The upcoming OnePlus 13, set to launch in the U.S. and Canada in January 2025, will be the brand's first truly water-resistant phone with an IP68 + IP69 rating. It features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, up to 24GB RAM, and 1TB storage, running on OxygenOS 15. The phone is already available in China, but it's unclear if the U.S. and Canadian versions will have the same specifications. The OnePlus 13 will come in three colors, including a new micro-fiber vegan leather design.
OnePlus is set to launch the OnePlus Watch 3 internationally alongside the OnePlus 13 and 13R smartphones. The Watch 3 is expected to run on Google's Wear OS, similar to its predecessors, the Watch 2 and 2R, which were released earlier this year. While details about the Watch 3's features are still under wraps, its release is anticipated to coincide with the global launch of the OnePlus 13 series.
The OnePlus 13, recently launched in China, is set to compete with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, offering features like a larger battery, more RAM, and a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. While the OnePlus 13 is expected to be more affordable, it boasts a slimmer design, faster charging, and a robust camera setup. However, the Galaxy S24 Ultra offers a versatile camera system and longer software support. The choice between the two depends on user priorities and the OnePlus 13's global pricing and real-world performance.
The OnePlus 13 is set to launch globally with two memory configurations: 12GB RAM + 256GB storage and 16GB RAM + 512GB storage, available in arctic dawn, black eclipse, and midnight ocean colors. The OnePlus 13R will come in a single 12GB RAM + 256GB storage option with astral trail and nebula noir colorways. The OnePlus 13, already available in China, features a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a 6.82-inch AMOLED screen, and a Hasselblad-tuned triple rear camera setup. The top-tier 24GB RAM + 1TB storage variant will remain exclusive to China.
The OnePlus 13 offers significant upgrades over the OnePlus 8 and 9 series, featuring a 6.82-inch BOE X2 OLED display with 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. It boasts a 50MP triple camera setup with Hasselblad optimizations, a 6,000mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, and runs on Android 15 with ColorOS 15. Enhanced durability and new features like magnetic wireless charging and an IR blaster make it a compelling upgrade for current OnePlus users.
