14 DAY TRIAL // OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has recently revealed the key specifications of the company’s next flagship phone, though most of them aren’t surprising by any means.
Lau said in a post on the company’s forums that the OnePlus 6, whose release date is still a mystery, would come with the Snapdragon 845 processor. Again, this was something to be expected since OnePlus models have always been equipped with the most powerful processors available at launch.
The same chip is currently being used on the US version of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and is likely to make its way to other Android flagships as well.
Additionally, the OnePlus 6 will come with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. These will be offered on the top-of-the-range configuration, so more affordable versions with just 6GB RAM and 128GB storage are also on the table.
More storage and RAM
And yet, the storage upgrade is a welcome improvement, as the most recent model, the OnePlus 5T, was only available with 128GB.
“Choosing the best hardware is the easy part, the real challenge is in making the best hardware perform in ways that adds value to the experience of the user,” the OnePlus CEO says before revealing that the company formed a team called Team FSE (Fast, Stable, Efficient) whose purpose is to boost the performance of its phones.
“Take a demanding multiplayer game experience like PUBG for instance. Our devices set the bar for performance, and we are proud to lead in this category. The one recurring theme across all user reviews of OnePlus phone experiences is “fast & smooth”!” he wrote.
As for the launch date of the OnePlus 6, nothing is certain at this point, despite the rumors claiming that the unveiling could take place as soon as this month. Pricing is expected to be a little higher than in the case of the 5T, probably with a $50 extra charge given the new hardware.