OnePlus plans to release a $ 200 entry-level handset codenamed Clover later this year, according to a detailed but unconfirmed report from Android Central.
We’ve been watching snippets of information about ‘Clover’ hovering over the web for a while now, including an alleged GeekBench score for the device. Mar Android CentralThe latest report, citing an anonymous “insider source”, includes a full spec sheet and the suggestion that Clover will launch “immediately” in global markets, including the US.
According to Android Central, Clover will have a 6.52-inch 720p (1560 x 720) IPS LCD display, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage (expandable via MicroSD), a Snapdragon 460 SoC, 6000 mAh battery with 18 W fast charging, a rear fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm headphone jack, and three camera arrays on the back. This includes a 13-megapixel f / 2.2 primary camera supplemented by a pair of dual-megapixel f / 2.4 cameras. Notably, the Snapdragon 460 SoC is different from the Snapdragon 660 that appeared in GeekBench points attributed to Clover.
Overall, it’s an interesting package, with Android Central that the combination of a 720p screen and Snapdragon 460 with a sturdy 6000mAh battery should mean two-day battery life for the device. That can be a major selling point in a busy market.
The price is also remarkable. OnePlus has built its reputation with hot specs for less, but has gradually expanded its reach in recent years as it seeks to maintain a reputation for premium devices. Earlier this year, it released the mid-range Nord handset, with two models available for € 399 and € 499 ($ 475 and $ 595). A $ 200 phone would open the company to a much wider market, however, targeting the mass of cheap Android handsets from Chinese companies like Xiaomi. The company released the OnePlus X in 2015 for only $ 249, but, relative to the cheaper phones of its day, it was closer in market position to the North. If these specs are legit for Clover, it is a proper empty device.
As with all leaks and reports, it’s best to take this information with a pinch of salt, but we’ll keep an eye out for further rumors about Clover. Let’s see if we’m lucky.
