India-Exclusive OnePlus 9R 5G to Launch Next Week, Confirms CEO Pete Lau
Mar. 18, 2021OnePlus has already confirmed that the flagshipOnePlus 9 seriesand theOnePlus Watcharrive on March 23. It has shown off the two upcoming phones, the standard OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. However, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has today confirmed thata third OnePlus 9 variant also launches next week. It is the long-rumoredOnePlus 9R, which has been referred to as a budget-centric gaming smartphone by Lau.
The Budget-Tier OnePlus with Flagship-Grade Specs
Now, the OnePlus 9R willsolely cater to the Indian marketas the lineup’s budget variant. But don’t worry, you will still get flagship-grade specifications. As per recent reports, the OnePlus 9R will includeSnapdragon 865/870 SoCinstead of the flagshipSnapdragon 888chipset. Moreover, the report stated that the device willfeature a 90Hz or a 120Hz screen refresh ratefor a smoother UI experience.
Lau, in the interview, has confirmed that the OnePlus 9R will be a“premium-tier device at a more affordable price point in India.”It will be equipped with the“latest technologies”that are there in modern smartphones. Moreover, it will be a gaming-centric device that will offer“smooth scrolling, immersive gaming controls, and a superior viewing experience.”The device will also feature 5G connectivity, citingthe potential rise of 5G networks in Indiain the coming months.Image courtesy: OnePlus | Via: News18
Apart from these details, the company is tight-lipped about the OnePlus 9R 5G. We do not even know if the OnePlus 9R will feature Hasselblad cameras or not. Since it is a budget device, it is highly unlikely for it to includeHasselblad camera tech, which the other two OnePlus 9 variants boast.
Stay tuned for the launch of the OnePlus 9 series on March 23. We will be covering the launch in real-time, so come back for more information.
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