Update: MediaTek has officially confirmed through a tweet that an upcoming OnePlus smartphone will be powered by a MediaTek chipset.
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OnePlus is working towards the launch of two new Nord series handsets dubbed as the OnePlus Nord 2 and the OnePlus Nord CE 5G. Several new information regarding these handsets has emerged out in the past. For example, back in March, we saw the renders of the OnePlus Nord N10 5G successor, while the name of the phone was revealed two days ago. Back in March, we even saw a report by Android Central that revealed new information about the OnePlus Nord 2. The report mentioned that the Chinese smartphone maker is aiming to launch the OnePlus Nord 2 with MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. Now, popular tipster Digital Chat Station has reaffirmed the same details on Weibo.
OnePlus Smartphone With Dimensity 1200 SoC Tipped To Launch Soon
The tipster mentions in a Weibo post that OnePlus is planning to launch a new OnePlus phone with MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset. The tipster has not mentioned any details as in what this new device will be called. This phone is most likely to be released as the OnePlus Nord 2, which will be the original Nord successor. While the OnePlus Nord CE 5G is tipped to succeed the OnePlus Nord N10 5G. Speaking about the specs of the OnePlus Nord CE 5G, it is tipped to feature a 6.49-inch display and triple-camera at the back. The phone is supposed to come with a plastic rear panel with a glossy finish, and it might measure 8.4mm in terms of thickness.
The device is expected to feature a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and it might have a 3.5mm audio jack as well. As the days pass we should learn more details regarding the OnePlus phone with Dimensity 1200 SoC. To recall, the Chinese smartphone maker had released its first Nord series smartphone, the OnePlus Nord in India last year. The device features a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 765G chipset. It packs 6GB/8GB of RAM and is available in 64GB/128GB/256GB internal storage options. The device features a 48MP quad-camera setup, a 32MP selfie camera, and is backed by a 4115mAh battery that supports 30W fast-charing.
