OnePlus 13s Launches in India: A Compact Flagship Reimagined with AI, Power & Precision
We have broken the story. Find out now the OnePlus 13s India launch highlights. The much awaited sleek flagship killer is launched in India on June 5, 2025 with an AI-rich compact flagship with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 5850mAh battery, dual 50MP camera & Plus Key.
So, what have we seen so far in a landscape dominated by ever-larger smartphones? We can clearly see OnePlus has taken a bold, deliberate turn with the official launch of the OnePlus 13s in India.
In fact, this isn’t just a smaller sibling of its flagship. It’s a compact reimagination packed with AI-powered features, industry-first engineering, and a price tag that makes you do a double take.
Launched at a vibrant keynote event in a tropical-themed resort and paired with early unboxings from creators like Technical Guruji, the OnePlus 13s positions itself as a “Stronger, Smarter, Smaller”. This is a device, a slogan the company has been reinforcing across its marketing.
If you caught the leaked specs and teasers earlier, you’ll know that this launch was highly anticipated. And now, the full picture is finally clear.
Compact Form, Flagship Ambitions
The smartphone weighs just 185 grams and it’s 8.15mm thick, the OnePlus 13s is a rare breed. It’s a compact flagship that doesn’t compromise on internals. It features a 6.32-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, with minimal bezels and peak brightness of 1600 nits.
It supports 120Hz LTPO refresh rate and even registers input from wet fingers, making it especially versatile for Indian conditions.
Design-wise, the phone embraces a premium feel with a CNC-milled unibody aluminum alloy frame. The matte velvet finish and symmetrical curvature offer both elegance and one-handed usability.
OnePlus has also addressed thermal concerns with its redesigned cryo-velocity cooling system. It’s the industry’s first to include a graphite cooling layer at the back in such a compact form.
If you’re interested in compact design with flagship strength, check out the Vivo S30 Pro Mini. It’s an another recent compact contender.
Flagship Performance with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite
Under the hood, the OnePlus 13s is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite, Qualcomm’s most powerful chip yet, typically reserved for full-size flagships.
Paired with 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage options of 256GB or 512GB, it delivers robust performance whether you’re multitasking, gaming, or AI processing.
For those comparing flagships, also explore the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leaks, which hint at serious performance upgrades in the foldable segment.
Monster Battery in a Mini Body
One of the biggest highlights is the 5,850 mAh battery, which OnePlus calls the best ever in a compact phone. The company promises:
- 7.2 hours of continuous BGMI gameplay
- 16 hours of Instagram browsing
- 24 hours of WhatsApp calls
And with 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging, you’re back up and running quickly. For power users curious about upcoming competition, the Jovi V50 5G (launched in Brazilian market) series also touts massive battery life alongside a quad-camera setup.
The Plus Key & AI: Rewriting Smartphone Interaction
One of the most groundbreaking introductions is the “Plus Key”, replacing the classic Alert Slider. But this is no mere button. It’s a context-aware AI assistant trigger, designed to anticipate, understand, and execute tasks across apps and services.
Key AI Highlights:
- Mind Space: Save anything on your screen, screenshots, links, messages with a single press. It becomes a searchable, organized memory.
- AI Calendar Assistant: Instantly recognizes calendar-worthy data (like dates discussed in chats) and offers to add reminders or events.
- AI Summary: Summarizes call transcripts, WhatsApp threads, or long documents. Works across third-party apps including Signal, Telegram, and Facebook.
- AI Search: Locally searches across files, notes, conversations using NLP (natural language processing).
- VoiceScribe: Provides summaries and transcripts of calls with semantic tagging.
- Live Translation: Translate across documents and messages on the fly.
- AI Editing: Tools like AI Reframe, Detail Boost, Unblur, and Eraser simplify professional-grade photo editing.
These features first gained attention during the OnePlus 13s flagship leak, and their real-world utility is proving just as strong as rumored.
Google Gemini Integration & AI Pro Bundle
In a strategic move, OnePlus 13s also comes bundled with 3 months of Google AI Pro and 2TB of storage at no extra cost. Features like Circle to Search, Gemini Live which allows live screen and camera sharing, and multimodal interaction further elevate the AI experience.
Cameras: Compact Size, Pro-Grade Imaging
Despite the size, OnePlus hasn’t compromised on optics. The 13s features a dual 50MP rear camera setup:
- Main Camera: Sony LYT-700 sensor with OIS
- Telephoto: 50MP 2x optical zoom
- Front Camera: 32MP selfie shooter with autofocus
You can shoot 4K at 60fps, dual video with front and back cameras, and access tools like Ultra Steady Pro, HDR fusion, and AI Reframe for post-editing.
The camera experience rivals pro setups much like the incredible quad-cam performance of the Jovi V50 5G series.
Connectivity: A Flagship Built for India
With a custom G1 Wi-Fi chip, 11-antenna layout, and network logic optimization, the OnePlus 13s is engineered for connectivity in real-world Indian scenarios, from Delhi Metro’s underground tunnels to congested urban towers.
This connectivity-first thinking is also what drives foldables like the OPPO Find N5 Flip and Samsung Z Fold7 to push the boundaries of seamless interaction.
Software: OxygenOS 15 + Android 15
Running on OxygenOS 15 atop Android 15, the OnePlus 13s is not just fast but fluid. New additions include Fluid Cloud. It allows up to three floating windows for true multitasking. And tighter integration with other OnePlus ecosystem devices like the Pad 3 and Stalo 2 Stylus.
For those seeking iOS alternatives, note that while the iPhone 17 Air’s bend test shocked users ahead of launch, OnePlus is doubling down on durability and UI fluidity.
Pricing & Offers
At launch, the OnePlus 13s is priced competitively:
- ₹54,999 for 12GB + 256GB
- ₹59,999 for 12GB + 512GB
With a limited-time ₹5,000 instant discount on select bank cards, the effective price drops to ₹49,999 and ₹54,999, respectively.
Looking for value across price ranges? You may also want to explore the feature-rich and pocket-friendly Realme C73 5G launched earlier this month.
Addressing the “Green Line” Problem
In a final flourish, OnePlus tackled an industry pain point head-on, displaying green lines. The company now offers a lifetime screen replacement warranty for any OnePlus device affected, citing rigorous quality control and display tech as preventive measures.
Final Verdict: A Pocket Rocket
The OnePlus 13s is not a budget compromise or a feature-trimmed sibling. It’s a pocket rocket crafted for those who demand flagship performance in a more ergonomic, AI-rich, and portable format.
For a full picture of how the 13s evolved from earlier teasers, revisit our initial OnePlus 13s leak analysis. And while other brands prepare for launches like the Vivo X200 FE and X Fold5 or Samsung’s Flip7, OnePlus has already raised the bar.
As OnePlus put it: “A compact masterpiece designed like it started architecture, built like it wrestled a supercomputer.”
Disclaimer: This article is independently written and published by gadgetsy.in staff after thorough research and analysis from publicly available resources and tipsters. Pricing may vary from region to region and availability.
