OnePlus 13 may feature 24GB RAM, 100W fast charging: All we know so far

The buzz around the new OnePlus flagship—the OnePlus 13 – is all time high. Rumours and leaks about the potential upgrades this device may offer are circulating across the internet promising OnePlus fans a premium Android experience with the familiar OnePlus feel. The device is anticipated to launch in China anytime in October, with a global rollout in other regions like India and Europe expected a few months later. While OnePlus has confirmed the arrival of its next-gen flagship, the official launch date is yet to be announced.
Considering the OnePlus 12 was launched just eight months ago in India, it’s likely that Indian consumers will have to wait until early 2025 to get their hands on the OnePlus 13. With only a few weeks left before the highly anticipated launch, let’s take a detailed look at what the rumour mill suggests about the upcoming flagship.
There were earlier rumours that OnePlus might not include wireless charging in its latest flagship. However, these have been debunked. In its latest teaser in China, OnePlus confirmed that the device will indeed support wireless charging, and it is expected to feature magnetic wireless charging.
As for the battery capacity, the OnePlus 13 is expected to pack a massive 6,000mAh battery, a significant improvement over the 5,400mAh cell found in the OnePlus 12. Additionally, the device is rumoured to support 100W wired fast charging.
The OnePlus 13 is also rumoured to feature a larger and more immersive display compared to its predecessor, the OnePlus 12. The device is anticipated to sport a 6.8-inch flat screen with curved glass on all four sides. It is expected to boast a 2K 10-bit LTPO BOE X2 OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother visuals.
Under the hood, the OnePlus 13 is expected to feature Qualcomm’s yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset. The device could be one of the first smartphones to use this processor, following Qualcomm’s event later in October.
The OnePlus 13 is also rumoured to offer up to 24GB of RAM, making it one of the most powerful Android phones on the market. Additionally, it may come with up to 1TB of storage, providing users with ample space for apps, photos, and more.
In terms of camera upgrades, the OnePlus 13 is expected to feature a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-808 primary sensor, accompanied by a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, offering everything from ultra-wide shots to detailed zoomed-in images.
While all these upgrades are exciting, they may come at a cost. The OnePlus 13 is expected to be priced higher than the OnePlus 12, which launched at Rs 64,999 in India. With a larger battery, improved display, more powerful chipset, and premium materials, it’s no surprise that the price of the OnePlus 13 might increase.