When the OnePlus Z launches, it will shake up the mid-range smartphone market. However, it may not be called the OnePlus Z at launch. Based on new leaked information and a recent trademark application, it may actually be called the OnePlus Nord.

Both Max J and PhoneArena have mentioned this new name, with the former deciding to play a name guessing game with its followers on Twitter. By using "Nord" instead of "Z" as a suffix, OnePlus' budget phone will surely stand out from its rivals. The name also avoids confusion with the OnePlus 8.

This is not the first time this model has changed its name. Originally, the OnePlus Z was known as the OnePlus 8 Lite and was considered closer to the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro launched in April.

However, the logic is that OnePlus wants to link the new phone with its first attempt at a budget device, the OnePlus X in 2015. The trademark will apply not only to smartphones, but also to smartwatches, smart TVs, laptops, and other electrical products; the Nord name could be applied to other inexpensive OnePlus products.

Another rumor posted by frequent OnePlus leaker Ishan Agarwal says that the company intends to launch a cheaper version of OnePlus TV in India next month. Presumably, this will be OnePlus' second foray into budget devices and will also bear the Nord name.

The OnePlus Z (or Nord) is also expected in July. This lower-priced version will compete with the iPhone SE and the soon-to-be-released Google Pixel 4a, but at a slightly higher price point and with specs to match. These specs include a 90 Hz display with a punch-hole selfie camera, a 5G-enabled Snapdragon 765 chipset, a triple rear camera array, and a 4,000 mAh capacity battery with 30W fast charging.