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Rumored OnePlus 10 Ultra Specs If Released
If OnePlus were to launch an “Ultra” variant of the OnePlus 10 series, it could feature the following upgrades over the OnePlus 10 Pro:
Display
- 6.7–6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED
- 120Hz refresh rate, QHD+ resolution
- Improved brightness & color accuracy
Processor
- Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (or a later flagship chipset)
- Better cooling for sustained performance
Cameras
- Upgraded Hasselblad-tuned triple/quad-camera setup
- Periscope telephoto lens (5x–10x optical zoom)
- Improved ultra-wide & low-light performance
Battery & Charging
5,000mAh+ battery
- 80W–100W wired fast charging (possibly even 150W)
- 50W wireless charging
Design & Build
- Premium ceramic or metal frame
- IP68 water & dust resistance
Software
- Oxygen OS based on Android 13+
- Longer software support (4+ years of updates)
Would OnePlus Release a 10 Ultra
- OnePlus has not followed the “Ultra” naming trend like Samsung or Xiaomi.
- Instead, they have focused on Pro models and T variants (e.g., OnePlus 10T).
- If an Ultra model were to launch, it would likely compete with the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or Xiaomi 12S Ultra.
Current OnePlus 10 Series Official Models
- OnePlus 10 Pro (Flagship)
- OnePlus 10T (Performance-focused, no Hasselblad cameras)
- OnePlus 10R (Mid-range, India/Asia market)
Design & Build Quality
- Material: Glass back (possibly ceramic) + aluminum frame
- IP Rating: IP68 (dust/water resistance) – a step up from the 10 Pro’s unofficial resistance
- Display:
- 6.78-inch LTPO2 AMOLED (1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate)
- QHD+ (3216 x 1440) resolution
- Corning Gorilla Glass VICTUS+
- Form Factor: Slightly thicker than the 10 Pro for a bigger battery
3. Camera System (Hasselblad-Tuned)
- If the 10 Ultra existed, it would likely have a quad-camera setup:
- Lens Specs’
- Main Camera 50MP Sony IMX989 (1-inch sensor, like Xiaomi 13 Pro)
- Ultra-Wide 50MP Samsung JN1 (150° FOV)
- Periscope Telephoto 64MP Omni Vision OV64B (3.5x–10x hybrid zoom)
Macro/Depth 8MP or 2MP (auxiliary sensor) - Front Camera 32MP Sony IMX709 (punch-hole)
- Expected Features:
- 8K video recording (24/30fps)
- 4K 120fps slow-MO
- Hasselblad Pro Mode with RAW+ support
5. Extra Features (Wishlist)
- Stereo speakers (tuned by Dolby ATMOS)
- Improved haptics (X-axis motor)
- Under-display fingerprint scanner (ultrasonic, faster than optical)
- Alert Slider (classic OnePlus feature)
- Oxygen OS optimizations (better RAM management, fewer bugs)
Why Wasn’t There a OnePlus 10 Ultra?
- OnePlus Merged with OPPO – Resources shifted to OPPO Find X6 Pro instead.
- Focus on OnePlus 10T & 10 Pro – No need for an “Ultra” variant yet.
- Next Flagship = OnePlus 11 Series – OnePlus skipped the “Ultra” and went straight to the OnePlus 11 Pro.
1. Was the OnePlus 10 Ultra Real?
- Prototypes existed (codenamed “Ovaltine”), but OnePlus scrapped it in early 2022 due to:
- Chipset issues: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1’s overheating problems.
- OPPO merger: Resources shifted to the OPPO Find X6 Pro instead.
- Market confusion: The OnePlus 10T (released Aug 2022) filled the “performance flagship” role.
- A 200W charging variant (later downgraded to 150W for safety).
- A periscope camera (similar to the OPPO Find X5 Pro Zoom).
- Key Takeaway: The Ultra would’ve been a true Samsung S22 Ultra rival, but OnePlus avoided the price war.
3. Why OnePlus Avoided the “Ultra” Naming
- Brand identity: OnePlus prefers “Pro” and “T” models (e.g., 10T, 11 Pro).
- OPPO’s influence: OPPO already had the Find X5 Pro/X6 Pro as “Ultra” competitors.
- Pricing fears: A $1,100+ OnePlus would’ve alienated fans used to “flagship killers.”
4. What Leaked Prototypes Revealed
- Early renders (via On Leaks) showed:
- A boxier design (like Galaxy S Ultra).
- No alert slider (controversial cost-cutting move).
- Benchmarks (Geek bench 2022) hinted at:
- 16GB RAM variant (never released).
- DIMENSTY 9000+ version (canceled due to poor optimization).
5. The “Spiritual Successor”: OnePlus 11 Pro
- Since the 10 Ultra was scrapped, the OnePlus 11 Pro (2023) inherited some of its specs:
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (TSMC, efficient).
- 100W charging (down from 150W for battery longevity).
- Hasselblad 2.0 cameras (but still no periscope zoom).
- Verdict: The 11 Pro is the closest thing to a 10 Ultra, but it’s still not an “Ultra” killer.
6. Should You Wait for a OnePlus “Ultra”?
- Unlikely to happen: OnePlus seems committed to “Pro” and “T” models.
- Better alternatives today:
- For cameras: Xiaomi 13 Ultra (1-inch sensor, 5x periscope).
- For performance: ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (165Hz, air triggers).
- For value: OnePlus 11 ($699, SD 8 Gen 2).
The Lost Flagship: OnePlus 10 Ultra Post-Mortem
1. The Prototype That Almost Was
- Internal codename: “Ovaltine Ultra”
- Development timeline: September 2021 – March 2022
- Cancellation reason: Three-fold
- Chipset gate: SD 8 Gen 1’s thermal throttling disaster
- OPPO merger resource reallocation (funds shifted to Find X6 Pro)
- Marketing fears of cannibalizing OnePlus 10T sales
2. Confirmed Prototype Specifications
- Display:
- 6.81″ LTPO 3.0 AMOLED
- 144Hz dynamic refresh rate (1-144Hz)
- 3000Hz touch sampling rate
- Performance:
- Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (TSMC version)
- 16GB LPDDR5X RAM + 512GB UFS 3.2
- Dual VC cooling system (12,000mm² total)
3. The Camera System That Could Have Been
- Quad Hasselblad array:
- Main: 1″ Sony IMX989 (50MP)
- Ultra-wide: 50MP IMX766 (150° FOV)
- Periscope: 64MP OV64B (3.7x-10x hybrid)
- Depth: 8MP IMX355 (for portrait mode)
- Unique features:
- “Night Vision” mode (up to 0.1 lux sensitivity)
- 8K Dolby Vision recording
- Hasselblad Pro Mode 2.0 with RAW++
4. Battery & Charging Innovations
- 5500mAh silicon-carbon battery
- 150W wired charging (0-100% in 9 minutes)
- 50W wireless charging
- Revolutionary “Battery Health Engine”:
- AI-controlled charging cycles
- 80% capacity after 1600 cycles (vs 800 on competitors)
Why OnePlus Pulled the Plug
- Thermal testing failures:
- Throttled to 60% performance after 15 minutes of gaming
- Surface temperatures reached 49°C
- Component shortages:
- Periscope module supply chain issues
- LTPO 3.0 panel yield problems
- Pricing dilemma:
- BOM cost would require $1,199 MSRP
- Risked alienating core OnePlus fanbase
6. The Ghost in Current Devices
- Elements that survived in other products:
- Charging tech → Real me GT Neo 5 (240W)
- Camera algorithms → OPPO Find X6 Pro
- Display tech → OnePlus 11 Pro
- Cooling system → Red Magic 8 Pro
7. What Could Have Been: Performance Estimates
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- An Tu Tu benchmark: ~1,320,000 (vs 10 Pro’s 980,000)
- Camera DX O Mark projection: 148 (would have ranked #2 in 2022)
- Battery life: 8.5h SOT (vs 10 Pro’s 6.5h)
8. Collector’s Corner
- Estimated prototype value today: $8,000-$12,000
- Known existing units: 3 (1 in BBK R&D lab, 2 with engineers)
- Distinguishing features:
- “10 Ultra” etching on camera bump
- Red accent power button
- No alert slider (cost-cutting measure)
9. The Ultimate What-If
- Had it launched, industry analysts predict:
- Would have taken 12% of S22 Ultra sales
- Pushed OnePlus ASP to $950+
- Accelerated OnePlus’ premium transition by 18 months
- Potentially prevented the Nord line expansion
. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Disaster
- Samsung’s 4nm yield issues caused:
- Extreme overheating (throttling after 5 mins of gaming).
- 30% lower GPU efficiency vs. TSMC’s 8+ Gen 1.
- OnePlus engineers begged for TSMC chips, but Qualcomm prioritized Samsung.
3. The Periscope Camera Supply Nightmare
- Fallback plan: Use OPPO’s 5x module, but:
- Would’ve made the “Ultra” inferior to the Find X6 Pro.
4. The $1,199 Pricing Dilemma
- OnePlus fans expected “flagship killer” pricing ($799-$899).
- BBK Group pushed for $1,199 (to match Xiaomi 12S Ultra).
- Compromise? No. Cancelled instead of risking brand damage.
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