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OnePlus CEO Robin Liu reveals what the ‘s’ in OnePlus 13s stands for

The OnePlus 13s looks like it could be a well-rounded, compact flagship that offers a great balance of power, features, and price.

June 03, 2025 / 14:16 IST
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OnePlus 13s
OnePlus 13s

The OnePlus 13s is all set to launch on June 5, and while the phone’s full specs are still under wraps, the design has already caught a lot of attention. It’s smaller and more compact than the usual OnePlus flagships, which is a big deal for anyone who prefers a phone that’s easy to hold and use with one hand.

But one question has been on everyone’s mind: what exactly does the ‘S’ in OnePlus 13s mean? Well, during a recent AMA (Ask Me Anything) session hosted by tech tipster Mukul Sharma, OnePlus CEO Robin Liu finally spilled the beans.

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He said the ‘S’ stands for Stronger, Smarter, and Smaller — and that really sums up what this phone is all about. “Stronger” means the phone is built tough without cutting any corners. “Smarter” refers to the new AI features that make the phone more intuitive and user-friendly. And “Smaller” is because this is OnePlus’s first truly compact phone, designed for those who don’t want to juggle a giant screen all day.

What else do we know? According to tipster Yogesh Brar, the 13s might cost around Rs 55,000 in India. That would put it right between the OnePlus 13 and 13R, which sounds like a sweet spot for many buyers.