The OnePlus 13 is looking like a major improvement from the OnePlus 12, with exciting features coming to light. From a better display to a stronger chipset and increased battery life, along with magnetic wireless charging capabilities, there's plenty to look forward to with the OnePlus 13. Recently, a new leak has provided insights into yet another significant upgrade.
Upgrade to Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor
A leak from Weibo by a user known as 体验more suggests that the OnePlus 13 will replace the optical fingerprint sensor found in the OnePlus 12 with an ultrasonic one. This change aligns the device with other high-end phones like the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Pixel 9 Pro, which also utilize ultrasonic sensors.
Ultrasonic fingerprint sensors offer benefits over their optical counterparts, including faster performance, enhanced security, and functionality even when a user's fingers are dirty or wet. However, these sensors come at a higher cost, which leads us to another aspect of the leak's information.
Pricing and Specifications
Reportedly, the OnePlus 13 is set to retail for CNY 5,299 for the version featuring 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. For reference, the OnePlus 12 with the same specifications launched at CNY 4,799/$900/€1,099/£999, though it is currently available on Amazon for $749.99. Given the numerous upgrades—like the new BOE X2 display, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Extreme Edition, expanded battery size, and the switch to an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor—the price hike seems reasonable.
The leak also indicates that the OnePlus 13 will be equipped with a 50MP Sony LYT808 primary rear camera, a 50MP Samsung JN5 ultrawide camera, along with a Sony LYT600 camera that includes a periscope lens offering 3x optical zoom. The device is expected to feature a 6,000mAh battery that charges at 100W via a wired connection and 50W wirelessly. Furthermore, it will include a CSA 0916 Turbo Bionic haptic motor, boast an IP68/IP69 rating for dust and water resistance, and come with a frosted glass back in black and white.
Anticipated Launch
OnePlus is likely to unveil the OnePlus 13 first in China this month, with a global release planned for later on.
Weibo via ITHome
