The wait is over—OnePlus is set to debut its OnePlus 13 series in India today, January 7, 2025, alongside the launch of the OnePlus Buds Pro 3. As the successor to last year’s OnePlus 12 series, the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R promise significant upgrades in performance, design, and features. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the live event, launch timings, and what to expect from the latest flagship devices.
OnePlus 13 Series Launch Event: Timing and Where to Watch
The OnePlus 13 launch event will begin at 9 PM IST. You can catch the live stream on:
- OnePlus’ official YouTube channel
- OnePlus’ website
- Various social media platforms
For those who want a seamless viewing experience, we’ve also embedded the live stream on this page, so you won’t miss a moment of the action.
What’s Coming: OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R
OnePlus 13: The New Flagship
The OnePlus 13 will serve as the brand’s premium offering, packing the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset for unmatched performance. It’s expected to feature a 6,000 mAh battery with support for 100W fast charging, ensuring long-lasting power with minimal downtime.
On the camera front, the OnePlus 13 will boast a triple 50 MP Hasselblad-tuned camera system, promising superior image quality, better color accuracy, and enhanced low-light performance.
In terms of design, the OnePlus 13 will sport a flat display and flat sides, aligning with the latest smartphone design trends. Additionally, it comes with dual IP ratings—IP68 and IP69—offering robust protection against dust and water.
OnePlus 13R: Affordable Flagship with Power to Spare
The OnePlus 13R, expected to be the more affordable variant, will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, the same processor used in the OnePlus 12. It will also feature a triple camera setup, though without Hasselblad tuning.
Design-wise, the OnePlus 13R will also adopt the flat-display aesthetic, giving it a premium look despite being positioned as a budget-friendly flagship. It’s likely to include a 6,000 mAh battery with 100W fast charging, ensuring reliable performance for all-day use.
Expected Variants and Storage Options
While official details about the available configurations are yet to be confirmed, leaks suggest that OnePlus may introduce a 24 GB RAM variant with 1 TB of storage, making it one of the most powerful smartphones on the market. A more likely offering is a 16 GB RAM variant with 512 GB of storage, which would still place the OnePlus 13 series among the top-tier devices in terms of performance and multitasking capability.
OnePlus Buds Pro 3: Enhanced Audio Experience
Alongside the smartphones, OnePlus will also launch the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 in a new Blue variant. Known for offering excellent sound quality, active noise cancellation (ANC), and long battery life, the Buds Pro 3 are expected to be a perfect companion for the OnePlus 13 series.