OnePlus 13 camera specs just leaked — here’s how it could challenge Galaxy S25 Ultra

OnePlus 12 held in the hand.
(Image credit: Future)

A recent rumor has indicated the OnePlus 13 could receive a bigger photography upgrade than expected. And it's one that could help it take on Samsung's next big phone.

The news comes from a well-known leaker, Digital Chat Station, who shared on Weibo that the next OnePlus phone will come with three 50MP cameras. DCS also states that the telephoto lens has been upgraded to 3x optical zoom with a periscope lens, and a new Hasselblad Master Tone mode, likely meaning an improved color profile, will be added too. 

This combination would put the phone much closer to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, which was recently tipped to use a 50 MP ultrawide, a 50 MP 3x telephoto lens and a 50MP 5x telephoto lens. However, the Galaxy S25 Ultra should also come with a 200MP main lens that far outstrips the completion on most other phones when it comes to resolution. But hopefully for OnePlus, the overall similarity will mean that the OnePlus 13 can offer better photography competition against the S25 Ultra than its predecessor, the OnePlus 12, does against the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

OnePlus 12 renders

(Image credit: OnePlus)

This isn't the only news we've heard about potential camera changes for the OnePlus 13 as it was recently rumored that the main camera island is being redesigned. According to a post by Yogesh Bar, the camera island will be larger on the OnePlus 13, and sit closer to the phone's center. This larger camera area could be coming to allow larger, upgraded sensors to fit within the phone, which would help explain its alleged uniform megapixel numbers compared to the OnePlus 12. 

There are indications that OnePlus could also change the OnePlus 13's screen's shape to make it more rounded. Supposedly, the new OnePlus will feature a "quad micro curved display" meaning the OnePlus 13 would have rounded edges on the top and bottom as well as the sides. Finally, it seems that the OnePlus 13 could come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, the successor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 found in the OnePlus 12 and other current Android flagships.

It should be noted that it is still early days, and most of these rumors should be taken with a grain of salt. We won’t be able to confirm anything until the eventual release of the OnePlus 13, although it isn’t clear when this will be. Going by OnePlus' recent flagship launches, we expect a December 2024 release for the 13 in China, followed by a global launch in early 2025.

More from Tom's Guide

Category
Arrow
Arrow
Back to Mobile Cell Phones
Brand
Arrow
Storage Size
Arrow
Colour
Arrow
Condition
Arrow
Price
Arrow
Any Price
Showing 10 of 111 deals
Filters
Arrow
(128GB)
Our Review
1
Google Pixel 8 Pro - Unlocked...
Amazon
Our Review
2
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 512...
Samsung
(128GB)
Our Review
3
Google Pixel 8a 128GB in...
Verizon
(512GB)
Our Review
5
OnePlus - 12 512GB (Unlocked)...
Best Buy
Our Review
6
Google Pixel 8 Pro 128 GB in...
Visible
Our Review
8
Google Pixel 8 Pro - 128 GB
AT&T Mobility
(256GB Silver)
Our Review
9
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra...
Walmart
(Black)
Our Review
10
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra...
Straight Talk
Show more
Josh Render
Staff Writer

Josh is a staff writer for Tom's Guide and is based in the UK. He has worked for several publications but now works primarily on mobile phones. Outside of phones, he has a passion for video games, novels, and Warhammer. 

Read more
Galaxy S25 render next to OnePlus 13
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. OnePlus 13: Which will be the best Android phone of 2025?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra cameras close up
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leaker just tipped all of the cameras
OnePlus 13 cameras
OnePlus phones could be about to get an all-new look
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra camera closeup.
Forget Galaxy S25 Ultra — Samsung reportedly developing 500MP camera sensor
Samsung Galaxy S25 render
Samsung Galaxy S25 leaker just tipped several camera upgrades before Unpacked event
samsung galaxy s25 ultra in gold next to oneplus 13 in white
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs OnePlus 13: Which flagship will win?
Latest in OnePlus Phones
Oppo Find N5 from the top, partly open
OnePlus Open 2 could have been the best foldable of the year — so why is it not happening?
OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R
OnePlus reportedly developing massive smartphone batteries — what we know
Oppo Find N5 partly open, from behind
We won't be getting the OnePlus Open 2 this year
OnePlus 13 back
Major OnePlus leak claims OnePlus 13 Mini is actually OnePlus 13T — here's the specs
OnePlus 13R main interface
I left my OnePlus 13R alone for a week — and I was shocked at what happened when I returned
oppo find 5 teaser images showcasing thickness
OnePlus Open 2 images reveal just how thin this foldable phone could be
Latest in News
Rendered images of rumored foldable iPhone.
Foldable iPhone report just revealed key details — here's what we know
Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch 2 rumored specs — here’s what we know so far
iPhone 17 Pro render
iPhone 17 Pro — 7 biggest rumored upgrades
CAD renderings of the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Pixel 10 leak could be good news for all Android phones
A magnifying glass on top of the Steam logo in a web browser
Valve just pulled a malicious game demo spreading info-stealing malware from Steam
Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari looks on during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China, on March 21, 2025. (Photo by Song Haiyuan/Paddocker/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
How to watch Chinese Grand Prix 2025 online – stream F1 without cable, qualifying highlights