There have been reports that OnePlus will be one of the first brands to launch a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4-powered smartphone. For those unaware, the Snapdragon Tech Summit 2024 event will officially unveil the new chip between Oct. 21 and 23. Today, OnePlus China President Louis Lee released a Weibo post to hint that the OnePlus 13 is launching next month (October).
OnePlus 13 launch timeframe
Lee’s Weibo post suggests that the upcoming OnePlus 13, set to be released next month, will feature exclusive performance technology and the latest generation of flagship chips designed by a renowned team known for creating revolutionary PC chips. This new chip utilizes a fully self-developed dual-core architecture, ensuring a significant leap in mobile platform performance. This is a clear hint that the OP13 will have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 onboard.
Given the fact that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is launching in the fourth week of October, it is likely that the OP13 may go official in the last week of the month. Speculation suggests that the device will be on sale for the Singles’ Day (Nov. 11) shopping festival.
Lee added that OnePlus has previously pioneered the industry’s first 120-frame “Genshin Impact” experience, and this new technology promises to further enhance performance and gaming experiences. The OnePlus 13 will replace the OnePlus 12, which went official in November 2023.
In related news, OnePlus is also working on performance-focused OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro smartphones. According to reports, these devices will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 8 Gen 4 chipsets, respectively. Both devices are expected to debut in November to rival the Redmi K80 series, which is also expected to break cover in the same month.
