Been using this for years, no complaints

@Reply #3 - good point! qrhuqzyljk is right about the long-term reliability of these devices, they really do last. Regarding the date tho, I'd actually bet on a late February rollout for the US specifically. Even if the global event is in early January, the carrier testing for T-Mobile usually adds a month of lag time. Just a quick heads up... dont be tempted to import the initial China release. Youll seriously regret it when you realize half the US 5G bands are missing or the software updates dont play nice with Google Play Services. Its better to wait for the North American SKU so the hardware is actually optimized for our networks. Lmk if you want me to look up the specific band specs once they leak.

@Reply #4 - good point! The carrier certification process is a major bottleneck that people often overlook. If you are tracking the OnePlus 13 12GB RAM 256GB, expect a US launch in late January or February 2025. Compare the price to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or Google Pixel 9 Pro before committing. OnePlus usually undercuts these by $100 to $200. I would recommend checking the official OnePlus trade-in program. They frequently offer a guaranteed $100 credit for any phone in any condition, which is the safest way to lower the initial cost. Just make sure you double-check the 5G band compatibility for your specific carrier. I would recommend buying the North American SKU directly to avoid service gaps. Importing the Chinese variant to save a few dollars is risky and often results in poor signal strength on US towers.

Maybe in January 2025.

It will be released on January 7th, 2025.