OnePlus Z release date, price, specs and leaks

• Release date: Reportedly July 2020

• Price: Likely under $600

• Screen size: 6.4 inches

• Key features: 5G connectivity, MediaTek chipset, 90Hz display,                  multiple rear cameras

A leaked OnePlus Z photo posted at TrueTech shows off potential differences between the rumored phone and the OnePlus 8 models that shipped in April. It was listed at $499, but we wouldn't bank on that being the actual price. price difference of $50 to $150 between the OnePlus Z and the $699 OnePlus 8 would mean the budget phone would cost anywhere from $549 to $649. 

Instead of the AMOLED panels and glass materials used in other OnePlus phones, the OnePlus Z could instead turn to an LCD screen — a typical move for phone makers producing budget phones. OnePlus Z is likely to feature a less powerful processor than the Snapdragon 865 chipset that powers the more expensive flagships in the OnePlus lineup.  OnePlus Z will hav a MediaTek Dimensity 1000 system-on-chip.

Some rumor mongers have suggested the OnePlus Z might have a similar camera setup to the OnePlus 8, which blenda a 48MP main camera with a 16MP ultra wide angle shooter and 2MP macro lens.The OnePlus Z could see a 4,000 mAh battery, which wouldn't be as big as the 4,300 mAh power pack in the OnePlus 8.