[Exclusive] OnePlus RT, OnePlus Buds Z2 expected to launch in India in December

Highlights
  • OnePlus Buds Z2 and OnePlus RT are expected to be launched in India next month.
  • OnePlus Buds Z2 will come in Obsidian Black and Pearl White colour options.
  • OnePlus RT will come in Nano Silver and Hacker Black colours.

In October, OnePlus unveiled the successor to the OnePlus 9R, dubbed as OnePlus 9RT, in China. Alongside the OnePlus 9RT, the company announced the OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS earbuds. There have been some hints that the OnePlus RT India launch is imminent, the most recent one being an Amazon ad. The OnePlus Buds Z2 brings quite some upgrades compared to the former, including a new in-ear design and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Now, 91mobiles has exclusively learned from industry insider Ishan Agarwal that the OnePlus RT and OnePlus Buds Z2 will be launching in India in December.

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The upcoming budget earbuds from OnePlus are expected to debut sometime in December in India. At the same time, we can also expect OnePlus to launch the OnePlus 9RT in India. Recent rumours suggest that the smartphone would be rebranded as OnePlus RT for India. According to Ishan, the OnePlus RT will come in Nano Silver and Hacker Black colour options, while the Buds Z2 will be available in Obsidian Black and Pearl White colours.

OnePlus RT specifications

OnePlus 9 RT or OnePlus RT specifications include a 6.62-inch OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, HDR10+ certification, and a 600Hz touch sampling rate. Powering the OnePlus RT is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, which is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. In the camera space, the phone comes equipped with a triple rear camera setup. The camera system includes a 50MP Sony IMX766 lens, a 16MP wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro camera. There’s a 16MP front camera for selfies. Lastly, the device features a 4,500mAh battery and 65W fast charging support. 

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OnePlus Buds Z2 specifications 

OnePlus Buds Z2 comes with a new in-ear design, ditching hard plastic tips in favour of in-ear silicone tips. The second-generation Buds Z earbuds pack 11mm, dynamic drivers, with support for Bluetooth 5.2. The earbuds come with AAC and SBC Bluetooth codec support along with support for BLE, SPP, HFP, A2DP, and AVRCP Bluetooth transmission protocols. The new earbuds bring support for fast pairing, compatible with OnePlus devices as old as OnePlus 6.

The main highlight feature of the earbuds is the Active Noise Cancellation. The ANC on Buds Z2 claims to block out noises up to 40db, thanks to 3microphones on each of the earbuds. Further, the Buds Z2 has IP55 splash-proof certification, while the case is IPX4 certified. OnePlus promises up to 5 hours of battery life with ANC turned on, and turning off ANC would add 2 more hours to the listening time. Thanks to Warp Charge, 10 minutes of charge would last you up to 5 hours of listening. OnePlus Buds Z2 comes in two colours – black and white.

OnePlus RT, OnePlus Buds Z2 prices in India (expected)

The OnePlus RT price in India is expected to be under Rs 40,000 going by its China pricing of CNY 3299. The OnePlus Buds Z2 is priced in China for CNY 499 (around Rs 5,815). We expect Buds Z2 to be launched in India at a similar price. Meanwhile, the OnePlus Buds Z currently retails for Rs 2,999 in India.

Key Specs

OnePlus 9 RT
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | 8 GBProcessor
6.62 inches (16.81 cm) Display
50 MP + 16 MP + 2 MPRear camera
16 MPSelfie camera
4500 mAh Battery
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OnePlus 9 RT Price
Rs. 29,990
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Review Summary

Expert Rating
3.5/5

Design
★  
4.0
/5
Display
★  
4.0
/5
Software
★  
3.5
/5
Camera
★  
3.5
/5
Performance
★  
4.0
/5
Battery
★  
3.5
/5

Pros

  • Stunning display
  • Excellent performer
  • Good-looking design
  • Rapid wired charging

Cons

  • Overshadowed by the OnePlus 9
  • No headphone jack
  • Sub-par selfie camera
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