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Exclusive: OnePlus's head of industrial design on delivering the 'best in-hand feel' with the OnePlus 13


The OnePlus 13 represents the biggest shift in the manufacturer's design language in a decade.

While the design of each subsequent phone changed, the overall aesthetic remained largely the same, with smooth curves and rounded edges characterized by a great in-hand feel. Ruan said this was a point of contention with its users, and that OnePlus has been "continuously discussing and validating how to ensure a smooth overall curvature connection without compromising the device's drop resistance." Ruan said the micro-curve transition between the flat middle frame and the quad-curve glass ensures users don't get a sharp in-hand feeling, and guarantees a solid grip.

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