According to new information from OnePlus employees, the upcoming OnePlus 13 will be equipped with a custom next-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset that surpasses the iPhone 16 Pro’s A18 Pro in terms of power efficiency.
This information comes from Weibo user Cai Zuxuan, who says in a post that the as-yet-unnamed chipset “directly outperforms the A18 Pro” in internal energy efficiency tests. Notebook Check points out that Zuxuan is an employee of OnePlus.
Apple is known for the efficiency of its own chipsets, so an even more efficient Snapdragon chipset could have a big impact on performance and battery life.
Our review of the OnePlus 12 found the phone to be functional in every way and very stylish, so we’re not surprised by the heightened expectations for the sequel.
For example, multiple leaks indicate that the OnePlus 13 will feature an ultrasonic fingerprint reader. This is a step up from the optical reader found on the OnePlus 12. As the name suggests, ultrasound readers use high-frequency sound waves to sense fingerprints. These leaders are currently under the protection of high-end and premium flagships such as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Google Pixel 9 Pro.
expensive proposition
According to Notebook Check, a Weibo post by user 体验more suggests that the OnePlus 13 will receive this upgrade along with a price increase in China, which could also be reflected in global markets.
The leaker suggests that the OnePlus 12 launch price will be 4,799 yen, while the China launch price will be 5,299 yen. In the global market, the OnePlus 12 will launch at $799/£849, with a proportional increase in price, which could bring the launch price to around $879. The OnePlus 13 costs £933. This is more expensive than the iPhone 16.
Additionally, we previously reported that OnePlus 13 could come with a huge 6,000mAh battery, which could be one of the largest cells ever seen on a smartphone. On another occasion, we heard about a redesigned screen technology with significantly improved brightness.
The head of OnePlus China, Louis Lee (also known as Li Jie Louis), confirmed OnePlus 13 in the following way. Weibo This suggests that the October release date is likely to only apply to China.
The OnePlus 13 is expected to follow the OnePlus 12 and launch globally in a few months, likely in January 2025. For now, the above is almost entirely based on rumors and leaks. Be sure to check your OnePlus coverage for the latest official updates.
