It’s official. The OnePlus 5 smartphone from OnePlus will pack the latest Snapdragon 835 processor from Qualcomm.
This is the same processor that was reserved for Samsung Galaxy S8 this year, and with that done and dusted, we have HTC and OnePlus becoming the next brands to pack the latest flagship chipset.
OnePlus 5 will also be the first Snapdragon 835-powered phone in India this year.
Both Qualcomm and OnePlus have confirmed this and we couldn’t be more excited about what the OnePlus 5 will offer this year.
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The company has a lot at stake after the bumper success of OnePlus 3/3T across the globe, and we expect to hear more about the product in the coming weeks, building up to its launch sometime next month.
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Both OnePlus and Qualcomm have confirmed that the OnePlus 5 will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. OnePlus 5 will be the first Indian device with the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 835Qualcomm India
OnePlus chief, Pete Lau, also reached out to the OnePlus community, sharing this news on Wednesday.
We’re proud to announce the OnePlus 5 will feature the Snapdragon™ 835 processor, which sets the foundation for smooth, powerful and efficient performance. With graphically-demanding apps, for example, you’ll notice how fast they load and how well they run.Pete Lau via OnePlus Forum
OnePlus 5 is likely to be the first OnePlus phone to come with rear dual cameras, and some minor design improvements to boot up.
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