OnePlus will be launching the OnePlus 10R later this year and as per the latest rumors, this device will officially release in May. The OnePlus 9R and 9RT‘s successor will be the OnePlus 10R but as per a new rumor, the 10R will be different from the above-mentioned devices in multiple ways.
The iconic OnePlus slider will be missing from the phone, in the past all the OnePlus devices had this feature, the more recent OnePlus phones are launching without this feature, especially the non-flagship ones. The OnePlus 10R will be no exception.
The OnePlus 9RT
The OnePlus 10R is said to feature a centered punch-hole camera on the front while the other R Series devices had a camera in the left part of the screen. The OnePlus 10R is said to be codenamed ‘Pickle’ and it could be a rebranded version of the Realme GT Neo3.
The OnePlus 10R is expected to arrive with a 120Hz display and will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chip or the 8100 chip if it is indeed a rebranded version of the GT Neo3. It could also carry support for 80W fast charging.
Probably you are aware of the upcoming OnePlus launch event which is scheduled for 31st March at 7:30 PM IST. The OnePlus team has announced the launch of the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G smartphone, Bullets Wireless Z2 TWS, and the new Radiant Silver colour option of the Buds Pro. However, the brand has more to showcase it seems.
The main reason is the silent listing of a new 4K television on the Amazon India page. Among the existing television portfolio from the brand, there is a Y1S series with contains OnePlus TV Y1S and OnePlus TV Y1S Edge. The upcoming television model will join to them with the name OnePlus TV Y1S Pro.
On the page, there is nothing but a banner only and it confirms the new OnePlus TV Y1S Pro model will have a 43-inch 4K UHD display. Designwise, it’s the same as the existing models. Now, we need to see what are the changes the OnePlus team do internally.
Lastly, there is no hint this OnePlus TV Y1S Pro will launch on the 31st March launch event. As this is the one and only announced event, the chance is high. Let’s see. But it is confirmed that this television will come on sale via Amazon India as it’s an Amazon Special product.
OnePlus is planning to launch multiple smartphones in the coming months, rumors have revealed that the company is working on its first-ever tablet, which is likely to hit the market in the first half of 2022. Ahead of its launch, the tipster Sam or ShadowLeak has tweeted the key specs of the OnePlus Pad 5G.
The OnePlus Pad 5G will be equipped with an OLED screen measuring 12.4″ and it will offer Full HD+ resolution. The device is set to offer an Android 12 OS experience. On the front, the tablet will pack an 8MP camera and a 13MP primary camera on the rear along with a 5MP secondary sensor.
Image Source: Techdroider, render of the OnePlus Pad
The Snapdragon 865 chip will power the OnePlus Pad 5G, the tab is likely to arrive in a single variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB in-built storage.
The OnePlus Pad 5G will pack a 10,900mAh battery with support for 45W rapid charging. In terms of biometrics, the tab will have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Other features include Bluetooth 5.1 support along with a 3.5mm headphone jack.
As per the leak, the tablet will be priced at Yuan 2,999 or $471 (35,916 INR) for the 6GB+128GB variant. Take the specs with a grain of salt as they are all rumors.
The launch date of the OnePlus Pad 5G appears to feature fast charging, a recent tweet by tipster Mukul Sharma has revealed that the OnePlus Pad has entered the final production phase in the European and Eurasian regions.
Recent reports have revealed that OnePlus will be launching the OnePlus Nord 2T in April or May. The company is expected to launch other Nord models such as the Nord CE 2 Lite and Nord 3. In addition, the company is also said to be working on flagship models such as the OnePlus 10, 10R, and the OnePlus 10 Ultra.
Finally, the wait is over as OnePlus has officially revealed the announcement date of its upcoming flagship series. The company will hold the launch event on 31st March globally as well as in India. There are three different time stamps mentioned which are mentioned below.
For India, the launch time is scheduled at 7:30 PM IST on 31st March.
Apart from smartphones, the company will also launch two new TWS earbuds. The most important gadget to look for in this event is the OnePlus 10 series. The company will also launch a new version of the OnePlus Buds Pro, which is the silver version of the same. The other earbud is the OnePlus Buds Z2.
As of now, all three devices will be launched in India and from the above image. OnePlus 10 Pro 5G will be the only device that will launch in India along with the two TWS earbuds. OnePlus 10 Pro 5G was launched in China on the 11th of January.
OnePlus 10 Pro 5G Specifications (China):
OnePlus 10 Pro features a 6.7″ LTPO panel with a high refresh rate of 120Hz, the device has a brand new design with a metal frame that has been integrated with 3D nanocrystalline ceramics. It features a metal camera casing that seamlessly merges with the frame on the rear, the iconic OnePlus alert slide has been retained along with the matte rear glass panel. The device measures 8.5mm thick and weighs 200.5g.
Coming to the camera specs, there is a second-generation Hasselblad camera for mobile, it comes with a triple camera setup on the rear with a 48MP Sony IMX789 primary sensor with an f/1.9 aperture lens and OIS, it has a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens with support for a 150-degree field of view and an 8MP telephoto lens with OIS and 3.3x optical zoom. There is also a dual-color temperature LED flash integrated into the camera module on the rear.
The OnePlus 10 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip that has been paired with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM along with 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It has a 5,000mAh battery with support for SuperVOOC 80W fast charging which can charge your phone from 0 to 100 in under 32 minutes. The smartphone supports 50W fast wireless charging and also reverse wireless charging.
OnePlus has announced a launch event for 31st March which will go live at 7:30 PM IST. The most awaited smartphone from the brand, OnePlus 10 Pro 5G is going to be showcased at this launch event. However, it’s not the only product OnePlus team is bringing to us. There is the new Radiant Silver option of the existing OnePlus Buds Pro and the all-new OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2.
Yes, OnePlus is extending its wireless neckband series with the Bullets Wireless Z2. Considering the predecessor, we can expect the new-gen wireless neckband from OnePlus also fits in the budget audio segment, yet will deliver the premium audio output and features.
From the official listing on OnePlus’ website, it’s clear that the company focused on the bass, charging, and water resistance. However, they didn’t reveal a single specification officially. Instead, they have added one quiz from which we can set some expectations about the features of OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2.
The new OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 will have at least 9mm audio drivers inside, although, it will be great if we get a 12.4mm driver instead. It is confirmed that OnePlus has worked on the charging and battery life this time. For the Bullets Wireless Z2 the battery life against a full single charge may vary between 28 hours to 38 hours, whereas the 10 minutes of charging top-up can provide up to 20 hours of playtime.
The AI Noise Cancellation could be present for a silky-smooth audio playtime Lastly, there will be one IP rating for sure. As OnePlus is mainly focusing on water and sweat resistance mainly, it could be IPX6 certified.
There is no hint about the pricing. But this Bullets Wireless Z2 will be available via OnePlus Websites and major e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart. You can set the launch reminder from the link given below.
OnePlus will be massively expanding its smartphone catalog this year. This comes after the merger of the brand with Oppo, you would normally consider that most of the products would be either smartwatches or earbuds but not, we are talking about smartphones.
As per a new rumor, OnePlus is all set to launch six new devices by the end of September, the first device that is set to launch is not really a new device altogether but it is the OnePlus 10 Pro that will launch internationally, and it will happen before the end of March.
In early May, we can expect OnePlus to launch the OnePlus Nord 2T, and later on, in May, the OnePlus 10R will be announced.
July will be a pivotal month for OnePlus as the brand will launch the Nord 3 officially, this device may be called the Nord Pro in some markets as well. The final device in the lineup or the icing on the cake is the launch of the OnePlus 10 Ultra or OnePlus 10 Pro Plus that will launch in September.
OnePlus has a lot of work to do when it comes to keeping its software updates, so let us hope that these upcoming devices do not carry any issues in terms of software or hardware!
OnePlus is having a hectic weekend considering that OxygenOS 12 is officially out and not in the Beta version for four of the company’s devices. This news surfaced on the OnePlus community forum. The devices that will get the update are the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, OnePlus8T, and OnePlus 9R.
The package names are as follows OP8:IN2011_11.C.11 (IN), IN2015_11.C.11 (NA); OP8 Pro: IN2021_11.C.11 (IN), IN2025_11.C.11 (NA); OP8T: KB2001_11.C.11 (IN), KB2005_11.C.11 (NA) and OP9R:LE2101_11.C.14 (IN). All these devices are based on Android 12 OS and share the same changelog.
In terms of the system:
You get optimized desktop icons with better textures via a design that is inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers.
The issue of background applications abnormally closing in certain situations has been resolved.
The issue with lens permissions while using third party camera applications has been fixed.
The issue of screen not responding while recieving notifications has been solved.
Dark Mode:
The dark mode now comes with support for three adjustable levels, bringing a new personalized and comfortable user experience.
Shelf:
There are new added style options for Cards making data contents more vidual and easier to read.
Newly added Earphone Control Card with Bluetooth earphone one-click adjustment.
Newly added access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, which allows you to search multiple contents on your device, including apps, settings, media data, and so on.
Newly added OnePlus Watch Card in Shelf, to easily glance at your health stats.
Work-Life Balance:
Work Life Balance feature is available to all users, it lets users to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings.
WLV 2.0 now supports automatic Work/Life mode switching that is based on specific locations, Wi-Fi network, and time, also integrating customized App notification profiles as per personalization preferences.
Gallery:
The gallery now lets you switch between different layouts with a two-finger pinch gesture, intelligently recognizing the best images, and cropping the thumbnail based on the content. It makes the gallery layout more pleasing.
Canvas AOD:
Canvas AOD brings new diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals.
Multiple brushes and strokes are added with support for color adjustment.
Optimized software algorithm and improved facial recognition to better identify the features and skin color of different figures.
Network:
The issue of not being able to connect to Wi-Fi has been resolved.
Bluetooth:
The issue of wireless earphones not being able to play sound when connecting Bluetooth in specific scenarios has been resolved.
The OTA packages have begun a staged rollout in the OBT or open beta test branch and should be coming to the stable branch shortly. Refer to the source link, which leads to the community forum and you can browse the corresponding thread for further information on the updates themselves.
As for OxygenOS 12, you can check the latest updates here. OxygenOS 12 had been pulled back after a flood of bug reports and other issues had surfaced from its initial rollout on the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. The update has now been fixed. OnePlus and Oppo decided to complicate their relationship by announcing that OxygenOS and ColorOS would merge into a unified OS.
The most recent development has overturned their unification plan with OnePlus and Oppo announcing that instead of merging their OS’ they will share a unified codebase and R&D but remain separate and will retain the particular approach to UX and UI to their respective users have expectations of.
Tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed some of the key specs of the upcoming OnePlusNord 3. Some of these are rumors so take them with a grain of salt.
As per the tipster, the Nord 3 will feature the new MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chip, the same chip that the Redmi K50 recently launched with. This would be paired with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.
In terms of the display, the Nord 3 flaunts a 6.7″ AMOLED screen with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels and supports a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a punch hole camera setup on the upper-left corner of the screen.
In the optics department, the Nord 3 has a 16MP selfie shooter on the front and a triple camera setup on the rear. The primary sensor is a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor with f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2MP monochrome sensor.
The Nord 3 will be juiced by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 150W charging. For biometrics, it will have an in-display fingerprint scanner and an X-axis linear haptic motor.
As per a 3C certification last week, we saw a OnePlus device with 160W charging with the exact specs including 160W charging as well. The model carried the code ‘PKGM10’ in that particular certification and it was a OnePlus 5G smartphone.
All hints now indicate that this device is likely to be the Nord 3.
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is expected to be one of the two upcoming Nord devices, the other device is likely the Nord 2T. Now, courtesy of 91Mobiles, we have access to the early renders of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite.
Image Source: 91Mobiles
From these renders, we can get a fair idea of what we can expect from the device, the final product will look slightly different, the Nord CE 2 Lite renders give away some of its specs about the fingerprint sensor placement, rear panel finish, the camera setup, and a SIM tray.
Starting with the rear panel of the Nord CE 2 Lite, it has a glossy plastic rear panel with curved sides, much different from the sandstone finish on the Nord 2T. The curved panel meets the frame and flattens out.
Image Source: 91Mobiles
The curved sides and flat metal frame look to provide a comfortable yet premium in-hand feel. The rear panel features a rectangular camera module with two large camera sensors, a smaller third sensor, and an LED flash.
Going to the frame of the device, there are a lot of elements such as the side-mounted fingerprint scanner on the right. On the left, there are volume controls and a hybrid SIM slot. The Lite model could get a hybrid SIM tray rather than a dedicated microSD card slot.
Image Source: 91Mobiles
On the bottom of the device, there is a USB Type-C port with a speaker grille and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Nord CE 2 Lite does not have the Alert Slider feature.
That is all for now, we do not know more about the Nord CE 2 Lite, it is in accordance with the renders that were posted online last month, the device will have a punch-hole camera on the top-left corner of the display.
Image Source: 91Mobiles
The Nord CE 2 Lite will be the first Nord device with Android 12 out-of-the-box. In the optics department, it will have a high-resolution primary camera with two, 2MP sensors. There will not be an ultra-wide camera sensor.
Image Source: 91Mobiles
The Nord CE 2 Lite as per previous reports features a 6.58″FHD+ display with support for a refresh rate of 120Hz. It is powered by the Snapdragon 695 5G chip paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.
We can expect to see a 64MP OmniVision primary sensor with a 2MP macro shooter and a 2MP mono lens. On the front, it could have a 16MP sensor. The device is rumored to have a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.
Image Source: 91Mobiles
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is a slightly inferior version of the Nord CE 2. The Nord CE 2 had launched in India with a price of 23,999 INR and the Lite version could be priced under 20,000 INR.
Looking to buy a new OnePlus device? Is your budget near to Rs.30-35k, well you have a great option now in the form of the last year’s OnePlus 9R 5G featuring a Snapdragon 870. Though has become a bit old but provides lot of value if you manage to get it at around Rs.30k.
There is a deal going on Amazon India which has reduced the pricing of this smartphone to only ₹33,999 and with further exchange offers or cashback will make this an ideal option for people who are looking to upgrade. Get it until the offer lasts!
Specifications
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G with upgraded Qualcomm Kryo 585 CPU that performs intense mobile computing at up to 3.2 GHz and also comes with an ultra-fast Qualcomm Adreno 650 GPU for superb on-device experiences
Loaded with Quad rear camera module that features a 48 MP Main camera, 16 MP Ultra Wide angle Camera, 5 MP Macro camera and a 2 MP Monochrome camera. The device also comes with a 16 MP front Camera
6.55 Inches Fluid AMOLED display with 120 Hz of Refresh rate
A Powerful 4500 mAh with 65 Watt Warp charging capability
Oxygen OS based on Andriod 11
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