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Upgraded Imaging, Premium Design, Cutting-Edge AI, and Trustworthy Performance for Everyday Excellence

Hello Friends,

As we celebrate 8 remarkable years of OnePlus in Kenya, today marks a pivotal moment that sets the stage for the next decade of innovation, growth, and connection. What began as a bold idea in 2013 has grown into a global community, united by a passion for technology that empowers and inspires.

We are filled with gratitude for all we’ve achieved, and most importantly, for you, our OnePlus Kenya family. Your feedback, support, and enthusiasm have been the driving force behind our quest to build products that enhance your daily life. At OnePlus Kenya, we’ve always been committed to pushing boundaries and delivering innovations that elevate your experience.

Now, we are thrilled to officially announce the OnePlus 13 Series in Kenya, our latest flagship lineup that brings together premium design, cutting-edge AI, powerful imaging capabilities, and reliable performance.

With the OnePlus 13 Series, we’re bringing Pro. Everywhere. to life, offering pro-level configurations and experiences. Comprising the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R, this series continues our tradition of delivering exceptional mobile experiences that empower you to do more, create more, and enjoy more.

With enhanced camera systems, AI-driven features, and refined design, the OnePlus 13 Series redefines what’s possible in mobile technology. Whether capturing memories, creating content, or staying productive, this series is your ultimate companion for both work and play.

OnePlus 13 Series in Kenya: A perfectly crafted flagship with power to spare

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We’ve always believed that great photography should be within everyone’s reach. Continuing our partnership with Hasselblad, the OnePlus 13 introduces significant upgrades in mobile photography and videography. Whether you’re capturing a breathtaking landscape, an intimate portrait, or fast-moving action, the OnePlus 13 ensures you never miss a moment.

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The OnePlus 13 series in Kenya is equipped with a powerful triple-camera system, featuring a 50MP main camera with the Sony LYT-808 sensor and OIS, a 50MP 3X Triprism Telephoto camera with OIS, and a 50MP Ultra-Wide camera. These cameras work in harmony to deliver a variety of focal lengths and superior image quality, no matter the lighting or scene.

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The 3X Triprism Telephoto lens lets you zoom in on distant subjects while retaining exceptional detail and clarity, making it perfect for portrait shots and zoomed-in photos. At 10x zoom, the AI Telephoto feature kicks in automatically, allowing you to capture faraway details with incredible precision. The Ultra-Wide camera also excels in low-light conditions, capturing expansive scenes with stunning detail.

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Whether it’s a quick shot in bright sunlight or a fast-moving object at night, the OnePlus 13 provides you with a toolset that rivals professional cameras, while being simple to use. With Hasselblad Camera for Mobile, you get advanced portrait photography with upgraded Hasselblad Bokeh effectspro-level low-light imaging, and new filters and soft light options in Portrait Mode.

The Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor has been upgraded to deliver faster and more accurate biometric authentication, elevating security and your unlocking experience to a whole new level.

In recognition of its groundbreaking design and engineering, we are proud to share that the OnePlus 13 has been selected as an Honoree in the CES® 2025 Innovation Awards, highlighting its role in advancing the mobile flagship experience and reflecting our commitment to pushing the boundaries of smartphone technology.

OnePlus 13R: Extraordinary performance for everyday wins

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At the core of the OnePlus 13R lies the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, a flagship powerhouse engineered for lightning-fast performance and unmatched efficiency. Paired with Qualcomm’s AI Engine, this platform handles even the most demanding tasks effortlessly. With up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM in Kenya and 12GB in North America and Europe, alongside UFS 4.0 storage, the OnePlus 13R ensures that multitasking is fluid and app-switching is seamless. For gaming enthusiasts, this device delivers an ultra-smooth, 120fps gaming experience in titles like BGMI, with frame interpolation boosting 60fps games to a buttery-smooth 120fps, providing a lag-free, immersive experience.

Camera Excellence with Daily Versatility

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The OnePlus 13R boasts a versatile triple-camera system designed to capture every moment with precision and clarity. Its main 50MP camera, equipped with the all-new Sony LYT-700 sensor and OIS, excels in low-light environments, allowing you to capture stunning, high-quality photos even in the most challenging lighting conditions. Complementing this is a 50MP portrait camera with 2x optical zoom, ensuring sharp, detailed portraits with a natural bokeh effect. Meanwhile, the 8MP ultra-wide camera captures expansive, panoramic shots, bringing your scenes to life.

Thanks to the innovative Dual Exposure Algorithm, the OnePlus 13R’s main camera can deliver crisp, vibrant images even in fast-moving situations, making it ideal for action shots and dynamic moments. For stunning portraits, OnePlus’ in-sensor zoom activates when you zoom beyond 4x, ensuring ultra-clear, detailed photos, even from a distance. This cutting-edge technology ensures every zoomed-in shot is as sharp and vivid as the original, giving you a great photography experience right in your pocket.

Smart at Core, Elegant at Hand

Both the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R run on OxygenOS 15, bringing a seamless and intelligent user experience powered by advanced AI capabilities designed to enhance your daily productivity and creativity. Whether you’re multitasking, creating, or simply navigating through your day, OxygenOS 15 adapts to make every interaction smoother and more intuitive.

The OnePlus 13R shares the same elegant design language as the OnePlus 13, available in two stunning, nature-inspired colorways – Nebula Noir and Astral Trail which give the device a refined, premium feel. The OnePlus 13R is the first in the series to feature Corning’s Gorilla Glass 7i, engineered for superior scratch resistance and durability. With this new glass protecting both the front and rear, paired with an aluminum frame and a sleek, flat screen design, the OnePlus 13R is both refined and robust. At just 8mm thick, it strikes the perfect balance between elegance and practicality.

The OnePlus 13R is also IP65-rated, ensuring that it’s built to withstand the challenges of daily life, from splashes to dust, keeping your phone safe through all of life’s adventures. Like the OnePlus 13, it holds a five-star SGS Screen Reliability Certification and has passed US military MIL-STD-810H grade durability tests, confirming its resilience and commitment to long-lasting quality.

Enhanced Connectivity and 5.5G Support

The OnePlus 13 Series in Kenya takes staying connected a step further, whether you’re in the middle of a crowded city or out in the wilderness. Thanks to Beacon Link, both the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R can function as walkie-talkies, even when there’s no cellular signal. Using Bluetooth connectivity, this feature allows devices up to 200 meters apart to communicate, making it ideal for outdoor adventures like hiking or camping, where network coverage is limited. In Summer 2025, we will be rolling out an exciting update to Beacon Link, allowing you to send messages over Bluetooth as well, making it even more versatile.

For users in Kenya, the OnePlus 13 Series introduces Steady Connect, a new feature that extends the Bluetooth connection range to up to 360 meters. This means gym-goers can leave their phones securely locked in a locker while they work out, just carrying their Bluetooth headphones with them. Steady Connect will also ensure your Bluetooth devices stay connected in high-traffic areas like subway stations or busy airports, where interference can typically disrupt signals.

Additionally, the OnePlus 13 is the first smartphone in Kenya to support 5.5G, thanks to an extensive collaboration with local service providers. This next-generation connectivity allows the OnePlus 13 to deliver faster data speeds and more reliable connections, setting a new benchmark for mobile network performance in Kenya. Whether streaming high-quality videos, engaging in intensive gaming sessions, or attending virtual meetings, you’ll experience ultra-fast speeds and uninterrupted connectivity, even in the most demanding environments.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3: New Sapphire Blue and Enhanced Connectivity

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With the OnePlus 13 Series, OnePlus also unveils exciting enhancements to the OnePlus Buds Pro 3, now available in the stunning new Sapphire Blue colorway. This refined and elegant shade perfectly complements the flagship series, adding a touch of sophistication to your audio experience. Whether you’re out and about or relaxing at home, the Buds Pro 3 elevate your listening experience with advanced connectivity features and exceptional sound quality.

One of the key upgrades in the Buds Pro 3 is the introduction of Steady Connect. This feature significantly enhances Bluetooth connection strength and stability, even in high-interference environments such as airportstrain stations, or crowded urban areas. For users in IndiaSteady Connect boosts Bluetooth range up to 360 meters in open spaces, providing seamless connectivity whether your phone is in your pocket, across the room, or even securely locked away in a gym locker. This makes Buds Pro 3 the perfect companion for those on the go, offering uninterrupted audio during workouts, calls, or commutes.

Expanding on their already outstanding capabilities, the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 will soon introduce an AI Translationfeature when paired with the OnePlus 13 Series. This cutting-edge tool enables real-time translation during face-to-face conversations. In a bilingual interaction, the person wearing the earbuds hears their preferred language directly through the OnePlus Buds Pro 3, while their conversation partner sees the translation in their own language displayed on the user’s phone. This groundbreaking feature ensures more seamless, natural communication in multilingual settings, making it ideal for travel, international business, or simply connecting with people from diverse linguistic backgrounds.

Furthermore, the latest OTA update for Buds Pro 3 delivers improvements to Bluetooth range and connection stability, particularly when paired with compatible OnePlus devices. This ensures a consistently reliable audio experience, no matter where you are or what you’re doing.

When it comes to battery life, the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 impress. A quick 10-minute charge provides over 5 hours of continuous playback, while a full charge, along with the charging case, offers an astounding 43 hours of immersive listening. The Sapphire Blue color also boasts a premium leather-look case, which adds a stylish touch to the earbuds’ sleek design. Whether you’re adjusting volume, controlling playback, or switching between Noise Cancellation and Transparency Modes, the intuitive touch controls on the Buds Pro 3 allow for easy management, making them perfect for on-the-go listening.

And with Google Spatial Audio compatibility, the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 offer a truly next-level audio experience. The earbuds’ ergonomic design ensures comfort, while the premium features and enhanced connectivity capabilities ensure that your audio experience remains nothing short of spectacular.

Pricing and Availablity

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The OnePlus 13 Series in Kenya will be available in three stunning colorways – Midnight OceanArctic Dawn, and Black Eclipse – across Kenya.

  • In Kenya, pricing starts at KES. 113,500 for the 12GB + 256GB variant. Additionally, a special 24GB RAM + 1TB ROM variant is available exclusively for Kenya.

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The OnePlus 13R will be available in both colorways – Nebula Noir and Astral Trail – across In Kenya.

  • In Kenya, the OnePlus 13R starts at KES. 74,500  for the 12GB + 256GB variant and KES. 85,500 for the 16GB + 512GB variant.

As we continue this exciting journey, we remain committed to our mission of delivering the best possible experience to you. The OnePlus 13 Series in Kenya represents everything we’ve built together over the past 11 years and everything we’ll achieve in the years ahead.

We’re proud to bring you the next chapter of our story. It’s more than just a phone, it’s the future in your hands. It’s now yours.

Thank you for being a part of this incredible adventure. We can’t wait to see what you’ll create, explore, and experience with the OnePlus 13 Series by your side. I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Click here to Purchase the OnePlus 13 Series in Kenya from OnePlus Kenya.

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