The OnePlus 13 is one of the devices we’re starting to get excited about — early rumors suggest that it may arrive sooner than usual, likely in October. This is quite a change of the released strategy for OnePlus, as this would mean OnePlus will not stick to its yearly December announcement timeline. While we still await the company to confirm the changes, leaks like those of Digital Chat Station on Weibo all but make it perhaps one of the phones that we would want to wait and test.
Rumors About the OnePlus 13
The big one is that the OnePlus 13 might pack a frankly absurd 24GB of RAM, which would be a huge jump on the amount high-end devices like the Google Pixel 9 series which has 16GB. The additional memory is expected to help with multitasking, which should make the phone attractive for power users who require resources for gaming and AI computing. Better RAM leads to better performance and thus a USP for this device is that it will run more smoothly.
The latest we head is that the OnePlus 13 might be the earliest to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset, which would quickly enough augment efficiency above even a most recent system like Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This progress might position the OnePlus 13 as one of the fastest phones out there and competing effectively with other flagship models.
The OnePlus 13 could also see some design changes. Leaks suggest that the circular camera module found on the OnePlus 12 will be replaced with a vertically stacked camera setup in the top-left corner of the rear panel. The collaboration with the prestigious camera brand Hasselblad is expected to continue, ensuring that photography remains a prominent feature. There are speculations that the OnePlus 13 might incorporate advanced camera technology from Oppo, which shares the same parent company, potentially including a high-quality sensor and impressive optical zoom.
Regarding the display, the OnePlus 13 is anticipated to retain a 2K resolution, guaranteeing sharp visuals for media consumption and gaming. Another potential upgrade could be the inclusion of an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, allowing for quicker and more secure unlocking.
Given all these rumored enhancements, discussions of a potential price increase are circulating. However, OnePlus is well-known for offering high-end specifications at competitive prices, so fans are hopeful that the brand will maintain its reputation as a “flagship killer” while providing these significant upgrades.
