--- title: "OnePlus may be working on gaming handheld that looks like a phone: Details" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/282186441.md" description: "OnePlus is reportedly developing a gaming handheld device resembling a smartphone, featuring gaming-oriented additions like grips and extra buttons. Images suggest a candybar-style design with shoulder buttons for gaming controls and a dual rear camera setup. The device may have an 8-inch display and could be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, though authenticity of the images is unconfirmed. In related news, OnePlus recently launched the Nord 6 smartphone in India, equipped with a 9,000 mAh battery and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip." datetime: "2026-04-09T03:33:32.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/282186441.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/282186441.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/282186441.md) --- # OnePlus may be working on gaming handheld that looks like a phone: Details OnePlus may be working on a gaming-focused handheld device that resembles a smartphone in design. According to a report by Android Authority, a few images of the device have surfaced online, showing a form factor that combines typical phone elements with gaming-oriented additions such as grips and extra buttons. While the device looks similar to a phone, the report does not confirm its functionality or whether it will support standard smartphone features. ### **OnePlus gaming handheld: What to expect** According to the report by Android Authority, images show a device with a candybar-style design, but with integrated handgrips on the back, giving it a gaming handheld-like appearance. The device appears to retain common smartphone elements such as a speaker grille, SIM tray, USB-C port and a dual rear camera setup with flash. The report notes the presence of shoulder buttons on either side when the device is held horizontally, indicating a focus on gaming controls. In addition, there are larger buttons placed differently from typical volume keys, which could serve as programmable inputs, although this has not been confirmed. **ALSO READ: Android XR update lets any app, image, video appear 3D on Samsung Galaxy XR** As per Android Authority, the device is expected to feature an 8-inch display and may be powered by a flagship MediaTek Dimensity chipset, possibly the Dimensity 9500. The report adds that there is no confirmation of the authenticity of the images yet or whether the device will eventually be launched. Hence, readers should take this information with a pinch of salt. ### **OnePlus Nord 6 launched** In related news, **OnePlus** launched the Nord 6 smartphone on April 7 in India, featuring a 9,000 mAh battery and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip. It sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED screen with up to 165 Hz refresh rate. For imaging, the device includes a 50MP Sony LYTIA-600 main sensor with dual-axis OIS, alongside an 8MP ultra-wide OmniVision OV08F lens, while the front houses a 32MP camera. **ALSO READ: Samsung Galaxy A57, Galaxy A37 sale starts April 10: Check price, offers** ### Related Stocks - [MTK.NA](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/MTK.NA.md) - [NXTG.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NXTG.US.md) - [512760.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/512760.CN.md) - [561600.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/561600.CN.md) - [SMH.UK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SMH.UK.md) - [512480.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/512480.CN.md) - [FTXL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/FTXL.US.md) - [588780.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/588780.CN.md) - [PSI.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/PSI.US.md) - [XSD.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/XSD.US.md) - [SOXX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SOXX.US.md) - [159546.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/159546.CN.md) ## Related News & Research - [China’s chip dream: Loongson challenges Intel, fuelled by Beijing’s tech drive](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286178095.md) - [China's CXMT expects revenue to surge as memory chip demand soars](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286706506.md) - [Here's How Much $100 Invested In Teradyne 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286466208.md) - [Here's why Astera Labs' stock just staged a big gain](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286969770.md) - [EXCLUSIVE-At Samsung, the global AI boom spurred a looming strike and deep divisions](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286544840.md)