It may not have been officially revealed yet, but I’ll say it first – The OnePlus 13 already looks like a strong contender for the best Android flagship of 2024 (and possibly 2025).
The most major upgrade is one plus 13 Apart from things like The Galaxy S24/S25 series is pixel 9 and The iPhone 16 has a new SiC battery, rumored to be at least 6,000 mAh.
The best feature is that it not only provides 100W wired charging and wireless (50W) fast charging for your phone, but also magnetically charges like an iPhone. And the amazing spec sheets don’t end there…
The new “Snapdragon 8 Elite” chip with up to 24GB(!) RAM (which is shaping up to take a backseat to Apple and MediaTek) combined with the fluidity of Oxygen OS. one plus 13 2024-2025 Performance Champion.
Now, believe it or not, despite all this…this article… one plus 13. And I think most of us would agree with that reason…
one plus 13 It may have been ‘perfect’, but OnePlus pulled Google: What happened to its distinctive camera island? one plus 12?
While the blue OnePlus 13 looks classy, we think the other two variants are a bit bland.
Fortunately, OnePlus seems to have done the latter, but that doesn’t mean I’m not mildly annoyed (after all, that’s basically my job).
Let’s start with the positive aspects of design. one plus 13 – This is (seems to be) the first OnePlus to have a symmetrical display border with 3D curved glass, which is a long overdue victory in my opinion.
Mobile phones will also be thinner than traditional ones. one plus 12And it’s probably lighter, which is always a welcome upgrade – especially when it comes to larger phones (which it will be).
Also… can we talk about that blue eco-leather variant?! As I’ve said many times here, I rarely tend to choose blue phones, but this year… iPhone16 and one plus 13 It makes me reconsider my color preferences.
The blue leather version of the OnePlus 13 is the most fashionable and professional phone design we’ve ever seen.
one plus 13 Lost its individuality for no reason at all – a unique camera island one plus 12OnePlus 11, OnePlus 10
OnePlus 12 had personality, OnePlus 13 doesn’t.
But the compliments end there, and it’s obvious to phone geeks why… Where did the camera island that blends into the metal frame go, OnePlus?! Everyone seems to love this unique design element. is. This unique design element one plus 12OnePlus 11, and OnePlus 10.
Of course, it’s always possible that the reason for this decision is due to hardware constraints, but I don’t know why that would be the case. Indeed, the frame one plus 13 has been flattened, but this does not mean that it is impossible to achieve a melted camera island. Not to mention, the back of the actual phone is still curved (for ergonomics).
What happened here reminds me of when Google came up with a killer Pixel 6 series design ( pixel 6 Although it looks like the most unique smartphone from the back, the Pixel 5’s symmetrical display has been removed.
Not to mention when Google discontinued its black camera visor the following year. Pixel 7 series. I wasn’t a fan of this decision, but the same thing one plus 12 > one plus 13 Camera design change.
In a mobile phone market already saturated with devices that look and feel 95% identical, why lose out on almost the only design element that makes a phone stand out?
Now, is this a deal breaker? No, absolutely not. But this is a very strange move. Especially when literally every flagship phone has a flat frame, flat display and looks and feels the same.
And for those living in Asia, the biggest surprise is that OnePlus’ sister company (Oppo) has also spoiled the stunning looks of the Oppo Find X6 and X7 and made them more basic. I mean, I think everyone is going through the same terrible thing.
And I still don’t know why…
