Usually, OnePlus unveils its flagship smartphone line to the world towards the end of the first quarter of each year, launching the “T” variants at the end of the year. The company has already confirmed that it will not launch a “T” variant of the OnePlus 9 series this year, but a recent rumor suggests that the manufacturer may change the launch schedule for the next OnePlus 10 series.
OnePlus 10 Pro could debut earlier than usual in China
Well-known whistleblower Max Jambor shared an image highlighting what would be the updated launch schedule for the OnePlus 10 Pro range. According to the timeline, the company would unveil the new flagship series a few months earlier than usual, however, the device would debut first in the Chinese market in January or February and in other regions by March or April 2022.
— Max Jambor (@MaxJmb) November 17, 2021
Interestingly, the roadmap only mentions the OnePlus 10 Pro, so the OnePlus 10 may have a different schedule for its Chinese and/or global launch. While OnePlus hasn’t revealed any official information yet, the company may be aiming for an early launch in China to compete with the upcoming flagship Samsung Galaxy S22 series.
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Recent rumors suggest that the OnePlus 10 Pro will sport an updated design, with a square camera module that slides like in the Samsung Galaxy S21 series. The device is expected with a triple rear camera developed in collaboration with Hasselblad and will likely be equipped with Qualcomm’s latest flagship chip, a QHD + curved display with a high refresh rate, and a capacious battery with support for fast charging.
OnePlus 10 Pro is expected to launch with OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 in international markets, while the Chinese variant is expected with ColorOS 12.