Key Takeaways
- The new design is allegedly shown in a OnePlus 13 leak.
- It has a simulated wood texture on the back and a flat edge.
- The smartphone, which is expected to use a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 CPU, should be released soon.
According to a rumored design leak, the OnePlus 13 would feature a long-awaited facelift with a simulated wood grain back.
Flatter corners, a metal accent next to the Hasselblad logo, and the previously mentioned fake wood are just a few of the significant design improvements OnePlus is reportedly planning to make to the upcoming Android flagship, according to an image of the of the Digital Chat Station briefly posted on Weibo (since deleted).
The report indicates that the OnePlus 13 will have a more upscale design with the flat profile that is almost universal among higher-end phones like the iPhone 16 Pro and Pixel 9, even though this wouldn’t excite those wishing for real wood like that on the 2013 Moto X.
It is anticipated that certain design elements, like the slightly curved display and the offset circular rear camera bump, will not change.
The internal upgrades will probably be more important to the majority of users. According to rumors, the OnePlus 13 will be the first popular Android phone to support Qi2 wireless charging in the MagSafe way. It might also be among the first phones to employ Qualcomm’s anticipated Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 CPU, and it might have a quick ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner.
OnePlus has stated that the 13 will launch this month, despite the fact that it might not reach the US until February 2025. It may arrive in China first.
Following years of complaints that Oppo was weakening the brand, the OnePlus 12 and its foldable OnePlus Open companion marked a return to form. Even while Oppo continues to have a big effect (OnePlus designs frequently take inspiration from Oppo’s comparable models), the 12 and Open offered better-than-average cameras, performance, and battery life at prices that were competitive with those of major Android flagships. Though it faces more formidable competition, including Google’s upgraded Pixel 9 Pro XL, the 13 may carry on that path.
