OnePlus finally launched its much talked about phone OnePlus X in India at an event in New Delhi this afternoon. OnePlus announced two variants of its smartphone – Onyx and Ceramic – priced at Rs 16,999 and Rs 22,999, respectively.
The OnePlus X is the first ‘Make in India’ device for which local production will start in Hyderabad. Both devices will be available exclusively on Amazon India. The Onyx variant will go on sale starting November 5, while the Ceramic variant will be limited edition and will be available starting 24 November. Only 10,000 units of the Ceramic variant would be put on sale.
In terms of specifications, the device will sport a 5-inch AMOLED display offering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. It will be powered by Qualcomm’s quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor clocked at 2.3 GHz. The OnePlux will have 3 GB RAM. It will include an internal storage of 16GB, and can be further expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card.
The devices will sport a 13MP rear camera along with a 8MP front facing camera. The dual SIM smartphone will include a 2525mAh battery. The OnePlus X will run Oxygen OS based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
OnePlus is all set to host an event in India tomorrow. Several people earlier received an invite from OnePlus confirming an October 29 event that will take place in New Delhi. The company clearly hints at the launch of the OnePlus X aka Mini.
OnePlus had earlier teased the launch of their upcoming smartphone titled OnePlus X aka OnePlus Mini on October 29 in India. The company will also hold events in London, Beijing, and Jakarta among others.
The company had posted the news on its Facebook and Twitter India pages along with the tagline, “See you on October 29, India.” The teaser shows an image of a large ‘X, indicating that the device might be named ‘OnePlus X’.
The company also posted the news on its Chinese website and stated that it would start taking reservations for attendees for the event on October 29, which is scheduled to begin at 4:30PM IST.
According to a report by Android Headlines, the smartphone was recently certified in China as the OnePlus E1001. According to the report, the device would run Oxygen OS, and will sport IP67 certification for water and dust resistance. The device is expected to be priced around $250.
The report adds that “during the China certification, the unknown device came with the model number E1001 and this is the same model number, which has now been spotted on the FCC listings, further fuelling the notion that this is actually the OnePlus X.”
From reports in the past, we now know that the device is expected to have a MediaTek Helio X10 (MT6795T) SoC, 2GB of LPDDR3 RAM, 5-inch IPS display covered in 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 or 4, 32 GB of eMMC 5.0 storage expandable via microSDXC and a 3,000-3,100 mAh non-removable Li-Po battery.
Also expected is a USB Type-C connector with Quick Charge 2.0 capabilities, FM radio, a MT6630 wireless SoC, Bluetooth 4.1, an IR Blaster, a 1.2W front-facing speaker, and an NFC chip that supports Android Pay.
OnePlus has teased the launch of their upcoming smartphone titled OnePlus X aka OnePlus Mini on October 29 in India. The company will also hold events in London, Beijing, and Jakarta among others. The company posted the news on its Facebook and Twitter India pages along with the tagline, “See you on October 29, India.” The teaser shows an image of a large ‘X, indicating that the device might be named ‘OnePlus X’.
The company also posted the news on its Chinese website and stated that it would start taking reservations for attendees for the event on October 29, which is scheduled to begin at 4:30PM IST.
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According to a report by Android Headlines, the smartphone was recently certified in China as the OnePlus E1001. According to the report, the device would run Oxygen OS, and will sport IP67 certification for water and dust resistance. The device is expected to be priced around $250.
The report adds that “during the China certification, the unknown device came with the model number E1001 and this is the same model number, which has now been spotted on the FCC listings, further fuelling the notion that this is actually the OnePlus X.”
From reports in the past, we now know that the device is expected to have a MediaTek Helio X10 (MT6795T) SoC, 2GB of LPDDR3 RAM, 5-inch IPS display covered in 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 or 4, 32 GB of eMMC 5.0 storage expandable via microSDXC and a 3,000-3,100 mAh non-removable Li-Po battery.
Also expected is a USB Type-C connector with Quick Charge 2.0 capabilities, FM radio, a MT6630 wireless SoC, Bluetooth 4.1, an IR Blaster, a 1.2W front-facing speaker, and an NFC chip that supports Android Pay.
OnePlus has been taking to some aggressive marketing strategy out there! After a 60-minute delivery for the Oneplus One in Bengaluru, the company has now announced a one-hour open sale for its latest OnePlus 2 smartphone on Amazon India.
The OnePlus 2 will be available for purchase via an open sale on October 12 between 12 noon to 1PM, without the need for an invite. This isn’t surprising as without disclosing much the company had earlier promised an open sale for the device in either late September or early October.
A world-first VR launch, putting India on its priority list and a jaw-dropping price, the OnePlus 2 made a well thought entry into the Indian market. It is available in 16GB and 64GB variants priced at Rs 22,999 and Rs 24,999, respectively, and seems like a perfect blend of elegance and solid specs.
With the OnePlus 2, the company has built a device that will be competing with the likes of the Google Nexus 6P and others. In fact, the superior specs sheet at an comparatively lower price gives it an edge over the other flagships.
Design-wise, the metal-frame design makes it look premium. It sports a 5.5-inch 1080p display. As promised, the smartphone also comes with a fingerprint scanner and USB Type-C port. The fingerprint scanner is faster than the iPhone TouchID and lets you save up to five fingerprints, says OnePlus.
On the camera front, it comes with a 13-megapixel snapper. It also gets a new camera and a new solution that allows you to take 50MP photos and there’s also the slow motion mode. It comes powered by Snapdragon 810 coupled with 4GB of RAM and houses a 3,300mAh battery.
Xiaomi expects 20-30 percent of its sales to come from brick-and-mortar stores in the next few years as the Chinese handset maker strengthens its offline presence in India.
The company Friday said it has partnered Redington to make its smartphones available across physical retail stores.
“We have partnered Redington. We will begin with select cities like Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore and later scale it pan-India,” Xiaomi India Head Manu Jain told PTI.
He added that the company will sell four models – Redmi 2, Mi 4, Mi4i and Mi Pad – starting later this month.
Xiaomi had launched its first device last year based an online-exclusive retail model with Flipkart in India, its largest market outside of China.
In April this year, Xiaomi roped in Amazon and Snapdeal as its online partners and extended sales through its own website as well.
Xiaomi also ventured into brick and mortar stores by partnering with retail chain The Mobile Store and private telecom operator Bharti Airtel to reach out to more consumers.
“Offline has done well for us. But the focus will remain on online. In China, about 70 percent of our sales come from online and the remaining is offline. In India too, we should see similar trends,” he said.
Jain further added: “Currently about 90 percent sales in India is online (Flipkart, Snapdeal and Amazon)… This should stabilise at about 20-30 percent in the coming time.”
Following Motorola’s re-entry into the Indian market through Flipkart, many handset makers like Xiaomi, OnePlus and Coolpad Dazen have taken to the the online channel for selling phones in India.
While this was done to tackle supply constraints, industry experts say many of these handset makers are now expanding into physical retail as these issues are being ironed out.
Also, e-commerce comprises a small component of the overall handset sales in India and expanding into physical retail offers a wider market to tap into.
OnePlus 2 invite registrations cross one million mark in mere 72 hours
OnePlus launched the much talked about OnePlus 2 in the world’s first virtual reality launch event on July 27. The Chinese company has promoted over a million people to register for the new device in a mere 72 hours. At the launch event, the company had stated that it sold 1.5 million OnePlus One smartphones since its launch. In comparison, then new phone has already received such a huge number of registrations or an invite to purchase the latest OnePlus 2.
OnePlus will be hosting a pop-up event in New York, San Francisco, London, Paris, Berlin, Milan, New Delhi, Bangalore, and Jakarta on July 31 where fans can experience the new OnePlus 2 smartphone.
The 64GB OnePlus 2 will be available for purchase with an invite in India starting August 11, exclusively on Amazon. The 16GB OnePlus 2 with 3GB LPPDR4 RAM will be available later this year.
The company has also taken out the logo from the front. It sports a 5.5-inch 1080p display. As promised, the smartphone also comes with a fingerprint scanner and USB Type-C port. The fingerprint scanner is faster than the iPhone TouchID and lets you save up to five fingerprints, says OnePlus.
On the camera front, it comes with a 13-megapixel snapper. It also gets a new camera and a new solution that allows you to take 50MP photos and there’s also the slow motion mode. It comes powered by Snapdragon 810 coupled with 4GB of RAM.
It runs OxygenOS, and says it isn’t your pure Android. It comes with some significant changes. It allows you drastically change the look and feel of the device with a single switch. The colour mode will let you select custom accents colours, or even use dark mode. The OnePlus 2 has a 3300mAh battery.
A recent report suggests that after the launch of OnePlus 2, the company plans to offer a price drop for the OnePlus One. In conversation with Business Today, Vikas Agarwal, General Manager, OnePlus-India confirmed that the company will not discontinue any storage variant of the OnePlus One. However, he stated that consumers can expect a price drop for the OnePlus One in the coming days.
Due, to college I was unable to do live tweeting of the launch, So guys I'm really sorry! But why worry when The Gud1's around! Here I provide you a small synopsis of the VR Product Launch that made everyone wonder!
OnePlus has launched its all new OnePlus 2 in the world’s first virtual reality launch event. The event started with Carl Pei talking about doing crazy things and OnePlus fans talking about their experience.
The OnePlus 2 will go on sale in India, China, the US, Canada, and select European regions on August 11. Southeast Asia will get the smartphone in Q4 2015. The 64GB OnePlus 2 will be priced in India at Rs. 24,999 and be available via Amazon India.
Design-wise, the metal-design makes it look plush and premium. The company has also taken out the logo from the front. It sports a 5.5-inch 1080p display. As promised, the smartphone also comes with a fingerprint scanner and USB Type-C port. The fingerprint scanner is faster than the iPhone TouchID and lets you save up to 5 fingerprints, says OnePlus.
It will be powered by a 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 810 v2.1 SoC clocked at 1.8GHz and coupled with an Adreno 430 GPU alongside 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 64GB internal storage. It will sport dual 4G Nano-SIM cards (with dual-SIM dual standby).
The OnePlus 2 bears a 13MP rear camera with a 1.3-micron sensor, laser autofocus, dual-LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, 4K video recording, RAW image support, and OIS, apart from a 5MP selfie camera. It runs on a 3300mAh battery andweighs 175 grams. A 16GB OnePlus 2 with 3GB of LPDDR4 RAM will be made available later this year at Rs. 22,999.
Source: The Verge
The OnePlus 2 runs OxygenOS, the company's custom OS that is based on Android 5.1 Lollipop, and will continue to be available via an invite system - here's how you can get yours.
At the VR launch event, the company also revealed some more details about the build of the OnePlus 2, and apart from an aluminium and magnesium alloy frame, the OnePlus 2 features customisable capacitive keys, a hardware Alert Slider button (that switches between no notifications, priority notifications, and all notifications), and finally, the StyleSwap covers that were promised for the predecessor but never materialised.
Said to be easy and fast to switch out, the covers come in four materials - Bamboo, Black Apricot, Rosewood, Kevlar. The phone itself ships with a Sandstone Black cover, like the predecessor.
Source: The Verge
Commenting on the OnePlus 2 launch, Vikas Agarwal, General Manager - India,OnePlus , said, "The future battleground for all things innovation and technology has begun and OnePlus with its latest offering is all set to lead the next generation of smartphones. India is an important market for us and our fans are sure to get their hands on OnePlus 2 simultaneously with the rest of the world."
OnePlus also revealed prices for other launch countries. In the US, it will cost $329 and $389 for the 16GB and 64GB variants respectively. In the EU, EUR 339 and EUR 399; in the UK, GBP 239 and GBP 289; in Canada, CAD 409 and CAD 479; in Hong Kong, HKD 2,399 and HKD 2,799; in Poland, PLN 1,449 and PLN 1,699; in Denmark, DKK 2,499 and DKK 2,999; in Sweden, SEK 3,199 and SEK 3,799; in Czech, CZK 9,199 and CZK 11,099; in Taiwan, TWD 9,799 and TWD 11,499, and finally in Hungary, HUF 107,990 and HUF 129,990.
OnePlus 2: Invite system opens, here’s how you could secure your invite!
A few days ago, OnePlus had sent out official invites for the India launch event of its next flagship device the OnePlus 2. Those who can’t make it to the event, could witness the launch via Google Cardboard in the world’s first VR launch event.
In a post on its forum, OnePlus said, “As Carl has already mentioned, invites are still a necessity, but we’re striving to make the process as painless as possible thanks to more inventory, a reservation list, and a quicker rollout of shareable invites.”
In this post I explain how users could get their invite to the OnePlus 2. According to the post, “early and most fervent supports will be prioritised” in the first month. Considering that the device is launching tomorrow, the invitation will be extended to existing fans of OnePlus through the month of August.
Also, all those who were early adopters and “fervent supporter” will be given priority. OnePlus will also be recognising the contribution of all those who helped spread the word around OnePlus One and taking it “from an unknown company to where we are today”.
The post adds, “Specifically, I’m talking about phone smashers, early forum members, early purchasers and the most active OnePlus One invite evangelists. We want to show you our gratitude by offering you some of the first invites to purchase the OnePlus 2.”
Finally, for everyone else, “Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about everyone else — all our fans are important to us. There will be a variety of ways to get invites, you’ll have to work for it in contests and/or other promotions– but you will receive the invites quickly. Stay tuned on the forums and social media or subscribe to our newsletter for more information about events.”
There are also plans for a first come first serve basis rollout of the invitation system. The post explains, “For those who just want to receive an invite when we have stock, we’ve also created the new reservation list. This list will move on a first come first serve basis. Every day, we will evaluate our production and inventory situation to send out as many of these invites as possible. No hassles. Just put down your email address and wait for the invite to come. Everyone on the list will eventually receive an invite.”
Upcoming OnePlus 2 lists on Oppomart for Rs 31,700
OnePlus’ upcoming smartphone has had multiple leaks over the past few weeks but finally the purported OnePlus 2 has been listed on popular website Oppomart as well, days before its official launch. However, no images of the smartphone were revealed. Specifications of the smartphone have been listed on the website but the price for the device mentioned is $499 (approximately Rs 31,700), which is contradictory to the CEO’s statement where he previously stated that the OnePlus 2 will be priced sub-$450.
According to the website, the new OnePlus 2 will feature a 5.7-inch QHD display with a 2056 x 1440 pixel resolution along with a pixel density of 571ppi. It is said to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor paired with 4GB RAM. It will be offered in black and white colour variants.
It would also run on Android 5.1-based Oxygen OS. The listing suggests that the phone will be equipped with a 16MP Sony Exmor IMX234 rear camera along with a 5MP front facing camera. It
The smartphone is listed in two variants based on 16GB and 64GB eMMC 5.0 inbuilt storage. The listing also mentioned that the device will include 4G FDD-LTE connectivity and a non-removable 3300mAh battery as well.
This week, OnePlus made an announcement stating that its OnePlus 2 smartphone will get a ‘new and improved’ invite system. The company said on the blog that, “some people thought it was too difficult and time consuming to obtain an invite or thought it was all some big marketing stunt.” For this reason, a few key improvements to the purchase experience has been made.
OnePlus 2: Company calls it ‘2016 Flagship Killer’, even before its launch
OnePlusis just one smartphone down, but has already addressed their upcoming successor – OnePlus 2 – as the ‘2016 flagship killer’. The company took to Facebook and Twitter, and thanked its partners, who worked with them to develop the new device.
The new smartphone will be unveiled on 27 July via the world’s first VR product launch. This is yet another way for the company to try and market its next flagship – the OnePlus 2.
The title given by the company to the new phone, which hasn’t even launched, proves that it is confident that the OnePlus 2 will be better than the flagships launching next year. Will it somehow trump next year’s OnePlus 3 as well? According to the post, some of the partnered companies to help the OnePlus were Samsung, Qualcomm, Toshiba, Japan Display, Texas Instruments, Everlight and many others.
Thank you to our partners who helped make the #OnePlus2 possible! Together, we've created the 2016 Flagship Killer. pic.twitter.com/0QuiCKzk6j
This week, OnePlus made an another announcement as well, stating that its OnePlus 2 smartphone will get a ‘new and improved’ invite system. The company said on the blog that, “some people thought it was too difficult and time consuming to obtain an invite or thought it was all some big marketing stunt.” For this reason, a few key improvements to the purchase experience has been made.
OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has confirmed on Twitter that the new smartphone won’t cost more than $450. This works out to approximately Rs 28,500. Majority of the specifications have either been leaked by the company.
The most recent leak by the company suggests that the OnePlus 2 will have dual-SIM support. Also, 9to5google mentioned key specifications of the device from the discussion on Reddit. “According to various OnePlus team members (who did indeed verify themselves), the phone will have a slightly larger 3,300 mAh battery (up from 3,100 mAh of the OnePlus One), while the physical size of the phone will actually be moderately smaller than that of its predecessor.”
According to TheNextWeb, “The device will also get multiple StyleSwap back covers to customize its look. In addition, there will be different versions for Europe/Asia, North America and China versions with “much better band support than last time.”
In terms of specifications, at this price, the smartphone is rumoured to feature a metal build. According to a new leak, the smartphone will offer4GB LPDDR4 RAM. In other features, the company has already confirmed the presence of a Snapdragon 810 v2.1 SoC with a USB Type-C port too. In a recent post, OnePlus also claims that the fingerprint sensor will be better than Apple’s implementation of TouchID.
Along with a few leaks, an image of the OnePlus 2 has surfaced with some notable details. The OnePlus 2 will purportedly feature a metal frame with black matte finish. Also, the smartphone’s display is rumoured to be between 5.5-inches and 5.7-inches along with a 1080p resolution. It will be offered in 16GB and 64GB storage variants as well.
In other leak, a few live images of the OnePlus 2 have been spotted. According to a report by GSM Arena, the upcoming smartphone’s front panel is similar to the OnePlus One while the back panel offers a wooden finish. The report also points out that the back of the phone seemingly shows the rumoured fingerprint scanner on a vertical bar, under the camera and flash.
At Rs 99, OnePlus Cardboard VR headset goes on sale
Last month, OnePlus announced that the OnePlus 2 would be launched on 27 July via the world’s first VR product launch.
In a post on the OnePlus Forum founder Carl Pei said, “We’re excited for the future. As a tech startup, our goal is to push the envelope, look for new opportunities, and strive to perfect them. Virtual reality holds a monumental amount of potential. With cutting-edge technology, we can explore corners of the world like never before. We already know that VR will change the face of the entertainment industry, but we’re here to try something new.” To gear up for the VR product launch, OnePlus also announced the OnePlus Cardboard. A statement from OnePlus said, “This is not just a product; it’s an initiative. We aren’t making any money by offering OnePlus Cardboard. In fact, we are losing money with each one. There will come a day in which we will be able to travel the world and immerse ourselves in amazing things without ever leaving the comfort of our homes. OnePlus Cardboard exists to drive this idea forward.”
The statement added, “it’s still about VR for everyone. With the OnePlus Cardboard and any smartphone in tow, one can also explore a variety of applications that unfold all around you. Visit new places, play immersive games, fly through space and much more with the variety of apps available on the Google Store.
To get the OnePlus Cardboard, the statement said users could sign up and participate in a content that closes tomorrow.
There are two ways for OnePlus One users in India to get their hands on the OnePlus Cardboard. According to OnePlus:
Sign Up & Participate
We are giving away a plethora of headsets to our fans for free and shipping is on us! To win, simply sign up with this form, OnePlus Cardboard Giveaway, and the winners will be chosen at random. The contest closes on July 3, so act fast! Keep your keen eyes on the lookout for the announcement on our social media channels as well. The contest winners will be contacted by us post the draw.
Buy it on Amazon India
The OnePlus Cardboards will go on sale from the third week of July at a super price of Rs. 99 (shipping terms will be as per standard Amazon India policy). The exact sale date on the platform will be communicated to all on my social media channels soon.
OnePlus One No Longer Amazon Exclusive in India; to Be Available via Flipkart From Monday
Amazon's exclusive deal for OnePlus One has finally ended, with the popular smartphone finally hitting Flipkart.
Flipkart is selling the 64GB variant of OnePlus One for Rs 19,998 on June 22 and 24, lower than its regular price tag of Rs 21,998. Starting June 24, the smartphone will be available at its standard price. Along with the ongoing Rs 2,000 discount, Flipkart is also running an exchange offer of up to Rs 10,000 for OnePlus One.
As rumoured, the OnePlus One will be no longer be exclusively available in India via Amazon, with rival Flipkart now also authorised to sell the 'flagship killer' smartphone. The 64GB Sandstone Black OnePlus One will be available as part of Flipkart's Big App Shopping Days at Rs. 19,998 from Monday to Wednesday (June 22 to 24) via the Flipkart website as well as the app.
Post the sale, the 64GB Sandstone Black OnePlus One will be available via Flipkart at Rs 21,999 and the 16GB Silk White variant will be available at Rs 18,999. At the time of filing this report, the 16GB OnePlus was available via Amazon at Rs. 18,998, though the 64GB variant was not available. It's noteworthy that the OnePlus had been an Amazon exclusive since its launch in India.
Announcing the move, the OnePlus team said via a blogpost, "The best of associations aren't dependent on a mere common goal but on a shared path of equality, desire and no small amount of passion. In saying this, we are incredibly excited in bringing the hottest smartphone to hit the country this past year, the OnePlus One to millions of Flipkart users and fans of our brand out there."
It's worth pointing out to our readers that the global launch of the OnePlus One successor, the OnePlus 2, is imminent.
