As we reported yesterday, the OnePlus 13 is available now for $899.99, including a OnePlus Watch 2 ($249.99 at Amazon) or a free OnePlus Buds Pro 3. Featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, three 50 MP cameras with Hasselblad branding, IP69 certification, a 4,500 nit AMOLED screen and a 6,000 mAh battery, the smartphone offers decent value for money.
OnePlus has now confirmed https://9to5google.com/2025/01/07/oneplus-13-13r-android-updates-policy/ that the OnePlus 13 will receive four major Android updates, i.e. up to ‘to Android 19 included. Security patches will roll out for at least six years, compared to five years for the OnePlus 12. This puts OnePlus behind some of its competitors such as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Google Pixel 9 Pro, both of which are expected to receive seven updates. major Android updates and seven years of security patches, and Apple iPhones also typically come with operating system updates for more than four years.
Although the OnePlus 13 does not support Qi2, the smartphone can be charged with up to 50 watts of power using a magnetic charger paired with a special magnetic case and the OnePlus AirVOOC 50W wireless charger recently revealed. A full charge is estimated at 75 minutes. While the charger can also charge an Apple iPhone, the lack of Qi2 means OnePlus 13 users can’t use MagSafe or Qi2 chargers, or third-party magnetic accessories. The magnetic case and charger together cost just under $75.
