A few days ago is a eBay listing has risen for a suspected OnePlus 9 5G prototype. As expected, the list was deleted immediately because the list contains identification information. However, a new list was published without the mentioned information, and the prototype apparently sold for $ 6,000.
We are not surprised that the OnePlus 9 5G is already in the wild. Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen the device appear more than once, with vivid images showing the design. But we are absolutely shocked that the device was offered for sale – and that someone bought it for $ 6,000. Who would pay such a high amount for a device that is not even available? The buyer remains a mystery for now. (Maybe it’s actually Pete Lau hoping to catch the device before it hits YouTubers’ hands!)
– Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) 26 December 2020
The first listing for $ 3,000 was removed from eBay because it contains identifying information, but it looks like the same device was sold after a re-listing. According to the list, the device is unlocked and can work on all GSM carriers, although this particular model seems to be used on T-Mobile.
According to recent reports, the OnePlus 9 5G will feature a flat 6.5-inch hole screen and a dual camera setup. The device is also expected to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chip, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and a 4500 mAh battery. The device apparently starts with Android 11 and all the latest enhancements in OxygenOS 11.
With a new year approaching, it probably won’t be much longer before we officially announce the OnePlus 9 5G. With seemingly complete prototypes already in nature – and in the hands of at least one person – this may be an indication that we will see something early next year, perhaps at the beginning of spring.
OnePlus released the OnePlus 8 in April this year, so maybe we’ll see the OnePlus 9 5G then. However, a recent report says that OnePlus may launch its new flagship sooner than it can be launched in 2021, so maybe we’s a matter of weeks to see something official. We also expect a OnePlus 9 “Lite” model to drop, though we don’t know if it will debut with the other devices in the series or if OnePlus will hold it for a separate launch.