OnePlus 13s India Launch LIVE Updates: OnePlus 13s compact phone starts at Rs 54,999

OnePlus 13s Price in India, Specifications, Features Launch Live Updates: OnePlus’ upcoming small phone will be going up against the likes of the iPhone 16e, the Pixel 9a, and the recently launched Galaxy S25 Edge.

OnePlus 13s Price in India, Specifications Launch Live Updates: OnePlus unveiled its first-ever compact smartphone, the OnePlus 13s, at its launch event today (June 5).

The new smartphone is being launched first in India. It is part of the Chinese brand’s 13 series line-up and offers flagship performance, AI features, and more. However, the sleek and compact form of the OnePlus 13s is the big draw. Its physical dimensions, 8.15 mm thin and 185 gram, makes it easy to use one-handed, as per the company’s claims.

Also Read | OnePlus 13s: Specs, features, price and everything else we know so far about the compact phone

While the OnePlus 13s (12GB+256GB) variant costs Rs 54,999 while the 12GB+512GB variant costs Rs 59,999. The 512 GB variant will go on sale from June 12 onwards, while pre-orders for the 256GB model starts from June 5.  Besides the OnePlus 13s, the company also launched its latest Android tablet, the OnePlus Pad 3, for consumers in North America, Europe, and the UK, on the same day.

Also Read | OnePlus 13s review: A compact flagship for modern times

The launch event was livestreamed on the OnePlus India YouTube channel on June 5, 2025 at 12 noon IST.

Catch all the latest updates about the highly anticipated launch of the OnePlus 13s below:

Live Updates
12:57 (IST) 5 Jun 2025
Should you buy the OnePlus 13s?

The physical dimensions of the OnePlus 13s — 8.15 mm thin and 185 gram — make it easy to use one-handed and slip into any pocket, even your tightly fitted Levi’s jeans. Made of aluminum, the phone is lightweight, which not only makes one-handed use easier but also makes it convenient to carry in light clothing, like shorts, during morning walks. Read The Indian Express' review of the all-new OnePlus 13s compact phone here.

12:48 (IST) 5 Jun 2025
New OnePlus 13s cases and magnetic phone cooler

OnePlus has also announced two new cases for its compact phone: The Sandstone Magnetic Case which costs about Rs 799 and a Hole Pattern Magentic Case costing Rs 699. Meanwhile, the 27W Freezing Point Magnetic Phone Cooler costs Rs 2,499.

12:44 (IST) 5 Jun 2025
OnePlus 13s: Pricing

The OnePlus 13s (12GB+256GB) variant costs Rs 54,999 while the 12GB+512GB variant costs Rs 59,999. The 512 GB variant will go on sale from June 12 onwards, while pre-orders for the 256GB model starts from June 5.

12:36 (IST) 5 Jun 2025
OnePlus 13s specs

12:31 (IST) 5 Jun 2025
OnePlus Pad 3 specs

12:28 (IST) 5 Jun 2025
New OnePlus Pad 3

We now move to a Severance-themed setting to discuss the OnePlus Pad 3.

12:15 (IST) 5 Jun 2025
'Compact but powerful'

That seems to be the tagline for the OnePlus 13s, which comes with a custom industry-first G1 Wi-Fi enhancement chip for superior Wi-Fi stability. Of course, the smartphone's performance is owed to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

12:12 (IST) 5 Jun 2025
This is one long commercial

12:08 (IST) 5 Jun 2025
And we're off...

The OnePlus 13s launch event starts with what seems like a long, White Lotus-themed ad featuring the company's Tilen Pigac.

11:54 (IST) 5 Jun 2025
Few more minutes to go

OnePlus has a custom animation on X for today, where a user's feed is just raining OnePlus 13s devices.

11:45 (IST) 5 Jun 2025
OnePlus Pad 3: What to expect

Even as the OnePlus 13s is all set to make its India debut, the Chinese tech giant is also rolling out its latest Android tablet, the OnePlus Pad 3, for consumers in the UK as well as countries in North America and Europe. Here is what we know about the OnePlus Pad 3 so far:

- The OnePlus Pad 3 is likely to have Open Canvas, which enables users to multitask by opening up apps simultaneously.

- Based on the teaser images shared by OnePlus, the Pad 3 will come with a separate keyboard and stylus.

- It will also be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC.

10:44 (IST) 5 Jun 2025
Recap: OnePlus 13, OnePlus 13R launch in India

Earlier this year, OnePlus held its 2025 Winter Launch event. The Chinese brand introduced the highly anticipated OnePlus 13, along with its lighter variant, the OnePlus 13R. Both devices feature powerful Snapdragon chipsets and advanced cooling technologies for seamless performance. The OnePlus 13 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus 13R runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. They also boast a 6000mAh battery, zero-latency 120fps HDR gaming, 5.5G connectivity, more.

Additionally, the company had expanded its audio lineup by launching a special variant of the OnePlus Buds Pro 3.

10:01 (IST) 5 Jun 2025
New AI features?

Ahead of the launch of the OnePlus 13s, the company has teased some new and exciting AI-powered features such as VoiceScribe, Call Assistant and AI translation. Will the OnePlus 13s also ditch the iconic Alert Slider in favour of a new button to trigger these AI features? That is what the rumours are about. However, we will have to wait for a few more hours to find out.

09:58 (IST) 5 Jun 2025
OnePlus 13s launch: How to watch

The OnePlus 13s is making its debut exclusively in the Indian market first. You can watch the virtual launch event by visiting the official OnePlus India channel on YouTube. The livestream is expected to kick off at 12 pm IST, so stay tuned for more details.

09:55 (IST) 5 Jun 2025
OnePlus 13s launch: What we know so far

With hours to go for the launch of OnePlus’ first-ever smartphone in compact form, here’s a quick rundown of everything we know so far about the 13s, including flagship features and price.

-OnePlus has already confirmed that the 13s will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite, which is Qualcomm’s newest and fastest chipset that can also be found in other flagship phones launched this year such as the Galaxy S25 Ultra, OnePlus 13, Xiaomi 15, and iQOO 13.

- The OnePlus 13s is expected to boast a 6.32-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a maximum brightness of around 1,600 nits.

- Based on the teasers shared by the company, the OnePlus 13s is expected to sport a squircle-ish camera island that houses a dual camera setup.

- The OnePlus 13s is said to come in three coloursways – Black Velvet, Pink Satin and Green Silk.

- Based on rumours, it could pack a 6,260mAh Silicon Carbon battery. However, this will be confirmed in a few hours.

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