We thought that Samsung would be ahead of any other smartphones when it comes to device components, but the newest leaked specs of OnePlus 4 seem to say it isn't so.
OnePlus 4 to rock Snapdragon 830 Soc chipset, just like the rumored Galaxy S8
The leak initially came from Chinese micro-blogging site, Weibo. The not-yet-released Soc, Snapdragon 830, is rumored to be placed under the hood of OnePlus 4. The rumor comes as a surprise as the tech crowd expects the chipset to be inside of Galaxy S8, exclusively, before any other devices.
What's great about OnePlus 4 rocking a Snapdragon 830 chipset?
As it will be the latest chipset from Qualcomm, users can expect faster performance and higher benchmark score. On top of that, the chipset supports 4K display and a huge space of RAM up to 8 GB, Wccftech reported. If rumors are to be believed, OnePlus 4 could be another great alternative device for VR gaming needs.
Other speculated components include 4,000 mAh battery capacity, Optic OLED display and Android 7.0 Nougat Oxygen as the Operating System and 16 MP of rear camera made by Sony.
How much will OnePlus 4 cost? As the smartphone will be specced better, potential users should expect higher price range between $460 and $490.
OnePlus 4 and other rumored smartphones that use Snapdragon 830
Aside from Samsung Galaxy S8, there have been many reports hinting at Snapdragon 830 coming to Xiaomi Mi 6 and Surface Phone. Find out Microsoft's planning for business-centric Surface Phone here.
OnePlus 4 release date in 2017
Based on the previous timeframe of launches, OnePlus 3 was introduced in June 2016. OnePlus 4 could be the next big thing in smartphone industry but it will not be introduced this year, according to BGR. Reports suggest a June or July release date for OnePlus 4 device.
Check out the leaks roundup for OnePlus 4 in the video below!
