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OnePlus 13: A perfectly crafted flagship with power to spare

Today, global technology brand OnePlus officially announced the global launch of its latest flagship devices, the OnePlus 13 Series. Made up of OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R, this new powerhouse series combines upgraded camera systems that elevate photography and cinematography to a professional level, meaningful AI capabilities with the newly released OxygenOS 15, and refined designs crafted from innovative materials and refreshing colourways. Together, these innovations deliver powerful, reliable performance, creating a next-generation experience in photography, gaming, connectivity, and everyday use.

From Hardware to Algorithm: Advancing Mobile Photography with Hasselblad

Continuing its partnership with Hasselblad, the OnePlus 13 delivers significant upgrades in mobile photography and videography. The OnePlus 13 is equipped with a powerful triple-camera system: a 50MP main camera featuring the Sony LYT-808 sensor with OIS, a 50MP 3X Triprism Telephoto camera with OIS, and a 50MP Ultra-Wide camera. The 3X Triprism Telephoto lens allows users to capture distant subjects with clarity, making it ideal for both portrait photography and zoomed-in shots without sacrificing quality. Furthermore, the AI Telephoto feature activates automatically at 10x zoom, enabling users to capture detailed photos even from a considerable distance. The Ultra-Wide camera captures expansive scenes in detail, particularly in low-light conditions, thanks to its enhanced light sensitivity.

The triple-camera system incorporates an innovative Dual Exposure Algorithm, delivering sharp, vibrant images even in fast-paced scenarios. To further elevate everyday photography, OnePlus introduces Clear Burst  for high-speed continuous shots, and Action Mode for capturing extremely fast-moving objects, which doubles capture speed to ensure each moment is crisp and dynamic. Whether capturing fast action in daylight or panning shots at night, the OnePlus 13 ensures users never miss a moment. The Hasselblad Camera for Mobile provides professional-quality portrait photography, with upgraded Hasselblad Bokeh effects, pro-level low-light imaging, and new filters and soft light options in Portrait Mode.

OnePlus 13 introduces a breakthrough in mobile videography with 4K Dolby Vision available on all cameras, empowering users to create cinematic-quality videos effortlessly. Even with Ultra Steady Mode activated, 4K resolution is maintained, setting a new standard in mobile videography. Paired with the Android-first Live Photo feature, OnePlus ensures that every captured moment, whether still or dynamic, is memorable and impactful. 

Smarter, Smoother, and Lighter: New AI Capabilities Unleashing Productivity and Creativity

Powered by OnePlus AI, OxygenOS 15 delivers a smarter, smoother, and lighter user experience, designed to optimize efficiency. With a reduced system footprint and seamless animations, every interaction feels smooth and highly responsive. The AI capabilities of the OnePlus 13 go beyond basic enhancements, offering features that support daily productivity and empower creativity.

For productivity, Intelligent Search uses natural language processing to search through hundreds of local files simultaneously, understanding their content to deliver accurate and intuitive results. Circle to Search with Google is coming to OxygenOS. Circle, highlight, scribble, or tap any image, video, or text to search without switching apps. Additional features like PassScan with Google Wallet for faster and smoother travel, while AI Notes enables one-tap note summarization and formatting. 

Furthermore, AI Translation offers seamless real-time language translation in more than 20 languages, including English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Polish and more, making it an invaluable tool for international business and travel. This feature will arrive through an OTA update in Q1, 2025. 

Creativity is also enhanced with AI tools, including AI Detail Boost, which restores low-resolution images to high-resolution quality, AI Unblur, which sharpens blurry photos, and AI Reflection Eraser, which removes reflections—even from portraits—ensuring every image looks its best. By integrating these AI features with a user-focused design, OxygenOS 15 delivers a more engaging and streamlined experience for everyday use.

A Leap in Material Innovation and Durability: Premium, Elegant and Long-Lasting Design

The OnePlus 13 embodies OnePlus’s commitment to premium craftsmanship, elegance, comfort, and durability. With innovative materials and colourways, it is available in Black Eclipse, Midnight Ocean, and Arctic Dawn. The Black Eclipse colorway exudes a sophisticated black rosewood grain glass process, revealing a remarkably realistic wood grain texture that feels delicate and refined. The Midnight Ocean colourway is the first phone to feature microfiber vegan leather, offering a luxurious hand feel along with desirable resistance to corrosion and scratches; the Arctic Dawn colourway debuts an industry-first surface-based glass coating, creating a silk-smooth and fingerprint-resistant finish and showcasing the purest white on the market, which shimmers under sunlight.

Weighing 210g and measuring just 8.5 mm thick, the OnePlus 13 features a subtle micro-curve in the middle frame, enhancing its comfort in hand. As OnePlus’ first globally launched smartphone equipped with a 6,000mAh Silicon NanoStack battery, it delivers powerful, all-day battery life while maintaining a slim, comfortable profile.

OnePlus 13 is also built to last, and is the  first OnePlus device to achieve both an IP68 and IP69 rating, making it an ideal companion for users who demand exceptional resilience. OnePlus 13 has also received a five star SGS Screen Reliability Certification and undergone multiple US military MIL-STD-810H grade product tests too. 

Powerful and Fast: Trustworthy Performance in Work and Play

Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, the first Snapdragon Mobile Platform featuring Qualcomm’s next-gen custom Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU, the OnePlus 13 offers reliable performance for demanding applications and intensive tasks, including mobile gaming.

The new-generation QHD+ (3168×1440) 120Hz ProXDR display  boasts Zero-Latency 120Hz Frame Interpolation, creating smoother visuals and a more immersive experience for gaming and video playback. It’s the world’s first display to achieve a DisplayMate A++ rating. To reduce eye strain during prolonged use, the OnePlus 13 introduces RadiantView to allow optimal viewing experience even under intense sunlight, ensuring comfort without compromising display clarity.

The device’s internal cooling system, featuring Dual Cryo-Velocity Vapor Chambers, ensures consistent peak performance by efficiently dissipating heat during heavy usage. Meanwhile, the Aqua Touch 2.0 technology enhances touch sensitivity in wet conditions by detecting water droplets and adjusting touch settings accordingly, allowing for uninterrupted interaction in various environments. The display is responsive even with oily hands. The Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor elevates the speed and accuracy to a new height. Another interesting feature is the all-new Glove Mode, which allows for seamless display use even while wearing woolen and sheepskin gloves (up to 0.5cm thickness).

Along with its global launch, the OnePlus 13 has been selected as an Honoree in the CES® 2025 Innovation Awards for its innovative design and engineering features, highlighting its role in advancing the mobile flagship experience and reflecting OnePlus’ commitment to pushing the boundaries of smartphone technology.

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