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

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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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vivo X300 Ultra goes global with ZEISS Master Lenses

Pro imaging flagship debuts globally

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vivo has officially announced the global launch of the X300 Ultra, marking the first international debut of its top-tier imaging flagship.

The device introduces the ZEISS Master Lenses Collection, featuring triple prime focal lengths at 14mm, 35mm, and 85mm. It supports up to 200MP output across key focal lengths and can extend reach to 200mm and 400mm using optional telephoto extenders.

A 200MP 85mm telephoto camera with gimbal-level stabilization and 60fps AF tracking enables detailed long-range shots. Meanwhile, the 35mm camera uses a large Sony LYTIA sensor for natural perspective and improved low-light performance.

vivo X300 Ultra

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For video, the X300 Ultra supports multi-focal 4K 120fps recording in both 10-bit Log and Dolby Vision formats. It also introduces Pro Video mode with LUT support and compatibility with ACES workflows for advanced color grading.

The phone runs on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, paired with a dedicated imaging chip. It packs a 6600mAh battery with 100W wired and 40W wireless charging.

Other features include a 2K ZEISS Master Color Display, quad-mic audio recording system, IP68/IP69 durability, and up to five years of OS updates.

Pricing and availability will depend on the region.

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vivo X300 FE launches with ZEISS telephoto system

Compact phone with pro zoom

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vivo has announced the vivo X300 FE, a compact flagship built around pro-grade imaging, long battery life, and extended software support.

The device features a ZEISS co-engineered camera system, led by a 50MP Super Telephoto camera with up to 200mm equivalent focal length via the all-new Telephoto Extender Gen 2. It also includes a 50MP main camera alongside a 110° ultra-wide lens.

This camera system is designed for flexible shooting across travel, concerts, and street photography.

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AI imaging powers much of the experience, with features like AI True Clarity Engine, Stage Mode for low-light concerts, and AI editing tools such as AI Erase and AI Image Expander. Video capabilities go up to 8K at 30fps and 4K at 120fps.

The X300 FE adopts a compact flat design with a 6.31-inch display, weighing 191g and measuring 7.99mm thin. It comes in Mist Purple, Glow White, Luxe Black, and Urban Olive colorways.

vivo X300 FE

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Powering the device is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. You should not confuse it though with the more superior Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

Moreover, it has a 6500mAh battery paired with 90W wired charging plus 40W wireless charging that the newer V70 series lacks.. It also features a vapor chamber cooling system for sustained performance.

vivo X300 FE

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The phone runs OriginOS 6 with cross-device features and promises five years of OS updates, seven years of security patches, and long-term smooth performance.

The vivo X300 FE also carries IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.

Pricing and availability will depend on the region.

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Lenovo’s Legion is coming back to the gaming phone segment

The new Legion Y70 is launching in China next month.

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Last year, the gaming phone segment received a huge blow when ASUS pulled the plug on the ROG Phone. Another brand is ready to take its place, though. Lenovo has been teasing the return of the Legion Phone. Lenovo’s gaming-centric brand is releasing the refreshed Legion Y70 in May.

Lenovo picks up where it last left off. Back in 2022, the brand launched the original Y70 in different circumstances. Most especially, it launched in a market with heavy competition from the ROG Phone. Now that the latter has called it quits, Lenovo is ready to step in.

And yes, according to a leaked photo, it does look like a Motorola phone, especially with the rear camera design. After all, Lenovo does own Motorola, so the similarities make sense.

In terms of hardware, it’s unknown which piece of hardware will come to the new phone. Since it’s a gaming phone, you can expect some beefy specs for all your gaming needs. Besides that, it’s confirmed that the device will also feature a heavy heaping of AI to help the performance along.

Now, in a Weibo post, Lenovo has confirmed that the new Legion Y70 is coming in May. That said, it will be a China-exclusive release for now. The brand ahs not confirmed whether the phone will arrive in international markets after the initial launch.

SEE ALSO: The quirky Legion Go Fold stole the show at MWC 2026

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