OnePlus 13R: A Surprise Upgrade on the Horizon?
The tech world is buzzing with anticipation for the OnePlus 13R, set to launch globally on January 7th alongside the OnePlus 13. Initial speculation pointed to a simple rebranding of the OnePlus Ace 5, released in China earlier this month, mirroring the OnePlus 12R’s relationship to the OnePlus ace 3. However, recent developments suggest a more important divergence.
oneplus has already confirmed the 13R’s battery capacity,revealing it to be smaller than its Chinese counterpart’s.Adding to the intrigue, a new rumor hints at a key photographic difference: the inclusion of a telephoto lens.
This rumor,circulating online,details the 13R’s camera specifications. According to a recent tweet by Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh), “OnePlus 13R camera info…Rear: - 50MP LYT-700 (main) – 8MP ultrawide - 50MP JN5 (2X Telephoto) Selfie: 16MP Indian model gets: – 12GB/256GB – 16GB/512GB (LPDDR5X / UFS4.0) Thoughts on the pricing?”
oneplus 13R camera info
Rear:
– 50MP LYT-700 (main)
– 8MP Ultrawide
– 50MP JN5 (2X Telephoto)Selfie: 16MP
Indian model gets:
– 12GB/256GB
– 16GB/512GB
(LPDDR5X / UFS4.0)Thoughts on the pricing?
— yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) December 31, 2024
This suggests a 50MP main camera using Sony’s Lytia LYT-700 sensor, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, utilizing Samsung’s ISOCELL JN5 sensor. A 16MP front-facing camera rounds out the package.
The key difference lies in the telephoto lens. The OnePlus Ace 5 features a 2MP macro lens in its place. If these rumors prove accurate, the international OnePlus 13R will boast superior camera capabilities compared to its Chinese counterpart, albeit potentially at the cost of battery life.
This strategic shift raises questions about OnePlus’s global market strategy and how it plans to differentiate its offerings. The january 7th launch will undoubtedly provide answers, and the tech community waits with bated breath.
