With the anticipated 2016 flagships from Apple and Android makers (Google including) already out, the focus is now on upcoming smartphone 2017 models. Among the most awaited is the rumored Android flagship killer OnePlus 4 that is tipped as the best to come out ever from its maker.
In recent reports, the OnePlus 4 is touted to fully embrace the flagship status in order to beat the industry leaders. But how exactly the upcoming device will disrupt the market dominated by Apple and Samsung?
Metallic curved body
Already praised for its sexy and classic look, the OnePlus 4 will only increase its allure with a solid build and design that is accentuated by a metallic curved body, according to IBTimes UK. But it remains unclear if the new OnePlus will unbox in numerous color options.
QHD display with 2K screen resolution
From 1080p seen with the OnePlus 3, the sequel will boast of Quad HD display that will render in 2K resolution. For further touch of premium and durability, the device front display will be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
Beast
To fire up the OnePlus 4 is likely Qualcomm's Snapdragon 830 with up to 8GB of RAM, ensuring that the device is not only a thing of beauty but a monster mobile device. SD 830 is seen as the standard among 2017 Android flagships.
Power shooter
On the shooting department, the camera combo is believed to be 23-megapixel on the rear and 8-megapixel on the front that should outshoot the competition.
Storage configurations
OnePlus is known to be generous when it comes to RAM and ROM so for the fourth sequel, the basic configuration will start at 64GB and can go all the way to 256GB to match the best that Apple, Samsung and Google can offer.
4000mAh battery pack
According to IBTimes, the OnePlus 4 screen size will likely stretch no less than 5.5-inch as its maker would want to squeeze in the largest possible battery it can inside the chassis. And largest could mean that the device will battery rating of up 4000mAh, the report said.
Oxygen OS based on latest Android Nougat build
OnePlus is convinced that its Oxygen OS is better than Stock Android though the former is built over Google's mobile operating system. It's safe to assume that the Oxygen OS to mighty up the OnePlus 4 will have Android 7.1 Nougat signatures.
Premium but cheap
It's no secret that the biggest selling point of the OnePlus brand is the cheap sticker price that comes with the premium handset. On release date, likely to happen between April and May 2017, the OnePlus 4 will sell starting at no more than $500, according to iTech Post, potentially making the device as the new Nexus.