OnePlus has just announced the global launch date for its upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite device, known as the OnePlus 13. Alongside this flagship smartphone, the company hinted at a new sub-flagship model, and a promotional page has confirmed that the OnePlus 13R will also be released on the same date.
Launch Date Details
Specifically, the OnePlus 13R will be available globally on January 7, and it's likely to be a rebranded version of the Ace 5. If you didn't catch it, the Chinese version has also had its release date disclosed, with the sub-flagship set to debut in China on December 26.
Color Options and Variants
In addition to the launch date, the announcement from China has unveiled the color variants for the OnePlus 13R. In the Chinese market, this new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 device will be offered in three colors: cyan, black, and titanium. However, the global variant listed on the Amazon promo page appears to only include black and titanium.
This suggests that the cyan color may remain exclusive to China. The cyan variant of the Ace 5 is unique because it uses a ceramic back rather than a glass one. This isn't particularly surprising as it's common with Chinese smartphones. The previous OnePlus 12R also lacked a color option that was available in China.
Battery and Pricing Information
Aside from the aforementioned details, the Amazon promotional page has confirmed that the OnePlus 13R will feature a substantial 6,000 mAh battery and come with a flat display. There's currently no information regarding the starting price of the OnePlus 13R, but its predecessor was launched at $499.99. It's anticipated that both upcoming phones will experience a slight increase in price.
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