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OnePlus has scheduled the launch of the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R smartphones for the 7th of January. The new flagship series smartphones mark some changes, for instance, faster chipsets, better camera specs, and a completely new design. These smartphones are expected to be priced within the OnePlus premium smartphone range, with OnePlus 13R starting below Rs 50,000 and OnePlus 13 starting out at Rs 70,000. Let’s take a closer look at some of the features before oneplus 13 series launch in india.
Design: A Change in Ideology
The previous iterations had a curved display, but the rounded sides have been cleaned up for flat aesthetics in the OnePlus 13 series. In addition, both models still feature the ever so familiar circular camera module, albeit without the connecting design found in previous models.
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Material Options :
OnePlus 13: Comes in a vegan leather and glass finish with IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistant ratings.
OnePlus 13R: Has a glass finish as a compromise while forgoing the vegan leather option as well as the IP68/IP69 certifications.
Specifications: Efficient Power
OnePlus 13 series offers two smartphone models, both equipped with significant 6000 mAh battery alongside fast charging capabilities. Here is how the devices vary:
Chipsets :
OnePlus 13: Snapdragon 8 Elite is the chipset onboard catering the high end performance demand.
OnePlus 13R: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset is used, a great buy VS cost performance.
Software
While the OnePlus devices are set to be running on OxygenOS 15 skin atop Android 15, the interface remains buttery smooth and user friendly. The company also claims that the OnePlus 13 will be supported with up to 4 Android OS Updates and 5 years of security patches, whereas the OnePlus 13R will receive up to 3 Android OS updates along with 4 years of security patches.
Camera: A Significant Upgrade
Coming Over to the OnePlus 13 smartphone, OnePlus has made some alterations in camera hardware as well. In detail, here’s how the camera module of both smartphones looks like.
OnePlus 13: 50MP Sony LYT-808 primary sensor for wider angles. 50MP telephoto sensor for a tighter shot. 50MP ultrawide sensor.
OnePlus 13R: Being the first smartphone from the R-series, was able to launch with the inclusion of telephoto lens. Did hint towards featuring 50MP primary camera with 50MP Telephoto lens and 8Mp Ultrawide sensor. All these changes are intended for improving the photography experience of the user, be it casual or professional level.
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Expected Price in India
OnePlus 13: Priced approximately under 70,000 rupees
OnePlus 13R: Expected to be unveiled under 50,000 rupees.
The price increase does in fact justify the presence of high end parts such as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite series chipset. Despite the increase, OnePlus has not managed to lose its stand in the premium smartphone industry.
Why Choose the OnePlus 13 Series?
Primarily, the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R target separate groups of consumers with distinct preferences when it comes to design, functionality and pricing. Whether your preference rests with expensive features or cheap alternatives, the OnePlus 13 series ensures there’s something for everyone.
Design: A flat-sided design goes hand in hand with modern aesthetics and durability.
Performance Efficiency: Its inclusion of high level chip sets permits multitasking, gaming and productivity tasks to be completed.
Camera Features: High-end and high-resolution sensors are great for photography and videos.
Final Words
Kicking off on January 7, the OnePlus 13 series will set the new standards in very appealing demand in the premium smartphone market. These devices combine great design, best performance alongside a reasonable price, meaning a large number of consumers will be able to utilize them.
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