OnePlus’s product lineup seems to be everywhere the place since last year. It started pushing the OnePlus Nord series while also taking a step back with the most “numbered” flagships. Consistent with sources, there’ll be no OnePlus 9T this year, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s through with the 9 series. Instead, it’d just launch a OnePlus 9 RT later this year that might mark the top of that series. However, its availability are going to be even as limited as its immediate predecessor.
Due to its limited availability, the OnePlus 9R pictured above probably didn’t even make a blip on most people’s radar. Moreover, in terms of specs, it had been closer to the OnePlus 8T last year than the OnePlus 9 it debuted with. Considering that situation, it’s surprising that OnePlus would even launch a “T” model of the OnePlus 9R, but that’s exactly what the rumours suggest.
The OnePlus 9 RT is predicted to stay the Snapdragon 870 5G while upgrading a minimum of one among the cameras. However, rather than the 48MP primary shooter of the OnePlus 9R, this incremental upgrade will sport the 50MP Sony IMX766 that served because of the ultra-wide camera of the OnePlus 9. Here, it’ll be the most camera and can be joined by an equivalent motley crew of a 16MP ultra-wide camera, a 5MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor.
Android Central believes that the OnePlus 9 RT will be the primary from the corporate to return with OxygenOS 12 and Android 12 out of the box. That hints that its launch wouldn’t be until after Android 12’s stable release, suggesting a Q4 2021 date. It’ll be supported by OPPO’s ColorOS, of course, and it’ll be interesting to ascertain what proportion the two will merge within the next release cycle.
As for availability, the OnePlus 9 RT might again be limited to India and China. OnePlus isn’t keen on this new phone undercutting the OnePlus 9, especially in markets where the OnePlus Nord series is taking root. the corporate may additionally launch two other Nord phones later this year, but the OnePlus 9 RT marks the top of its 2021 premium flagship line.
