OnePlus9Pro just leaked - and it looks stunning

OnePlus9Pro just leaked - and it looks stunning

A week ago, we got our first look at the OnePlus 9 thanks to a leaked CAD design. And now the OnePlus 9 Pro is getting the same treatment.

The renderings come from a trusted leaker, Steve Hemmerstoffer aka OnLeaks. Before we get into the details, it is worth noting his caveat that this is a prototype and is subject to change. He writes, "Keep in mind that while most of the design is set, some small details, especially regarding the layout of the rear camera, are still subject to change."

In its current state, the OnePlus 9 Pro looks like an amalgamation of this year's OnePlus 8 Pro and the recent OnePlus 8T. From the front, it is basically the same as the former, with a hole-punch camera in the upper left corner and the complex benefit of a curved display. The OnePlus 9, on the other hand, appears to copy the 8T by moving the camera module to the upper left corner of the back.

Hemmerstoffer said that the current prototype "contains up to four camera lenses," adding that two of them are surrounded by "a huge mental ring that protrudes slightly from the main camera bump."

He also adds that the device is a 6.7-inch device with a glass back and the speaker is on the bottom edge. The alert slider and power button are on the right side, while the volume rocker is on the left.The OnePlus 9 Pro will reportedly launch in March 2021, after the Samsung Galaxy S21, which Hemmerstoffer plans to launch in January.

Nothing has been announced about internal specs, but we will be thoroughly surprised if the OnePlus 9 Pro does not launch with the upcoming Snapdragon 875 chip and at least 8GB RAM. Its predecessor, the OnePlus 8 Pro, had 8GB RAM, with the option to double the storage and up to 12GB at the same time. It also featured a 120Hz screen, and there were rumors that OnePlus might increase the refresh rate even further, but previous OnePlus 9 leaks indicated that it would stick with 120Hz after all.

Elsewhere, we can expect 65W fast charging support and an Android 11-based experience with the company's Oxygen OS.

Cost has yet to be announced, but OnePlus pricing has been steadily rising over the past few years. Just four years ago, the OnePlus 3T launched for a bargain $439, while this year's OnePlus 8T comes in at $749 and the OnePlus 8 Pro starts at $899. Given the pandemic financial situation, one would hope that OnePlus will keep prices stable in 2021, but we won't know for sure until March.

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