OnePlus 13T Now Official: Mega Battery, Action Button, Flagship Power. Check Out Price

OnePlus 13T: The compact flagship segment just got hotter with OnePlus unveiling its latest premium smartphone, the OnePlus 13T, in China. Touted as a pocket-friendly powerhouse, the phone blends top-tier specs with a relatively smaller form factor, aiming to rival upcoming devices like the Samsung Galaxy S25, Pixel 9, and iPhone 16. While currently exclusive to the Chinese market, rumours hint that the 13T could hit global shelves under a different moniker.

Aggressive Pricing For A Premium Package

The OnePlus 13T kicks off at CNY 3,399 (roughly Rs 39,000) for the base variant offering 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. For power users, there’s a top-end 16GB + 1TB model priced at CNY 4,499 (around Rs 52,000). The device goes on sale in China starting April 30.

This pricing strategy places the 13T in a sweet spot — delivering flagship-grade features without the four-figure price tag typically seen in the premium phone market.

Snapdragon Muscle And Visual Flair

At the heart of the OnePlus 13T is the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, promising blazing-fast performance for gamers, multitaskers, and everyday users alike. Complementing the internals is a 6.32-inch LTPO AMOLED display, which boasts a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, peak brightness of 2,400 nits, and support for Dolby Vision.

Visually, the phone follows a minimal yet premium design philosophy, made more distinct by the introduction of a new Quick Key Action Button, a feature that mirrors Apple's Action Button on the iPhone 16 lineup.

Big Battery, Dual Cameras, And A Dash Of Android 15

Battery life gets a major upgrade with the 6,260mAh unit inside the 13T — a noticeable step up from its predecessor. While the device supports 80W fast charging, it's a slight downgrade compared to the 100W charging available on the mainline OnePlus 13. Still, it promises a full day's use and then some for most users.

On the imaging front, the 13T sports a dual-camera system comprising a 50MP primary sensor and a 50MP telephoto lens. For software, the phone runs on a ColorOS version based on Android 15, making it one of the early adopters of Google’s latest mobile OS.

With this launch, OnePlus continues to build on its strategy of offering high-performance phones at relatively accessible prices. Alongside other “Mini” models from Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi, the OnePlus 13T is clearly aimed at users who crave flagship specs without the bulky form factor.

For now, Chinese users get first dibs — but if past trends are anything to go by, the rest of the world might not have to wait long.

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