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OnePlus promises to step up its camera game

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By Anam Hamid

Published: Jan 07, 2021, 7:12 PM

OnePlus promises to step up its camera game

OnePlus phones aren't the best choice when it comes to photography. Barring a few exceptions, the cameras on OnePlus devices have consistently failed to impress the audience. CEO Pete Lau is well aware of that and he has said on Weibo that the company plans to invest more resources in camera development (via Android Authority).

The company hopes to ultimately deliver the best smartphone camera experience.

Pete Lau's interaction with a fan on the Chinese social networking website Weibo

It remains to be seen if it will make good on the promise.

We say that because similar claims were made by Lau and the company’s product manager Zack Zhang back in 2019 after the outrage over the difference between OnePlus 7 Pro's real-life performance and DxOMark scores. Although its successor, the OnePlus 8 Pro was a notable improvement, the recently released OnePlus 8T's camera is underwhelming.

The OnePlus 9 will reportedly be equipped with a 48MP primary sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide-angle shooter, and an unspecified third sensor that appears unlikely to be a telephoto unit.

The OnePlus 9 series will likely be unveiled in March 2021. The standard and the Pro variant will have the Snapdragon 888 under the hood and they are expected to offer a refresh rate of 120Hz and reverse wireless charging. The third model will reportedly be powered by last year's Snapdragon 865.

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.

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