OnePlus 13: First Smartphone After Pixel to Offer Offline Search

Did you lose your phone? Soon, having it turned off might not matter – at least if you're rocking the upcoming OnePlus 13. 

Fresh developments suggest this flagship device could join Google's Pixel series by offering a groundbreaking security feature that keeps working even when your phone is powered down.

The Power of Powerless Tracking

The smartphone world took notice when Google introduced its Powered Off Finding feature on the Pixel series. 

It's a game-changer that lets you track your device through Find My Device even when it's completely turned off. Now, OnePlus might be bringing this peace of mind to their fans, too.

Here's what makes this news exciting:

• The feature appeared briefly in OnePlus 12's OxygenOS 15 beta

• While the current OnePlus 12 can't support it, the 13 likely will

• Powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite's FastConnect 7900 chip

• It could be the first non-Pixel Android phone with this capability

Tech Behind the Magic

The secret sauce here is Qualcomm's FastConnect 7900 chip, bundled with the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite platform. Unlike the current Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in the OnePlus 12, this new chip specifically supports offline finding capabilities.

What's particularly interesting is that while the feature briefly popped up in recent software tests, OnePlus quickly pulled it back. 

A company representative confirmed the current OnePlus 12 lacks the necessary hardware – but this might've just been a sneak peek at what's coming in the 13.

Why This Matters

Think about it: how often have you worried about losing your phone? Now imagine the peace of mind knowing you could find it even if:

• The battery dies completely

• Someone turns it off intentionally

• It powers down automatically

This technology represents a significant leap forward in smartphone security and theft prevention. While Google's Pixel phones have been leading this charge, OnePlus joining the fray could help make this feature more widespread across the Android ecosystem.

Looking Ahead

While we're still waiting for official confirmation from OnePlus, all signs point to this feature becoming a reality in their next flagship. 

The combination of the Snapdragon 8 Elite platform's capabilities and OnePlus's software hints suggest the company is serious about implementing this security enhancement.

For Android users who've envied the comprehensive finding capabilities of Apple's ecosystem, this development signals a positive shift toward more robust device security across the Android landscape.

Source: Android Authority