OnePlus has officially unveiled its latest flagship, the OnePlus 13T, in China. The phone is a compact powerhouse packed with top-tier specifications and impressive features. The OnePlus 13T aims to deliver a premium flagship experience in a smaller form factor, without compromising on performance, display quality, or battery life.
The OnePlus 13T features a refreshed design with a metal cube back Deco and a minimalist profile. OnePlus says the design offers a balanced 50:50 weight distribution, and at 185 grams, it is lightweight enough for long-term use without fatigue. The frame includes a golden R angle for a smoother grip, while the ultra-narrow metal middle frame adds to the overall aesthetic appeal. Interestingly, the phone replaces the traditional alert slider with a customizable button. Users can set this button for silent/vibration/ring profiles or configure it to perform other custom functions. It is also rated IP65 for dust and water resistance, making it suitable for everyday use in varying environments.
OnePlus 13T features a 1.5K 8T LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 2640 x 1216 pixels. This panel supports a variable refresh rate from 1Hz to 120Hz, offering ultra-smooth visuals The screen boasts a peak brightness of 1600 nits and supports Dolby Vision. It also has OPPO Crystal Shield Glass protection to protect it from scratches. OnePlus has also integrated its self-developed P2 screen display chip that claims to enhance image rendering and improving frame stability during gaming and media consumption.
OnePlus 13T is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, which includes an octa-core CPU with a peak clock speed of up to 4.32GHz and a 900MHz Adreno 830 GPU. The SoC is designed to deliver blazing-fast performance across apps and games. OnePlus claims an AnTuTu score of over 3 million points. It showcases the chipset’s raw power. The SoC is paired with LPDDR5X RAM options of up to 16GB and UFS 4.0 storage options that go up to a massive 1TB. To keep thermals in check, the phone includes a 4400mm² VC cooling area, with an overall 37,000mm² of heat dissipation surface. The heat dissipation system is enhanced by a 3D structural design and nano ice crystal coolant.
The OnePlus 13T runs on Android 15 with ColorOS 15
For photography, the OnePlus 13T features a dual-camera setup. It includes a 50MP Sony IMX906 main sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and a 50MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom and OIS. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera, capable of recording up to 1080p at 30fps.
The smartphone includes an in-display fingerprint sensor and an IR sensor. It also has stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and a 4-microphone array. Connectivity options are 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 802.11 be 2X2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.4, Beidou (B1I+B1C+B2a), GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), Galileo (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), USB Type-C 2.0, and NFC.
The device is equipped with a 6260mAh silicon-carbon battery. It offers an ultra-high energy density of 851Wh/L. The battery promises improved longevity and efficiency. OnePlus has also included support for 80W SuperVOOC fast charging.
OnePlus 13T Pricing and Availability
The OnePlus 13T is available in Morning Mist Gray, Heart-pounding Pink, and Cloudy Ink Black. Here is the pricing breakdown:
- 12GB + 256GB – ¥3399 (~USD 446 / ₹39,805)
- 16GB + 256GB – ¥3599 (~USD 493 / ₹42,150)
- 12GB + 512GB – ¥3799 (~USD 521 / ₹44,490)
- 16GB + 512GB – ¥3999 (~USD 548 / ₹46,835)
- 16GB + 1TB – ¥4499 (~USD 617 / ₹52,690)
It is now up for pre-orders in China and will go on sale starting April 30.
