OnePlus 9 Pro tipped to come with IP68-rated build quality
As part of its next batch of flagship smartphones, OnePlus is expected to launch the OnePlus 9, 9E, and 9 Pro models around March 2021. In the latest development, tipster Max Jambor has claimed that the OnePlus 9 Pro model will come with an official IP68 dust and water-resistance. However, the more affordable OnePlus 9 and 9E models will not get any IP rating.
OnePlus 9 Pro: At a glance
As per the leaks, OnePlus 9 Pro will feature a punch-hole design with slim bezels, a metal-glass construction, and curved screen edges. On the rear, it will house a quad camera unit. The handset is expected to bear a 6.7-inch QHD+ (1440x3168 pixels) AMOLED screen with a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 120Hz or 144Hz refresh rate, and an integrated fingerprint reader.
For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
According to the leaked renders, the OnePlus 9 Pro will have a quad rear camera system and a single selfie snapper on the front. However, the specifications of these sensors are unknown as of now.
Under the hood
The OnePlus 9 Pro is likely to draw power from an octa-core Snapdragon 888 processor, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The handset will run on Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 and house a 5,000mAh battery with fast charging support. For connectivity, it should offer support for Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, 5G, and a Type-C port.
What about the price?
At present, there is no official word on the pricing and availability details of the OnePlus 9 Pro. However, looking at the specifications and features of the handset, it will be priced at around Rs. 55,000.
