
After confirming that the series OnePlus 13 Global will be announced globally in January, today the brand has made official that the launch event, called “OnePlus 13 Series Winter Launch Event”, will be held on 7st January. Two smartphones will be presented during this event: the OnePlus 13R and the OnePlus 13.
OnePlus 13 Global: Launch date confirmed

The OnePlus 13R and OnePlus 13 will succeed the OnePlus 12R and 12 models, which were launched earlier this year in several markets. As a reminder, the OnePlus 13 It will be a flagship phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, while the OnePlus 13R will be a sub-flagship offering powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Both phones will run the latest Android 15, alongside the ColorOS 15 skin.
The OnePlus 13 was already launched in China in October this year, so its specifications are already known. The company has revealed that, like the Chinese market, the device will also be available globally. It will be available in shades of blue, black and white.
The OnePlus 13 features a quad-curved OLED display that offers 2K resolution and an ultrasonic fingerprint reader integrated into the display. The Chinese variant of the OnePlus 13 features a battery 6.000mAh, ensuring excellent autonomy.
Moving on to the design of the One Plus 13R, you can notice that it features a round camera module, which does not blend into the frame of the device like in the OnePlus 12R. While the 12R featured a curved-edge display, the 13R will feature a flat screen. It is expected to support a resolution of 1.5K and includes an optical fingerprint sensor integrated into the screen.

In comparison, the OnePlus 13 boasts a Quad-curved OLED display with 2K resolution and an ultrasonic fingerprint reader. The battery of the OnePlus 13R, on the other hand, is expected to be larger, with a capacity of 6.400mAh, compared to the 6.000mAh of the OnePlus 13.
Anticipation is high for the global launch of the OnePlus 13 series, with much anticipation to see how these new models will stand out in the smartphone market. Stay tuned for more updates and news as the launch date approaches.