Fresh OnePlus 13 information brings bad news about the next-generation Android phone's price and positive details about important basic feature upgrades

The Weibo leaker, which translates to “Experience More,” claims that the 16GB model of the OnePlus 13 with 512GB storage is priced at RMB 5,299, while the 16GB/512GB OnePlus 12 costs RMB 4,799 in China This is an increase of more than 10%, and even as a year-over-year price increase, it is quite significant

This would be the equivalent of raising the price of this OnePlus 12 model from $899/£999 in the US and UK to $992/£1,103 One of the OnePlus 12's best features is its cost performance, and if such a price increase is made OnePlus 13 risks losing it

Of course, there is no guarantee that a price increase in one region will be the same in another But it is not necessarily a positive sign either Furthermore, we have heard from OnePlus itself that the 13 will use the next generation Snapdragon chip

On a more positive note, when discussing some of the spec updates coming to the OnePlus 13, Experience More described another upgrade: an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor

While a typical optical fingerprint sensor is perfectly usable to unlock the phone, the ultrasonic unit is faster and more reliable, especially if the screen is dirty or damaged We have seen these used to great effect in phones like Samsung's Galaxy S24 series, so we and potential buyers of the OnePlus 13 will be glad to see the new OnePlus use this technology

This is not to say that the OnePlus 13 lacks cutting-edge hardware Previous rumors have suggested that it will feature a 682-inch quad-curve display, up to 24GB of RAM, a 50MP main camera, a massive 6,000mAh battery, and perhaps IP69-grade dust and water resistance that exceeds the typical water and dust resistance of competing models It may also feature a MagSafe-style magnetic accessory

The OnePlus 13 could possibly launch this month in China However, we expect to see a global release early in the New Year