OnePlus is once again ready with its ‘flagship killer’ smartphone, the OnePlus 13R. At an event on January 7, the OnePlus 13R will launch along with the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus Watch 3.
This phone is expected to be one of the most liked devices in the premium mid-range segment this year.
Let’s know what is going to be special when the OnePlus 13R will launch in India on January 7.
OnePlus 13R will Launch in India on January 7
OnePlus has officially announced that it will launch its new OnePlus 13 series in India on January 7, 2025, which will include OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R.
The launch event will be held at 7 pm Indian time and will be live-streamed on OnePlus’ official website and social media platforms.
Expected OnePlus 13R specifications
The OnePlus 13R is expected to have many powerful features. Let’s take a look at its possible specifications:
Display and design
Great display: The OnePlus 13R can have a 6.78-inch 8T LTPO AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 4,500 nits and 2,160Hz PWM dimming. This means that you will see the display clearly even in sunlight and there will be no strain on the eyes.
Strong protection: The phone’s display will be protected with Oppo Crystal Shield Glass, which will protect it from scratches and other damage.
Performance and storage
Powerful processor: The phone will have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, which along with the Adreno 750 GPU will handle graphics-intensive tasks with ease. That is, there will be no problem in gaming and multitasking.
More RAM and storage: The phone can support up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage, so there will be no shortage of performance and storage.
Camera
Better camera setup: While the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro had a triple camera setup, which had a 50MP Sony IMX906 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens and a 2MP macro lens, the OnePlus 13R may have a slightly better camera setup. It is expected that this time the macro lens will be replaced by a telephoto lens.
Selfie camera: The phone is likely to have a 16MP selfie camera on the front.
Other features
Water and dust resistance: OnePlus 13R may have an IP65 rating, which will protect it from water splashes and dust.
Ultrasound fingerprint sensor: The phone can be given an ultrasound in-display fingerprint sensor instead of an optical sensor, which is more accurate and faster.
Battery: The Ace 5 Pro has a 6,100mAh battery in China, but it may have a slightly smaller battery like phones like the iQOO 13 and Realme GT 7 Pro in India.
Operating System: The OnePlus 13R will run on the latest OxygenOS 15, which will be based on Android 15.
Expected Price of OnePlus 13R
Due to the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and other upgrades, the price of the OnePlus 13R may be slightly higher than its previous version.
It remains to be seen whether this sub-brand of Oppo can launch the OnePlus 13R at a price of around ₹ 40,000 or not. This will be revealed only at the launch event on January 7.
In China, the starting price of the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro (ie OnePlus 13R) is 3399 yuan for the 12GB RAM/256GB storage model and goes up to 4699 yuan for the 16GB RAM/1TB storage variant.
Conclusion
The OnePlus 13R will launch in India, which looks like a powerful phone and is expected to have good specifications and features.
Its price and other details will be revealed at the launch event on January 7. If you are looking for a premium mid-range phone, then the OnePlus 13R can be a good option.