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Generally speaking, the closer to launching a phone, the more leaks it will get. This explains why we are seeing so many Samsung Galaxy S21 leaks, with its January launch imminent.
But this also makes this OnePlus 9 5G leak a pleasant surprise. Although we don’t expect the phone to appear until spring, PhoneArena has been sent photos of the OnePlus 9 5G in action, not only showing it from all angles, but also capturing its configuration pages for a detailed look at its specifications.
OnePlus 9 5G design
From the front, the OnePlus 9 5G looks remarkably similar to its immediate predecessor, the OnePlus 8T. The 6.55-inch phone shows a lot of screen, with a hole-punch camera in the upper left corner and extremely thin bezels all the way around, with a barely noticeable chin extension at the bottom.
From the side, the phone shows a metal frame with a USB-C port, speaker, and SIM card tray on the bottom. The site notes that the last of these appears to have a rubber stamp on it and acknowledges that while the OnePlus 9 5G is unlikely to get an official IP rating, some form of water and dust resistance is likely to exist. In the past, the company has moved away from official IP ratings, with the reason that they cost more money but are not necessary to protect phones from water damage.
Turn the OnePlus 9 on its front, and the first thing that will probably surprise you is the strange logo in the middle of the device. Suffice to say, this will almost certainly not be there when the phone ships – as PhoneArena points out, OnePlus tends to create dedicated logos for prototype units, which is clearly what you’re looking at.
The next thing you’ll notice is the big camera bump in the upper left corner. It houses three camera sensors and a flash, but the specs are open to speculation: while the OnePlus 8T had the camera specs written on the bulge, this pre-production unit has the word “ultrashot” embossed.
OnePlus 9 5G Specifications
Speaking of specs, a lot is given away in the setup menu screenshots. While the camera details appear to have been overwritten with something more generic, it appears that the OnePlus 9 5G will ship with the latest and greatest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, as seen here under its codename “Lahaina.”
The leak also reveals 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, though it’s worth noting that previous OnePlus phones have offered options with more RAM and more storage for a bit more cash. Assuming that’s an option here, it’s definitely worth considering, as there is once again no option to expand storage via microSD.
Finally, there’s the OnePlus 9 display. The resolution is reported to be 2,400 x 1,080 for a pixel density of 401.64 ppi, and the refresh rate is stated at 120 Hz, so it could hit 120 fps at games (assuming those frame rates are supported). Higher refresh rates consume more power, which is why the OnePlus 9 5G better be listed with a generous 4,500 mAh built-in battery.
OnePlus 9 overview
Overall, there’s a lot to be excited about, although we still have a few months to go before launch. If the past form is something to go through, then we can expect the OnePlus 9 family to debut in March / April, and it will be interesting to see how closely this prototype resembles the finished product when it emerges in the spring.
