OnePlus has confirmed that it will launch the new 8T model via livestream on 18 October 2020 at 10:00AM EDT / 3PM BST / 4PM CEST / 7:30PM IST. Along with the announcement, the company also released a new promo video and the tagline “Ultra Stops At Nothing” which hints at the upcoming phone’s capabilities, or possibly an Ultra variant.
Like the previous teaser, not much of the OnePlus 8T was revealed – save for some brief glimpses which still doesn’t highlight much of the new device. According to the previous leak that we’ve previously covered, the phone is said to feature a 6.55-inch flat AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, and supports 65W fast charging.
This time round, #UltraStopsAtNothing. Are you ready for the #OnePlus8T?
— OnePlus (@oneplus) September 21, 2020
On its back is believed to be a quad camera setup with 48MP, 16MP, 5MP and 2MP sensors – but each shooter’s functions were not detailed. Featured in a single punch-hole cutout on its front display is said to be a 32MP selfie camera.
An earlier report by GSMArena claimed that the OnePlus 8T may not have a Pro variant unlike its predecessor. However, the company’s aforementioned tagline suggests that an Ultra version could also see a release, but this is merely speculation.
You guys choose it, I will do it. So here's my "ExClUsIvE" OnePlus 8T leak in Europe:
8/128: 799€
12/256: 899€
Even though I still have some doubts but if we look at the 7T 8/128 last year was 100€ cheaper than the 7 Pro 8/128, this price leak makes some sense. Also my… https://t.co/inVnykOSin— Chun Bhai (@chunvn8888) September 21, 2020
Another source, Twitter user @chunvn8888, claims that the new OnePlus phone may retail at USD799 (~RM3,305) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage in Europe. While another option, the 12GB + 256GB is said to retail at USD899 (~RM3,718). This tip also suggests that the phone may see release outside of India after its launch.
Official design, specifications and pricing for the OnePlus 8T will be revealed eventually when the phone launches in India next month. Its availability outside of the country post launch is unknown for now, but is very likely.
(Source: OnePlus [Twitter] [Official forum] | Header image: OnLeaks)
