The OnePlus 3 has been seen by many as one of the best phones of the year, topping even the performance of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the iPhone 6S. However, new rumors surfacing suggest that the OnePlus 3 is getting a new upgrade before the end of the year, and by 2017, the company will launch the OnePlus 4.
According to Gizmo China, the OnePlus 3 is already out of stock in China, and because of this, the company may be switching gears to release a more powerful iteration of the phone. The report states that this new model may be called the OnePlus 3 Plus or OnePlus 3S.
It is also noted that the company did say they want to focus on just one phone this year, and because of this, production for the regular OnePlus 3 may be halted entirely to give priority to the more powerful OnePlus 3S. If the rumors are true, then the OnePlus 3 may feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor and switch from AMOLED displays to LCD.
The IBTimes reports that whether or not the OnePlus 3 Plus is indeed a real thing that is coming out this year, a new model will be launching sometime in 2017. This phone will be the OnePlus 4 and is rumored to feature a 21 or 23-MP rear camera, the Snapdragon 830 processor, and up to 8 GB of RAM.
It is also rumored to feature Gorilla Glass 5, an improved display, and a longer-lasting battery. The phone is also expected to continue using an all-aluminum body that not only makes it look more professional and high end but also more durable compared to a plastic casing.
No official release date has been announced for the OnePlus 4 yet, although it is widely speculated to be out before the end of the second quarter next year. The OnePlus 3S is expected to launch before that, presumably before the end of this year.
