OnePlus is preparing a compact flagship with Snapdragon 8 Elite and a 6.3-inch screen
By ForGeeks The market for compact flagship smartphones continues to evolve, and OnePlus appears poised to join the niche. According to the latest rumors out of China, the company is working on a device with top-end specs and a 6.3-inch screen size – making it a competitor to the iPhone 16 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro, Xiaomi 15 and vivo X200 Pro mini.
Key specs of the new OnePlus device
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite.
- Display: 6.3-inch screen with «1.5K» resolution (approximately 1220p).
- Main camera: 50 MP with Sony IMX906 sensor.
- Fingerprint sensor: optical sub-screen, although an ultrasonic option is being considered.
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Design and camera features
The new device is rumored not to get a periscopic camera for zooming, but its main module will be horizontal, reminiscent of Google Pixel’s design. The move sets the device apart from the competition by emphasizing simplicity and compactness.
The new device will have a horizontal camera, but its main module will be horizontal, reminiscent of Google’s Pixel design.
Device Positioning
According to insiders, the device will be part of the Ace 5 lineup and could be called Ace 5 mini or Ace 5 Pro mini. However, the development phase is still underway and the prototype’s design and specs could change.
The design and specs could change.
The Future of Compact Flagships
OnePlus intends to strengthen its position in the «moderately compact» flagship segment, where demand for devices with screen sizes around 6.3 inches remains steady. As more information about the device becomes available, we’ll be sure to share it.”
OnePlus will be sure to share it.
