The upcoming OnePlus 13 is set to join the magnetic charging trend, but with an unexpected twist that may disappoint some fans.
According to recent reports, OnePlus president Kinder Liu has confirmed that the OnePlus 13 will support magnetic wireless charging. However, unlike Apple's MagSafe technology built directly into iPhones, OnePlus appears to be taking a different approach:
- Magnetic functionality will be enabled through special cases, not built into the phone itself
- Wood grain cases with magnetic suction function are planned for the OnePlus 13
- This follows a similar strategy used by sister brand OPPO for its Find X8 series
While this allows OnePlus to offer magnetic charging capabilities, it comes with some potential drawbacks:
- Users may need to purchase specific cases to enable the feature
- Third-party case options could be limited
- Magnetic accessories likely won't work without a compatible case
Despite this limitation, the magnetic system is expected to support various accessories beyond just charging, including:
- Wireless chargers (potentially up to 50W)
- Power banks
- Car mounts
- Wallet attachments
This move aligns OnePlus with the growing trend of magnetic charging in the Android world, even if the implementation differs from Apple's approach. It also opens the door for OnePlus users to potentially access OPPO's ecosystem of magnetic accessories.
Other rumored OnePlus 13 features include:
- Curved 2K LTPO display
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor
- Triple 50MP rear camera setup
- 6,000mAh battery
- 100W wired fast charging
The OnePlus 13 is expected to launch in China later this month, with a global release likely following in early 2025. As always, these details are subject to change until official confirmation from OnePlus.