OnePlus 13 to launch next week: India price, specs, and more

OnePlus 13 is all set to debut in China on October 31. In the official announcement, the company also shed light on the phone’s design language and the colour options. Barring these details, OnePlus has kept everything quiet. However, recently, a video of unboxing the OnePlus 13 has surfaced online. The phone, in the video, is the Chinese variant as it was noticed to be running on ColorOS. But what about the Indian variant? The Indian audience must be reeling with questions about the upcoming flagship device. The rumour mill of the OnePlus 13 expectations had started churning in India, much before the launch was confirmed. And there is a high chance that both variants will look the same.
The OnePlus 13 boasts a stylish design, featuring a micro-quad-curved display on the front and a striking circular camera module on the back, as per the images teased by the company. Unlike its predecessors, the camera module no longer integrates with the device’s frame. It houses three lenses and an LED flash, arranged in a square formation within a circular island, framed by a metallic ring that enhances the look and draws attention to the camera area.
With the OnePlus 13 launch approaching in China, Indian fans are eagerly awaiting its arrival. Although no official date has been announced, rumours suggest a January 2025 release in India. This aligns with OnePlus’ recent pattern; for instance, the OnePlus 12 debuted in China in December 2023 and reached the Indian market by January 2024. Although the OnePlus 13 is launching slightly earlier than its predecessor, it’s unlikely to reach India this year.
One key factor in this timing is that only 10 months have passed since the last flagship launch, aligning with the company’s typical annual release cycle.
The OnePlus 13 is anticipated to bring top-tier features to the Indian market, setting a high bar for flagship performance. Expected to be powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, it should deliver enhanced processing speeds and improved AI capabilities.
Reports suggest the device will feature a 6.7-inch QHD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, delivering smoother visuals and vibrant colours. Battery life is expected to get a boost with a 6,000mAh battery supporting 100W wired charging and possibly wireless magnetic charging, a first for OnePlus.
According to the rumours, the OnePlus 13’s camera setup may include a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 64-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens, offering versatile photography options​.
Additionally, it will likely run on OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15, promising a refined and smooth software experience. Overall, the OnePlus 13 is poised to compete strongly in the flagship segment in India.
A recent leak on the Chinese social media platform Weibo suggests that the OnePlus 13 will launch at a price of CNY 5,299 for the 16GB RAM+512GB storage model, marking a CNY 500 increase from its predecessor. The OnePlus 12 at CNY 4,799 for the same variant. While no leaks regarding the India variant of the OnePlus 13 have surfaced yet, a similar percentage increase could put the price of the upcoming device around Rs 77,000, compared to the OnePlus 12’s launch price of Rs 69,999.