Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus has launched a new 5G smartphone the OnePlus 8 Pro and compact flagship OnePlus 8 with industry-leading 120 Hz Fluid Display and fast wireless charging.
The OnePlus 8 (8GB+128GB) starts in India at Rs 41,999 while 12GB+265GB version will cost Rs 44,999.
OnePlus 8 Pro (8GB+128GB) will retail for Rs 54,999 while 12GB+256GB model will cost Rs 58,999. This is aggressive pricing considering the recently launched Apple iPhone 8 has been priced at Rs 42,500 in India.
These devices will be available on the company’s online and offline channels however we are still waiting for an official release date.
OnePlus 8 Pro
OnePlus 8 Pro features 6.78-inch QHD+ Fluid Display with 120Hz refresh rate. The display earned an A+ rating from DisplayMate, the professional display review institution.
The smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 865 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System, which enables staggering multi-gigabit 5G connectivity and advanced Wi-Fi 6 performance.
The device comes equipped with up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB internal storage.
It features the company's first quad-camera system, with a 48MP main camera featuring a custom-made Sony sensor, another 48MP ultra-wide lens with a full 120-degree field of view, along with an 8MP telephoto lens and a 5MP distinctive colour filter camera.
The camera setup is equipped with hybrid image stabilization, combining optical (OIS) and electronic image stabilization (EIS) for much more stable videos.
The device also includes a 16MP front camera.
The smartphone houses a 4,510mAh battery and will come with Warp Charge 30 Wireless charging solution, which can give the 50 percent power in just 30 minutes.
The phone will be available in three colour options: black, blue and green.
OnePlus 8
Its sibling OnePlus 8 sports a 6.55-inch fluid display with a 90Hz refresh rate.
It is powered by the Snapdragon 865 with the Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System with 12GB RAM, multi-gigabit 5G connectivity and comes with up to 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage.
The device features a triple rear camera setup including 48MP main camera, 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens with a 116-degree expansive view and 2MP macro camera. There is also a 16MP selfie camera.
The OnePlus 8 houses an upgraded 4300mAh battery and will come in onyx black and glacial green, as well as a new colour variant — interstellar glow.
Meanwhile, the company has also launched its new earbuds--Bullets Wireless Z.
According to the company, with a quick 10-minute charge, these lightweight and compact earbuds provide music playback for up to 10 hours, while a full charge provides up to 20 hours of battery life.
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