Update 6/23
OnePlus has now confirmed it will host a launch event in India in July to announce its new price-conscious smartphone. The brand opened a new Instagram account with a few details about the launch. The page also hints at Z naming scheme for the smartphone. The private account requires approval for access, but once visible there is a post that confirms a July launch period. However, many details about the device remain unknown.
The device is set to launch first in India and Europe, with many suggesting July 10 as the specific date. Currently, there is no date available for the actual market launch, nor is there any information on whether it will sell in the U.S., in particular. OnePlus noted availability in North America but did not give specifics. The brand has been using the U.S. as one of its main markets for introducing its more expensive flagships. It will be interesting to see if it will give American consumers a taste of what originally made OnePlus smartphones so popular.
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OnePlus is beginning to tease that it has something new in store, which piques our interest amid many rumors that the brand plans to release a mid-range smartphone, likey called the OnePlus Nord or the OnePlus Z.
Having previously marketed its devices as “Flagship Killers,” OnePlus was well known for selling affordable smartphones high-end specs. In recent years the brand had begun to rival its rivals in terms of cost with devices, such as the OnePlus 8 Pro, which start in the $900 range.
But CEO, Pete Lau tweeted Monday that fans can look forward to new beginnings from the manufacturer. While unconfirmed, rumors suggest the new OnePlus mid-ranger could release some time in July.
Most recent rumors suggest the device may feature up to four lenses for its rear set IP, including a 64-megapixel (or 48-megapixel_ main lens, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel camera that may be a depth sensor, and possibly a macro lens. These details come from leakster, Max J, who recently tweeted a teaser hinting at four lenses for the OnePlus Nord. Previously, the device was rumored to have a triple-camera set up.
Other features may include a 6.4-inch 90 Hz display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chip, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, a 4,000 mAh battery with Warp Charge, 5G connectivity, and Android 10. The device may sell for as low as $299.
First rumors about the OnePlus Nord surfaced in late 2019, with details then suggesting a device called the OnePlus 8 Lite.
