The launch of the OnePlus 9 series is fast approaching, with the first details to be announced on March 8 However, the latest leaked information steals some of the company's thunder by revealing the exact name of the upcoming handset

The information comes from Spigen (via MySmartPrice), a well-known smartphone case manufacturer: the OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and OnePlus 9E

The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are not surprising at all; they follow the same naming convention that OnePlus has been using since the OnePlus 7 series launched in 2019; the OnePlus 9E is not, and OnePlus has been using the same naming convention since the flagship smartphone's because this is the first time it has launched a "lite" version of its flagship smartphone

Rumor has it that the budget device also has several different names, including OnePlus 9 Lite, OnePlus 9R, and OnePlus 9E

Of course, the listing on Spigen's website is not a solid confirmation that the phone will definitely be called the OnePlus 9E Case makers have been known to rely on rumors and leaks in the past, and OnePlus 9E is a name that has been circulating the Internet recently that may explain its appearance

And also, Spigen may have information we don't know about - something that came directly from OnePlus to make cases and accessories available at the phone's launch

OnePlus may have taken inspiration from Apple and Samsung Samsung's Galaxy S10e is a cheaper version of the Galaxy S10, and the iPhone SE is still one of the best budget phones available

From what we have heard, the OnePlus 9E has a 65-inch full HD display with a refresh rate set at 90 Hz Other specs are unknown The latest leaks suggest that it will be powered by the lower-end Snapdragon 690 chipset

That recent leak also claimed that the phone will feature 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a 5,000 mAH battery, and a 64 megapixel camera Unfortunately, we have not heard many other rumors about this phone However, these specs are solid and make sense when compared to what we know about the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro

These phones have a Snapdragon 888 chipset, 120Hz refresh rate, 8-12GB RAM, 128-256GB storage, 4,500mAh battery, 65W fast charging, 16MP front camera, 48MP main lens and triple-lens rear camera with an ultra-wide lens; the OnePlus 9 will have a 5MP macro lens and the 9 Pro will have an 8MP telephoto lens

Additionally, the OnePlus 9 Pro is said to benefit from a camera partnership with premium brand Hasselblad, but what this means for the phone remains to be seen

Naturally, both models will be different sizes: the OnePlus 9 is expected to feature a 65-inch FHD display, while the 9 Pro will have a 67-inch QHD display The Pro model should also feature 30W wireless charging