OnePlus Mini full specifications surface as release date draws near

OnePlus is reportedly currently working on a new smartphone that is scheduled to be released this year. The purported OnePlus Mini (aka OnePlus X) will feature an attractive new design and mid-range specs. The device was recently listed on AnTuTu benchmark, and now the specifications of the handset have surfaced again.

An anonymous source revealed to G for Games that the upcoming OnePlus Mini will feature a 5-inch IPS screen. It will boast full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The display will be protected by 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3 or 4 with an oleophobic or hydrophobic coating.

The device will reportedly be powered by MediaTek Helio X10 chipset (aka MT6795T) and will have 2 GB of LPDDR3 RAM. The native storage of the device will be 32 GB, which can be expanded further through external storage.

The source revealed that OnePlus Mini will house a 13 MP Sony IMX258 rear camera with f/2.0 aperture and a dual-tone flash. The camera will feature 4K resolution video recording at 30 fps. It will also support slow motion video shooting at 480 fps for full HD recording.

The device will also feature a 5 MP front camera that supports wide-angle photography and full HD video recording. The front panel of OnePlus Mini will be fitted with a 1.2W speaker.

According to the report, the handset will also be equipped with a non-replaceable 3,000 or 3,100 mAh battery with Quick Charge 2.0 support. Connectivity options available on the device are USB Type-C, Wi-Fi, v4.1 Bluetooth, fingerprint scanner, NFC (for Android Pay) and IR blaster.

The OnePlus Mini will also feature a removable rear panel made up of plastic. With IP67 certification, the device will reportedly be resistant to dust and water. The handset is rumoured to be launched in November or December with a price tag of US$250 (AUD $350).

Contact the writer at feedback@ibtimes.com.au, or let us know what you think below.