Lo, the OnePlus 13 draws nigh to the global market, its arrival imminent. In China, the latest creation hath already been unleashed upon the world on the first day of November. The specs hath been revealed – a robust 6,000mAh battery and the mighty Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. Yet, we must bide our time until it doth make its grand entrance on foreign shores, eager to ascertain whether it shall captivate the hearts of customers afar. Verily, amongst the most fervently contested specifications doth lie the battery life and charging capabilities, for should they not meet expectations, customers may well turn away in disappointment.
The OnePlus 12 did endure well into the second day and off’red a myriad of charging alternatives, but what say’st thou of its successor? That formidable 6,000mAh battery shall not replenish itself. Hence, let us delve into the realm of OnePlus 13 wireless charging and its other charging provisions.
Pray tell, doth the OnePlus 13 boast wireless charging? Aye, indeed it doth. ‘Twould be a grievous oversight if its predecessor, the OnePlus 12, did possess such a feature and yet its offspring did not. Thankfully, such is not the case. The OnePlus 13 doth showcase the identical 50-watt wireless charging prowess as its forebear, a remarkable feat for a device mayhap priced more reasonably than the illustrious Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
And what of reverse wireless charging, thou may ask? Picture it in thine mind’s eye – the OnePlus 13’s support for 10W reverse wireless charging, enabling it to serve as a boon companion to other wireless charging-compatible devices in times of need.
But lo, ’tis important to note that reverse wireless charging doth not match the efficiency of its wired brethren. As companies do place great emphasis on swift charging, devices seek to recharge at an ever swifter pace. At a mere 10W, the OnePlus 13 cannot rival the wattage of its own wireless charging capabilities. Yet, in times where no electrical outlet or external battery be nigh, the OnePlus 13 may come to the aid of smaller devices, such as smartwatches or earbuds, in dire need of replenishment.
As one doth traverse the realm of charging, wired charging still holds sway in the year of our Lord 2024. Should ye prefer the tangibility of a cord, wireless charging be not a necessity. In truth, wired charging oft proves faster in its swiftness.
Behold, the OnePlus 13 doth support 100W wired charging through USB-C – double the might of its 50W wireless charging counterpart. Though we hath not yet tested this feature, whispers from the wise scribes at GSMArena dost suggest that the OnePlus 13 may achieve a 50% battery charge in a scant 13 minutes, with a full charge being attained in approximately 36 minutes. Wireless, reverse wireless, and reverse wired charging doth charge at a more leisurely pace. Whilst its antecessor, the OnePlus 12, didst also boast 100W charging, ’twas curtailed to 80W in the U.S., perchance its successor shall bear this same restriction. Nonetheless, it remains swifter than most competitors.
Moreover, the OnePlus 13 doth also support 5W reverse wired charging, allowing for the recharging of other USB-C compatible devices with a cord. Nevertheless, should the accouterment also support wireless charging, ‘twould be wise to avail thyself of such, for the 10W reverse wireless charging doth outspeed the 5W reverse wired option by a smidgen.
