CEO on purported leaked image of OnePlus 7: Looks photoshopped

One of the first images came from Weibo, spotted by Slashleaks. It shows a front camera module that emerges from the top of the handset, just like the Vivo Nex’s retractable selfie lens. Adding fuel to the rumor, OnePlus devices often share design elements with sister brands Vivo and Oppo. All three belong to the same parent company, BBK Electronics.

As Gizmodo points out, the addition seems uncharacteristic of OnePlus’ usually simple design. One Weibo user also expressed skepticism, asking Lau through the CEO’s official account: “Boss, can you respond and discredit this picture?”

Granted, Lau only disputed the authenticity of this particular picture; he didn’t entirely shoot down the possibility that the OnePlus 7 will have a pop-up selfie camera. Meanwhile, renders posted by OnLeaks also show a pop-up selfie camera, together with three cameras on the back. The rest looks pretty similar to the OnePlus 6T.