The OnePlus 13 is on its way to the global market. OnePlus already launched its latest smartphone in China on November 1 and announced its specs, including a beefy 6,000mAh battery and powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. Now, all we have to do is wait until we can confirm whether its ready to impress overseas customers. Of course, one of the most competitive specs is battery life and charging, which can be enough to turn customers away if they fall short of expectations.
The OnePlus 12 lasted well into two days and offered a variety of charging options, but what about its successor? That beefy 6,000mAh battery won’t charge itself. Here’s what you need to know about OnePlus 13 wireless charging and its other charging options.
Does the OnePlus 13 have wireless charging?
Yes, the OnePlus 13 supports wireless charging. I would be a severe oversight for the OnePlus 12 to have it, but not its next-gen sibling. Thankfully, that’s not the reality. The OnePlus 13 features the same 50-watt wireless charging as its predecessor, an impressive achievement for a phone that will probably cost much less than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Does the OnePlus 13 have reverse wireless charging?
The OnePlus 13 also supports 10W reverse wireless charging, which means it could serve as a backup battery for other wireless charging-compatible devices in a pinch.
However, reverse wireless charging isn’t as efficient as its wired counterpart. With how much emphasis companies place on fast charging, many devices like phones, tablets, and portable gaming consoles are expected to charge faster and faster. At 10W, the OnePlus 13 can hardly match the wattage of its own wireless charging capabilities. However there are times when you aren’t anywhere near an electrical outlet or an external battery pack. In that case, your OnePlus 13 can be used to charge smaller devices like smartwatches or earbuds that might need a boost.
What are the OnePlus 13’s other charging options?
Wired charging is still a viable method for charging your smartphone in 2024. You don’t need to use wireless charging if you’re more comfortable with a cord. In fact, wired charging is faster most of the time.
The OnePlus 13 supports 100W wired charging via USB-C — twice as much as its 50W wireless charging can manage. While we haven’t had the chance to try it yet, the latest intel from GSMArena suggests that the OnePlus 13 can charge up to 50% battery in a mere 13 minutes and fully charge in about 36 minutes. Wireless, reverse wireless, and reverse wired charging fill it up at a slower rate. The OnePlus 12 also supported 100W charging, but it was limited to 80W in the U.S., and it’s possible its successor will share this limitation. However, that’s still faster than most competitors.
The OnePlus 13 also supports 5W reverse wired charging. Similar to reverse wireless charging, it can charge other USB-C compatible devices with a cord. However, if the chargeable item also supports wireless charging, it’d be best to use that because the 10W reverse wireless charging is a smidge faster than 5W reverse wired option.
