OnePlus 13, OnePlus 13R India Launch Highlights: OnePlus 13 starts at Rs 69,999, OnePlus 13R at Rs 42,999

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The OnePlus 13R is priced at Rs 42,999 for 12+256GB and Rs 49,999 for 16+512GB model, with ICICI credit card users getting a Rs 3,000 discount (effective prices: Rs 39,999 and Rs 46,999). Benefits include 12 months no-cost EMI, 180-day replacement plan, lifetime display warranty, and airport lounge access. Sale starts January 13.

Meanwhile, the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 is priced at Rs 11,999, while the OnePlus AIRVOOC 50W Magnetic Charger is available for Rs 5,999.

The OnePlus 13 is priced at Rs 69,999 for the 12+256GB variant, Rs 76,999 for 16+512GB, and Rs 89,999 for 24+1TB. ICICI credit card users can avail a Rs 5,000 discount, reducing the starting price to Rs 64,999. Additionally, there’s an exchange bonus of up to Rs 7,000 (Rs 57,999 for OnePlus users). Open sale starts on January 10, 2025. Non-OnePlus users are also eligible for the exchange bonus.

The OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R come with some cutting-edge features for enhanced performance and user experience. While the OnePlus 13 features a Snapdragon 8 Elite, the OnePlus 13R sports a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Both devices feature advanced cooling systems. They share a 6000mAh battery, zero-latency 120fps HDR gaming, and support for 5.5G connectivity.

The OnePlus 13 adds a 7 per cent smaller NanoStack battery, 2K 120Hz ProXDR Display with DisplayMate A++ rating, and enhanced smooth performance at 45°C. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 13R offers a 1.5K 120Hz ProXDR Display with RadiantView Eye Care, prioritizing immersive visuals and comfort.

The OnePlus 13 comes with the all-mighty Snapdragon 8 Elite with 12GB RAM. In India, the device will be available in 24GB RAM offering silky smooth performance on the go. The Snapdragon 8 Elite platform offers a 45% faster AI engine, a 44% improved Oryon CPU, and a 40% higher Adreno GPU performance for immersive gaming. It also boasts 27% better efficiency for longer battery life, delivering powerful performance and smarter, more stable experiences across devices. The device comes with Dual Cryo-velocity coolers which offer optimum performance for hardcore gamers.

The OnePlus 13 delivers incredibly clear images. Its triple-camera system captures vivid and lifelike photos. Compared to its Ultra and Pro-grade peers, the OnePlus 13's advanced cameras excel in precision, revealing every subtle detail.

With the OnePlus Snapshot feature, the phone captures two different exposures and, using AI, produces the perfect image without any blur. The Clear Burst feature enables the device to capture even the most extreme moments, snapping around six frames per second. Additionally, Action Mode allows the smartphone to effortlessly capture dynamic, fast-paced shots. The device, with its Hasselblad cameras, excels in low-light portrait photography.

AI comes to the OnePlus 13, making everyday activities more enjoyable and taking productivity to the next level. Coupled with Google Gemini, users can enhance their efficiency with an array of powerful AI tools.

Amar Subramanya, VP of Gemini, highlights that the new OnePlus device harnesses the power of AI—from helping users plan travel itineraries, enabling enhanced search, to offering an AI companion on the go. Whether it's brainstorming, summarising text, or assisting with writing, with Gemini, anything is possible.

The new OnePlus 13 series comes with the feather-light OxygenOS 15. Alongside its sleek design and flagship experience, the OnePlus 13 also boasts a slew of AI features. Additionally, OxygenOS 15 optimises storage efficiently.

The event kicks off with a vibrant montage showcasing the evolution of OnePlus in the last 11 years.

The upcoming OnePlus 13 is expected to feature a 50MP Sony LYT 808 primary sensor and a 32MP Sony IMX612 front-facing camera. The new device will redefine mobile photography with its advanced triple camera system. From detailed and vibrant selfies to professional-grade panoramic shots, the new device is likely to push the boundaries of what’s possible in smartphone photography.

For the first time, OnePlus will be launching the OnePlus 13 series of smartphones in all the colourways across its global markets including India. This means that the OnePlus 13 will likely be available in Midnight Ocean, Black Eclipse, and Arctic Dawn.

In the run-up to the highly awaited OnePlus 13 launch, rumours are swirling about the Chinese smartphone maker is working on a compact flagship device to add to its OnePlus 13 lineup. It could be named OnePlus 13 Mini or OnePlus 13T, as per leaks. However, there is no official word on this yet.

The new variant of the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 is expected to sport a vegan leather finish on the outside. Based on the image on OnePlus’ launch website, the Buds Pro 3 could be launched in a new blue colour with a dual-tone design. So far, the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 was available in two colourways: Midnight Opus and Lunar Radiance.

The OnePlus 13 will most likely be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Qualcomm's latest flagship chipset while the OnePlus 13R is expected to sport yesteryear's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which also powers the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S24 and Xiaomi 14.

Ahead of the launch of the OnePlus 13 series in India and other global markets, models of the predecessor OnePlus 12 series are available for purchase at new discounted prices.

The 12GB RAM/512GB storage variant of OnePlus 12 is available on Amazon at a price of Rs 66,900, which is Rs 3,000 lesser than its original launch price of Rs 69,999. It is available for a much cheaper price on Flipkart, which is selling the OnePlus 12 (12GB RAM/256GB RAM storage option) at Rs 52, 917.

In November last year, OnePlus unveiled its OnePlus 13 in China. The model launched in China is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, its fastest chipset to date. The smartphone reportedly launched with a 6.82-inch display instead of a curved one. It sports a BOE’s X2 OLED screen that supports an 8T LTPO panel with 2K resolution and Dolby Vision support. While the screen supports up to 800 nits of typical brightness, it can go up to 4,500 nits when watching HDR videos.

Today's OnePlus launch event will also witness the unveiling of a special variant of the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 with some exciting features such as AI translation and Steady Connect. It is expected to support Bluetooth 5.4, as per the launch website.

The launch of the OnePlus 13 series will be live-streamed on the smartphone-maker's official YouTube handle. The event will comment at 9PM IST today (January 7). You can also keep up with all the updates by following OnePlus' social media handles. The company has confirmed that its soon-to-be launched products will be available for purchase via Amazon, OnePlus stores, and other participating retailers across the country.

With hours to go for the launch, here's what we know about the OnePlus 13 series so far.

- The design that connected the camera island to the frame of the phone is missing this time.

- OnePlus 13 will now be available in both vegan leather and glass finish.

- Both the OnePlus 13 and the OnePlus 13R will pack a 6,000mAh battery and support fast charging.

- The OnePlus 13 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset while the OnePlus 13R will feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.

- The OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R will run on OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15 out of the box.