The upcoming OnePlus 13 might arrive sooner than anticipated, which is big news considering it’s one of the most awaited smartphones in recent times. The leak also revealed that OnePlus could introduce its next flagship prior to November 11 — Singles Day, an annual event across some parts of Asia where online retailers (like Gearbest) have traditionally offered massive discounts.
OnePlus has been bringing its flagship phones later and a bit later over the course of the past few years. We saw the same with the OnePlus 13; it looks like we will also see this for its launch in early November. This in turn would be a perfect fit ahead of the Singles Day shopping festival, which could help push sales and therefore market share phase.
Leak Suggests Early November Launch
A reliable tipster called Digital Chat Station recently took to Weibo (via AndroidNext) and suggested that we might see the OnePlus 13 hit markets sooner than expected. The leak also revealed that OnePlus might hold an event in China in late October or early November for the launch of its upcoming flagship, which is expected to arrive as a successor to last year’s OnePlus 12 —the predecessor phone was launched at December end in China and went on global sale next month.
Singles Day is China’s largest online and offline shopping festival, so the decision to strategically time a OnePlus 13 release for that event may help swing things in its favor. The aim of OnePlus announcing the new device ahead of time is to tap into more consumer demand and generate revenue during this festive season.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC Expected
It also neatly fits with what we’re expecting out of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit next month, and seems likely to arrive around the same time as whatever top-end Snapdragon chip it is that comes from there. Numerous Chinese OEMs usually announce their flagships no longer lengthy after Snapdragon Summit and OnePlus has accomplished likewise.
Since the OnePlus 13 will likely be based on Qualcomm’s next-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC, it would make sense for OnePlus to unveil its latest flagship just in time for this new processor after Qualcomm finishes its announcements. Such an arrangement would mean that OnePlus could tout the OnePlus 13 as one of the first phones to get its hands on this brand new chipset, further bolstering its popularity among general tech aficionados and conscious consumers.
Rumored Upgrades and Improvements
Though OnePlus is yet to confirm or deny any of the details regarding its next-gen flagship killer, potential leaks have given us a good idea as to what will be different about the successor. This device is expected to come with a refreshed design, probably having more premium material that may differentiate it from earlier devices.
Rumors further claim that the OnePlus 13 might come with a larger battery, which is one of the worries users find in smartphones. OnePlus 13 would last longer than the OnePlus 12The larger battery of the OnePlus 13 would result in extended usage times, helping users avoid frequent charges and enhancing their experience with a device like this.
Enhanced Camera Performance
The only other front we can see the OnePlus 13 doing well is its cameras. Past leaks have suggested OnePlus is hoping to reinvent smartphone photography on its very next flagship, introducing an entirely new camera setup that allows for more dynamic and sharp images.
If the rumors of this are true, it will mean that OnePlus could overhaul and upgrade its camera system with better sensors as well as new computational photography algorithms for more high-quality picture performance alongwith a few additional features dedicated for photography enthusiasts. There are also rumors that the phone may include improved camera capabilities which of course would make it even more competitive among other flagships in 2022.
Anticipation Builds for the OnePlus 13
With the OnePlus 13’s purported launch date approaching, there is an increasing excitement among tech enthusiasts and loyal fans of do-everything brand. All this had only added to the excitement of an earlier launch, andaciererging process.
But if OnePlus does reveal the OnePlus 13 before China’s Singles Day as it did this year with LDW, that would be quite a departure from its launch routine. This means that if OnePlus can use this as an excuse to move more units of its latest smartphone, it could bdo very well in helping the brand gain momentum.
Waiting for Official Confirmation
Also, although the leak from Digital Chat Station has made a buzz about the premiere of OnePlus 13 earlier than usual, at this point it all depends on information not officially confirmed by OnePlus. Take it all with a grain of salt, but for now let’s wait for any word from Motorland Coil and the professional leaks.
But the OnePlus 13 could launch early November — when Qualcomm will be hosting its Snapdragon Summit and not to mention, a fairly reliable tipster (who goes by ChineasePan) suggests as much. If this does pan out, we shouldn’t have to wait much longer for more details on the device and it specs/price.
With the smartphone industry changing faster and faster, OnePlus possibly going to launch the OnePlus 13 sooner than its release with a strategic move compared to other devices. The OnePlus 13 could be one of the most promising features, with advanced ones being included here in a way that turns the tide for reasonability against any other flagship in class.
