OnePlus 13 to be launched on October 31st with 2nd Gen 2K BOE X2 screen; Expected Snapdragon 8 Elite (8 Gen 4) SoC

OnePlus has officially announced that it will unveil its flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 13, in China on October 31st, after rumours. The company also shared an image of the phone’s rear, showcasing a circular camera module with a flash integrated within a matrix design, Hasselblad’s 'H' branding beside it, a flat metal frame, and an alert slider.

The OnePlus 13 will be available in three colours: Obsidian Black, inspired by the deep, captivating dark forest; Blue Moment, inspired by the calm and gentle ocean, featuring vegan leather for a graceful and elegant touch; and White Dew Morning Light, inspired by dew and snow, symbolizing purity and flawlessness.

Louis Jie, head of OnePlus China, stated that the OnePlus 13 is the most powerful and versatile flagship in the company’s history, featuring several "industry firsts," including the second-generation BOE X2 display and new Hasselblad imaging technology.

According to the company, the OnePlus 13 offers significant advancements across system performance, gaming, screen display, eye protection, battery life, charging, and imaging—delivering a “super Pro” experience. Jie emphasized that this phone is the most comprehensive and balanced flagship ever made by OnePlus, aiming to surpass traditional standards with a concept of "going beyond Pro."

OnePlus has recently confirmed that the OnePlus 13 will feature the world's first second-generation 2K BOE X2 display, although it will be a curved screen. This display will utilize the company’s self-developed P2 display chip. Additionally, it was revealed that the phone will come equipped with a world-class DisplayMate A++ rated screen.

The device is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite (8 Gen 4) SoC, set to be launched this week. Camera-wise, the phone is rumoured to include a 50MP LYT808 main sensor, a 50MP JN5 sensor, and a LYT600 3X periscope telephoto camera. It will also come with IP68/IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, and a 6000mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging.

OnePlus has announced that more details will be shared on October 23rd, ahead of the official launch next week.