OnePlus 13 16GB+512GB Version Price Revealed: Over 5200 Yuan, Potentially Triggering a Price Hike Wave Among Domestic Flagships

OnePlus 13 16GB+512GB Version Price Revealed: Over 5200 Yuan, Potentially Triggering a Price Hike Wave Among Domestic FlagshipsThe price of OnePlus 13 has been a subject of much speculation. Recently, a netizen inquired with OnePlus employee Cai Zuxuan about whether the OnePlus 13 16GB+512GB version would break the 5000 yuan mark

OnePlus 13 16GB+512GB Version Price Revealed: Over 5200 Yuan, Potentially Triggering a Price Hike Wave Among Domestic Flagships

The price of OnePlus 13 has been a subject of much speculation. Recently, a netizen inquired with OnePlus employee Cai Zuxuan about whether the OnePlus 13 16GB+512GB version would break the 5000 yuan mark. Cai Zuxuan confirmed that this configuration would not be priced lower than 5200 yuan. This implies a significant price increase compared to the OnePlus 12.

The OnePlus 12 16GB+512GB version was initially priced at 4799 yuan, while the OnePlus 13 is set to surpass the 5000 yuan threshold. This isn't an isolated case, as several industry insiders have revealed that a general price hike trend is observed across flagship phones this year.

Previously, a blogger leaked that flagship models equipped with Dimensity 9400 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chips would see price increases. Renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also stated that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip would be priced 25%-30% higher than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, reaching a price range of 190 to 200 USD. The primary reason for the increased chip cost is attributed to the use of TSMC's latest N3E manufacturing process, which comes with a significant increase in production cost.

Beyond the rising chip costs, the persistent increase in memory prices has added an extra burden for smartphone manufacturers. Reports suggest that memory procurement costs in 2024 have nearly doubled compared to the same period in 2023, surpassing even the price increase of gold during the same period.

The burden of rising costs will ultimately be borne by consumers. Influenced by component price increases, domestic flagship smartphones are likely to experience a collective price hike wave.

The OnePlus 13 has also undergone upgrades in core configurations, featuring the debut of the second-generation Oriental display with a 2K resolution, a maximum of 24GB RAM and 1TB storage, a 6000mAh battery with 100W fast charging support, and the debut of the ColorOS 15 system.

Overall, as a flagship model with robust configurations, price hikes for the OnePlus 13 are inevitable. With the continued rise in component costs, domestic flagship smartphones will face increasingly challenging pricing strategies in the future. The price of the OnePlus 13 could be just the beginning, as other brands' flagship phones might also experience significant price increases in the future.