The line between the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro is going to be a little blurrier than in previous years: according to "reliable sources" at 91mobiles, the OnePlus 9 will inherit some features that are on the OnePlus 8 Pro but not on the regular 8 and 8T It appears that it will.

The features in question are 30W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. While the former is not that unusual, reverse wireless charging (which allows users to charge other wireless charging devices, such as earphones or smartwatches, by placing them on the back of the phone) is still quite rare. Perhaps this is a sign that the upcoming OnePlus Watch will charge wirelessly.

The site's source has posted several photos showing this feature in action. The photo on the left clearly shows the device "charging wirelessly" at a dangerously low 2% battery level, while the photo on the right shows a drop-down menu with an icon labeled "Reverse Charge."

The report also reveals that the device will have a flat display and mentions that the battery will be upgraded: up to 4,500mAh from the OnePlus 8's 4,300mAh. Notably, it is only 10mAh short of the OnePlus 8 Pro's battery.

That's all the new information from the report, reaffirming specs we had already confirmed: both the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are expected to be powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, and there is talk of a new partnership with German specialist Leica on camera There is also talk of a new partnership regarding This could result in a triple camera array with a 50MP main lens, a 20MP wide-angle snapper, and a 12MP telephoto.

For those concerned about the ongoing price inflation at OnePlus (there was a $310 price increase between the 2016 OnePlus 3T and the recently released 8T), the company is apparently considering a third option.

The OnePlus 9 Lite, announced earlier this week, will be powered by this year's Snapdragon 865 processor to keep costs down. Assuming the price is right and there aren't too many other drawbacks - the possibility of cutting one of the cameras or changing to a plastic finish - it could certainly be worth considering next year. After all, the Snapdragon 865 is still a very impressive performer and will be more than adequate for most people's needs.

Hopefully we won't have to wait too long to see the OnePlus 9 in all its lineup glory. The entire lineup is said to be available in mid-March 2021, just a few months behind Samsung's Galaxy S21 family.