A fresh leak has sent shockwaves through the tech community, offering a tantalizing glimpse into OnePlus’s upcoming flagship—the OnePlus 13T. A video shared on Chinese social platform Weibo (via this post) showcases the phone’s sleek, redesigned back panel, hinting at a significant departure from its predecessor’s aesthetic. The device, rumored to pack Qualcomm’s cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, is already generating buzz as a potential “affordable powerhouse” in the premium smartphone segment.
Sleeker Design, Bold Changes
The leaked footage reveals a matte-finished rear with a revamped camera module. Gone is the rectangular housing of the OnePlus 12T; instead, the 13T features a vertically aligned, pill-shaped enclosure housing three lenses and an LED flash. The minimalist design aligns with recent industry trends, emphasizing symmetry and understated elegance. Notably, the alert slider—a fan-favorite OnePlus staple—appears intact on the right edge.
Industry insiders speculate that the redesign could improve ergonomics, especially given the phone’s rumored compact form factor. A follow-up Weibo leak (seen here) suggests the 13T will sport a 6.2-inch Fluid AMOLED display, making it one of the smaller flagships in a market dominated by oversized screens.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Power at a Surprising Price
Under the hood, the OnePlus 13T is expected to leverage Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, a 3nm chipset promising up to 25% faster CPU performance and 30% improved efficiency over last year’s model. Coupled with up to 16GB of LPDDR6 RAM, the device could rival gaming phones in raw power.
What’s turning heads, however, is its rumored price tag. According to GSMGoTech, OnePlus is positioning the 13T as an “affordable flagship,” potentially undercutting rivals like Samsung and Xiaomi. A separate report from the same outlet (linked here) claims the base model could start at 699—699—150 less than the Galaxy S25’s expected price—thanks to cost-saving measures like a hybrid aluminum-plastic frame.
Camera Upgrades and Battery Life
While the leaked video doesn’t detail camera specs, reliable tipsters suggest a 50MP primary sensor with improved low-light capabilities, paired with a 12MP ultrawide lens and an 8MP telephoto shooter with 3x optical zoom. OxygenOS 15, based on Android 16, is expected to introduce AI-driven photography tools, such as real-time scene optimization.
A 5,000mAh battery with 100W wired charging (and 50W wireless) could also debut, addressing criticisms of the 12T’s slower charging speeds.
Release Timeline and Final Thoughts
If history repeats itself, the OnePlus 13T will likely launch in late October 2025. While OnePlus has yet to confirm these leaks, the combination of flagship specs, a compact design, and aggressive pricing could make the 13T a game-changer. As the line between “flagship” and “budget” blurs, OnePlus seems poised to redefine expectations—again.
For now, fans can dissect the leaked video and dream of a powerful, pocket-friendly phone that doesn’t break the bank. Stay tuned for updates as we approach launch season.
OnePlus 13T First Live Look 👀
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