OnePlus 9T Series Launch Cancelled; OnePlus 9 RT Might Arrive Later this Year!

Sep. 20, 2021

Earlier this year, we heardmultiple reportssuggesting that OnePlus might not launch the OnePlus 9T series following thelaunch of its numbered flagship series. Now, we have an official confirmation from OnePlus. The Chinese giant has confirmed that it willnot launch the OnePlus 9T and 9T Pro later this year. Instead, we can expect the company to focus on other product categories, including the Nord and R-series.

The company recently confirmed the cancelation of the OnePlus 9T-series to several global publications, after hinting about it in the press release of itsOxygenOS + ColorOS unificationannouncement. The company, aftermerging with Oppoearlier this year, is now ditching the OxygenOS platform for a unified OS that will include key features of both software skins.

For those unaware, OnePlus released anIndia-exclusive smartphonecalled theOnePlus 9R, along with its flagship OnePlus 9 series, this year. It essentially sits between the flagship OnePlus 9 series and budget-centric OnePlus Nord lineup. It offers flagship-grade specs, but lower-end compared to the flagship devices.

So, instead of the OnePlus 9T series, OnePlus 9RT will arrives as the successor of the OnePlus 9R later this year. It is rumored to bring minor upgrades over its predecessor. The device is rumored to pack a higher-binned variant of theSnapdragon 870 chipset and a 4,500mAh batterywith 65W fast chargingsupport. Moreover, it will reportedly rock a 50MP Sony IMX 766 primary lens at the back, which is an upgrade over the 9R’s 48MP primary sensor.

Now, although the device will launch as an upgrade over the OnePlus 9R, it is worth mentioning that it might include hints of Oppo’s new ColorOS 12 software experience in the OxygenOS 12 update. Furthermore, as per recent leaks, the device might launch on October 15 and will be exclusive to the Indian and Chinese markets.

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