Qualcomm is set to unveil the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 at the Snapdragon Tech Summit 2024, scheduled for October 21-23 in Maui, Hawaii. Rumors suggest that OnePlus will be among the first companies to release a flagship smartphone featuring this new chip. Today, Louis Lee, President of OnePlus China, teased the OnePlus 13's launch timeframe in a Weibo post.
OnePlus 13 Launch Timeline
Hints from OnePlus China President Louis Lee
Louis Lee mentioned in a screenshot that OnePlus's flagship product is slated for release next month. The device will likely be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4v, promising unmatched performance.
Recently, BOE, a Chinese display maker, held the Global Innovation Partner Conference 2024 to unveil the second-generation "Oriental Screen," known as "BOE X2." Lee confirmed that OnePlus will be the pioneer in launching a product with this new display in October.
These clues strongly suggest that the OnePlus 13 will be officially launched in China in October. With the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 announcement expected in the fourth week of the month, the OP13 is likely to debut in China before month's end.
Expected Features of OnePlus 13
Specifications Overview
Although Lee did not disclose the OnePlus 13 specifications, reports indicate that the OP13 will sport a 6.8-inch 8T LTPO BOE X2 screen with a quad-micro-curved design. It will feature a 2K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor. The rear camera setup is anticipated to include an OIS-assisted 50-megapixel LYT-808 main camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 50-megapixel IMX882 periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.
The OP13 is expected to house a 6,000mAh battery with 100W charging support and 50W wireless charging capability. Additionally, it will be equipped with a 0916T haptic motor and boast IP68/69 dust and water resistance.
