The OnePlus 9 Lite is shaping up to be the affordable member of the upcoming OnePlus 9 series, expected to launch in India alongside the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. Leaks point to flagship-grade hardware at a lower price, which is why so many buyers are watching this model closely. Two variants have surfaced on a certification site under the model numbers LE2100 and LE2101.
According to pre-launch reports, the phone is tipped to arrive in March 2021 as part of a wider lineup from OnePlus. Here is everything the leaks suggest so far.
OnePlus 9 Lite expected price and launch
A news website reported last month that the OnePlus 9 Lite could carry a price of Rs 43,800. The same report suggested the series may also include other models such as the OnePlus 9E and OnePlus 9T, leaving buyers curious about exactly how many phones OnePlus plans to release and what they will be called.
The full OnePlus 9 series is expected to launch in March 2021, spanning flagship handsets like the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro alongside the more affordable OnePlus 9 Lite.
OnePlus 9 Lite leaked specifications
Ahead of launch, several key specifications have leaked. The phone is tipped to run a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, the same processor used in the OnePlus 8 series. On the display side, leaks point to a 6.65-inch AMOLED panel with an expected 90Hz refresh rate.
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC
- Display: 6.65-inch AMOLED, 90Hz refresh rate (expected)
- Memory: 6GB RAM with 128GB storage
- Battery: 4500mAh with fast charging support
Camera setup
The OnePlus 9 Lite is expected to feature a triple rear camera setup led by a 48-megapixel primary sensor. Leaks also mention a 16MP ultraviolet lens and a 5MP depth sensor. For selfies, the phone is likely to pack a 32-megapixel front camera, though the remaining details should become clearer closer to launch.
Specifications at a glance
| Specification | Detail (expected) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC |
| Display | 6.65-inch AMOLED, 90Hz |
| RAM and storage | 6GB + 128GB |
| Rear camera | 48MP primary + 16MP ultraviolet + 5MP depth |
| Front camera | 32MP |
| Battery | 4500mAh with fast charging |
| Model numbers | LE2100, LE2101 |
| Expected price | Rs 43,800 |
