OnePlus Introduces the OnePlus 13s: A Compact Smartphone Option
A New Addition to the Lineup
OnePlus has unveiled it's latest smartphone, the OnePlus 13s. This model offers a smaller alternative to the popular OnePlus 13, which is frequently enough praised as one of the top smartphones available. If you find that many flagship phones are too large, the OnePlus 13s could be a suitable choice. However, it appears that this phone will not be widely available just yet.
Key Features and Design
The company provided some initial details about what users can expect from the OnePlus 13s. The phone is showcased in two color options: dark gray and light pink. It features a compact 6.32-inch display, making it an appealing option for those seeking a smaller device.
Performance Specifications
Underneath its sleek design, the OnePlus 13s will run on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. This powerful processor may support up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM. As a flagship model in this size category, there’s potential for storage options reaching up to 1TB; however, this detail remains unconfirmed at this time.
Insights from Related Models
To better understand what might come with the OnePlus 13s, we can look at its counterpart—the recently launched OnePlus 13T in China. Like the new model, it serves as a more compact version of its flagship series. If the OnePlus 13s shares similarities with the specifications of the OnePlus 13T, we might see features such as:
- A robust silicon-carbide battery rated at approximately 6,260mAh
- An impressive refresh rate of 120Hz
- A high-quality 50MP rear camera paired with a 16MP front camera
- A lightweight design weighing around 185 grams
Given these specs from its sibling device, it's likely that many features will overlap between these models.
Availability Concerns
Sadly for fans outside India, it seems that availability for the new smartphone may be limited initially to Indian markets only.The announcement was primarily made through Indian social media channels and posted on their Indian website without mention of other regions.
while excitement builds around what could be an excellent compact smartphone option in the form of the OnePlus 13s—offering strong performance and appealing design—many potential buyers may have to wait longer than expected before they can get their hands on one outside India.
