OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro Rumours And Leaks Roundup: What To Expect From Next Flagship Killer

OnePlus has always managed to pique the interest of smartphone enthusiasts. So it does not come as a surprise that rumours for the next OnePlus device began surfacing on the Internet even before OnePlus 7T Pro hit the market shelves. With well over a month¡¯s roundup of rumours around the OnePlus 8 series, we think we can quite accurately predict what the upcoming OnePlus devices are going to be like.

First things first, OnePlus is expected to launch two new smartphones on its upcoming launch, which, as per tipsters, is scheduled for April 15. While everything has been planned by the company since the last many months, there is one big deviation from the usual OnePlus launches that the company could not have seen coming - the Coronavirus outbreak, citing which, it will now launch these devices behind closed doors and live stream the event.

As for the devices, rumours and leaks for both the upcoming OnePlus smartphones have been gaining steam since months and here is what we know about them so far:

OnePlus 8

OnePlus 8 (Image: Slashleaks)

As an upgrade to the OnePlus 7T, the OnePlus 8 will come with a similar 1080p, 90Hz display that might be bumped to 120Hz citing the company¡¯s recent teaser of the same. A noticeable difference would be the curved edge on the display and a punch-hole selfie shooter instead of the notch as seen on the OnePlus 7T.

The device will be powered by a Snapdragon 865 chipset. This is expected to be coupled with an 8GB RAM and a 256GB storage. The device will also get a larger battery - 4000 mAh, with OnePlus¡¯ own Warp Charging. As confirmed by OnePlus CEO Pete Lau, the OnePlus 8 will also support 5G connectivity.

As for the cameras on the smartphone, OnePlus 8 might see an improved 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 sensor coupled to an ultra-wide camera and a 2x optical zoom as seen on the OnePlus 7T. Even the selfie camera setup of the device is anticipated to be the same as on the OnePlus 7T.

Expect the OnePlus 8 to cost around Rs 40,000 with its launch in the Indian market.

OnePlus 8 Pro

OnePlus 8 Pro Renders (Image: Onleaks/ 91Mobiles)

Likely to compete with the aces of the smartphone world, including the Samsung Galaxy S20 series and the iPhone 11 series, the OnePlus 8 Pro will come with all the bells and whistles possible with the current smartphone technology.

This would include a 120Hz Quad HD+ AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate that will be curved on the edges and will have a punch-hole for the selfie camera.

The device will be powered by a Snapdragon 865 chipset and to mark its distinction from the OnePlus 8, might come with a 12GB RAM and 512GB storage for the top-end variant. Powering the device will be a 4500 mAh battery with top-of-the-line fast charging support as well as wireless charging capability.

Cameras on the smartphone have been rumoured to comprise of a 64-megapixel Sony lens along with a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera and a 13-megapixel telephoto camera at the back. At the front, the OnePlus 8 Pro can come with a 32-megapixel selfie shooter.

With all this information, does it look like the upcoming OnePlus smartphones will be able to compete with the recently launched Galaxy S20 series or the other smartphones like the Redmi K20 Pro and more in the pocket friendly range? Let us know in the comment section below.