OnePlus 13 is the company's forthcoming flagship smartphone. Although it will experience a performance enhancement with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip, there might be a reduction in the charging capabilities, according to recent leaks.
Specifications and Battery Life
Tipster Digital Chat Station recently disclosed on Weibo that the OnePlus 13 will incorporate a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor, a 6000mAh battery, and 100W fast charging support. The previous model, the OnePlus 12, has a 5000mAh battery, making the increase in capacity quite substantial, while the wired charging speed remains constant. However, the tipster suggested that the OnePlus 13 might lack wireless charging capabilities.
Impact on Wireless Charging
As noted by Notebookcheck, OnePlus markets the OnePlus 12 as the “Fastest Wireless Charging” flagship Android smartphone on Amazon.com. The potential absence of this feature in the OnePlus 13 may disappoint users. The tipster did not elaborate on why OnePlus might exclude the wireless charging feature. However, it could be attributed to the larger 6000mAh battery, which adds considerable weight and occupies more space inside the phone, likely making it challenging to fit the magnetic coil necessary for wireless charging.
Display and Launch Date
Nonetheless, this wouldn't be the first time OnePlus has omitted wireless charging in a flagship model. The company did the same with the OnePlus 11, and this trend might continue with its 2025 flagship.
The same tipster also previously revealed that the phone will sport a 6.8-inch 2K LTPO display with a micro-curved design and will include an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner for biometrics. The smartphone is rumored to debut sometime in November or December and will be among the first to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip.
