The OnePlus 8 will come in this sexy ‘Interstellar Glow’ finish

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The colors have leaked

The latest news coming out of the leak cycle for the OnePlus 8 regards the colors and finishes the new smartphones will come in. The most striking of which, called 'Interstellar Glow', is a purple-orange blend. The other two colors are called Glacial Green and Onyx Black, according to Ishan Agarwal who - among others such as notorious leaker Roland Quant and German tech site WinFuture - published the images on Twitter.

#OnePlus8 Official Renders have leaked! I know what the marketing name for these colours will be:
-Interstellar Glow
-Glacial Green
-Onyx Black
Looks amazing in my opinion! What do you think?
Source: @rquandt / https://t.co/sd7Pw4nGHg pic.twitter.com/FWMlSuZzii

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) March 29, 2020

The OnePlus 8 shows up on Geekbench with Snapdragon 865

OnePlus has always loaded its flagship smartphones with the best chips and we are expecting the new OnePlus 8 Pro to come with a top SoC. Now, thanks to reports from MySmart Price, we can expect to see a 1.80GHz octa-core Snapdragon 865 from Qualcomm and 8GB of RAM. The device listed is under a code name, namely 'GALILEI IN2025'. You can see the results in the image below.

The device scored 4276 in the single-core test, and 12541 in the multi-core. It's that multi-core test score that is particularly impressive. The only that causes us to take these results with a little caution is that these scores are coming from Geekbench 4, not Geekbench 5, which is now the standard for testing in this business.

The OnePlus 8 Lite is coming

Next year could, therefore, be a turning point in Chinese product policy. In addition to the expected OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, there will be a OnePlus 8 Lite. Up to now, OnePlus has held back with such slimmed-down flagships. Only the OnePlus X was in the middle class. However, OnePlus did not celebrate great success with it. With the OnePlus 8 Lite, this could be different. The first information has now been shared by 91mobiles. For this purpose, our colleagues created render images based on the rumors.

Technical specs of the OnePlus 8 Lite

Not much is yet known about the technical specifications of the Lite variant. However, the design already reveals a few details. That's no fingerprint sensor to be seen. So we can assume that it has one hidden under the display. A dual-camera can be detected. That's a little surprising since both OnePlus 7s already have a triple camera. Another possibility would be for OnePlus to upgrade the dual camera with a ToF sensor. However, OnePlus could also establish the technical distance between the "real" flagships and the slimmed-down model.

OLED is the most likely the display technology. We can assume that the resolution is more in the FHD+ range than in the QHD range reached by the current models. The front camera meanwhile looks through a central hole in the display at the top. A headphone jack for older headphones or microphones is not visible.

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OnePlus 8 Lite in pictures: the design of the new mid-ranger

However, the pictures not only allow conclusions to be drawn about technical specs, they also show what the smartphone will look like. And here you could think that the designer had mainly taken inspiration from Samsung. Not only the front with the so-called hole-punch instead of a dewdrop notch reminds me of the design of the Galaxy Note 10, but also the camera module on the back reminds me of the Apple's iPhone 11 Pro or that of the Google Pixel 4.

The rest of the smartphone is also supposed to offer an off-the-shelf design. Rounded corners and a flat display design strengthen the impression. The back is rounded towards the long sides and the frame is obviously made of metal.

What the alleged OnePlus 8 Lite will look like in the end remains to be seen, but the render images look quite realistic. With the technical specs, we must be patient but the rumor mill will certainly be bringing more information soon.

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A hole in the front and a curved screen

With more than eight months to go before its presentation, the first OnePlus 8 renderings have already arrived. The future flagship of OnePlus is surprising in terms of design choices, some of which are in contradiction with the latest OnePlus 7T. This OnePlus 8 has a completely borderless design that is very attractive. Overall, the smartphone takes the general lines of the OnePlus 7 Pro but instead of a pop-up camera the smartphone has a hole in the screen in the top right.

So... Back from 2020, I bring you the very first and very early look at the #OnePlus8! Yeah, already...😏

360° video + gorgeous 5K renders + dimensions + few other details, on behalf of my Friends over @Cashkarocom -> https://t.co/SWanA4kPDv pic.twitter.com/Gh7eUqXsKG

— Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) October 3, 2019

For the rest, we find a beautifully curved AMOLED screen on both sides (probably 90 Hz) of 6.5 inches. The dimensions of the device remain quite impressive with a size of 160.2 x 72.9 x 8.1 mm. We also learn that the device will finally be compatible with wireless charging.

Triple camera in the back

The photos published today confirm not only the appearance of the camera but also the presence of a triple photo sensor on the back. However, the circular design of the photo module and the return to a vertical layout, as is the case with the OP7 Pro, are already a thing of the past.

Launching in spring 2020

Unfortunately, it will be May or June 2020 before we know everything about the device. Ditto for the prices. However, it is surprising how early these leaks are coming out. We're not sure if the Chinese manufacturer appreciates that renders of its device are already online while the previous generation is not even official yet.

What do you think of this OnePlus 8? Let us know in the comments below.

Source: CashKaro, 91mobiles