It seems like OnePlus enthusiasts have something exciting to look forward to as Qualcomm has just teased their upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor through a Weibo post. While the teaser refrains from spilling detailed beans, it gives a sneak peek at the back of a phone that many speculate to be none other than the OnePlus 13.
The buzz is building around Qualcomm’s next big reveal, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, which is set to make its official debut at the Snapdragon Summit event. This new processor promises to break new grounds as it is powered by a custom-designed Oryon CPU. In the promo video, Qualcomm has kept the finer details, including the exact name of the chip, under wraps, which has led to whispers of a potential rebranding.
However, the video showcased the back of a mysterious phone that tech enthusiasts believe matches the design cues expected from the OnePlus 13. This upcoming smartphone is rumored to be one of the trailblazers featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, indicated by recent Geekbench listings. While OnePlus has given fans a glimpse of the device’s front, the rear design remains officially unverified. But, the back of the phone in Qualcomm’s teaser reveals an off-centered circular camera island, a design signature that OnePlus has been faithful to, seen in the OnePlus 12 model.
A credible tipster, Digital Chat Station, has weighed in, suggesting that the phone revealed in the clip bears a striking resemblance to the anticipated OnePlus 13. Adding to the intrigue, the teaser video hints at the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4’s ability to set a new benchmark in terms of speed and performance, echoing the sentiments of Vivo’s Han Boxiao. Boxiao has claimed that the forthcoming flagship get-ups will deliver performance improvements that leap two generations ahead.
As anticipation builds, the Snapdragon Summit is becoming an event to mark on any tech lover’s calendar. Stay tuned to discover whether the mystery phone is indeed the OnePlus 13 and to witness first-hand what the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will bring to the table.
