OnePlus is all set to launch its much-awaited OnePlus 13 series smartphones in India on January 7, 2025. According to a report from 91Mobiles, the upcoming series will introduce magnetic functionality similar to Apple's MagSafe, as revealed by details about the official OnePlus 13 series cases.
Both the OnePlus 13 and 13R models are expected to feature a 'Sandstone Magnetic case', while the OnePlus 13 will also offer additional options such as a 'Wood Grain Magnetic Half-pack case' and an 'Aramid Fiber Magnetic case'. The use of the term “magnetic” in these product names indicates that the cases can support magnetic accessories. This refers to the introduction of new magnetic charging solutions by OnePlus.
The Chinese tech giant has reportedly already launched a 5,000mAh magnetic power bank and a 50W AIRVOOC magnetic wireless charger in its domestic market. These accessories are likely to accompany the OnePlus 13 series in other regions including India. Additionally, the new magnetic cases can comply with the Qi2 wireless charging standard, enabling compatibility with a wide range of third-party chargers and power banks.
According to various media reports and leaks, the OnePlus 13 is expected to feature premium specs including a 6.82-inch quad-curved AMOLED display with a 3168×1440 resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 4500 nits. The device is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and can come with up to 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. It will also feature a 50MP triple camera system, a 6,000mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, and an IP68/IP69 rating for durability.
Meanwhile, the OnePlus 13R will likely have somewhat limited specs such as a 6.78-inch AMOLED display, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, and a triple-camera setup led by a 50MP lens. Both models will run on the Android 15-based OxygenOS 15.
Besides the smartphones, OnePlus is also introducing the Sapphire Blue variant of its Buds Pro 3, adding to the excitement of the launch.