While Oppo and OnePlus remain separate brands, the companies behind them have merged and this new entity has promised a OnePlus phone with 150W fast charging. Now it looks like this phone will be launching soon.
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As spotted by MySmartPrice, a OnePlus device with 160W fast charging has been spotted receiving regulatory approval in China, suggesting that the launch is now very close. The listing reveals that the phone will also feature 5G connectivity.
That 160W is likely to equate to 150W in the actual specs list – as reported by well-known tipster Digital Chat Station – and all signs point to this being the device that Oppo announced a few weeks ago.
Several questions remain
What we don't know yet is what the phone will be called. At its MWC 2022 press conference, Oppo said there won't be a OnePlus 10 to join the OnePlus 10 Pro - but does that leave the door open for a OnePlus 10 Ultra or something similar?
Meanwhile, earlier this month we saw leaked images of a mysterious OnePlus smartphone that differs significantly in terms of design from the OnePlus 10 Pro. At the moment, it's unclear what Oppo and OnePlus are planning.
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According to Digital Chat Station, the upcoming handset will feature a 6.7-inch display and be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset, with a triple-lens rear camera. Add in fast charging, and you're looking at a pretty impressive phone.
Charging speeds are constantly improving
This mysterious phone won't be the first to hit the market with 150W fast charging, as we expect the Realme GT Neo 3 to launch before the end of the month - with that 150W charging being one of the key specs.
From what we've learned so far, the OnePlus phone is set to launch with a 4,500mAh battery and will be able to charge from zero to one hundred percent in just 15 minutes.
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It was also revealed that the battery will retain at least 80% of its full capacity even after 1,600 charges, so long-term battery health shouldn't be an issue - and when charging speeds are this fast, it means battery life isn't as important.
Information source: techradar.com
