The OnePlus 13s is launching in India tomorrow, June 5th, and is poised to be a compelling addition to the smartphone market. The launch event is scheduled for 12:00 PM IST and will be livestreamed on the OnePlus India YouTube channel and the company's official website. For those eager to stay updated, the OnePlus India website offers a "Notify Me" button to receive real-time updates leading up to the unveiling.
The OnePlus 13s is confirmed to come in three colorways: Black Velvet, Pink Satin, and an India-exclusive Green Silk. At just 8.15mm thin and weighing 185g, the device is designed for comfortable one-handed use, aided by a balanced 50:50 weight distribution.
Under the hood, the OnePlus 13s will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. It is likely to get support of up to 12 GB LPDDR5x RAM and 512 GB of storage. This chipset promises strong processing power, enhanced AI capabilities, and a smooth user experience. The device is expected to run on OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15.
OnePlus is introducing a customizable hardware button called the Plus Key, which replaces the traditional alert slider. The Plus Key allows users to switch sound profiles, launch apps, and perform other functions. A key feature of the Plus Key is its integration with AI Plus Mind, a new AI tool that lets users quickly capture, categorize, and recall on-screen information.
The OnePlus 13s is expected to feature a 6.32-inch 1.5K 8T LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1600 nits peak brightness. It is rumored to have a dual-camera setup on the rear, featuring a 50MP primary sensor with OIS and a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. The front camera is expected to be a 32MP auto-focus shooter, an upgrade from the 16MP sensor found in the Chinese version.
The phone may also have an IP65 water and dust resistance rating. The OnePlus 13s might come with a larger than expected 6260 mAh battery, supported by 80W fast charging.
While the official price will be announced at the launch event, leaks suggest a price of around ₹55,000 in India. CEO Robin Liu has indicated that the OnePlus 13s will be positioned between the OnePlus 13R (₹42,999) and the OnePlus 13 (₹69,999), offering flagship-level performance at a more accessible price. It will be sold through Amazon, the official OnePlus online store, and physical retail outlets.
