OnePlus 9 Lite Rumoured to Launch in India, China With Snapdragon 865 SoC 58473z

OnePlus 9 Lite is set to launch in India in two distinct variants, according to a tipster. The rumoured OnePlus phone, which was earlier tipped to be called OnePlus 9E and debut alongside the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro, is said to also make its way to China. OnePlus is expected to launch the OnePlus 9 series in the first quarter of this year — maybe as early as March. While the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro are expected to have flagship features, the OnePlus 9 Lite is likely to be a cheaper, watered-down variant in the series.

A tipster, with Twitter handle TechDroider, has Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, the previous-gen flagship SoC.

Last month, Android Central rumoured with different names, including OnePlus 9E and OnePlus 9T.

Interestingly, the tipster behind the TechDroider on Twitter had earlier OnePlus 9 Pro would arrive in the middle of March this year.

OnePlus 9 Lite price (expected) 525942

The report by Android Central last month suggested that the OnePlus 9 Lite could carry a price tag of around $600 (roughly Rs. 43,800). This could essentially help OnePlus Nord alongside the OnePlus 9 phones.

OnePlus 9 Lite specifications (expected) f3h2c

In of specifications, the OnePlus 9 Lite is rumoured to have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. This will be unlike the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro that are both expected to have top-of-the-line Android 11 out-of-the-box with a new OxygenOS version on top. The smartphone could also include 30W fast charging .

OnePlus hasn't provided any details about the OnePlus 9 Lite yet. It is, therefore, best to consider this leak with some scepticism.

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