Earlier this month, OnePlus released the OxygenOS 12 update – C.46 for the OnePlus 9 and the 9 Pro which brought along a number of bug fixes like the abnormal display issue with the AOD, the blurred screen bug in certain scenarios, and the problems with registering to a 5G network. This update however did not make it to North American users of the device.

The company has now released another update for the OnePlus 9 series devices which this time around includes all regions. The new firmware update coming to the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro comes with version number C.47. The update bumps up the security patch levels of the devices to March 2022 and comes with several bug fixes and system optimization.

OnePlus also informs that the SafetyNet bug which was causing the “Device not certified” error for some OnePlus 9 users while using Google Pay has been addressed. If users are still facing the issue after installing the new update, the company has advised clearing the Google Play Store’s cache and rebooting the device.

Update Changelog:

• System
  • [Optimized] the stability of communication
  • [Fixed] the issue of the operator’s name displayed incorrectly
  • [Fixed] the low probability issue that unable to send MMS
  • [Improved] system stability
  • [Updated] Android security patch to 2022.03
• Camera
  • [Optimized] the fluency of taking pictures

Additionally, XDA developers have reported that the OnePlus 9RT has been updated to firmware version A.07 which brings along the March 2022 security patch and improves battery life along with fixing a bug related to the phone speaker.

Update changelog:

• System
  • Optimized power consumption, improved battery life
  • Fixed the issue that speaker unable to play sound in some scenarios
  • Fixed the low probability issue of blurred screen when in the bright environment
  • Improved system stability
  • Updated Android security patch to 2022.03

As usual, the OTA update is rolling out in batches, so it will take some time before it reaches everyone. If you have not received this OTA update yet, you can check its availability by heading to Settings > System > System updates on your device.

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Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S21 FE earlier this week. Since the announcement, the company has been revealing its availability in multiple markets. The handset is now up for pre-order in China alongside the Galaxy Tab A8.

Samsung has announced the Galaxy S21 FE and the Galaxy Tab A8 in China. The smartphone and the table are available for pre-order in the country.

In case you do not know, the Galaxy S21 FE is powered by two different chipsets, namely Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 and Exynos 2100. As China is known for getting Qualcomm variants of Samsung phones, it is not surprising to learn that it is the same case for the successor of Galaxy S20 FE. 

That said, the handset arrives in two memory configurations in the country. On the other hand, the Galaxy Tab A8 budget tablet comes in two WiFi and LTE models each.

The new Samsung devices will retail at the following price tags in China starting January 11.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

• Price

  • 8GB + 128GB – ¥4,599 ($721)
  • 8GB + 256GB – ¥4,999 ($784)

• Colors

  • Lavender
  • White
  • Olive
  • Graphite

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8

• Price

  • 4GB + 64GB WiFi-only – ¥1,399 ($219)
  • 4GB + 128GB WiFi-only – ¥1699 ($266)
  • 4GB + 64GB LTE – ¥1,699 ($266)
  • 4GB + 128GB LTE – ¥1,999 ($313)

• Colors

  • Gray
  • Silver
  • Pink Gold

The Galaxy S21 FE’s biggest competitor in China is OnePlus 9RT. The latter phone costs way lower than the former.

The  OnePlus device starts at only ¥3,199 ($502) for the base 8GB + 128GB variant. In other words, the Samsung smartphone is costlier by ¥1,400 ($220).

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The India launch of the much-awaited OnePlus 9RT and OnePlus Buds Z2 is now closer than ever as the products have now gained official support pages on the OnePlus website for the country. The former was spotted under the ‘Phone’ section while the latter was seen under ‘Accessories’, tipster Mukul Sharma told 91mobiles.

Clicking on both, however, leads to a page saying that “The page is coming soon.” The OnePlus Buds Z2 do pop up on Google though with the tagline “Play with silence”.

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The OnePlus 9RT was previously expected to be launched in November but the date has been pushed further due to an unknown reason. The phone is a successor to the OnePlus 9R launched earlier this year and brings along a number of meaningful upgrades. In China, it was already released on October 19th. Some rumors suggest that it could be rebranded as the OnePlus RT in India.

As for specs, the OnePLus 9RT is powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage. Its display is sized 6.62-inches and is an E4 OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1300nits peak brightness, HDR10+ support, and 600Hz touch response. It packs a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging. Its rear camera setup comprises a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera, a 16MP wide-angle lens, and a macro lens.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 come with an upgraded design that has done away with plastic tips in favor of in-ear silicone ones for a more comfy fit. The earbuds feature 11mm drivers and support AAC and SBC Bluetooth codecs. But perhaps the best bit is the all-new ANC support with claims of reducing noise by up to 40dB. The battery life is claimed to be 7 hours without the case.

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The OnePlus 9RT made its initial debut in China in October. It is being rumored to launch in India for months. Recent reports have suggested that the device will make its entry into the country with a different name. However, a new report now says that the smartphone will retain its original name with minute changes and will be available in two memory configurations.

According to a report by The Mobile Indian, the OnePlus 9RT will launch in India as ‘OnePlus 9 RT’. There will be a space between the 9 and the RT in the branding.

For the last few days, we have been hearing that the handset will go official in India as OnePlus RT. If the new report is to be believed, it won’t be the case.

Further, the report states that the phone will be sold in 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB variants. These SKUs are said to retail at ₹39,999 and ₹34,999 respectively. There’s a chance that the top version could cost even lower at ₹37,999.

At the same, tipster Yogesh Brar says that there will not be a 6GB RAM variant. He continues to stand by his word that the handset will cost between ₹40,000 and ₹44,000.

Lastly, the OnePlus 9RT is expected to release in India in mid-December along with the OnePlus Buds Z2. With its debut, OnePlus is tipped to reduce the price of the OnePlus 9R to ₹34,999.

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The OnePlus 9RT was unveiled last month in China as a successor to the OnePlus 9R and brought about a few upgraded specs. Alongside it, the OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS earbuds were also announced. Both were always eligible for global launches, and while there’s no official word from the company about that yet, we now have a date for their release in India.

91mobiles has learned from industry insider Ishan Agarwal that the OnePlus RT and OnePlus Buds Z2 will be going live in India in December. He has further revealed that the OnePlus RT will come in Nano Silver and Hacker Black colors, while the OnePlus Buds Z2 will be available in Obsidian Black and Pearl White colors.

To recall, the OnePlus 9RT was recently found to be rebranded as the OnePlus RT in India. It is most likely that the Indian variant will come with the exact set of specs as its Chinese counterpart. As such, the OnePlus RT will feature a 6.62-inch OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, HDR10+ certification, and a 600Hz touch sampling rate. It will be equipped with the Snapdragon 888 processor – a notable upgrade over the OnePlus 9R’s Snapdragon 870 – that has been paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

Moving on to the camera department, the rear module packs a 50MP primary + 16MP wide-angle + 2MP macro camera setup. Upfront, there’s a 16MP selfie shooter fitted within a left-aligned punch-hole. The device is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 comes with an upgraded design that has done away with plastic tips in favor of in-ear silicone ones for a more comfy fit. The earbuds feature 11mm drivers and support AAC and SBC Bluetooth codecs. But perhaps the best bit is the all-new ANC support with claims of reducing noise by up to 40dB. Other than this, the earbuds come with IP55 splash-proof certification, support Warp Charge, and have a battery life of up to 7 hours.

The OnePlus RT is expected to be priced under Rs. 40,000, while the OnePlus Buds Z2 may cost around Rs. 5,815 (derived from Chinese pricing of CNY 499).

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OnePlus just announced that the OnePlus 9RT supports 120 FPS gameplay on the Honor of Kings game, which goes by the name of Arena of Valor globally.

Honor of Kings is a Chinese MOBA game developed by TiMi Studio Group and published by Tencent Games for iOS and Android. It has an international adaptation as well called Arena of Valor that features some tweaks to better suit the global market, but is largely the same as its Chinese counterpart.

Anyway, the 120 FPS support on Honor of Kings was brought along with September’s S25 Season. The high frames per second translate to better utilization of high-end chips and high refresh rate panels found on more premium phones. The FPS setting was enabled across a few phones from iQOO, vivo, Xiaomi, ROG, Black Shark, and others, and it’s great to see OnePlus now getting the same as well.

OnePlus hasn’t yet announced if the 120 FPS in Honor of Kings on the OnePlus 9RT means that the global Arena of Valor will be getting it as well. However, considering the games are very much alike, the global Arena of Valor will be receiving support for it too.

The OnePlus 9RT is equipped with the Snapdragon 888 processor, a 6.62-inch 120Hz E4 OLED panel from Samsung, and comes with 600Hz touch sensitivity. It should thus have no problem handling Honor of Kings at 120FPS.

If you are looking to purchase the OnePlus 9RT, then you will be interested in our full review of the phone given at the bottom of this article.

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The OnePlus 9RT is yet to make its entry into India, although we have reason to believe that it is now closer than ever.

Tipster Mukul Sharma on Twitter today revealed that the OnePlus 9RT launch event for India is “not too far away from now” and is right around the corner. The same launch event will also be lifting the curtains on the OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS earbuds, so there’s that.

[Exclusive] OnePlus 9 RT and OnePlus Buds Z2 Indian launch is not too far away from now. The launch event is right around the corner.
In all likelihood, the teasers will start soon now.#OnePlus #OnePlus9RT #OnePlusBudsZ2

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) October 19, 2021

For the uninitiated, the OnePlus 9RT features a 6.62-inch AMOLED panel with a punch-hole design. It offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 888 5G processor, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,500mAh battery. It supports Warp Charge 65T fast charging.

The phone went on sale for the first time today in China where it managed to surpass 100 million Yuan worth of sales in just 5 minutes, thus proving its popularity and demand. If calculated at the price of 3,399 Yuan ($577), the units sold must’ve been around 30,000.

In India, the OnePlus 9RT could be priced between ₹40,000 to ₹44,000 (~$533-587), as per a new report.

As already mentioned, the OnePlus Buds Z2 will be launched alongside the phone. The earbuds are an upgrade to the Buds Z that were launched last year. They feature better audio quality, battery life, and other improvements. Specs include ANC, Bluetooth 5.2, 38-hour long battery life, and IP55 water resistance. They’re being sold in China at a price of 399 yuan (~$62).

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The OnePlus ‘R’ series is meant to give back to OnePlus devotees what they lost ever since the company raised its prices for its top-of-the-line offerings. Take the OnePlus 9R, for example, that launched for ‘just’ INR 39,999 ($532), yet offers near-flagship specifications. The phone continues to be a compelling buy even now, but OnePlus seems intent on upholding its tradition of launching two versions of the same device in the same year.

The OnePlus 9RT is now all to be making its debut on October 13, and here’s all you need to know before making up your mind about the purchase.

Design & Display

Thanks to official posters, we now know that the OnePlus 9RT will feature a design pretty much its predecessor. The main difference will lie in its camera module which now sports three cameras instead of the OnePlus 9R’s four, although this isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

The display should be identical to the one found on the 9R. This means that it will continue to be a super-fluid 6.55″ AMOLED 120Hz panel with HDR10+ support.

Cameras on the OnePlus 9RT

There are rumors suggesting that the OnePlus 9RT will be coming with the same IMX766 50MP sensor as the one found on the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro, although it is yet to be confirmed. If true, the device will be granting top-notch camera performance to its beholder, a far cry from the 48MP IMX586 found on its predecessor. But let’s not get too carried away for now.

Apart from the primary camera, there are barely any details at hand regarding the OnePlus 9RT’s photography capabilities. Still, it is safe to assume that the rest of the cameras will remain unchanged, meaning a 16MP ultrawide and a 5MP macro will be complimenting the 50MP primary on the rear. And a 16MP selfie camera will be present upfront.

That one lost camera from the back will most likely be the 2MP monochrome, which was barely any use anyway.

Other Specifications

The most significant officially confirmed upgrade will be the usage of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. Fabricated on the 5nm process, the chip should translate to improved performance with regular usage as well as games, all while being more efficient.

The chip will be supported with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM that can be expanded by 7GB thanks to virtual RAM support, and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. The phone’s display will be a Samsung E4 panel. A tipster had also revealed that the device will be packing a 4,500mAh battery with 65T Warp Charge support.

Further, OnePlus had confirmed that the 9RT will have an improved cooling system, a 600Hz ultra-sensitive touch, and an extremely low screen latency.

Software

There is confusion regarding the Android and OxygenOS (based on ColorOS) version the OnePlus 9RT will be running, although reliable leakster Digital Chat Station had said that it will be ColorOS 12 based on Android 11, at least in China.

This is quite odd, however, considering ColorOS 12 is still in its beta phase and is linked to Android 12 and not 11.

Colors & Release

The OnePlus 9RT will be available in blue, silver, and black. The black will be called ‘Hacker Black‘ while the silver will likely be called ‘Nano Silver’. An announcement date of October 13 7:30 PM (local time) has been confirmed in China. The sale will commence October 19 in the country. Official news regarding a global launch is still awaited but should follow soon enough.

OnePlus 9RT price in China is reported to be between CNY 2,000 (~Rs. 23,250) and CNY 3,000 (~Rs. 34,800).

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OnePlus has officially scheduled a launch event on October 13 for the unveiling of the much-anticipated OnePlus 9 RT smartphone. However, the sale date of the smartphone is yet to be known. Today, the company has confirmed the sale date and has revealed its major specs.

The OnePlus 9 RT will go on sale from October 19th in the Chinese market. It is expected to arrive in two colour options Black and Silver. Soon after its Chinese launch, the phone is expected to land in the Indian market.

The smartphone will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G chipset in China. It will be paired with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It is expected to come with a 6.55-inch E4 AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution. It will feature a 120Hz refresh rate punch-hole screen with a fast touch sampling rate.

As for cameras, the smartphone will feature a quad-camera system at the rear comprising of a 50MP Sony IMX766 main sensor, an ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5MP macro sensor, and lastly a 2MP depth sensor. It will feature a 16MP front camera for selfies.

Inside, the smartphone will pack a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging. The smartphone will run on Android 11 out of the box with OnePlus’ custom skin on the top.

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OnePlus 9RT is expected to be the next smartphone from the brand. It is in the news since August. In the past couple of months, we have learned almost everything about it. Today (October 7), the company’s co-founder himself teases the arrival of this handset.

The latest Weibo post by Pete Lau, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of OnePlus, details the OnePus T series of smartphones released so far. In the end, the post reads that the upcoming model in the lineup will have a new name and more details will be revealed tomorrow (October 8).

Unfortunately, Weibo spoils the hype by revealing the name of the device, which is none other than ‘OnePlus 9RT’. The brand exec shared this post from the yet-to-release phone.

Last month, OnePlus revealed that there won’t be a OnePlus 9T and a OnePlus 9T Pro in 2021.  But the company did not shed details on the OnePlus 9RT. Hence, this is the first time we are hearing about the tweaked version of the OnePlus 9R officially from the brand.

According to previous reports, the OnePlus 9RT will come with features like Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera, ColorOS 12 (could be based on Android 11), 6.55-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, up to 12GB RAM/256GB storage, and three colors (blue, silver, black).

In a nutshell, the OnePlus 9RT will be a refreshed OnePlus 9R with some upgrades. Going by Pete Lau’s Weibo post, we expect the company to announce the launch date for China tomorrow.

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OnePlus 9 RT is expected to debut on Oct. 15 in India and China. However, there is no official confirmation yet from the brand. The rumor mill is actively working on revealing the key details of the smartphone. The OnePlus 9 RT is expected to arrive as an updated version of the OnePlus 9R. Reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has now revealed that the OnePlus 9 RT will come with three main improvements in departments like chipset, camera, and OS.

According to the tipster, the OnePlus 9 RT’s appearance will be similar to the OnePlus 9R. Instead of the Snapdragon 870 chipset, Sony IMX586 48-megapixel main camera, and ColorOS 12, the OnePlus 9 RT in China will be equipped with the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel primary camera, and ColorOS 12.

It appears that the other specs of the OnePlus 9RT could be identical to the 9R. The handset is expected to arrive with a 6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED punch-hole display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device may run on ColorOS 12 based Android 11 OS in China.

It is unclear whether it will retain the rear-facing auxiliary cameras such as a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 5-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel monochrome lens. It may come with a front-facing 16-megapixel camera.

The Snapdragon 888 mobile platform could be assisted by up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. The device could be backed by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W rapid charging. It is expected to arrive in three colors such as blue, silver, and black. It is likely to be priced between 2,000 Yuan (~$310) and 3,000 Yuan (~$465) in China.

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Since the launch of the OnePlus 6T, OnePlus has made it a tradition to launch its T-variant phones with the latest version of Android available at the time the device hits the market. For the OnePlus 9 RT, that may not be the case as we may see the phone launch with Android 11 instead of Android 12.

When we first learned about the OnePlus 9 RT, it was revealed that the phone will run a new version of OxygenOS based on Android 12 out of the box. However, according to the Chinese leaker that goes by @Digital Chat Station, the OnePlus 9 RT will come pre-installed with the new ColorOS 12 but based on Android 11! If the OnePlus 9 RT is launching with Android 11 in China, then it will run Android 11 in any other market it will be sold in. If you are wondering why it isn’t running Android 12 out of the box, here is a possible explanation.

Android 12 was announced yesterday but unlike previous releases of a new version of Android where the update rolls out to Google’s own phones as well as a few from other manufacturers on the same day, that didn’t happen with Android 12. Google says the Pixels will receive the update in a few weeks, which should be at least 2 weeks at the minimum.

One plausible reason for the delay is that Google wants the new version of Android to debut on its shiny new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones that are expected to be unveiled this month. After the launch, the update will then be released for older eligible Pixel phones and then eligible devices from other manufacturers.

Based on the reason stated above, we don’t see Google allowing any manufacturer to launch a device with Android 12 out of the box before the Pixel 6 series arrives or release a stable update before the older Pixel phones are updated.

Apart from the fact that the OnePlus 9 RT will run Android 11 out of the box, the source also confirmed its other specifications. The phone will have an FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a punch hole at the top left corner for the front-facing camera. It will also have a Snapdragon 888 processor, a 50MP Sony IMX766 main rear camera, a 4500mAh battery, and support for 65W fast charging.

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The OnePlus 9 RT is the last flagship OnePlus has planned for this year and there are speculations it will be announced this month. The smartphone is a T-variant of the OnePlus 9R, the first device in its new line of entry-level flagship phones.

As we move closer to the launch of the device, more details have been pouring in, and the latest reveals the color variants it will come in when it is is announced.

The OnePlus 9R was announced in two colors at launch – Carbon Black and Lake Blue. However, OnePlus announced a third colorway – Qingyu Green – that is exclusive to China, the other country the phone is sold in other than India. For the OnePlus 9 RT, there will also be three color variants according to the Chinese Weibo leaker, Bald Panda.

According to the source, the phone will be available in “Blue Sky Enchantment”, “Hacker Silver”, and “Dark Matter”. These are translations of the Chinese names but we can deduce that the OnePlus 9 RT will be available in Blue, Silver, and Black.

We do not know if all three colorways will be announced at launch and if they will be available in all of the markets the phone will be sold. Since the green variant of the OnePlus 9R is exclusive to China, there is no saying OnePlus won’t make one of these colors exclusive to the region once again.

The OnePlus 9 RT is expected to launch in mid-October. It will have a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a 1080p resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. An earlier report said the phone will have a higher-binned version of the Snapdragon 870 processor but a Geekbench listing has revealed the phone has a Snapdragon 888 processor.

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OnePlus is speculated to announce the OnePlus 9 RT affordable flagship phone on Oct. 15. It is expected to go official in limited markets like India and China. A new OnePlus phone with model number MT2110 was spotted at the 3C certifications site of China. It is speculated that this device may go official with the OnePlus 9 RT moniker in the home market. The same device has now been spotted at Geekbench (via) today. It appears that the company could be internally testing its performance before its official announcement.

The Geekbench listing shows that the OnePlus 9 RT is driven by a Qualcomm chipset, which is codenamed Lahaina. The configuration of the chipset mentioned in the listing and the codename hints that the smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC.

Leaked information that was shared by Android Central in August claimed that the OnePlus 9 RT will be equipped with the higher-binned version of the Snapdragon 870. Probably, the publication could have hinted at the inclusion of the Snapdragon 888 SoC. It is advisable to wait for further reports to know which processor is present under the hood of the OnePlus 9 RT.

The MT2110 model is equipped with 12 GB of RAM, and it runs on Android 11 OS. It scored 818 in the single-core test and 3246 in the multi-core test. It is believed that the variant heading to India has an MT2111 model number.

The OnePlus 9 RT is likely to feature a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, a 16-megapixel selfie camera, and a 50-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. It may house a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging. The handset is likely to arrive with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage.

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Starting with the OnePlus 3T, OnePlus has made it a tradition to announce a T-variant of its flagship phones. For folks expecting the release of the OnePlus 9T or Oneplus 9T Pro, OnePlus has officially confirmed that no such phones will be launched this year.

The info was confirmed by OnePlus in a press briefing (Via XDA Developers) detailing its plans for the future. The source reports that OnePlus added that, while there will be no T-variants of the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro, there will be other releases.

A leak revealed in August that OnePlus will launch a T-variant of the OnePlus 9R and it will launch as the OnePlus 9RT/OnePlus 9 RT. The source also mentioned that there will be two new Nord phones too. The OnePlus 9 RT is rumored to be scheduled for an October 15 release.

Alleged specs of the OnePlus 9 RT mention the phone will have a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a higher-binned version of the Snapdragon 870 chipset that powers the OnePlus 9R, a Sony IMX766 50MP main camera, a 4500mAh battery, and support for 65W fast charging. It should also have an in-display fingerprint scanner

It has also been reported that it will launch with OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 out of the box. The new version of OxygenOS will come with new features such as a redesigned UI, floating windows, improved privacy settings, a theme store, and a digital safe for storing sensitive data.

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OnePlus is reportedly working on the OnePlus 9 RT smartphone, which is said to be an enhanced version of the OnePlus 9R that debuted earlier this year. The handset is expected to arrive in markets like India and China in October. Last month, the alleged Indian variant of the OnePlus 9 RT with MT2111 was spotted in the database of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Now, a OnePlus phone with a similar model number has bagged 3C certification in China.

The 3C certification of the OnePlus MT2110 reveals that it is a 5G phone, which may ship with a 65W fast charger. The original leak of the OnePlus 9 RT by Android Central had claimed that it will support 65W charging like the OnePlus 9R.

OnePlus 9 RT specifications

The OnePlus 9 RT leaks have revealed that it will be sporting a 6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. It will possess a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel.

The handset may feature a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX766) quad-camera unit. It may draw power from a 4,500mAh battery. It is expected to debut as the company’s first phone with OxygenOS 12 based Android OS. It will be fuelled by the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform.

The OnePlus 9 RT may offer users up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It is speculated that the OnePlus 9 RT will be announced on Oct. 15. At present, there is no information available on the pricing of the device. OnePlus is expected to announce the OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS earbuds alongside the OnePlus 9 RT in October.

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Last month, Android Central revealed that the OnePlus is working on a new smartphone called the OnePlus 9 RT. The moniker of the device suggests that it will be an upgraded version of the OnePlus 9Rv handset that debuted earlier this year. Apart from revealing a few key specs of the phone, the publication claimed that this device will be launching in October. Now, reliable tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer has shared the tentative launch date of the OnePlus 9 RT.

Tentative launch date for the #OnePlus9RT: October 15 pic.twitter.com/Yt4bEjmRrn

— Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) September 13, 2021

The OnePlus 9 RT may debut on Oct. 15. As previous reports have revealed, the company is unlikely to release updated ‘T’ versions of the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro this year. The OnePlus 9 RT is expected to arrive with the latest OxygenOS 12 UI. It is likely to remain exclusive to markets like India and China.

It is speculated that the OnePlus 9 RT will be featuring the same 6.55-inch AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. The device will be powered by a higher-binned version of the Snapdragon 870. For photography, it will be featuring the Sony IMX766 50-megapixel primary camera.

The OnePlus 9 RT could be backed by a 4,500mAh battery that may carry support for 65W fast charging. The new OxygenOS 12 will bring new features like a theme store a private safe for securely storing sensitive data, improved privacy settings, a redesigned settings page, and floating windows.

The OnePlus 9 RT is expected to offer up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It may feature a selfie camera of 16-megapixel. For security, it will be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. At present, there is no information available on the pricing of the OnePlus 9 RT.

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A new OnePlus smartphone with model number MT2111 model number has received approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The BIS listing (via) has no information on the specs of the device. The OnePlus 9 RT flagship is rumored to debut in India in October. Hence, it is likely that the MT2111 OnePlus handset could be the upcoming OnePlus 9 RT smartphone.

OnePlus is also speculated to launch some Nord branded phones with modest specs. Hence, it is advisable to wait for further reports to known whether the MT2111 smartphone is the OnePlus 9 RT or a Nord series device.

OnePlus 9 RT specifications

Recent reports have revealed that the OnePlus 9 RT will be an updated version of the OnePlus 9R flagship phone that debuted earlier this year. The 9 RT is expected to feature a 6.55-inch AMOLED display that will offer a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen will come integrated with a fingerprint scanner.

The Snapdragon 870 chipset is present under the hood of the OnePlus 9 RT. It has 8 GB / 12 G of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device houses a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging.

The OnePlus 9 RT will come with a front camera of 16-megapixel. Its rear camera setup will include a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera, a 16-megapixel secondary lens, and a 2-megapixel camera. Contradictory reports suggest that it will continue to sport a quad camera system. Lastly, the device will come equipped with OxygenOS 12 UI-based Android 11 OS.

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A recent report by Android Central revealed that OnePlus will announce a new flagship phone called the OnePlus 9 RT in October. The publication also shared the key specifications of the smartphone, which is likely to release in select markets like India and China. A tipster from China has speculated on the specifications of the OnePlus 9 RT.

Android Central revealed that the OnePlus 9 RT will be an updated version of the existing OnePlus 9R smartphone. It claimed that the smartphone will be equipped with an AMOLED panel that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and it will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset. For photography, it will feature a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel primary camera, and it will be the company’s first phone to arrive with OxygenOS 12 preinstalled.

OnePlus 9 RT specifications (Rumored)

New information shared by the tipster reveals that the OnePlus 9 RT will feature a 6.55-inch Samsung E3 S-AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, The SD870 chip will be accompanied by 8 GB / 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

It may house a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging technology. For selfies, it may possess a 16-megapixel camera on the front, and its rear camera setup may include a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel main camera with OIS support, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel B&W lens. Other features that the smartphone may include Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, AG frosted Gorilla Glass back, 6-series aluminium alloy midframe, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, dual speakers, X-axis linear motor, and NFC.

The above specs may not be accurate since the tipster has only mentioned what she believes will be available on the OnePlus 9 RT. It is likely that the device may arrive in variants like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models may cost 2,999 Yuan (~$462), 3,299 Yuan (~$509), and 3,599 Yuan (~$555), respectively.

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Last week we saw no less than six new phones get announced across various markets. However, phone launches were not the only exciting news. Here is a roundup of the top stories from the third week of August:

ROG Phone 5s series – New processor, same shell

ASUS announced new gaming smartphones under its ROG brand. The new ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro don’t change much from their predecessors announced earlier this year. The main upgrade is the Snapdragon 888+ processor. The RAM has also been bumped up to 18GB.

Motorola Edge 20 series Indian launch

Motorola’s Edge 20 series made its stop in India last week. The Lenovo-owned company announced the Motorola Edge 20 and the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion. The former is one of the lightest and thinnest phones in its class. Both phones have a 108MP primary camera and a high refresh rate display. Motorola India has also confirmed that the Edge 20 Pro will launch later.

Galaxy A52s 5G – yet another phone with only a performance upgrade

Samsung’s Galaxy A-series added two new members last week. While the Galaxy A03s will appeal to those on a constricted budget, the Galaxy A52s 5G is for those with more money to spare but not enough for a flagship. The A52s 5G doesn’t offer much over the Galaxy A52 5G announced back in March but you do get a more powerful processor and new colors to choose from.

iQOO 8 series – a head-turning balance of power and style

The launch of the iQOO 8 series was one of the major highlights of last week. The new smartphones from Vivo’s iQOO come with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 888+ processor, fast wired and wireless charging, Samsung’s brand new E5 display, and a custom version of OriginOS developed for the sub-brand.

These new phones are not just beasts under the hood, but also feature impressive designs. Alongside custom editions that wear the BMW Motorsport colors, the standard model also has a photochromic version that can switch from silver to bright orange!

Pixel 5A 5G – same but better in some ways

Google announced a new Pixel phone, but while it is not the one we are all looking forward to which is the Pixel 6, the new Pixel 5a 5G has been getting a lot of attention since it launched. The mid-range phone takes over from the Pixel 4a 5G as the flagbearer of the Pixel a line. While some key specs have been carried over from last year’s mode, the Pixel 5a 5G brings a significantly bigger battery, an IP67 rating, and a price tag that is $50 cheaper than that of the Pixel 4a 5G. The Pixel 5a 5G will be exclusive to Japan and the U.S.A. but Google did launch a Pixel for the Indian market in form of the Pixel Buds A.

Realme Book Slim – an impressive first attempt

Realme made its entry into the computer market with the launch of the Realme Book Slim, a premium ultrabook with a competitive price tag. The 14-inch notebook which is powered by Intel’s 11th Gen processor also has a 2K display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, a fingerprint scanner, and a model with a Thunderbolt 4 port.

Redmi 10 – significant upgrades for a budget phone

The Redmi 10 launched last week and it comes with some of the biggest upgrades Redmi’s numbered series has seen. From an upgraded display with a higher refresh rate to a more powerful chipset to a huge upgrade in the camera department, the Redmi 10 is proof that you can get a pretty good phone even when on a tight budget.

OPPO announces new camera technology for smartphones

OPPO pumps millions of dollars into research and development every year. Last week, it showed us some of the results from its labs. The Chinese manufacturer announced a 5-axis OIS sensor and an OPPO RGBW sensor that can capture up to 60% more light.

No charger for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro but faster charging

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro won’t be coming with chargers included in the box. However, it has been reported that they will have support for a faster charging technology than their predecessor.

OnePlus 9 RT and OxygenOS 12 – coming next quarter

OnePlus won’t be launching a T-version of the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro according to a leaker. However, new details surfaced last week revealing that the OnePlus 9R will be the one getting the T-treatment.

The OnePlus 9 RT is coming later this year and it will be the first Oneplus phone to run OxyegnOS 12 out of the box.

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It was revealed late last month that there won’t be a OnePlus 9T phone. While that appears to be true, it turns out there is one more OnePlus 9 phone coming, and a new report has revealed it will launch as the OnePlus 9 RT.

OnePlus 9 RT

Yes, the OnePlus 9R, the new addition to OnePlus’s numbered series is getting the T-treatment. The info comes from Android Central and they say the phone will be launching in October along with a new version of OxygenOS.

The OnePlus 9 RT will share most of its specifications with the OnePlus 9R which in itself shares a lot of its specifications with the OnePlus 8T. So it will have a 6.55-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a 4500mAh battery capacity, and 65W fast charging.

The upgrades include a new 50MP primary sensor, the same one on the OnePlus Nord 2, and which was originally borrowed from the OnePlus 9’s ultrawide angle camera. It has also been reported that the phone will feature a higher-binned version of the Snapdragon 870 which means Qualcomm has another Snapdragon 800 series chipset launching soon. We don’t know what it will be called but our guess is Snapdragon 870+ or Snapdragon 875.

The source reiterates that the OnePlus 9 RT will be the only numbered flagship launching in the second half of the year. The phone will also be exclusive to India and China.

OxygenOS 12

The software is also something to look forward to as the phone will be the first to launch with OxygenOS 12. There are lots of interesting new features that will come along with the new software such as a theme store; a private safe for keeping sensitive data including documents, videos, and photos; and a redesigned settings page similar to what you will find on the OnePlus Nord 2 which runs OxygenOS 11.3.

Other features mentioned are a privacy setting that alerts you when an app accesses your clipboard and floating windows that can be resized. One feature OxygenOS 12 won’t get is the new Material You design. Familiar features such as Zen Mode, Scout, and Shelf will return.

OnePlus is expected to roll out a closed beta of OxygenOS 12 for testers soon. It should have been released but it is trying to fix several bugs hence the delay.

Two New Nord Phones

OnePlus also has two new Nord phones scheduled to arrive before the end of the year. At the moment, we can only think of a successor to the OnePlus Nord N10 which should launch as the Nord N20. We are eager to know what the other Nord phone is.

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