https://wccftech.com/oneplus-9-lite-could-come-with-a-snapdragon-865/

We know that the OnePlus 9 series is launching next year, and we will be getting the standard OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. However, a leak suggested that OnePlus is going for three devices this time around, and the third one will be either the OnePlus 9E or OnePlus 9 Lite, and it will be the most affordable option out of the three.

Now, we already know that both the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro will bring Snapdragon 888 as it has been confirmed in the past, but little is known about the OnePlus 9 Lite. However, the latest tip suggests that the OnePlus 9 Lite will bring Snapdragon 865 under the hood to compensate for the lower price tag, and honestly, I don't mind seeing that.