OnePlus is known for releasing two flagship smartphone series every year since 2016. The company’s premium handsets for the second half of the year come under the OnePlus T series. According to a reliable tipster, there won’t be a T model in 2021.
If OnePlus releases a T series device this year, it would be most likely called OnePlus 9T. This so-called handset is being rumored for the past few weeks.
But now, as per Max Jambor, a well-known leaker, OnePlus will not be launching the OnePlus 9T this year. Unfortunately, his short tweet does not mention the reason.
Since OnePlus is known for making announcements before the launch or cancellation of any product, we expect the brand to reveal why it isn’t releasing the OnePlus 9T. But anyway, like always, the company won’t be giving a straightforward answer.
We think the cancellation of the OnePlus 9T could be due to the shortage of semiconductors, especially the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. The upcoming Galaxy S21 FE is also delayed because of the same reason.
Anyway, it also makes sense for the brand to not release another high-end device in the second half of the year since there aren’t any huge improvements when compared to the models released in the first half. Hence, there was no OnePlus 8T Pro last year as opposed to the OnePlus 7T Pro a year prior.
Maybe, the company will quietly discontinue the OnePlus T series next year. That said, what are your thoughts on this situation? Do let us know in the comment section below.
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