Oppo Reno 9 Pro Plus to pack Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 – Gizbot News

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 looks like the next big thing for flagship smartphones, as several OEMs are lining up to bring devices with the next-gen chipset. But it looks like the Oppo Reno 9 Pro+ might launch with the slightly dated Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Can this premium smartphone beat next-gen chipset devices?

The Oppo Reno 9 lineup has been doing the rounds online for quite some time now. The lineup is expected to include at least three models, the vanilla variant, the Oppo Reno 9 Pro and the Reno 9 Pro+. A popular helpful digital chat site has revealed the specifications of the Oppo phone but did not specify the model.

Oppo Reno 9 Pro+ specifications leaked.

Many now believe that these specs are for the upcoming Oppo Reno 9 Pro+. The tip says that the premium Oppo Reno 9 Pro+ will launch with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset instead of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.

The chipset isn’t the only feature the tipster shares. If the leak is to be believed, the upcoming Oppo Reno 9 Pro+ will feature a 6.7-inch curved display with a resolution of 2412 x 1080 pixels. One can expect a 120Hz refresh rate on an OLED display with extremely narrow eye protection.

Like all Reno devices, the new Oppo Reno 9 Pro+ will be a camera-centric smartphone. The tip says that the Oppo Reno 9 Pro+ will have a 50MP 1/1.56-inch Sony IMX890 series primary camera. It adds MariSilicon X NPU for superior image processing, especially in night mode and low light conditions.

The tipster also said that the Oppo smartphone will carry a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calling. The upcoming Oppo Reno 9 Pro+ may pack a 4,700 mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. According to the texter, this phone may have a metal mid-frame and an IR blaster.

Oppo Reno 9 Pro+ Vs Competition

Samsung, iQOO, Motorola, Vivo, Xiaomi and OnePlus are some of the brands set to launch flagships with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. However, Oppo has many devices lined up with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. The alleged list includes Oppo Reno 9 Pro+, Oppo Find N2 foldable phone, Oppo Find N flip phone and Oppo Find X6.

This might be Oppo’s tactic to launch more phones with slightly older processors and lower prices. For all we know, this method can work to win more customers because Samsung and OnePlus devices are expected to be more expensive. However, users who want to experience the next-gen chipset will need phones and Oppo may lose a segment of the audience in this case.

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