The OnePlus 13 series is poised to make its grand entry into the Indian market, following its successful debut in China. As OnePlus’ flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 13 will be available for purchase via Amazon India, accompanied by the OnePlus 13R, a more budget-friendly option rumored to be a rebranded version of the OnePlus Ace 5. Recent leaks now provide insights into the expected price range and memory variants of these highly anticipated devices.
OnePlus 13 and 13R: Expected Price and Variants
Tipster Yogesh Brar has suggested that the OnePlus 13 will be priced between ₹67,000 and ₹70,000 in India. This aligns with other predictions circulating on X.com. For context, the OnePlus 12 launched at a starting price of ₹64,999 for the 12GB/256GB model.
The OnePlus 13 is expected to come in two memory variants:
- 12GB + 256GB
- 16GB + 512GB
Globally, additional configurations may be available, but these are the likely options for the Indian market.
For the OnePlus 13R, no specific pricing has been tipped. However, the device is rumored to launch in a single configuration of 12GB + 256GB. Its predecessor, the OnePlus 12R, was available in multiple variants. Notably, the OnePlus Ace 5 (believed to be the OnePlus 13R’s Chinese counterpart) starts at 2,299 yuan (approx. ₹26,900) for the 12GB/256GB model.
Color Options
The OnePlus 13 is rumored to launch in three stunning color options:
- Midnight Ocean
- Black Eclipse
- Arctic Dawn
The OnePlus 13R, meanwhile, is expected to be available in:
- Nebula Noir
- Astral Trail
Key Specifications
The OnePlus 13 will come with flagship features, including:
- Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC
- IP69 ingress protection rating
- 6,000mAh battery
- OxygenOS 15
- Clear Burst photography feature
- Microfiber vegan leather finish
The OnePlus 13R is expected to pack:
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC
- 6,000mAh battery
- OxygenOS 15
Launch Timeline
The OnePlus 13 series is set to launch in India on January 7th, 2024, and more details are likely to surface in the days leading up to the event. With powerful hardware, sleek designs, and competitive pricing, the OnePlus 13 and 13R are poised to capture the attention of Indian consumers. Stay tuned for more updates as the launch date approaches!
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
