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, the China-based smartphone maker has posted a new teaser on its official Twitter account which hints that the OnePlus 9T flagship smartphone might be coming in the coming weeks or months.

The tweet from the company showcases a OnePlus 9 smartphone that is placed in tea. Along with the image, the text shared by the company reads: “Don’t read too much into it.” But on first look, the ‘tea’ in the photo could be for the ‘T’ in the OnePlus 9T smartphone.

The #OnePlus9 in tea. Don't read too much into it. pic.twitter.com/hopsJTV8qu

— OnePlus (@oneplus) August 11, 2021

Earlier, a report claimed that OnePlus has canceled the T-suffix smartphone of its flagship lineup this year, and thus, the OnePlus 9T smartphone won’t get launched. If the company is planning to launch it, then the timing for the teaser is apt if the launch is set for the month of September or October.

The reason behind the rumored cancellation of the OnePlus 9T has not been revealed yet. It could be because of the global shortage of chips due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the issue isn’t expected to get resolved anytime soon.

If that’s the case, the OnePlus 9T isn’t the first smartphone to get canceled. South Korean giant Samsung has already canceled the Galaxy Note 21 this year, saying that it could be a burden to launch two flagships in a year so it might be difficult to release the Note series model in the second half of this year.

Replacing the Note-series models this year is the third generation of the flagship smartphones from the South Korean company — Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3. Several phone launches were been pushed back, including the Google Pixel 4a and the Apple iPhone 12 series. The launch of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has also been delayed and the reason is said to be the chip shortage issue.

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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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OnePlus is reportedly working on the OnePlus 9T flagship. Recently, a leaker claimed that the company will not be launching the OnePlus 9T Pro alongside the 9T handset. Fresh information shared by another tipster reveals that the OnePlus 9T may ship with ColorOS 11.

According to the tipster, the OnePlus 9T 5G will be launching in Q3 and it will be running on ColorOS 11. He added that the phone will be sporting a 108-megapixel Hasselblad quad-camera system. He also claimed that there will not be a Pro model for the 9T. While the OP9T may arrive with ColorOS 11 in China, it is not clear whether the global edition will also feature the OPPO’s custom skin. Hence, it is advised to digest the new leak with a pinch of salt.

A recent leak claimed that the OnePlus 9T will be sporting an LTPO Samsung E4 flexible AMOLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Qualcomm recently announced the Snapdragon 888+ chip that offers faster clocking speeds than the Snapdragon 888. It was also revealed that the SD888+ will be used by brands like ROG (ASUS), Honor, Motorola, Vivo, and Xiaomi in the future. Since OnePlus was not mentioned, it is likely that it will settle for the Snapdragon 888 SoC for the 9T.

Last year, the OnePlus 8T was announced in October. Now that the OnePlus 9T is expected to launch in Q3, the company might announce it in September. The OnePlus Nord 2 is also expected to launch in Q3. In fact, it is speculated to launch as early as this month.

Reports have revealed that it will have a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate, a 32-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. The Nord 2 is also expected to arrive with Dimensity 1200 chip, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, OxygenOS 11, and a 4,500mAh battery with Warp Charge 30T charging.

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OnePlus just launched the OnePlus 9 series consisting of the OnePlus 9, the OnePlus 9 Pro, and the OnePlus 9R. However, details about the OnePlus 9T have already started appearing months ahead of its release.

OnePlus is known for launching two flagship smartphone series every year. The number lineup goes official in the first half of the year, followed by the T series in the second half.

Usually, the OnePlus T series smartphones are termed value for money (VFM) devices. Looks like the trend will continue this year as well.

According to a tipster called 搞机阿森 on Weibo (via @techdroider), the upcoming OnePlus 9T will sport an LTPO Samsung E4 flexible AMOLED display with a resolution of FHD+ and 120Hz variable refresh rate (VRR). In other words, the panel on this phone will be able to refresh as low as 1Hz like the screen on the OnePlus 9 Pro, the Galaxy S21 Ultra, and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.

Further, the leaker says that there won’t be a OnePlus 9T Pro this year. Hence, the OnePlus 9 Pro should continue as the brand’s main flagship smartphone until the release of the OnePlus 10 Pro or whatever it will be called.

Unfortunately, there’s no more information on the OnePlus 9T. But we expect to learn more about this handset before its official launch later this year.

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OnePlus has slowly progressed from making “flagship killer” smartphones to flagship phones but it still lacks some top-notch features that we usually find in premium smartphones from other brands.

While the OnePlus smartphones are widely appreciated, its flagship phones have mostly been criticized for the camera department, which has not been able to match the performance offered by its competitors. But now that is about to change this year.

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has taken to Weibo to say that the company is investing heavily in cameras this year and is aiming to be a leader in this department. While nothing much is known about this, it’s likely that the company will be focusing more on the software part.

Given that the OnePlus 9 series is all set to launch in the coming months, we don’t expect to see huge improvements in terms of camera performance because of this new investment from the company. However, the OnePlus 9T series, which will launch in the second half of this year, is expected to have improved camera technology.

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OnePlus is also reportedly partnering with lens maker Leica, which has been collaborating with Huawei. This could be what the company needs given that Huawei’s flagship smartphones have always been a leader in terms of camera performance.

Meanwhile, the upcoming OnePlus 9 series is expected to offer three devices — OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and OnePlus 9 SE (or 9 Lite). This time, the company is also going to offer wireless charging and reverse wireless charging among other premium features.

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