OnePlus 13T sold out in 10 minutes after launch for $27.6 million

The OnePlus 13T compact flagship officially went on sale in China on April 30 – and was an instant hit. According to OnePlus China president Luis Li, the smartphone sold out at an unbelievable rate: in just the first 10 minutes, the brand earned more than 200 million yuan, equivalent to $27.6 million.

Record sales in the first hours

Despite the modest launch on April 24, the market reaction exceeded expectations. Just two hours after its launch, the OnePlus 13T surpassed the brand’s daily sales target. Li said the model was the best-selling model in its price segment (3,000 to 4,000 yuan, or $410 to $550) among all compact flagships in recent years.

The OnePlus 13T was the best-selling model in its price segment (3,000 to 4,000 yuan, or $410 to $550).

The special interest in the smartphone is fueled by its pricing: including government subsidies, the base version will cost Chinese buyers just 2,899 yuan (about $400). That makes the OnePlus 13T one of the most affordable solutions with top-end specs.

OnePlus 13T prices and versions

• 12GB + 256GB – 3399 yuan (~$465)
• 12GB + 512GB – 3799 yuan (~$520)
• 16GB + 256GB – 3599 yuan (~$492)
• 16GB + 512GB – 3999 yuan (~$547)
• 16GB + 1TB – 4,499 yuan (~$616)

What’s under the hood: OnePlus 13T specs

The smartphone gets a 6.32-inch OLED display with 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Brightness reaches 1600 nits in standard mode and up to 4500 nits peak brightness. PWM dimming at 3840Hz is implemented for vision protection.

The device is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, complemented by LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. A 6,260mAh battery with 80W fast charging support is responsible for battery life.

• Main sensor: 50MP Sony IMX906 with optical stabilization
• Photo: 50MP, 2x zoom, also with OIS
• Front camera: 16MP

In addition, OnePlus has equipped the 13T with a physical key on the body, the functions of which have not yet been fully revealed. The smartphone runs on Android 15 with the ColorOS 15 shell.

OnePlus 13S: Almost a twin, but for India

Simultaneously, the brand is preparing to unveil the OnePlus 13S for the Indian market. It will get the same screen, the same Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and a similar design. The emphasis is on localization: the smartphone will come in new colors – black Black Velvet and pink Pink Satin. Apparently, the model won’t be available in Europe or the US, remaining exclusive to Asia.

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