Maybe it was just to keep people interested in watching the Chinese launch
Then OnePlus recently unveiled its OnePlus 8 Series, it was expected that the company will also launch a mid-range smartphone dubbed OnePlus 8 Lite earlier.
OnePlus Z Release Date, Specifications
OnePlus Z
- Rumored release date: July 2020
- 90Hz AMOLED screen with an in-display fingerprint scanner
- Punch hole display with a single selfie camera
- Triple rear camera setup
- MediaTek Dimensity 1000/ Snapdragon 765G
- 4,000mAh battery with 30W warp Charging
- Rumored price: $450-$475
OnePlus Z Release Date
The company disappointed a lot of fans by not releasing the budget smartphone with the OnePlus 8 series. Rumors suggest that OnePlus has delayed the launch of OnePlus Z to a later date this summer. The reason behind this delay is coronavirus and its implications.
Steve H.McFly✔@OnLeaks
According to my sources, that model was initially planned to be unveiled along with the #OnePlus8 series during yesterday’s event but has been postponed (at least to upcoming summer) due to #CoronaVirus situation…
Prominent leaksters Max J. and Ishan Agarwal have indicated that the OnePlus Z release date could be sometime in July. If this true, it will be the first time when OnePlus will deviate from its usual bi-yearly launch schedule.
Max J.@MaxJmb
OnePlus Z Design
Highlights
- Punch hole display
- Glass back
- AMOLED screen
- No 3.5mm audio jack
Several leaked renders and alleged hands-on pictures of OnePlus Z have revealed that OnePlus Z design will be different from OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. In the above image that shows an alleged hands-on picture of OnePlus Z (via TrueTech), we can see a punch-hole camera in the center of the display.
Previously, the popular leakster OnLeaks and 91Mobiles also published renders of OnePlus 8 lite or what is now becoming popular as OnePlus Z. We can see that these renders also fall in line with the recently posted hands-on image by TrueTech.
Also, there were speculations that OnePlus could include an LCD IPS panel instead of AMOLED display to minimize the cost. But if you look at the OnePlus Z posted by TrueTech, it shows the method to enable an in-screen fingerprint scanner — a technology available only in OLED panels as of now.
OnePlus Z with an AMOLED panel.
OnePluz Z Camera, Processor, Battery & Other Specs
Highlights
- MediaTek Dimensity 1000/ Snapdragon 765G
- 90Hz AMOLED display
- Up to 8GB RAM/256 GB storage
- Triple rear camera setup
- Single front camera (32MP)
- 4,000mAh battery with 30W warp Charging
- IP rating
It is almost certain that OnePlus Z won’t launch with Snapdragon 865 SoC found in OnePlus 8 series as the company will try to keep the price to a minimum.
Rumors have indicated that OnePlus 8 Lite/ OnePlus Z could be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1000 processor (MediaTek MT6889). However, a recent rumor also mentions that OnePlus Z could be launched with Snapdragon 765G processor.
Max J.@MaxJmb
Since OnePlus Z is supposed to be a mid-budget smartphone, therefore, adding a 120Hz display will be preposterous. So, OnePlus Z is touted to come with the 90Hz display, OnePlus introduced with OnePlus 7 Pro.
Leaked renders by OnLeaks show dual camera setup but leaks floating around suggest that OnePlus Z could have a triple camera setup similar to what is found in OnePlus 8.
On the other hand, there is no doubt that we’ll get a single selfie camera embedded in the punch-hole display as it seems that OnePlus has parted ways with a pop-up selfie camera with the recent release of OnePlus 8 series.
Steve H.McFly✔@OnLeaks
Guess what?! Seems like #OnePlus is about to launch a more affordable device!
Here comes your very first look at that yet unknown and nameless OnePlus mid-ranger!
360° video + gorgeous 5K renders + dimensions, on behalf of my Friends over @91mobiles -> https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/oneplus-8-lite-renders-design-punch-hole-display-camera/ …
Steve H.McFly✔@OnLeaks
Hmmm… Alleged #OnePlus8Lite prototype spotted with triple rear camera setup instead of dual on the model I got one month ago… Interesting… http://www.slashleaks.com/l/oneplus-8-lite-dummy-leak …
When it comes to battery, rumors have revealed that OnePlus Z could sport a 4,000mAH battery with 30W fast charging support. It is very unlikely that OnePlus will include wireless charging in the OnePlus Z as it has recently introduced its 30W wireless charging technology in OnePlus 8 Pro.
However, there are indications that we could see IP rating in OnePlus Z, probably IP53, which was offered by Google in Pixel 3.
Finally, OnePlus Z is expected to be available in two different RAM options – 6GB and 8GB. Storage options could go up to 256GB. We haven’t heard of any rumors about the color options yet.
OnePlus Z Price
Highlight
- OnePlus Z 6GB/128GB: $450-$475
A rumored specs sheet surfaced on Weibo revealed that OnePlus Z price could fall in the range of $450-$475 for the starting variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. At this price point, OnePlus Z could prove to be a promising budget smartphone.
CREDIT: FOSSYBYTE