OnePlus is on a roll lately - the company has just launched a number of new devices including the impressive Ace 3 Pro and OnePlus Pad Pro, and it's looking to follow up the momentum with the upcoming OnePlus Nord 4. While there have been a number of different Nord smartphones since the launch of the original, OnePlus keeps a separate "mainline" Nord series, of which the 4 is the latest.

It should be noted though that the phone isn't officially out yet - OnePlus will be hosting a dedicated launch event which is scheduled for July 16, to be held in Milan, Italy. The company has sent out invites to media, influencers and select fans, and while it hasn't revealed much about the phone it does tease a bit with the invite card:

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This has led to speculation of whether or not OnePlus might launch a full-metal design for the Nord 4, something that we haven't seen much of ever since most manufacturers decided to shift to glass for their smartphone designs.

Some rumors claim that the OnePlus Nord 4 will be a rebranded version of the OnePlus Ace 3V, a China-exclusive handset. The Ace 3V features a 6.74-inch curved AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset, a 50MP main camera with an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 5500mAh battery with 100W SuperVOOC fast charging.

OnePlus launched their first ever Android tablet back in 2023 in the form of the OnePlus Pad. It came with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset, which is fine, but for a 2023 tablet, using 2021 hardware was an odd choice. If you're hoping for something a bit more current, the OnePlus Pad 2 could come with a newer and more modern chipset.

This is according to a Geekbench listing spotted by 91mobiles in which it is revealed that the OnePlus Pad 2 could be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. This is basically the chipset that is powering the majority of flagship phones in 2024. It should represent quite a massive jump in performance over its predecessor.

However, we have to wonder if this could also result in an increase in price. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is a considerably newer chipset than the Dimensity 9000 when OnePlus decided to use it in the original OnePlus Pad. We can imagine that OnePlus probably snagged it at a lower price given that it was "older".

In any case, the latest rumors are suggesting that the OnePlus Pad 2 will be announced in the second half of 2024. We're already in June so the earliest we can probably expect it is in July. Until then, take the benchmarks with a grain of salt.

A lot of modern day foldable smartphones tend to feel quite similar to one another. But when we reviewed the OnePlus Open, we were actually pleasantly surprised at what a great experience it was. We weren't alone in our sentiment, which is why if you're excited for the OnePlus Open 2, we might have some bad news for you.

According to a post on X by Kartikey Singh, it seems that the OnePlus Open 2 might not launch this year. The original OnePlus Open launched in the later part of 2023. Most companies refresh their phones on an annual basis. it's not a stretch to think that the company could launch the OnePlus Open 2 this year.

However, the post claims that it might skip 2024 and launch in 2025 instead. A follow up reply by Chun Bhai "confirms" the delay. The post adds that the the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could power the handset. It is a bit disappointing that we won't see the OnePlus Open 2 this year, but at the same time, we don't really mind it.

OnePlus certainly took their time before hopping on board the foldable bandwagon. If they have to "delay" the launch of its second model to further improve it or add more features, we're all for it. It is also quite a risky move. Samsung will be launching their new foldables this year, so OnePlus will have to compete with those devices as well.

The OnePlus 12 was announced back in December 2023. This means that a successor will most likely come towards the later part of the year. While it might still be early, it seems that a possible render of the OnePlus 13 has leaked online. This is according to a post on Weibo by user "fixed focus digital".

Assuming the render is the real deal, it shows a somewhat plain-looking design on the back of the phone. It's all silver with a square camera module featuring a triple camera setup and a flash unit. It's interesting because past OnePlus designs have opted for a circle camera module.

This is why not everyone is convinced this is the real deal. Reliable tipster Yogesh Brar shared on X that the OnePlus 13 will continue to use the same circular camera cutout as its predecessors. It will be more centrally focused, similar to the Oppo Find X7. This is a slight change from the OnePlus 12 whose cameras were placed towards the side of the phone.

It's hard to say who's right. We're only in May and the OnePlus 13 won't be coming anytime soon, so it might be too soon to tell. Either way, it's probably best to take it with a grain of salt for now until we get more details.

Last year, OnePlus finally got on board with foldables with the launch of the OnePlus Open. But it looks like the company could be exploring other form factors. A post on Weibo by tipster Smart Pikachu claims that OnePlus could be looking to launch a flip foldable phone as well.

In a way it's not surprising. Many companies who have foldables usually have two form factors. One would be the phone-tablet hybrid, and the other is a flip model that transforms a smartphone into an even smaller device. Generally speaking, flip phones tend to be more popular as they are more affordable.

Plus, not everyone necessarily needs a tablet, so having a smartphone that can be folded down to become even smaller is actually appreciated. That being said, we're not sure if this will be a 100% original design. The OnePlus Open is basically a rebadged version of the Oppo Find N3. Both companies are under the same parent company so it's not surprising they share tech.

If OnePlus launches a flip phone, it could be based on an existing model like the Oppo Find N3 Flip. Either way, we'll have to wait and see if these plans ever come to fruition. But what do you think? Is a OnePlus flip phone something you might be interested in?