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OnePlus is gearing up to launch its latest mid-range contender, the OnePlus 13S, aiming to compete with popular models like the Pixel 9a. Powered by Qualcomm’s newest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the 13S promises faster performance and a smoother user experience.

Display and Design

The OnePlus 13S features a vibrant 6.32-inch 1.5K 8K LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1600 nits. It’s protected by a ceramic guard and weighs just 185 grams with a slim 8.15mm profile.

Performance and Storage

Under the hood, the phone packs the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset paired with the Adreno 830 GPU. It supports up to 12.16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and offers storage options up to 1TB of UFS 4.0.

Camera Setup

The camera system includes a dual setup: a 50MP Sony IMX906 primary sensor with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and a 50MP 2x telephoto lens. On the front, there’s a 16MP selfie camera capable of recording 1080p video.

New Hardware Feature: The Plus Key

OnePlus is replacing the traditional alert slider with a customizable Plus Key. This new key can be set for quick actions like taking screenshots, recording audio, turning on the flashlight, and more.

Other Highlights

Dual stereo speakers

Metal frame build

IP65 water and dust resistance

Large 6260mAh battery with 80W fast charging support

The expected price for the OnePlus 13S is around ₹39,636.

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OnePlus 13

Originally launched at ₹69,999, the OnePlus 13 is now available with a ₹3,000 price drop. On top of that, buyers can get up to ₹5,000 off with select bank cards and an exchange bonus of ₹7,000.

OnePlus 13R

Starting at ₹42,999, the 13R is currently discounted by ₹2,000. Additional savings include ₹3,000 off on select bank cards and ₹4,000 on trade-ins. There’s also an interest-free EMI option for up to 6 months.

OnePlus Nord 4

Launched at ₹29,999, the Nord 4 has a smaller discount of up to ₹500 but offers ₹4,500 off with select bank cards. Buyers of the Nord CE4 and CE4 Lite also get ₹2,000 off along with 6-month interest-free EMI plans.