It is expected that the OnePlus 13 will be officially released at the end of this month, bringing several important upgrades in terms of configuration. As the release date approaches, core configuration information about this new phone is gradually being exposed on the internet.

Recently, there was exciting news in the tech world that OnePlus's upcoming flagship phone, the OnePlus 13, has garnered significant attention. It is reported that the phone has passed several authoritative certifications, including IMDA, TUV, and Camera FV-5, indicating its imminent release.

Firstly, based on the currently exposed product appearance information, the OnePlus 13 will feature a micro-curved screen with equal widths on all four sides. The cutout is located in the middle of the top of the screen, and the screen-to-body ratio is expected to be extremely impressive. The circular rear multi-camera module is still positioned in the upper left corner of the back, with a horizontal line on the right side of the module bearing the Hasselblad "H" logo. Color options will include at least a black version with a rocky texture.

In addition, the OnePlus 13 boasts impressive specifications, with an expected 50MP main camera and a 16MP front-facing camera. The main camera utilizes pixel-binning technology to achieve a 12.6MP imaging effect, equipped with a 24.6mm focal length, f/1.9 aperture, and dual OIS. The front camera features a 25.2mm focal length, f/2.4 aperture, and EIS.

Regarding performance, the OnePlus 13 is no slouch. Its single-core and multi-core scores on the Geekbench platform have reached 2986 and 8799, respectively, showcasing its powerful processing capabilities. The OnePlus 13 will also be equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Ultimate Edition processor, a 2K BOE X2 four-subpixel depth-straight screen, and several leading technologies.

Notably, as OnePlus's most powerful high-end flagship, the OnePlus 13 will be the first to feature the second-generation 2K Oriental Screen, which is the world's first DisplayMate A++ screen, surpassing the previous DisplayMate A+ standard.

Specifically, the second-generation Oriental Screen features the debut of X2 light-emitting materials and is equipped with OnePlus's self-developed Display P2 screen chip. It significantly leads the industry in various aspects such as color consistency in wide viewing angles, color accuracy, brightness uniformity, and power consumption efficiency. The official claims that "the second-generation Oriental Screen may be the purest and clearest screen in the world."

For outdoor scenes, the second-generation Oriental Screen introduces the Sun Display Technology, which reconstructs the outdoor color appearance model from a human factors and biological science perspective. This enhances the screen's outdoor visibility while making colors closer to what the human eye sees indoors through precise enhancement of the perceived color gamut.

In terms of eye protection, the Oriental Screen of the OnePlus 13 supports DC-like dimming, which is gentler on the eyes than traditional PWM dimming methods.

Furthermore, it is reported that the OnePlus 13 will adopt an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, which significantly improves speed, accuracy, and security compared to the optical fingerprint sensor on the previous OnePlus 12. Additionally, the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor can function normally even when fingers are wet or dirty. In terms of storage and memory, the OnePlus 13 also performs impressively, offering versions with up to 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage space.

By the way, the OnePlus 13 will also be the first to ship with ColorOS 15. This significant upgrade to ColorOS includes the introduction of OnePlus's new self-developed Tidal Engine and Aurora Engine, promising an epoch-making smooth experience. The Tidal Engine efficiently schedules performance, while the Aurora Engine completely reconstructs the system's underlying layers, resulting in a silky smooth system animation. Paired with Qualcomm's latest flagship chip, the OnePlus 13 delivers a significant leap in both performance output and overall fluency.

Moreover, the OnePlus 13 will be equipped with a large 6000mAh battery that supports 100W wired charging, 50W wireless fast charging, and magnetic wireless charging. In terms of dust and water resistance, the phone will receive IP68/69 certification.

In conclusion, based on its specifications, the OnePlus 13 excels in all aspects except for its imaging capabilities, which are slightly inferior to those of the OPPO Find X8 Pro. This is intentional by OPPO, as they need to differentiate their products. However, even with slightly weaker imaging, the price of the OnePlus 13 is unlikely to be cheaper than the OPPO Find X8 Pro.

During interactions with netizens, OnePlus executives revealed pricing information for the product, stating that the mid-range version will definitely cost over 5,200 yuan. In comparison, the 16+512GB version of the previous OnePlus 12 was priced at 4,799 yuan. An increase of 400-500 yuan is not entirely unacceptable, given the rising prices of processors and memory chips. However, it's worth noting that this revelation may be a smokescreen, but a price increase is highly likely.

Incidentally, it was previously revealed by bloggers that this generation of Dimensity 9400 and Snapdragon 8 Ultimate Edition flagships would experience price hikes. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that the price of the Snapdragon 8 Ultimate Edition chip would increase by 25%-30% compared to the current flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen3, reaching $190 to $200. The cost increase is primarily attributed to the adoption of TSMC's latest N3E manufacturing process, which significantly raises production costs.

Simultaneously, the continuous rise in memory prices has placed an additional burden on mobile phone manufacturers. It is reported that memory procurement costs in 2024 have nearly doubled compared to the same period in 2023, exceeding the increase in gold prices during the same period. Comprehensive impacts from component price hikes are likely to trigger a wave of price increases across domestic flagship mobile phones.

Finally, OnePlus has officially announced that the new phone will be released next week, revealing more details at that time. The exposed specifications of the OnePlus 13, including its high-performance battery, imaging system, design features, and dust and water resistance capabilities, demonstrate its prowess as a flagship phone.

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