OnePlus 13T Confirmed to Get Compact Flat Display and Customisable Shortcut Key

The shortcut button on the purported OnePlus 13T is speculated to replace the iconic alert slider.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 7 April 2025 16:44 IST

OnePlus 13T Confirmed to Get Compact Flat Display and Customisable Shortcut Key

OnePlus 13T is speculated to join the OnePlus 13 (pictured) and the OnePlus 13R

Highlights

OnePlus 13T will come with a customisable shortcut key
It is speculated to be placed on the left side of the purported phone
The official says it will come equipped with a flat, compact screen

OnePlus 13T is expected to launch soon in China. Ahead of the unveiling, a company official has shed light on several details about the purported handset via a social media post. It is confirmed to be equipped with a flat screen which may appeal to users who prefer compact yet high-performance handsets. Additionally, the official has teased the inclusion of a new button on the OnePlus 13T which may act as a shortcut key that can be customised for various system actions.

Flat Screen, Customisable Button on OnePlus 13T

Louis Lee, the President of OnePlus China shared details about the OnePlus 13T in a post on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. The official confirms that the purported smartphone will feature a compact and flat screen. While details are yet to be confirmed, it could be a 6.3-inch OLED panel with 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Notably, the flagship OnePlus 13 sports a 6.82-inch screen which suggests that the purported OnePlus 13T may offer a more compact experience.

This is in line with the recent posts on the social media platform by the company's China president who sought people's opinions on a small-screen flagship smartphone.

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In addition to its compact and flat display, the official has also confirmed that the OnePlus 13T will be equipped with a shortcut key with customisable actions. Accompanying image reveals that it will be located on the phone's left spine where the alert slider on the flagship OnePlus 13 currently sits at, suggesting that it could replace the slider on the purported handset.

As per the official, the new button will not only offer standard mute, vibration, and bell switching functions, but also facilitate switching between different system operations. Lee also teased that OnePlus has incorporated a “very interesting function” into this button, details about which will be revealed later.

More details about the OnePlus 13T are expected to surface as the launch date nears. The phone is rumoured to go official in April.

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OnePlus 13

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Slim IP68 and IP69-rated design
Magnetic accessories
Sharp 120Hz display
Plenty of AI features
Buttery smooth software performance
Great battery life
Fast wired and wireless charging

Bad
AI image editing tools aren't impressive
Accessories need the magnetic case to function

Read detailed OnePlus 13 review

Display 6.82-inch

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB, 24GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Battery Capacity 6000mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1440x3168 pixels

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