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 yet, but well be sure to add any leaks and rumors as and when we hear them. In the meantime, heres what we hope the phone will offer, along with some speculation about it.Cut to the chaseWhat is it The next numbered phone from OnePlusWhen is it out Likely mid-2019What will it cost Probably at least $529 / 469 (around AU$840)OnePlus 7 release date and priceThe OnePlus 7 will probably land sometime in the middle of 2019. The OnePlus 6 was announced in May 2018, so May 2019 is a possibility for the OnePlus 7, though we got the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 3 in June of their respective years, so June 2019 is also a possible launch period.Before that though well probably get the OnePlus 6T, which based on previous T models may land in or around November 2018.Theres no word on what the OnePlus 7 will cost, but the OnePlus 6 started at $529 / 469 (around AU$840) and prices have been gradually creeping up since the range began, so wed expect the OnePlus 7 will cost at least that much if not more.However, in the US you might be able to buy it from a carrier for the first time, as this is something OnePlus has said it's looking into, so you might not have to pay the whole cost upfront.The OnePlus range isn't as cheap as it once wasOnePlus 7 news and rumorsThe only real rumor about the OnePlus 7 so far is a claim from the company that it will launch one of the first 5G phones next year. The OnePlus 7 isn't named, but that's likely what they're talking about (though it could be the OnePlus 7T).Beyond that, the phone may well have a glass back, since OnePlus only recently switched to glass with the OnePlus 6.Its likely to also have an alert slider, since previous handsets in the range do, and its sure to have the best Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset available at the time along with masses of RAM (the OnePlus 6 came with a choice of 6GB or 8GB).Dont expect a microSD card slot though based on past form and the screen resolution is very much a question mark OnePlus has consistently stuck with Full HD resolutions, but thats feeling ever more dated so sooner or later wed expect a switch to QHD or higher.What we want to seeWe dont know anything much about the OnePlus 7 yet but based on the OnePlus 6 and whats going on in the rest of the phone world we know what we want from it.1. A QHD screenThe OnePlus 6 has a good screen, but it could stand to be sharperOnePlus always packs its phones full of cutting-edge specs and features, yet it always sticks with a Full HD screen, which isnt a match for most of the top-end flagships.That may well be keeping costs down, but its time the range made the jump to QHD, especially given that its screens are getting bigger, so we want to see that happen for the OnePlus 7.2. A microSD card slotYou can get a decent amount of storage in the OnePlus 6 but you dont get a microSD card slot, so if the amount it ships with isnt enough youll have to start deleting things.Thats not ideal and while the 256GB top size should be plenty for most people it wont be for everyone especially those who plan to pack their phone full of music, films and games. So adding a slot into the OnePlus 7 would be much appreciated.3. Proper water resistanceThe OnePlus 6 should survive a spill, but we want more of a guarantee from the OnePlus 7The OnePlus 6 has some water resistance, but it doesnt have an IP rating. So it should be able to survive a splash if you dry it off quickly but cant really be put in the water.Not that wed advise doing that in general with most phones, but knowing that it would survive if you did or if you use it in heavy rain - could give some real peace of mind that you dont get with the OnePlus 6, so wed like to see this improved for the OnePlus 7.4. Stereo speakersThe OnePlus 6 has just a single speaker, and its placement at the base of the phone makes it easy to muffle, so wed like to see it ideally moved and definitely doubled up for the OnePlus 7, with a second speaker allowing for loud stereo sound.Sure, youll probably mostly use headphones anyway, but having a quality speaker setup can make all the difference when you just want to watch a YouTube video or listen to a podcast without plugging in.5. No notchFor the OnePlus 7 we want no notch and no bezelsThe OnePlus 6 is one of many recent phones to get a notch, and while it can be hidden if you prefer, what wed really prefer for the OnePlus 7 is no notch at all.But we dont want a return to big bezels either. Were starting to see phones like the Vivo Nex and Oppo Find X which have almost no bezel at all and wed like the OnePlus 7 to join them. This isnt out of the question, especially as Oppo is heavily linked with OnePlus.6. Wireless chargingDespite having a glass back, the OnePlus 6 doesnt support wireless charging, which seems like a major omission for a flagship phone.This is probably a cost-cutting measure and, in a sense, seems reasonable, since we doubt wireless charging is a heavily used feature, but it would be nice to have.7. An in-screen scannerAlong with an all-screen design wed like the OnePlus 7 to have an in-screen fingerprint scanner. That way it could still have a scanner without having to awkwardly place it on the back.And in-screen scanners are currently a high-tech novelty which could help the OnePlus 7 stand out from the crowd or at least match up to it, depending on how many phones have them by the time the OnePlus 7 launches.hEXW5gJX39APZW39Pc4LoR.jpg# )
Update: OnePlus has revealed that it plans to release one of the world's first 5G phones next year, and that it's aiming to start selling future phones through one or more US carriers.The OnePlus 6 is another successful phone in the range, managing to match up to handsets almost twice its price.
Its an exciting phone then, so can you blame us for already being excited about whats coming nextIn fact, whats coming next might be the OnePlus 6T - a phone which if it launches at all will probably land before the end of 2018 but will likely only be a small upgrade on the OnePlus 6.What were really excited about though is the OnePlus 7 the true next generation in the range and a phone which could be a major upgrade.We dont know anything about the OnePlus 7 (or even the OnePlus 6T) yet, but well be sure to add any leaks and rumors as and when we hear them.
In the meantime, heres what we hope the phone will offer, along with some speculation about it.Cut to the chaseWhat is it The next numbered phone from OnePlusWhen is it out Likely mid-2019What will it cost Probably at least $529 / 469 (around AU$840)OnePlus 7 release date and priceThe OnePlus 7 will probably land sometime in the middle of 2019.
The OnePlus 6 was announced in May 2018, so May 2019 is a possibility for the OnePlus 7, though we got the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 3 in June of their respective years, so June 2019 is also a possible launch period.Before that though well probably get the OnePlus 6T, which based on previous T models may land in or around November 2018.Theres no word on what the OnePlus 7 will cost, but the OnePlus 6 started at $529 / 469 (around AU$840) and prices have been gradually creeping up since the range began, so wed expect the OnePlus 7 will cost at least that much if not more.However, in the US you might be able to buy it from a carrier for the first time, as this is something OnePlus has said it's looking into, so you might not have to pay the whole cost upfront.The OnePlus range isn't as cheap as it once wasOnePlus 7 news and rumorsThe only real rumor about the OnePlus 7 so far is a claim from the company that it will launch one of the first 5G phones next year.
The OnePlus 7 isn't named, but that's likely what they're talking about (though it could be the OnePlus 7T).Beyond that, the phone may well have a glass back, since OnePlus only recently switched to glass with the OnePlus 6.Its likely to also have an alert slider, since previous handsets in the range do, and its sure to have the best Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset available at the time along with masses of RAM (the OnePlus 6 came with a choice of 6GB or 8GB).Dont expect a microSD card slot though based on past form and the screen resolution is very much a question mark OnePlus has consistently stuck with Full HD resolutions, but thats feeling ever more dated so sooner or later wed expect a switch to QHD or higher.What we want to seeWe dont know anything much about the OnePlus 7 yet but based on the OnePlus 6 and whats going on in the rest of the phone world we know what we want from it.1.
A QHD screenThe OnePlus 6 has a good screen, but it could stand to be sharperOnePlus always packs its phones full of cutting-edge specs and features, yet it always sticks with a Full HD screen, which isnt a match for most of the top-end flagships.That may well be keeping costs down, but its time the range made the jump to QHD, especially given that its screens are getting bigger, so we want to see that happen for the OnePlus 7.2.
A microSD card slotYou can get a decent amount of storage in the OnePlus 6 but you dont get a microSD card slot, so if the amount it ships with isnt enough youll have to start deleting things.Thats not ideal and while the 256GB top size should be plenty for most people it wont be for everyone especially those who plan to pack their phone full of music, films and games.
So adding a slot into the OnePlus 7 would be much appreciated.3.
Proper water resistanceThe OnePlus 6 should survive a spill, but we want more of a guarantee from the OnePlus 7The OnePlus 6 has some water resistance, but it doesnt have an IP rating.
So it should be able to survive a splash if you dry it off quickly but cant really be put in the water.Not that wed advise doing that in general with most phones, but knowing that it would survive if you did or if you use it in heavy rain - could give some real peace of mind that you dont get with the OnePlus 6, so wed like to see this improved for the OnePlus 7.4.
Stereo speakersThe OnePlus 6 has just a single speaker, and its placement at the base of the phone makes it easy to muffle, so wed like to see it ideally moved and definitely doubled up for the OnePlus 7, with a second speaker allowing for loud stereo sound.Sure, youll probably mostly use headphones anyway, but having a quality speaker setup can make all the difference when you just want to watch a YouTube video or listen to a podcast without plugging in.5.
No notchFor the OnePlus 7 we want no notch and no bezelsThe OnePlus 6 is one of many recent phones to get a notch, and while it can be hidden if you prefer, what wed really prefer for the OnePlus 7 is no notch at all.But we dont want a return to big bezels either.
Were starting to see phones like the Vivo Nex and Oppo Find X which have almost no bezel at all and wed like the OnePlus 7 to join them.
This isnt out of the question, especially as Oppo is heavily linked with OnePlus.6.
Wireless chargingDespite having a glass back, the OnePlus 6 doesnt support wireless charging, which seems like a major omission for a flagship phone.This is probably a cost-cutting measure and, in a sense, seems reasonable, since we doubt wireless charging is a heavily used feature, but it would be nice to have.7.
An in-screen scannerAlong with an all-screen design wed like the OnePlus 7 to have an in-screen fingerprint scanner.
That way it could still have a scanner without having to awkwardly place it on the back.And in-screen scanners are currently a high-tech novelty which could help the OnePlus 7 stand out from the crowd or at least match up to it, depending on how many phones have them by the time the OnePlus 7 launches.hEXW5gJX39APZW39Pc4LoR.jpg#
