OnePlus X successor, called the OnePlus Z, will reportedly launch in July

OnePlus' midrange handset and successor to the OnePlus X, the OnePlus Z, might be launched in July. The device was earlier referred to as the 8 Lite. It is expected to run a MediaTek processor.

Ever since rumors and leaks of the OnePlus 8 series devices began emerging, murmurs of a more affordable OnePlus 8 have made the rounds. The device is touted to be the company’s first mid-range smartphone in four years since the company’s devices have seen an upward trend. The phone, expected to be called the OnePlus 8 Lite, did not make an appearance alongside the OnePlus 8 series launch.

Now, an image shared by leakster Max J. on Twitter (spotted by AndroidHeadlines) suggests that the mid-range handset, which may be called the OnePlus Z, will likely see a July 2020 launch. While there were rumors of a OnePlus X successor back in 2018, such a device never saw the light of the day. The naming of the said device is interesting and corroborates recent tweets from Max Weinbach, someone with a strong track record, pointing to the resurgence of the X series under a new name. The expected launch timeline is also in line with what has been reported earlier.

According to previous reports, the affordable mid-range device is expected to sport a 6.4/6.5-inch 90Hz OLED display with a centered punch-hole cutout for the front-facing camera and be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1000 chip. As for the camera specs, it is expected to come with a triple-camera setup, housing a 48MP primary shooter, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. The base variant reportedly costs £400 (GBP), but prices may vary depending on the market it is being sold in.