone carries the same Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and 6000 mAh battery as the OnePlus 13. The OnePlus 13 already delivered up to two days of battery life in some instances, so a smaller screen could potentially push beyond even that.
