Oneplus 5 latest leak hints at Snapdragon 835 SoC, 8 GB RAM, 2K screen

The OnePlus 5 is expected to arrive in the second half of 2017

Oneplus, the smartphone manufacturer based in China, enjoyed huge success in 2016 for their last flagship devices -- Oneplus 3 and Oneplus 3T. This year, the smartphone manufacturer is due to announce the next flagship, which is to be called Oneplus 5 and not Oneplus 4 because numeric ‘4’ is considered as bad omen in China.

A  leak via Chinese site PCPop sheds more light on the specifications of the smartphone.

According to the latest leaks, the Oneplus 5 would feature a quad-HD display. Now, people aware of Oneplus devices will agree that it is high time the manufacturer used a higher resolution screen. Oneplus has been using the same screen size of 5.5-inch with full-HD resolution in all their models up till now. But with the advancement in the mobile virtual reality (VR), it becomes crucial to deploy quad-HD screens for optimal VR performance.

Oneplus goes with the moto ‘Never Settle’ and they have been offering exceptional products with great value for money. The Oneplus 5 is to follow the same path and is expected to feature Snapdragon 835 processor coupled with 8 GB RAM, 64 GB – 256 GB internal storage option, USB type-C connector with enhanced data transfer speeds and fingerprint scanner placed at the back of the device.

Previous speculation revealed that the Oneplus 5 would use a new battery with a higher capacity of 4,000 mAh or 4,100 mAh. On the camera front, the device is speculated to feature a 23 mega pixel (MP) rear camera with new dual pixel technology and brighter aperture. Also, the rear camera might be assisted with retina flash, which is going to help in capturing low-light photography without losing the colours.

All these features would fit in a compact ceramic body that will be 7mm thin covered with waterproofing material that would make the new smartphone water and dust resistant. Also, the smartphone would come with a new dash charger, which is speculated to improve the device charging time to certain extent.

If Oneplus 5 speculations turn out to be true, it is going to be a real steal and will certainly give the other flagships a run for their money in 2017.