Smartphones

OnePlus 13, OnePlus 13R now open for preorders in U.S., Canada

Price, availability, details

Published

January 8, 2025

GadgetMatch

OnePlus has announced its latest flagship series: the OnePlus 13. Comprising of the OnePlus 13 and the “lite” variant, the OnePlus 13R, the series is now available for preorders in the United States and Canada before open sale by January 14, 2025.

OnePlus’ latest flagships feature upgraded camera systems and meaningful AI capabilities. They also have refined designs and refreshing colorways.

Price, availability

The OnePlus 13R is available in Nebula Noir and Astral Trail. Its lone 12GB+256GB configuration retails for US$ 599.99 or CA$ 849.99.

Meanwhile, the OnePlus 13 comes in two configurations for the following price points:

12GB+256GB: US$ 899.99 or CA$ 1,249.99
16GB+512GB: US$ 999.99 or CA$ 1,399.99

Both configurations come in Black Eclipse; in addition, the model with higher RAM/storage has Midnight Ocean and Arctic Dawn colorways.

Customers can place their preorders for the devices via OnePlus.com in the United States and Canada, as well as Best Buy Canada (online and in-store, depending on the model). The smartphones will also become available on Amazon at a later date.

Moreover, customers can pair the OnePlus 13 series with cases starting at US$ 24.99 / CA$ 34.99.

To top it off, OnePlus has launched the OnePlus Buds Pro 3, which costs US$ 179.99 / CA$ 269.99.

Perfectly crafted flagship

The OnePlus 13 features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, becoming one of the first handsets to carry the most powerful Snapdragon mobile processor yet.

Along with Dual Cryo-Velocity vapor chambers, a 6,000mAh Silicon NanoStack battery, and up to 16GB of RAM, the OnePlus 13 delivers long-lasting battery life on a slim and comfortable profile.

Meanwhile, the OnePlus 13R has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 platform. It has up to 12GB of RAM, and the same battery and vapor chamber.

Cameras

For its camera system, the OnePlus 13 features a 50MP Sony LYT-808 main camera, 50MP ultra-wide camera, and 50MP Triprism telephoto camera.

The telephoto lens is capable of capturing shots beyond 10x zoom, thanks to its AI telephoto feature.

Furthermore, the device has been tuned to take excellent shots at high speed. This is thanks to the Dual Exposure Algorithm and Clear Burst and Action Mode.

The OnePlus 13R also boasts of a 50MP camera with a Sony LYT-700 sensor and OIS, along with a 50MP telephoto shooter and 8MP ultra-wide camera.

Beautifully clear displays

In front of the OnePlus 13 is a QHD+ 120Hz display, which is rated A++ by DisplayMate. The panel also carries the latest eye protection technologies, as it has achieved TÜV Rheinland Eye
Care 4.0 certification.

On the other hand, the OnePlus 13R has a 6.78-inch 1.5K ProXDR flat display with similar Eye Care certification and Aqua Touch 2.0. This display works with frame interpolation algorithms to support gaming at up to 120fps.

Along with the immersive screens are IP68 and IP69 ratings for both devices, as well as SGS Screen Reliability Certification and US military grade MIL-STD-810H standard for durability.

Meaningful AI capabilities

With OxygenOS 15 at the heart of each device, the series also features a range of OnePlus AI tools. There’s Circle to Search and Intelligent Search to make finding things easier.

There’s also a suite of imaging tools like AI Unblur, AI Detail Boost, and AI Reflection Eraser to make photos better when needed.

Overall, OxygenOS 15 delivers a smarter, smoother, and lighter user experience after countless tweaks and improvements over its predecessor.

Related Topics:OnePlus 13 OnePlus 13R Sony LYT-808 sensor

News

TCL expands mobile lineup with latest NXTPAPER series

3 new smartphone models featuring a paper-like viewing experience

Published

August 10, 2026

GadgetMatch

TCL has expanded its mobile lineup with the launch of the latest NXTPAPER smartphone series.

Part of the new NXTPAPER roster are the NXTPAPER 60 Ultra, NXTPAPER 70 Pro, and K70 Power 4G.

The new generation of smartphones is designed to deliver smarter, more comfortable, and more powerful mobile experiences for today’s connected lifestyle.

At the heart of the lineup is the company’s proprietary NXTPAPER technology, and award-winning display innovation.

It combines both hardware and software advancements to reduce eyestrain while preserving vivid colors and sharp picture quality. The result is a paper-like viewing experience.

Bannering the roster is the NXTPAPER 60 Ultra. It is powered by a Dimensity 7400 Elite processor and runs on Android 16.

It comes with up to 512GB of internal storage and 12GB of base RAM, plus 12GB more for expansion.

In front is an expansive 7.2-inch 120Hz FHD+ display featuring Nxtpaper 4.0 and a 32MP selfie camera, while at the back is a 50MP main camera, along with a 50MP 3X telephoto camera.

This variant houses a 5,200mAh battery with support for 33W charging.

Right under the 60 Ultra is the NXTPAPER 70 Pro. It is powered by a Dimensity 7300 processor, and comes with a 6.9-inch 120Hz FHD+ display and a 50MP main shooter.

This model has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It has a similar 5,200mAh battery with 33W charging.

Lastly, the K70 Power 4G is a budget choice, with a Helio G100 Ultra chipset, 6.75-inch 120Hz display, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 50MP main camera.

Price, availability

In the Philippines, the latest NXTPAPER smartphones are available for the following pricing:

NXTPAPER 60 Ultra: PhP 35,995
NXTPAPER 70 Pro: PhP 22,995
K70 Power 4G: PhP 9,495

All devices are available through Shopee.

Philippines

Smart opens HUAWEI Pura 90s Series pre-orders with exclusive freebies

Until August 19

Published

August 10, 2026

GadgetMatch

Smart has opened pre-orders for the HUAWEI Pura 90s Series. It’s giving subscribers early access to Huawei’s latest flagship smartphones with exclusive bundled freebies.

Pre-orders for the HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro Max and HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro run until August 19 through Smart Stores nationwide and Smart’s online portal.

AI cameras meet Smart 5G

The HUAWEI Pura 90s Series combines Huawei’s latest AI photography features with 5G connectivity on the Smart network.

Leading the lineup is the HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro Max, which packs a 200MP ultra-large sensor telephoto camera with up to 20x telephoto zoom. It also includes AI-powered photography tools such as AI Glare Removal, AI Object Relocation, and intelligent camera guidance.

The phones also come with Huawei’s Celia AI assistant. Users can access Google apps through Huawei AppGallery or by installing the Google Play Store.

Smart says pairing the devices with its 5G network enables faster uploads, smoother livestreams, quicker cloud backups, and improved streaming and gaming performance.

Available on Smart Postpaid and Infinity

Customers can get the new devices through Smart Postpaid Plans+ 999 and above, which include UNLI App Bundles, 12 months of UNLI 5G in covered areas, Open Access Data, and network priority.

Under Plan+ 999, pricing starts at:

HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro Max: PHP 58,800 outright or PHP 2,758 per month for 24 months at 0% installment via participating credit cards.
HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro: PHP 34,700 outright or PHP 1,629 per month for 24 months at 0% installment via participating credit cards.

The smartphones are also available with Smart Infinity Plan 5000 and Infinity Plan 8000, which include unlimited data, calls, texts, roaming-ready connectivity, and exclusive Infinity privileges.

Customers who prefer prepaid can also purchase the devices through Smart Prepaid bundles.

Pre-order freebies

Smart Postpaid customers who pre-order either HUAWEI Pura 90s device will receive:

HUAWEI Watch Fit Pro
HUAWEI Pura 90s Gift Box
HUAWEI Care+ device protection

Smart Infinity subscribers will receive the same bundle plus a pair of HUAWEI FreeArc Buds.

Pre-orders are open until August 19 through Smart’s online store and participating Smart Stores nationwide.

News

The iPhone 18 might sell out for an unexpected reason

The ongoing shortage might play a part in the phone selling out earlier than expected.

Published

August 7, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

An iPhone selling out is not news. Because of how popular the phones are, it’s within the realm of probability that Apple runs out of stock at some point. According to a new report, this year won’t be any different… but it’s for an entirely different reason.

First reported by analyst Tim Culpan, Apple is reportedly struggling to meet its demand for semiconductors for the iPhone 18 and the foldable iPhone. The ongoing memory shortage is cutting off Apple’s ability to deliver the required supply of smartphones in a timely fashion. The report even claims that TSMC, which helps produce the iPhone, is sitting on a shipment of processors, worth US$ 1 billion, that don’t have memory chips.

Now, Apple is still confident that it can weather the launch. However, if the shortage persists, the iPhone 18 generation will likely sell out much more quickly than expected.

It’s an interesting time for Apple to experience such a shortage. It’s been heavily rumored that the company will launch its very first foldable phone next month, creating a new market for the brand. Apple definitely wants this attempt to succeed after the tepid response to its last new product, the Vision Pro.