OnePlus 13 gets a new camera feature ahead of global launch

OnePlus is yet to confirm the global launch of its new Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship, but as the company reports, the OnePlus 13 is making waves in China. The phone launched with a capable Hasselblad-tuned camera setup but was missing the macro feature, which the latest software update has brought.

With the "macro close-up" feature, the phone has become a little more versatile for smartphone photography. As for the camera setup itself, the OnePlus 13 sports a 50 MP Sony LYT-808 primary camera on the rear. It's paired with the Sony LYT-600 50 MP periscope telephoto and Samsung S5KJN5 ultrawide. On the front, there's a 32 MP selfie shooter.

According to early reviews, the camera setup of the OnePlus 13 is more capable than that of its predecessors. It's also worth mentioning that this Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship features the same Hasselblad Master Imaging algorithm that the Find X8 series sports, which aims to offer enhanced photos.

As for the global launch, OnePlus has yet to share details on it, but it's expected in early 2025. The phone could also likely launch alongside the OnePlus 13R, which will reportedly be a rebrand of the Ace 5 that will launch in China in December.  Pricing details are yet to be confirmed as well, but the Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship is expected to make an international debut with a higher starting price than its predecessor (available on Amazon).