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?

OnePlus Nord CE4 is just a few days away, so all the more reason for the Chinese company to come with a couple of more teaser highlighting some of the phone's key specs. After its phone's full specs list, price and design have been leaked earlier this week, OnePlus is now adding a few pieces to the puzzle by revealing new details or confirming some of the leaked information.

For instance, we already know the OnePlus Nord CE4 will be powered by a large 5,500 mAh battery, a welcome improvement over the Nord CE3's 5,000 mAh battery. What we didn't know is the battery comes with support for 100W fast wired charging, which is yet another important improvement over the Nord CE3's battery that supports 80W fast wired charging.

The information was revealed over the weekend by Amazon India, which seems to have jumped the gun a little bit and went live with a dedicated website for the OnePlus Nord CE4 before its official announcement (via GSMArena).

The website is no longer accessible (at least at the time of writing), but the screenshot stands as evidence that the OnePlus Nord CE4's battery does feature support for 100W fast wired charging.

OnePlus has already confirmed that the Nord CE4 will be introduced in India on April 1. The phone will be available for purchase for as low as Rs 24,999 ($300) and it will be offered in two colors: Celadon Marble and Dark Chrome.