OnePlus 13s: Compact Flagship with Snapdragon 8 Elite, Powerful Specs & Launch Expected Soon in India
The smartphone market in India is getting ready for a new powerful launch – the OnePlus 13s. This upcoming phone is expected to offer flagship-level performance in a compact design, perfect for users who want strong features without the bulk of large phones.
📦 Launch & Design
- Launch Status: Expected release in May 2025, officially announced on April 28, 2025
- Body Dimensions: 150.8 x 71.7 x 8.2 mm
- Weight: 185g
- Build: Glass front with aluminum alloy frame
- SIM: Dual Nano-SIM support
- Water/Dust Resistance: Rated IP65 – dust tight and protected from low-pressure water jets
📱 Display
- Type: LTPO AMOLED with 1 billion colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid
- Size: 6.32 inches (~90.6% screen-to-body ratio)
- Resolution: 1216 x 2640 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz adaptive
- Protection: Crystal Shield Glass
⚙️ Performance
- Operating System: Android 15 with OxygenOS 15
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (2x 4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x 3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
- GPU: Adreno 830
- RAM & Storage: Up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, up to 512GB UFS 4.0 storage
- Card Slot: No memory card support
📸 Camera Setup
Main (Rear) Cameras:
- 50MP (wide) – f/1.8, 1/1.56″, OIS, multi-directional PDAF
- 50MP (telephoto) – f/2.0, 2x optical zoom, 1/2.76″, PDAF
- Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama, Color spectrum sensor
- Video: 4K @30/60fps, 1080p @30/60/240fps, OIS, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR
Front Camera:
- 16MP (wide) – f/2.4
- Features: HDR, panorama
- Video: 1080p @30fps
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🔋 Battery & Charging
- Type: Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Li-Ion 6260 mAh
- Charging:
- 80W wired fast charging
- 33W PPS
- 18W Power Delivery (PD)
- 18W Quick Charge (QC)
- 5W reverse wired charging
🌐 OnePlus 13s Connectivity
- Network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6/7, dual or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5
- GPS & Navigation: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Port: Yes
- USB: Type-C 2.0, OTG
- 3.5mm Jack: No
🎧 Sound
- Stereo Speakers: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Not available
🧠 Other Features
- Sensors: Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
- Special Feature: “Circle to Search” – AI-based functionality
- New Custom Button: The “Plus Key”, replacing the alert slider, allows custom shortcuts for apps, tools, and settings
💰 Expected Price in India
The OnePlus 13s is expected to be priced between ₹45,000 – ₹50,000, sitting right between the OnePlus 13R and the flagship OnePlus 13.
🎯 Final Thoughts
The OnePlus 13s is shaping up to be a true compact powerhouse. With its latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a bright AMOLED screen, a strong camera setup, a large battery, and premium build, it promises a flagship experience in a more pocket-friendly size. The launch is highly awaited, and it could be a top pick for users looking for performance, portability, and style — all in one phone.
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