What you need to know
- Reports suggest that OnePlus is also preparing to launch a small flagship phone with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, similar to OPPO’s plans.
- Speculations about the OnePlus compact phone indicate that it may come with a 6.31-inch flat OLED display with a 1.5K resolution.
- The OPPO Find X8 Mini is expected to debut in early 2025, while OnePlus may release its compact phone in the second quarter of the year.
Rumors about a compact Find X8 model from OPPO have surfaced, and OnePlus is rumored to be working on a compact flagship powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
According to a leak from Digital Chat Station, OnePlus is developing a compact flagship device with a 6.31-inch flat OLED screen and a 1.5K resolution. Despite its smaller size, this phone is expected to compete with other leading Android phones in terms of performance and features.
With OPPO rumored to be launching a “Mini” version of the Find X8, OnePlus’s entry into the compact phone market seems strategic. While there are talks of potential competition between the two, leaks suggest enough distinguishing features to differentiate them.
It is suggested that Oppo and OnePlus are targeting different customer segments with their compact phones. The specific lineup for OnePlus’s compact flagship is still uncertain, whether it will be part of the numbered series or the Ace lineup. Meanwhile, OnePlus is preparing to launch the Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro next month, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Snapdragon 8 Elite chips respectively.
There are speculations that the compact phone could be included in the OnePlus Ace series, potentially debuting as the Ace 5 Pro.
Although OPPO and OnePlus are under the same parent company, BBK Electronics, their compact flagships are expected to have distinct designs and chipsets to avoid internal competition.
Details regarding the chipset of the Find X8 Mini are still unknown, but there are rumors pointing to the Dimensity 9400 chipset, similar to the Find X8 and X8 Pro models. If the OnePlus compact phone indeed comes with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, it could support this theory.
The OPPO Find X8 Mini is expected to launch early in 2025, while OnePlus’s compact phone is anticipated to follow suit in the second quarter of the year.