New Delhi: The brand new OnePlus 13s is already making waves before its official release in India, promising to be one of the most speculated mid-premium smartphones of 2025. With a daring design revamp, better internals, and intelligent new features, OnePlus looks ready to take on the competition toe-to-toe.
Wearing a flat 6.32-inch OLED screen, the OnePlus 13s boasts incredibly thin bezels and a minimalist punch-hole camera at the top, and hence the viewing experience is neat and immersive. The back design opts for a sophisticated treatment with a square dual-camera module that is almost flush with the rear panel, thus making the phone feel premium and sleek. Rather than the classic Alert Slider, OnePlus offers the “Plus Key”, a custom button that will open apps or switch sound profiles, inspired by Apple’s Action Button.
The phone comes in three striking colors, a traditional Black, a Green model promoted aggressively in Indian marketing materials, and a new Pink offering with a youthful twist.
Detailed review of OnePlus 13s
In terms of display quality, the 13s doesn’t shy away. It has a 1.5K resolution (2640 x 1216), HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support, and a silky-smooth 120Hz refresh rate. The screen also enjoys protection from ceramic guard technology, which adds robustness without increasing weight. At merely 8.15mm thick and approximately 185 grams, the phone is made for usability over long periods.
Charging the device is the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the same premium processor featured in the top-tier OnePlus 13. Users can enjoy lightning-fast performance with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB storage. The phone comes with OxygenOS 15 operating system based on Android 15, and features new AI-driven capabilities for an intelligent and personalized experience.
Overall specs of OnePlus 13s
Camera is substantially improved with the presence of a dual 50MP rear camera setup. The main shooter is the Sony LYT-700 with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), with the Samsung JN5 2x telephoto lens, with OIS, as it companion. A 16MP front camera handles video calls and self-portraits crispily.
Battery life is also a strong point. OnePlus 13s boasts a huge 6,260mAh battery that guarantees an entire day of intensive use. It has 80W fast charging, although some leaks suggest it might have a variant of 90W too. Until now, 80W appears to be the most likely.
Additional features of note are an IP65 rating for dust and splash resistance, an in-display fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, a metal frame that is durable, and the latest connectivity features such as 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and an IR Blaster. OnePlus is also including a free lifetime green-line screen warranty in India, an extra peace of mind feature.
OnePlus 13s price in India
The price is likely to begin at ₹50,000 in India, with the global prices approximated at $649 in the United States and AED 2,100 in the UAE. The device will be sold through Amazon India, the OnePlus website, and select retail stores.
Though the official date of launch has not yet been announced by the company, several sources point to the fact that the OnePlus 13s will launch in India by the end of this month.
