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

Price, availability, details

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OnePlus 13

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.

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Samsung introduces Flex Titanium tech for foldable displays

To debut with Samsung’s next-gen Galaxy foldable devices

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Samsung has unveiled the new Flex Titanium technology for its next generation of Galaxy foldable devices.

The redesigned display structure utilizes structural and material advancements to deliver a more refined viewing experience. This included enhanced durability and reduced crease visibility.

Flex Titanium integrates two titanium-based components: a titanium-alloy film and a titanium plate. These work together to balance slimness, flexibility, and strength — all within the foldable display structure.

The new Flex Titanium technology will debut with Samsung’s next-generation Galaxy foldable devices, with details to be unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked.

Samsung said it took a new approach to structural design to create a display that provides an immersive viewing experience while withstanding everyday use for years and years.

Titanium offered the right mix to put check mark on all three factors: strength for external shock, flexibility for repeated folding, and thinness for device fit.

The titanium-alloy film is a component that supports the display from within, sitting below the OLED panel. This has a mechanical stiffness 20 times better than polymer film.

A precision rolling process makes the external material exceptionally thin, measuring roughly one-third the thickness of an average human hair.

Below the film is a robust titanium plate for tighter bonding with the display module. It eliminates air gaps between module and the adhesive on the plate through an advanced hole processing technology.

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New leak reveals first look at Samsung’s wide foldable

It looks like there’s only one book-style foldable this year.

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Image source: Android Headlines

Coming in just a heartbeat, Samsung will unveil the next foldables during the upcoming Unpacked event. The spotlight, naturally, lands on the rumored wide foldable. Now, we don’t have an official look yet, but a new leak is spoiling that for us.

Leaked by Android Headlines, the upcoming foldable, purportedly named the Galaxy Z Fold 8, looks as advertised. The brand’s first wide foldable takes a few inches off the top to deliver a, literally, wide resolution for more display real estate.

There’s not much to say about the specs, but the model does have a camera setup with two shooters. It will also be available in three colorway options: black, white, and lavender. A limited-edition green variant might also make an appearance.

Among the scheduled devices this coming Unpacked, the wide foldable is the main event. Plus, the new leak reveals that a regular Fold isn’t debuting with this batch. Rather, Samsung might go all-in on the wide foldable format.

If that’s not your style, the leak also unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 8. The new model doesn’t look different from the usual Flips that we’re used to, so it’s not a big headline.

Image source: Android Headlines

Finally, the leak reveals the Galaxy Watch 9 and the Watch Ultra 2.

Image source: Android Headlines

It won’t be long before we see these devices for real. Samsung has officially scheduled the next Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22.

SEE ALSO: Samsung sets Galaxy Unpacked for July 22 in London

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Honor might launch the Robot Phone in August, leak says

No word on whether it’s a global or a regional launch, though.

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Back in CES earlier this year, Honor unveiled the oddly shaped Robot Phone. A unique concept of a smartphone melded with an action camera, the Robot Phone teased a launch date for the third quarter of this year. Well, we’re in the third quarter now, and a new leak has teased that the one-of-a-kind phone is launching in August.

According to Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station (via GizmoChina), Honor has narrowed down August as the launch date of its new smartphone. To be clear, the leaker did not clarify whether this is a global launch or just the regional one.

It should still be an exciting time for a launch, though. The lovechild between a smartphone and an action camera comes just in time for the era of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 and the Insta360 Luna. A hybrid device scratches both itches.

Honor isn’t shy about showcasing the capabilities of the Robot Phone. Only recently, the Chinese brand showed off the first professional video shot using the new phone.

When it comes to hardware, the Robot Phone touts a 200-megapixel main camera attached to a stabilized gimbal system. If not in use, the camera folds into the device. Super Steady Video keeps the camera steady when taking shots while moving. Meanwhile, AI Object Tracking follows subjects seamlessly, making it a great tool for shooting videos in the field.

SEE ALSO: HONOR Robot Phone to launch in Q3 2026

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