OnePlus 13R: leaked specs

OnePlus recently announced the global launch date for its OnePlus 13 series, confirming that the OnePlus 13R, a simplified version of the flagship, will be in the lineup. With the launch approaching, new details about the device have emerged, shedding light on its key specs.

Some new details have emerged about the device, shedding light on its key features.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and impressive battery life

Although OnePlus has yet to reveal the full specs of the 13R, Amazon India has already confirmed important details. According to the leak, the OnePlus 13R will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, the same as the OnePlus 12, one of the best Android smartphones of this year. However, the OnePlus 13 will get the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite, the successor to the Gen 3.

Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

In addition, the OnePlus 13R will have a 6,000mAh battery, which is comparable to the more premium version. In comparison, the current OnePlus 12R with a 5,500mAh battery already demonstrates excellent battery life, easily surviving a day of active use and even two days of moderate usage. The new smartphone promises an even more impressive performance.

The new OnePlus 12R is the only smartphone with a battery life of 5500 mAh.

Artificial intelligence to help users

According to Amazon’s promo page, the OnePlus 13R will include a host of AI-powered features. Among them is an AI Notes tool that will help rewrite, format text and change its tone. In addition to this, AI will be heavily utilized in photo processing, giving users more options for image editing.

The OnePlus 13R will also include AI Notes tool that will help rewrite, format text, and change the tone of text.

Key features of the device

Besides the already known details, the OnePlus 13R is expected to feature:

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• 6.78-inch LTPO OLED display with 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate
• Options of 12GB or 16GB RAM and storage options of 256GB, 512GB and even 1TB
• Triple main camera with 50MP module with OIS, 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and 2MP macro lens
• Support for 100W fast charging

Competition in the world of Android flagships

The OnePlus 13 and 13R are scheduled to launch globally on January 7, opening up the race for Android flagships in 2025. The OnePlus presentation comes just a few weeks before the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, scheduled for January 22. It will be interesting to see how devices from these companies will compete not only on specs, but also in day-to-day use.

The OnePlus OnePlus OnePlus OnePlus S25 series is scheduled to be unveiled on January 22.

An affordable flagship with ambition

OnePlus 13R promises to be an attractive choice for those looking for a premium Android experience for reasonable money. If the price stays in line with the previous generation, the device could offer flagship-level performance for about $300 cheaper.

OnePlus 13R is a great choice for those looking for a premium Android experience.