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OnePlus 13 to Feature Magnetic Wireless Charging

Highlights

The OnePlus 13 will support magnetic wireless charging.
Technology will be similar to Apple’s MagSafe.
OnePlus 13 expected specs – a 2K curved LTPO display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor, triple 50MP rear camera setup, 6,000mAh battery, 100W fast wired charging, and 50W magnetic wireless charging.
Likely to launch in China first.

With the launch of the OnePlus 13 just around the corner, more details, leaks and rumours about the upcoming flagship keep popping up on the timeline. One of the latest details that have come out is that the OnePlus 13 will support magnetic wireless charging. It is interesting how this feature is gaining popularity in the Android smartphone industry of late.

This news about OnePlus using magnetic wireless charging came out directly from a reliable Oppo source, although in an interesting way.

On China’s social media platform Weibo, the President of OnePlus China Louis Lee responded to a fan asking about the return of bamboo cases for the OnePlus 13.

OnePlus China President Louis Lee’s response to a question on Weibo.

While Lee confirmed that wooden cases aren’t making a comeback anytime soon, he did mention that the OnePlus 13 will offer wood grain cases with a “magnetic suction function.”

He basically confirmed that the OnePlus 13 will come with magnetic wireless charging.

This would mark OnePlus’ entry into the magnetic charging ecosystem.

Recently, we have seen OnePlus’ sister brand Oppo releasing a video to demo the Find X8 series’ magnetic wireless charging. Oppo is even planning a range of magnetic accessories such as a power bank.

Certain online speculations also believe that OnePlus 13 users may also benefit from a similar range of magnetic accessories, expanding their charging and accessory options.

This magnetic system could pave the way for other accessories such as car mounts and wallet cases, which offer a more integrated user experience.

This approach is similar to Apple’s MagSafe technology.

OnePlus 13 Specs (Rumoured)

President of OnePlus China, Louis Lee shared the first look of the upcoming OnePlus 13 on Weibo last month. (Image credit – Louis Lee on Weibo)

Leaks as of now suggest that the OnePlus 13 will come with a 2K curved LTPO display, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor, a triple 50MP rear camera setup, and a 6,000mAh battery.

The phone is expected to support 100W fast wired charging and 50W magnetic wireless charging.

If OnePlus decides to go with the usual pattern of launch plan, the OnePlus 13 will likely launch in China first. A global release will be scheduled post that.

As the launch time approaches, we can expect more details to emerge soon.

FAQs

Q1. Will the OnePlus 13 support magnetic wireless charging?

Answer. Yes, the OnePlus 13 will support magnetic wireless charging, marking its entry into the magnetic charging ecosystem.

Q2. What are the expected key specs of the OnePlus 13?

Answer. The OnePlus 13 is expected to feature a 2K curved LTPO display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor, triple 50MP rear camera setup, 6,000mAh battery, 100W fast wired charging, and 50W magnetic wireless charging.

Q3. When is the OnePlus 13 expected to launch?

Answer. The OnePlus 13 is likely to launch in China first, followed by a global release. The exact dates have not been confirmed yet.

Q4. What new accessory options might be available for the OnePlus 13?

Answer. The OnePlus 13 may offer wood grain cases with a “magnetic suction function” and could benefit from a range of magnetic accessories, similar to those from Oppo.