OnePlus Z release date, leaks and what we know

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OnePlus has confirmed that its planned budget phone, which we believe to be the OnePlus Z, is in the works. We don't have a concrete name or release schedule, but it probably won't be long before we know more about the phone. The new OnePlus Z phone will likely be priced lower than the OnePlus 8, addressing concerns many had about this device in its steep price hikes over the OnePlus 7 series, but the company assured fans it wasn't a device either. economic. We don't know the name yet, although the OnePlus Z seems highly likely, we've also heard of the OnePlus Nord, 8 Lite, and Lite on a number of occasions, and OnePlus has yet to confirm what it is. . This is probably the next big news you have to reveal. In 2019, Oppo, belonging to the same parent company as OnePlus, released the Oppo Reno Z, an affordable version of the Oppo Reno, so there is a precedent for a ``Z'' phone to be an alternative. accessible. That being said, the latest rumors now suggest that the phone could be called the OnePlus North when it hits stores. It's a far cry from the OnePlus 8 Lite that we initially saw the device rumored to be. Launching an affordable version of a flagship product isn't a new trick either. The Google Pixel 3a series and the iPhone SE (2020) show that people are still looking for a premium experience without a price tag. So when will this cryptic OnePlus phone arrive and what will it look like? Well, there are several leaks around the OnePlus Z and we have collected all the information below. We have also created a small wish list of what we want to see. Latest news: OnePlus has confirmed the existence of the OnePlus Z, although the name is still up in the air.

Come to the point

• What is it? An affordable version of the OnePlus 8
• When did it come out? Maybe July 10
• How much will it cost? Less than € 699 / € 599 / AU € 1,100

OnePlus Z launch date and price

The OnePlus 8 While we're not sure when the OnePlus Z will land, recent rumors have pointed to July 10 as the date. This is the only specific day we've heard, so this is our best estimate. It is also supported by a previous leak that also indicated July.

pic.twitter.com/wcD3wH4bVbApril 28, 2020 On top of that, OnePlus has also been widely teased that something new is on the way. The OnePlus Z isn't mentioned, but that's probably what the company is referring to, and its tease suggests it's almost there, so July 10 would work for that. Price-wise, that's a big "question mark" on the device, but due to the nature of the phone, we expect it to be available for less than $699 / £599 (around AU$1,100) than the OnePlus 8. Indeed , the aforementioned teases also suggest a return to the early days of OnePlus in some way, which could include a cheaper price point than its current phones. Since OnePlus was known for its affordable phones that could compete with premium devices, the company is likely to aim for a low price. The OnePlus One costs $299 / £219 (around AU$320) when it launched, could the OnePlus 8 Lite hit this rough mark? The only real rumor on this front is a price quoted in an Indian survey, which asks people if they'd buy a mid-range OnePlus phone for 24,990 Indian rupees, or around $330 / £260 / AU$470. OnePlus tends to price its products cheaper in India, which doesn't necessarily give us much of an indication of pricing elsewhere.

Name OnePlus Z

Although the OnePlus Z or OnePlus Nord, as some of these leaks mention, certainly didn't know the volume of leaks like the other two phones in its series, we can know a bit about the device. First, we want to talk about the name. While constant leaks and rumors have called it the OnePlus Z, reports from famous tipster Max J have said that it will actually be called OnePlus North. North has been introduced by OnePlus in the EU and India, so it's something the company has in its arsenal of names. It's also the word for north in a variety of European languages, so this may be a major change to OnePlus' naming system that has only used numbers and letters to date.

OnePlus Z leaks and rumors

OnePlus Z render leaked (Image credit: @OnLeaks/91mobiles) A ​​OnePlus 8 Lite render gave us a glimpse of the phone, and actually showed a phone that didn't look all that different from the mainstream OnePlus 8 series , with a ``punch-hole'' cutout in the center of the top of the screen, rear cameras in a bulge to the left of the device, and apparently no 3.5mm headphone jack. We've also seen practical live phone images, which generally seem to support this representation. The screen is flat, which is a change from other OnePlus 8 devices, but the image didn't show the back of the phone. Just before the OnePlus 8 announcement, a huge leak exposed all three phones, including the Lite device. The leak stated that the phone would have a 6.4-inch display, a 48MP + 16MP + 12MP rear camera combo, a 16MP front-facing camera, a 4000mAh battery, and a Mediatek 1000 chipset. However, it should be noted that this The jailbreak caused bugs on the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro in a number of ways, so take the information with a huge pinch of salt. Also, a separate leak suggested that the phone would have a Snapdragon 765G chipset, which is slightly better but doesn't come with 5G built-in. One of the latest specs leaks also indicates a Snapdragon 765 chipset, as well as 6GB of RAM, a triple-lens rear camera with 64MP, 16MP, and 2MP sensors, a 16MP punch-hole front camera, a 6.55 - inch Super AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate, 128GB of storage, in-display fingerprint scanner, and 4.300mAh battery with 30W fast charging. That being said, another donor has said that these specs are wrong, so we'd take them with a serious side, especially since there's a disagreement over the OnePlus Z's specs. A surprise phone-in tease during a talk show suggested it would have three rear cameras, however it looks like this part of the leaks may be correct. That being said, another trusted baser has released a trailer that suggests we might see the OnePlus Nord have four rear cameras. We still expected it to have three cameras, but what to expect for the rear shooter is unclear.

pic.twitter.com/nvQBMV1pryJune 15, 2020 Finally, a list of benchmarks for what appears to be the OnePlus Z suggests it could have up to 12GB of RAM, which is surprising for what we envision as an affordable phone. . The same listing suggests that the phone will have 5G connectivity and a Snapdragon 765G chipset, as mentioned above.

OnePlus Z: what we want to see

Here we are going to compile everything we want to see in the OnePlus 8 Lite or OnePlus Z, when it comes out.

The rear cameras of the OnePlus 8 Pro (Image credit: future)

1. Triple camera combo

If a smartphone has a prime, ultra-wide, and telephoto lens, it allows you to take photos in a variety of different situations. However, most budget smartphones do not have the telephoto lens, preferring a macro or depth sensor, which means they are not perfect for long-range images. We'd like the OnePlus 8 Lite to come with all three of these cameras, so the camera is ideal for photography in a variety of situations. It's unlikely, because the basic OnePlus 8 missed this combo, but we can dream.

OnePlus 8 had a 90Hz display (Image credit: Future)

2. 90 Hz display

While new high-end and even mid-range smartphones are starting to pack displays with 90Hz or even 120Hz displays, affordable devices are quite late to this celebration, and it wouldn't be surprising if the OnePlus 8 Lite has a display. 60Hz "standard". However, as people who have used 90Hz or even 120Hz screens will attest, they can be very useful, making it easier to scroll through content, whether on social media or online. scroll through the menus. The OnePlus 8 had a 90Hz display, so the Lite won't beat that, but we'd like the budget phone to match it, especially since almost all budget phones these days have 60Hz displays.

OnePlus 8 Pro was a 5G phone (Image credit: LaComparacion)

3. 5G connectivity

As with displays with high refresh rates, there are no 5G phones on the market at the time of writing that are truly 'affordable' because even the 5G phones with the lowest price tags are in fact, average priced. , and only with the correct specifications. For many people looking to get 5G connections without breaking the bank, a OnePlus 8 Lite 5G would be great - 5G contracts tend to be pretty expensive as they are without the phone being too expensive. Until the launch of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite in late 2020, OnePlus would have a monopoly on the affordable 5G phone market if the Lite had connectivity.