OnePlus 7 5K renders leaked; reveal a waterdrop notch display and dual rear cameras

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OnePlus is expected to unveil its next-generation flagship smartphone
next month
. Unlike last year, OnePlus is expected to launch two flagship models this year – OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. Renowned leakster
@OnLeaks
 has now teamed up with the folks at Pricebaba to release the first 5K renders and a 360-degree video showing the vanilla OnePlus 7 variant.

According to the leakster, the OnePlus 7 CAD renders that had
leaked
 online last month actually showed the Pro model. The latest renders showcase the vanilla OnePlus 7 variant, which will not have a pop-up selfie camera design. Instead of a pop-up selfie camera, the OnePlus 7 will have the selfie camera housed inside a teardrop notch at the top of the display, just like the OnePlus 6T.

The smartphone’s rear side too appears almost identical to the current OnePlus 6T. In terms of size, the upcoming OnePlus flagship is said to measure 157.7 x 74.8 x 8.1mm. Sadly, however, the OnePlus 7 will have a slight camera bump. At its thickest point (i.e. the camera bump), OnePlus 7 will be 9.5mm thick.

As for hardware specs, the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro models are likely to have a Snapdragon 855 chipset inside, paired with at least 6GB of RAM. The rest of their hardware specifications remain a complete mystery at this point. According to leakster Ishan Agarwal, both smartphones will make their global debut on May 14.

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OnePlus 7 could be without wireless charging: OnePlus CEO deems it inferior to Warp Charge

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By 2019 standards, flagships need to meet certain standards by way of features. One feature that is a must-have nowadays is wireless charging; the Samsung Galaxy S10 has it, the Sony Xperia 1, and even the affordable Xiaomi Mi 9 has the feature too. So it comes as a bit of a surprise when reports mention that the OnePlus 7 will not be following suite.

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According to CNET, OnePlus’ upcoming flagship will not feature any form of wireless charging, not even Qi. The report quotes OnePlus CEO Pete Lau as referring to wireless charging as inferior to OnePlus’ own Warp Charge 30 tech. We can see how this may irk certain OnePlus fans who want to see their favorite brand compete at the highest level.

CNET has also quoted OnePlus as saying the physical charger is capable of juicing up their devices up to 50% in 20 minutes, while a full charge takes less than an hour. That honestly seems pretty standard to us.

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During OnePlus’ presentation at MWC 2019 in Barcelona, Pete Lau showed off a prototype 5G smartphone. This signals OnePlus’ intent to compete with rivals but their decision to scoff at wireless charging seems a little perplexing.

Other rumours surrounding the OnePlus 7 suggest that the phone will come with the Snapdragon 855, a sliding front camera and a notch display.

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OnePlus 7 is expected to be a notchless phone with a slider

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The OnePlus 7 that OnePlus plans to release this year might or might not come with 5G connectivity, but there are already leaks regarding its design.

With a leaked image from Slashleaks, it seems like the OnePlus 7 that is placed next to the OnePlus 6T has no notch at all, revealing an all-screen design. In fact, if we’re assuming that that the bottoms of the phones are aligned, the OnePlus 7 might also be slightly taller than the One Plus 6T.

As for the missing notch, the only logical explanation would be that the OnePlus 7 will have a sliding mechanism, just like the OPPO Find X, and if the assumption is right, the slider will be housing the front camera, the rear camera and other sensors. OnePlus has always been a bit behind other smartphone brands when it comes to its design as seen with the OnePlus 6T with teardrop notch, but due to its competitive pricing, it has always been able to attract consumers’ attention.

#OnePlus7
 Concept Render | based on leaked photo
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— Ben Geskin (@VenyaGeskin1)
January 12, 2019

On the other hand, with the leaked image,

Ben Geskin decided to post a 3D concept render of the OnePlus 7 to provide a clearer image of what the device will look like.
 While the image does seem convincing, we’d have to be patient and wait for more leaks before we can be certain.

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OnePlus 7 official launch dates set for May, happening in four cities

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There’s has been a lot of talk around town of the upcoming OnePlus 7 – renders and leaks have been spreading like wildfire; because, well, OnePlus are supposed to be the flagship killer, right?

If you’re eager to get your hands on the phone, you’ll be glad to know that OnePlus has officially announced the launch dates of the phones. A short video posted on the company’s Twitter page confirms that a OnePlus 7-series launch event will take place on May 14 in New York, London and Bangalore. Meanwhile, the phone will be launched in China two days later.

Get ready for the OnePlus 7 Series.
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— OnePlus (@oneplus)
April 23, 2019

Previously, OnePlus’ CEO Pete Lau shared teasers of the phone alongside the captopn “Fast and Smooth”, so our best guess would be that the phone will sport a Snapdragon 855 chipset (it wouldn’t be a flagship killer otherwise) and could come with at least a 60Mhz display.

Other consistent rumour is that the phone will come with a pop-up selfie camera, so we reckon the phone will have thin bezels; but elsewhere, there are reports that the OnePlus 7 could have a curved display too. This is likely as official partial-renders from OnePlus show what seems to be a device with curved edges.

In any case, we won’t have to wait long now before the phone is unveiled; so mark your calendars folks!

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OnePlus 7 Pro OLED display gets tested by DisplayMate, earns highest A+ rating

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OnePlus, as you may be aware by now, is getting ready to unveil its next flagship smartphones at a
global launch event on May 14
. For the very first time, the popular smartphone brand will be launching not one but two flagship phones simultaneously – OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. Ahead of the launch event, the OnePlus 7 Pro’s OLED panel has received praise from DisplayMate.

Even though the full in-depth lab tests have not been published on the DisplayMate website yet, they have
announced
 that the testing has been completed and the OnePlus 7 Pro panel has earned their highest A+ rating. The in-depth display shoot-out will be published on the DisplayMate website on May 14, right after the smartphone is officially unveiled.

As revealed by a recent leak, OnePlus 7 Pro will be the company’s first smartphone to have a Quad HD+ resolution display. Aside from the higher resolution, the panel will also boast a 90Hz refresh rate. OnePlus has additionally confirmed the OnePlus 7 Pro display has bagged the ‘Safety for Eyes’ certification from VDE Testing and Certification Institute for being able to effectively lower blue light emission.

The OnePlus 7 Pro model is expected to sport triple rear cameras with a 48MP primary sensor, 8MP telephoto lens, and a 16MP wide-angle snapper. On the other hand, the vanilla OnePlus 7 will have a 48MP + 5MP setup at the rear. In terms of design, the vanilla OnePlus 7 will be strikingly similar to the current OnePlus 6T from almost all angles.

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OnePlus 7 Pro officially launched in Malaysia – 90Hz display, SD855, triple-lens from RM2,999

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Another year another “flagship killer from OnePlus – today sees the launch of the highly-anticipated OnePlus 7 Pro device. As standard, OnePlus packs their flagship devices with the latest gear – and this year’s version does the same and then some.

The OnePlus 7 Pro is a 6.67-inch phone with Fluid AMOLED panel with curved edges – what sets it apart from other flagships that this display is capable of pushing 90hz refresh rate, so scrolling will feel buttery smooth.

Moving over to the back is a gorgeous glass back that is either matte or glossy depending on the colour you choose. Plastered on the back panel is a triple-lens setup (48MP main + 16MP ultrawide + 8MP telephoto lens with OIS support). The phone also comes with 3-times optical zoom and is capable of shooting 4K videos.

On the front is the phone’s pop-up 16MP selfie camera with EIS. The lens is capable of shooting 1080p videos at 30fps.

Under the hood, the OnePlus 7 Pro comes with the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 855. As for memory configurations, your options include 6GB, 8GB or 12GB of RAM along with either 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.0 internal storage.

The phone supports an in-screen fingerprint scanner and face recognition, while for audio you get dual Dolby Atmos stereo speakers. When it comes to gaming, the phone is equipped with what OnePlus calls Fnatic Mode – that’s right, the game optimization app is named after e-sports partner Fnatic.

The phone comes with a 4,000mAh battery that’s charged via USB-C. The phone, of course supports Warp Charge 3 – OnePlus claims that you charge the phone from zero to 40 percent within 20 minutes – impressive.

The OnePlus 7 Pro ships with Oxygen OS based on Android 9. The phone is available in three colours – Mirror Gray, Nebula Blue and Almond. The phone is priced at RM2,999 for the RM3,999 for the 6+128GB variant; 8+256GB variant; and RM4,199 for the 12+256GB.

You can purchase the phone at OnePlus partner retailers DirectD, allIT, TMT, Satu Gadget as well as pre-order the phone online on Shopee.

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OnePlus 7 Pro rumoured to launch in May with two other variants

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We’re expecting the OnePlus 7 Pro to launch in May, as leaker Ishan Agarwal very confidently confirms that information. In addition, rumours suggest that there will be two other variants of the OnePlus 7 Pro — the OnePlus 7 and a 5G variant of the OnePlus 7 Pro.

The launch date is leaked to be on May 14, which is almost a month from now. Like its predecessor, the OnePlus 7 Pro’s tagline revolves around speed. The OnePlus 6’s tagline is “The Speed You Need” while the OnePlus 6T’s tagline is “Unlock the Speed”. As for the OnePlus 7 Pro, it seems like OnePlus is going with “Go Beyond Speed”.

Okay, so I’m gonna stop with the estimations and give you all what you want. I can confirm that
#OnePlus7
 Series is launching globally on “14th May” 2019! Exactly 1 month left for
#OnePlus
‘ Flagship Killer to be revealed! According to earlier leak:
#GoBeyondSpeed
!
#OnePlus7Pro

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— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24)
April 14, 2019

As far as we know, the OnePlus 7 Pro will come with a big 6.67-inch Super Optic AMOLED display paired with a Snapdragon 855 processor. It’ll sport 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, in addition to running OxygenOS based on Android Pie. It is also expected to come with a triple rear camera setup where its main camera will be of 48MP.

We believe that more information will be leaked and revealed as the time inches closer to the launch date.

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OnePlus 7 Pro will feature an HDR10+ certified QHD+ AMOLED display

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BBK-owned smartphone brand OnePlus is gearing up to launch two new flagship smartphones at a
global launch event
 on May 14. Roughly a week before the big unveiling, OnePlus has revealed that the OnePlus 7 Pro’s Quad HD+ AMOLED display is certified for HDR10+.

It may be noted that HDR10+ provides frame-by-frame adjustments for optimum contrast representation from the HDR source content. Additionally, HDR10+ produces a peak brightness of 4,000 nits, a significant improvement when compared to the 3,000 nits peak brightness produced by HDR10.

The OnePlus 7 Pro display has already been tested by DisplayMate. Even though a detailed review isn’t live just yet, DisplayMate had revealed recently that the OnePlus 7 Pro display has earned their top
A+ rating
. Not only will the OnePlus 7 Pro be the brand’s first smartphone to have a Quad HD+ resolution, it will also boast a 90Hz refresh rate.

OnePlus co-founder
Carl Pei
 has additionally confirmed the OnePlus 7 series will include UFS 3.0 storage. This means both the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro will have faster storage performance compared to most other flagship phones. According to recent leaks, the OnePlus 7 will come with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB built-in storage, while the OnePlus 7 Pro will be offered with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.

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OnePlus 7 Pro will soon receive a software update to improve camera performance

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OnePlus’ latest and greatest flagship smartphone, the
OnePlus 7 Pro
 is equipped with a triple camera setup, claimed to deliver much-improved image quality compared to last year’s OnePlus 6T. However, some users have been complaining that the smartphone’s camera performance isn’t as good as expected from a flagship device. OnePlus has now confirmed that an update to fix the camera performance issues will soon arrive for the OnePlus 7 Pro.

The information was posted by OxygenOS product manager Jimmy Z in a post on the company’s
community forums
. According to the post, the upcoming software update will focus on improved HDR effects and Nightscape mode. Some other tweaks will be included as well, which should help improve camera quality by a significant margin.

While no specific date has been confirmed, Jimmy Z revealed that the update is slated to begin rolling out to users in a week or so. He added that photos taken with the OnePlus 7 Pro after installing the update turned out to be “substantially better”.

The OnePlus 7 Pro features a 48MP + 16MP + 8MP triple-camera setup at the rear with a Sony IMX586 primary sensor and support for 3x optical zoom. Both the primary 48-megapixel sensor and the 8MP telephoto sensors on the flagship phone are optically stabilized. For low-light photography, the smartphone has OnePlus’ new Nightscape 2.0 mode.

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OnePlus 7 teased by OnePlus CEO himself

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A few of the popular smartphone manufacturing brands have already released their flagships – Samsung with the Galaxy S10, Xiaomi with the Mi 9 and Huawei with the P30. Now, it looks like OnePlus may be joining the party too as their upcoming OnePlus 7 is expected to arrive soon.

Pete Lau, CEO of Huawei himself had released a teaser video onto his Twitter account. In the five-second video, we can see a silhouette of the would-be OnePlus flagship along with the words “Fast and Smooth” juxtaposed at the fore.

Excited to share the next product from OnePlus will unleash a new era of Fast and Smooth. Especially Smooth! Smooth is more challenging than Fast – a true test of hardware and software.

The new product is just beautiful – I can’t wait for you to see it! 😬✨
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— Pete Lau (@petelau2007)
April 17, 2019

According to GizmoChina, OnePlus may very well be launching three variants of the OnePlus 7 as well as a 5G version. What we can gather from rumours elsewhere are that the new flagship could sport a Quad HD+ display that pushes 90Hz refresh rates.

The phone is also expected to come with a pop-up selfie camera and a triple-lens setup at the back. Although these rumours aren’t solid, with Pete Lau’s teaser, we can expect a short wait for the device to be officially released.

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OnePlus 7T is now official, boasting Snapdragon 855+ and 90Hz display at an affordable price

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One week after OnePlus CEO
revealed
 the design of the OnePlus 7T, the device has officially been launched.

At this point, we already know what the phone looks like – the circular camera module at the back is a hit and miss with netizens so far, the lenses are positioned in a cross pattern and looks a little lacking in cohesion between them and the back panel design.

Image credit: OnePlus

Over on the front is a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD display that has a refresh rate of 90Hz, like the OnePlus 7 Pro. The display supports HDR10+ and has a pixel density of 402ppi.

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Over at the back is Corning Gorilla Glass with somewhat of a matte finish. Also at the back is the much-talked-about camera module which houses a 48MP main lens, a 12MP telephoto lens, and a 16MP ultrawide lens. Odd to not see a quad-camera setup from OnePlus since many Chinese phone makers are heading that route nowadays. Over at the front is a 16MP selfie shooter too.

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Under the hood is where the party’s at – a Snapdragon 855+ powers the phone with 8GB RAM. For storage, you can choose either 128G or 256GB UFS3.0 internal storage. What’s surprising is that the phone comes with a relatively small 3,800mAh battery, considering how large and powerful the phone is, you’d expect a bigger battery. At least it supports Warp Charge 30T – which supposedly charges 23% faster than the Warp Charge 30, and OnePlus says it doesn’t overheat.

The phone ships with OxygenOS based on Android 10 out of the box and there’s an in-display fingerprint sensor. There’s also haptic feedback and dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support.

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The OnePlus 7T is available in Glacier Blue and Glacier Blue. The 128GB variant is priced at INR37,999 (RM2,245) while the 256GB variant is priced at INR39,999 (RM2,363) – making this a relatively affordable device for the hardware it packs. It’s currently not available in Malaysia yet, but stay tuned for updates.

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OnePlus CEO reveals the OnePlus 7T’s official design

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OnePlus 7T is coming and yesterday the company decided to just reveal the phone in all its glory instead of letting rumours run by themselves.

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau published a long post talking about the design of the new flagship device, revealing not only images of it but also sketches of the OnePlus 7T. With everything revealed, the OnePlus 7T is confirmed to feature a circular array with triple camera setup.

Our brand new design with 4th generation matte-frosted glass
#OnePlus7T

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— Pete Lau (@PeteLau)
September 17, 2019

In addition, the phone will now feature a new “smooth matte surface with a brilliant metallic radiance”. The simpler way to describe it will be a gradient blue that starts off dark on its top and slowly transcends to this beautiful sky blue.

Lau only revealed its back so far, so we’ll have to wait till September 26 to find out more about the phone — unless the CEO decides to publish more leaks.

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OnePlus 7T Pro possible October 15 launch – comes with 6.7-inch panel and Snapdragon 855+

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We’re at a very interesting point in the year where the best products in the smartphone industry are rolled out to the general public – we have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus, the Samsung Exynos 9825 which we will see in the Galaxy Note 10 series – these processors and the devices that use them will set the bar for what’s to come next year.

But for now, while we have some ways to go before we usher in 2020, we’ve got time to enjoy the cool, beasty smartphones that aim to do one better than their predecessors. In come the OnePlus 7T Pro.

According to Phone Arena, the 7T Pro succeeds the 7 Pro – which is still a beast of a machine, but it looks like the 7T Pro will comes with the Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset – the same one we’ll be seeing in the ROG Phone 2.

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— Max J. (@Samsung_News_)
August 11, 2019

This is probably the first time you and I are hearing about the device – and thanks to a Twitter leak, we get to see the general shape of the phone, and more importantly the supposed release date – which could be October 15.

Other things to note about the OnePlus 7T Pro is that it will come with a minimum of 6GB RAM but can be upgraded to 12GB of memory – a little weird considering the Note 10 has a minimum of 8GB, but we reckon this could be a cost-saving measure on OnePlus’ part.

You can also expect to see a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED screen with the series’ signature 90Hz refresh rate feature. Another thing that is getting us excited is that the phone is said to come with Android 10 Q out of the box.

I don’t know about you, but the coming months is as exciting as it gets for the smartphone world this year – plus we can finally look forward to the proper launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X as well.

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OnePlus 7T Pro officially available in Malaysia for RM3,399 – packs 90Hz 1440p display and Snapdragon 855+

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The OnePlus 7T Pro is now officially on sale in Malaysia and is available through their official
Lazada
 and
Shopee
 stores for RM3,399.

Pricy, we know – but with a Snapdragon 855+ chipset, a 90Hz display and an 8GB + 256GB memory configuration, we guess the price is sort of justified. Until you remember that the ASUS ROG Phone 2, with its 120Hz display, 12GB + 512GB memory configuration and Snapdragon 855+, goes for only RM100 more, perhaps the OnePlus 7T Pro doesn’t looks like such as smart buy anymore.

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But maybe the rest of its specs could sway you over – the OnePlus is a 6.67-inch device that pushes 1440p resolution. It’s got a triple rear camera setup (48MP + 16MP + 8MP) as well as a 16MP front shooter. You also get a 4,085mAh battery that supports Warp Charge 30T fast charging.

It ships with OxygenOS based on Android 10 – meaning this is one of the earliest devices you can get with the new OS in Malaysia. There’s also an in-display fingerprint reader, haptic vibrations, Dolby Atmos enabled speakers, and HDR10+ support for its display.

Compared to the ROG Phone 2, the OnePlus looks to be the more well-rounded phone, so if gaming is not your main priority and want a 90Hz display, you can go for the OnePlus. Otherwise, we say go for an iPhone 11 or a Samsung Galaxy S10 or Galaxy S10+ for the superior software.

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OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro launched priced from RM3,028 – proper flagship killer?

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The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are finally launched and they look like quite the flagships.

The One Plus 8 Pro is the larger of the two devices, measuring at 6.78-inches – the QHD+ display pushes a refresh rate of 120Hz, very much like the OPPO Find X2 series and the Samsung Galaxy S20 series. The display supports HDR10+ along with a Display Mate rating of A+.

The regular OnePlus 8 is smaller at 6.55-inches and packs a more conventional FHD+ panel, but it does have a refresh rate of 90Hz, which is the same as its predecessor. This too also supports HDR10+ and has a Display Mate rating of A+.

For imaging, the OnePlus 8 Pro has two 48MP shooters, the main lens (1/1.4″ sensor) and the ultrawide shooter. On top of that, you also get an 8MP telephoto lens (30x digital) and a 5MP color filter. The vanilla OnePlus 8 packs a single 48MP shooter with a 16MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP macro camera. Both devices come with a 16MP selfie lens that’s housed in a punch hole cutout.

Under the hood, both phones come equipped with a Snapdragon 865 chipset with 5G support – both smartphones also come with 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM alongside up to 256GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage with HPB for improved speeds and longevity.

Powering the OnePlus 8 Pro is a 4,510mAh battery with Warp Charge 30T fast charging along with Warp Charge 30 Wireless charging. The regular OnePlus 8 comes with a smaller 4,300mAh
battery
 with the same Warp Charge 30T but no wireless charging support. OnePlus claims that you can power both these devices from 0% to 60% in just 30 minutes.

In terms of features, both phones come with Haptic Vibration 2.0 alongside dual stereo Dolby Atmos speakers. Plus, they will ship with Android 10 with
OxygenOS
 layered on top.

The OnePlus 8 is available at USD699 (RM3,028) for the 8GB+128GB variant (Glacial Green) and USD799 (RM 3,461) for the 12GB+256GB model, and this is the only variant to come in the much-hyped Interstellar Glow glossy design where the back panel is
irredicent
. The OnePlus 8 Pro is priced at USD899 (RM3,894) for the 8GB+128GB (Glacial Green) model and USD999 (RM4,327) for the 12GB+256GB (Ultramarine and Onyx Black) variant.

Availability in the US starts this April 29 and April 21 in Europe; meanwhile its Malaysian pricing and
availability
 is yet to be announced, so stay tuned as we bring you more information later on.

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OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro Malaysian pricing are cheaper than expected

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OnePlus Malaysia has announced the official pricing of the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro –
thankfully
, the company isn’t repeating its inflated pricing strategies like they did with last year’s OnePlus 7.

As announced on their OnePlus Malaysia Facebook page, it shows that all variants will be around RM200 cheaper than if you were to directly convert its US pricing:

OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM +128GB storage) – RM2,899

OnePlus 8 (12GB RAM + 256GB storage) – RM3,299

OnePlus 8 Pro (8GB RAM + 128GB storage) – RM3,699

OnePlus 8 Pro (12GB + 256GB storage) – RM4,099

The pre-order sale will start midnight 24 April according to OnePlus Malaysia, and you’ll also get gifts worth up to RM499 when you order your device. On top of that, you’ll also get two years official warranty,
one year
 screen crack protection, and a limited pop up gift pack.

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The OnePlus 8 is available in Glacial Green for the 8GB variant, and Interstellar Glow for the 12GB model; while the OnePlus 8 Pro is available in Glacial Green for the 8GB one, or Ultramarine and Onyx Black for the 12GB model. You can visit their
official

Lazada
 and
Shopee

pages here to place your orders.

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OnePlus 8 Lite is rumoured to debut with its siblings in the first half of 2020

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You may already be expecting the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro, but an exclusive leak from 91mobiles revealed that there will be another sibling in the family — the OnePlus 8 Lite.

The new series should be arriving next year with the OnePlus 8 Lite debuting as the midrange model of the series. Even the design of the OnePlus 8 Lite is different compared to its other two siblings — taking up a rear design that resembles the Samsung Galaxy S11.

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The OnePlus 8 Lite is currently suggested to come with either a 6.4-inch or a 6.5-inch display with a center-aligned punch-hole cutout. It will still skip out on the audio jack, but will be integrated with a USB-C port. There might be a possibility that this device will feature an OLED panel and also an in-display fingerprint sensor; some even believe that the 90Hz refresh rate will be available on this midrange phone.

As for its camera design, it features a rectangular camera module on the top left which only comes with two lenses, as compared to its siblings. However, the camera specs have not been revealed, so we can’t be sure if the OnePlus 8 Pro will even get a 48MP camera.

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Official OnePlus 8 teaser shows off bezel-less display and Glacial Green colour

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With so many Android flagship launches out of the way already, there remains all but one brand that’s yet to debut their latest device. OnePlus has been relatively quiet until now with their upcoming OnePlus 8 series; despite that, we’ve seen
rumours
, leaks and renders of the phone already – remember stunning gradient design touted to be one of the
colour
 options for the phone?

Today, we know more about how the device looks, and this time it’s the real deal as it officially comes from OnePlus themselves. A teaser video posted on their YouTube channel shows off the device in all its glory – and we can see an almost quad-curve display that looks similar to the Huawei P40 Pro’s.

What’s also confirmed is the Glacial Green
colour
 option that we’ve seen so much of over the past month or so. On top of that, the video shoes off OnePlus’ Slider Key that has a textured finish like on previous phones.

The device also looks to be quite hefty in size – possibly confirming speculations of a massive 6.78-inch display for the Pro variant. Closing out the video is the sentence ‘Beautiful to (Be)hold’ which
simplies
 that the OnePlus 8 is going to be ergonomically sound.

The online launch of the device is touted to take place this April 14, so we won’t have to wait that much longer now before we get see what the phone is about.

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OnePlus 8 Pro’s display has green screen and “black crush” issues

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The OnePlus 8 series was just launched globally; the pre-order for the Malaysian market has already begun yesterday. But you might want to hold your purchases because one OnePlus 8 Pro user just reported in the OnePlus forum that there are issues with the display.

The OnePlus 8 Pro does well under normal brightness, but when the brightness is toned down, the screen has an obvious green tint that causes the colour accuracy to be way off. Despite changing between 120Hz and 60Hz refresh rate, the green tint didn’t go away.

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The OnePlus user then tried turning on DC Dimming in the Settings, but that led him to the next problem — black crush, which is when the darker areas of the display become splotchy and lose details.

Luckily for this OnePlus user (and others who are affected), OnePlus has acknowledged the situation and will be offering solutions to the issues as soon as possible.

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OnePlus 8 Pro may come in a stunning new colour called Interstellar Glow

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We recently wrote about the upcoming OnePlus 8 Pro and its official leaked renders; expected to launch this April 15, the phone will look a lot like the OnePlus 7T Pro.

But of course, to differentiate from its predecessor, the phone will apparently come with a new
colour
 that looks quite stunning. The
colour
 is supposedly called Interstellar Glow and it looks to have a gradient of pastel
colours
, including purple, red, pink, orange and yellow – almost like a twilight.

#OnePlus8
 Official Renders have leaked! I know what the marketing name for these colours will be:
 -Interstellar Glow
 -Glacial Green
 -Onyx Black
 Looks amazing in my opinion! What do you think?
 Source:
@rquandt
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https://t.co/sd7Pw4nGHg

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— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24)
March 29, 2020

We’re not sure if the finish will be matte or gloss – if it’s the latter then we can expect it to shimmer in the light, and hues to be a lot darker. Immediate comparisons are drawn with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10’s Aura Glow. But the OnePlus’ design looks to trickle down rather than sinner in random directions like the Samsung.

If Interstellar Glow is too much
colour
 for you, the OnePlus 8 Pro will also come in Glacial Green and Onyx Black. As many flagships go for this year,
colourways
 aren’t a plenty, so these three options look like all we’re getting from OnePlus.

We’ll keep you updated on the official details and launch of the phone as they come; so check back on our website for the latest updates.

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OnePlus 8 Pro renders suggest a punch-hole display and a quad-camera setup

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OnePlus has moved on to its next phone now that the OnePlus 7T Pro is launched. The OnePlus 8 series already have rumours circling around it, and there are also renders online.

Based on the renders by 91mobiles and OnLeaks, the OnePlus 8 Pro is expected to finally sport a punch-hole display. It will also be featuring a 6.65-inch AMOLED display and comes with a 90Hz refresh rate, since OnePlus has already mentioned previously that all its future smartphones will be standardised in that sense. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 8 will have a smaller 6.5-inch display.

Image credit: 91mobiles & OnLeaks

Under the hood, the phones are expected to be powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 865 chipset. It’s pretty guaranteed that these phones will charge via USB-C and are highly likely to ship with OxygenOS based on Android 10.

As for the camera setup, the new OnePlus devices will be featuring a quad camera setup. Three lenses will be vertically aligned while the fourth one (expected to be a 3D depth sensor) will be located on the side.

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OnePlus 8 Pro renders suggest similar design with the OnePlus 7T Pro

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The OnePlus 8 Pro is expected to launch on April 15 and leaked renders suggest the device to resemble the OnePlus 7T Pro.

Despite the similar design, the OnePlus 8 Pro is supposedly featuring a slightly bigger display — a 6.78-inch AMOLED display. Apart from that, it will be paired with four rear cameras which include two 48MP sensors. On the front, the OnePlus 8 Pro also sports a 16MP front camera.

Image credit: OnLeaks/91Mobiles

Similar to many flagships, the device will also come with 5G connectivity alongside the Snapdragon 865 processor. Many are expecting a storage configuration of at least 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, in addition to a 4,510mAh battery with 30W wired and wireless charging.

If the leaked renders are accurate, then the OnePlus 8 Pro will also come in Mint Green — a unique colour isn’t seen on many phones. Either way, we’ll have to wait till April to get more information.

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OnePlus to launch OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 edition

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Cyberpunk 2077 has gained lots of attention since it was first announced — even OnePlus has joined in by making a OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 edition.

OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 comes with yellow accents

Even though the game hasn’t been released yet, OnePlus is already set on launching a Cyberpunk 2077 edition of its latest phone, the OnePlus 8T. This phone will be launched in China on November 2, featuring a design that revolves around the theme of the game. OnePlus is also not the first to integrate
Cyberpunk 2077
 into its phone; vivo previously introduced a Cyberpunk filter in its
V20 series
.

New OnePlus 8T might have better storage configuration

Based on what we’ve seen so far, the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 edition will likely be in dark grey/black colour paired with yellow accents. As for its specs, we’re not expecting it to differ too much from the vanilla variant, but perhaps OnePlus will up its RAM and storage.

To recap, the
OnePlus 8T
 has a 48MP quad-camera setup, a 6.5-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 4,500mAh battery paired with 65W Warp Charge. For the full specs, check out our previous article.

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OnePlus 8T launched: Comes with 120Hz display and 65W Warp Charge

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The OnePlus 8T has been launched and it offers a more streamlined take on the 2020 flagship series. Priced from 599 Euro (RM2,925), the phone offers an impressive
value
 proposition more akin to the OnePlus we know and love.

The display here is a 6.5-inch OLED display that pushes a whopping 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. As per any 2020 flagship, the phone also supports 10-bit HDR10+ support.

Moving to the back, there are two finishes that depend on which
colour
 you pick – Lunar Silver has a frosted matte finish,
while
 the Aquamarine Green boasts a more conventional glossy feel.

For imaging, there’s a 48MP quad-camera setup which consists of an 16MP ultrawide lens, a macro shooter, and a monochrome lens. New features include nightscape videography which lets you get brighter videos in low-light scenarios.

Under the hood is the trusty Snapdragon 865 chipset, so the phone supports 5G; and there’s up to 12GB RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. Powering the device is a 4,500mAh battery with support for the all-new 65W Warp Charge fast-charging tech. OnePlus claims that you can get about 65% of battery after just 25 minutes of charging. The best part is that the 65W
Warp Charge
 adapter comes in the box.

When it comes to features, the phone ships with
OxygenOS
 11 based on Android 11 out of the box. There’s a dual front-facing stereo speaker system which has Dolby Atmos support for more immersive audio. OnePlus also says that there’s a larger vapor chamber cooling system now – about 285% larger than before to be exact.

In Europe, pre-orders start today while open sales start this October 20; in North America, open sales start October 23.
 We’ll be sure to keep you updated on the
local
 availability when more information comes.

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OnePlus 8T: Better display with a 120Hz refresh rate

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The OnePlus 8T that was announced about a week ago is now available in Malaysia at the starting price of RM2,699.

6.5-inch OLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate support

The
OnePlus 8T
 has a 6.5-inch OLED display and supports 120Hz refresh rate, unlike the OnePlus 8. It comes in two storage configuration — 8GB RAM + 128GB

storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB — and packs a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W Warp Charge.

48MP quad-camera setup

When it comes to cameras, the OnePlus 8T has a quad-camera setup. Its main 48MP lens is accompanied by a 16MP ultra wide camera, a 5MP macro lens and another 2MP depth sensor. It comes with a 16MP lens on the front which support 1080p recording at 30fps.

Get the OnePlus 8T on Lazada

The OnePlus 8T is available in Lunar Silver and Aquamarine Green and both variants can be purchased on
Lazada

on October 28. You can also get the
OnePlus 8T Pop-Up Bundle
 that will only be available on November 11 from 12AM to 2AM — it includes the OnePlus 8T (12GB + 256), a OnePlus 8T Quantum bumper case and the OnePlus Buds at RM2,999. However, those who prefer to purchase the phone offline can do so from October 31 onwards from all OnePlus authorised dealers.

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Official trailer reveals OnePlus 8T design

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It’s going to be a busy week for all smartphone enthusiasts alike as we’ll be welcoming the arrival of the OnePlus 8T, just one day after the iPhone 12 is unveiled.

The launch is supposedly a global one and will happen this 14 October; it’s China launch will happen a day later. To rival the iPhone 12 in hype, OnePlus has revealed official renders of the phone via YouTube; and it looks like a been-there-done-that affair.

The most obvious difference is in camera bump placement, which has been moved to the side. There looks to be four lenses at the back – and will most likely be populated a 48MP setup. For selfies, you get the same punch-hole layout, and possibly the same 16MP module too.

The display on the phone looks to be flat, like the regular OnePlus 8 – the only difference is that the OnePlus 8T will come with a 120Hz panel instead of the original’s 90Hz screen.

In terms of colours, the Aquamarine Green is still very much in fashion over at OnePlus, but we’ll also likely see a silver variant as well.

Under the hood is possibly a Snapdragon 865+ chipset – and that could bump the price of the OnePlus 8T way higher than the OnePlus 8. According to a leaked
listing
 of the phone in Germany however, the OnePlus 8T will be priced similarly to the original – which starts at around RM2,899.

Visit OnePlus’ website
here
 to watch the live stream this October 14.

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OnePlus guide pages reveal upcoming devices and the OnePlus 8T Pro

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There’s a chance we’ll be seeing a few more new OnePlus devices before this year ends; OnePlus has created a few guide pages for unannounced devices including the OnePlus 8T, OnePlus 8T Pro, two Nord devices and an unknown model.

OnePlus Nord Lite and 5G?

It has already been established that the OnePlus Nord will not be the only midrange device by the company — OnePlus will add more devices to the lineup which is probably the OnePlus Nord N100 and N105g.
GSMArena
 suspects that these models could be a cheaper Nord phone and another 5G-enabled one.

OnePlus 8T and 8T Pro

Apart from that, we should also be expecting the OnePlus 8T and 8T Pro. If there are no delays in production, these flagship devices should be debuting this year with the Snapdragon 865+ chipset, 5G connectivity and a 120Hz AMOLED screen.

SS9805 could be the OnePlus Clover

OnePlus put up guides for some unannounced devices:

– OnePlus 8T [
https://t.co/AYKJrfU7gL
]
 – OnePlus 8T Pro [
https://t.co/zGBNtGLFdj
]
 – OnePlus Nord N100 [
https://t.co/SmDJnuqJZS
]
 – OnePlus Nord N105g [
https://t.co/PMFibiTLLm
]
 – Codename “SS9805” [
https://t.co/wNGWqyVEae
]

— Evan Blass (@evleaks)
September 11, 2020

As for the unknown SS9805 model, we’re suspecting its the OnePlus entry-level phone that’s codenamed the
OnePlus Clover
. This will be OnePlus’s first budget phone that will

come with a Snapdragon 460 chip alongside 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It will also be equipped with a 6,000mAh battery, something we’ve previously seen on the ROG Phone 3 and the
realme C12
.

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OnePlus 8T confirmed with a 120Hz display

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OnePlus recently confirmed the launch of the OnePlus 8T which will be happening on October 14. Now, it is certain that the new device will be sporting a 120Hz display.

OnePlus 8T: Better screen than the OnePlus 8

Not only is the OnePlus 8T getting a 120Hz refresh rate, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau also confirmed that the phone will come with a 6.55-inch screen. This makes the OnePlus 8T the first non-pro OnePlus phone to get 120Hz — even the OnePlus 8 only had a 90Hz display.

Lau also revealed to
TechRadar
 that the OnePlus 8T will be using a 2.5D flexible screen which offers up to 1100 nits of screen brightness and better light permeability. The display is expected to excel with high colour accuracy and good details. OnePlus will also reduce the size of the bezels so the OnePlus 8T will have slimmer bezels as compared to the OnePlus 8 Pro and
OnePlus Nord
.

OnePlus 8T price leaked on Amazon

An
Amazon Germany listing
 also revealed the price of the new OnePlus device. The 8GB + 128GB variant is expected to be priced at €599 (RM2,897.61) while the 12GB + 256GB variant will be priced at €699 (RM3,381.35), meaning it’ll be cheaper than the OnePlus 8 when it was first launched despite having a better display.

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OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro launched in Malaysia: Priced from RM3,699

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After their debuting in
March
, the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro has finally been arrived in Malaysia today, bringing to the local market two more camera-centric flagships.

Display

The OnePlus 9 comes with a 6.55-inch AMOLED panel, while the OnePlus 9 Pro packs a beefier 6.67-inch LTPO curved AMOLED panel. Both phones push a 120Hz refresh rate, and are equipped with
HyperTouch
 tech for better touch response while gaming.

Hasselblad Cameras

What’s more impressive is the OnePlus 9’s new camera system, which were co-
developed
 with Swedish premium camera makers Hasselblad. The OnePlus 9 comes with a 48MP main lens, a 50MP ultrawide shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor; the OnePlus 9 Pro has an extra 8MP telephoto camera as well.

OnePlus is also touting its Natural Color Calibration tech with
Hasselblad
 to be a big selling point for the phone – the software basically helps produce images with perceptually more true-to-life colours.

On top of that, the phones are equipped with the Hasselblad Pro Mode that gives users more flexibility in post-editing, allowing you to produce “professional-level” images.

Hardware and Battery

Powering all of this is the latest and greatest Snapdragon 888 chipset; alongside it
are
 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

Both phones come with a 4,500mAh battery and support 65W of
WarpCharge
 fast charging. On top of that, the OnePlus 9 can do 15W of wireless charging, while the OnePlus 9 Pro supports up to a whopping 50W of wireless charging.

Price and Availability

The OnePlus 9 will be available to purchase this 18 May and is priced at RM3,699 – visit OnePlus’
Shopee page
 to snap up a unit.

The OnePlus 9 Pro will be sold as part of the Fans Special Gift Bundle which costs RM4,299. The bundle comes with goodies such as a OnePlus Bud,
WarpCharge
 65W Power Adapter, a
WarpCharge
 50W Wireless Charger, and a OnePlus 9 Pro Karbon
Bumber
 Case. This is only available on the brand’s
Lazada page
 starting 18 May, 12am.

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OnePlus 9 Pro: Renders suggest the phone to come with a curved display

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Surprisingly, the OnePlus 8T did not come with a curved display during its launch, but OnePlus will be bringing back its curved display to the OnePlus 9 Pro.

Curved display returns to the next OnePlus phone

Image credit: OnLeaks x Voice

The
renders
 of the OnePlus 9 Pro revealed a curved display that with a punch hole screen on the top left. On the front, it resembles the OnePlus 8 series that was released earlier this year, but its rear is more similar to the OnePlus 8T and OnePlus Nord’s when it comes to its camera bump.

OnePlus 9 Pro may have a 144Hz display

Image credit: OnLeaks x Voice

Design-wise, the
OnePlus 9 Pro
 doesn’t seem too different as compared to its predecessor. However, there may be some changes in the final OnePlus 9 Pro since nothing is set in stone. You should also expect a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that comes with a 144Hz refresh rate, in addition to a quad-camera setup on the rear.

The OnePlus 9 series will also be sporting a Snapdragon 875 chipset, an IP68 rating and support for 65W wired charging and 40W wireless charging. It is expected to launch earlier than usual on March 2021.

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OnePlus 9 Pro specs leaked: Snapdragon 888 and 6.7-inch 120Hz display

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The OnePlus 9 series will be the brand’s flagship entry for 2021 – and as usual, it’s gathered quite a sum of hype for it too.

But also as usual, the internet has found a way to leak information regarding the OnePlus 9 Pro already – a screenshot posted on
Techmaniacs.gr
 shows the ‘About Phone’ page of the phone, detailing its specs.

Image credit: Techmaniacs.gr

Powerful hardware

As we already know, the OnePlus 9 Pro will pack the newest Snapdragon 888 chipset – which should be quite the jump up from what the OnePlus 9 could pack, which is the Snapdragon 865. For memory and storage, the screenshot shows 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

Display and cameras

The phone packs a 6.7-inch 120Hz Fluid AMOLED display with a punch hole camera placed on the top left of the screen. For imaging, you get a 48MP main shooter, alongside a 50MP lens, an 8MP camera (possibly ultrawide), and a 2MP camera (possibly a depth sensor).

The whole appeal of OnePlus phones however – besides its clean One UI aesthetics – is its ‘flagship killer’ price tag; in recent years, OnePlus’ phones have been quite pricy and that title has somewhat fallen into the hands of
Xiaomi
; as incredible as the OnePlus 9 looks so far, it’ll need to really set itself apart from its flagship competitors in order to sell.


OnePlus 9 Pro spotted running on ColorOS 12

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According to
reports
, an international variant of the OnePlus 9 Pro was spotted running on OPPO’s upcoming ColorOS 12 system – this comes after the company confirmed that both brands are working on a unified OS that will be used by future OnePlus and OPPO products.

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This is a big deal considering the reports suggesting that the new OS would be a mix of both OxygenOS and ColorOS – but based on the leak (which is now
deleted
), it seems like the former has drawn the short straw and will make vacate its place for the latter to occupy.

We also noted in our
report

of Pete Lau (OnePlus CEO) confirming the retention of OnePlus OxygenOS in global variants of OnePlus smartphones, at least until the new unified OS rolls out internationally.

This isn’t the first time this has happened – leaks posted in OnePlus’ user forums show the the same phone running on ColorOS 11 back in
March

this year. So, if you’re a fan of OxygenOS, it could be likely that you’ll be without the operating system very soon.

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OnePlus 9 series launched with Hasselblad camera and Snapdragon 888 chip

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The OnePlus 9 series has officially
debuted
 yesterday — OnePlus collaborated with Hasselblad, meaning the flagship devices are very focused on their camera quality this time.

The 120Hz AMOLED screen remains

Both phones have an AMOLED screen supporting up to a 120Hz refresh rate, but the pro model is larger at 6.7 inches whereas the vanilla variant has a 6.55-inch screen. The punch-hole design houses a 16MP lens for both phones and although the rear camera setups are almost similar, the wide cameras slightly differ.

OnePlus 9 Pro gets an extra lens

The OnePlus 9 uses a 48MP IMX689 sensor whereas the OnePlus 9 Pro uses a 48MP IMX789 lens. These lenses are accompanied by a 50MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP monochrome lens; however, OnePlus 9 Pro also has an extra 8MP telephoto lens.

Under the hood, both devices are powered by a Snapdragon 888 chip and come with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. They also have a similar 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W charging, but when it comes to wireless charging, the OnePlus 9 only supports up to 15W whereas its sibling has up 50W charging.

Pricing and availability

The OnePlus 9 is priced from EUR699 while the OnePlus 9 Pro is priced from EUR899 — their local pricing and availability have not been revealed yet.

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OnePlus 9 series expected to sport a 144Hz display and 65W charging

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We’ve just seen the
OnePlus 8T
 that was launched seriously, but rumours about the OnePlus 9 is already spreading around. The OnePlus 9 series is expected to consists of three models next year.

OnePlus 9 series to launch on March 2021

We’re sure OnePlus will be revealing the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. There will also be a OnePlus 9T months after that, so we can conclude that the brand is going with the same strategy as this year. However, a Chinese blogger on
Weibo
 revealed that the phones will be unveiled earlier than usual on March 2021.

Snapdragon 875 chip, 65W charging, 144Hz refresh rate

We can also expect the OnePlus 9 series to sport a Snapdragon 875 chipset and come with a 144Hz screen. OnePlus will also improve its fast charging by including support for 65W wired charging and 40W wireless charging. Apart from that, the successors to the OnePlus 8 series should also come with an IP68 rating.

We should also be seeing a few more midrange phones from the OnePlus next year.

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OnePlus Ace is now official with Dimensity 8100 Max and 150W charging

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The OnePlus Ace has now finally been unveiled at the brand’s China launch event, and just like what you see in the teasers, this is the first commercially available smartphone that supports 150W of crazy fast charging speeds, and the charging brick of course comes inside the box.

Specs wise, the OnePlus Ace isn’t too shabby like other OnePlus phones, it is powered by a customized Mediatek Dimensity 8100 Max chipset along with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, the phone features a 6.7-inch FHD AMOLED display that refreshes at 120Hz, a triple camera that consist of a 50MP primary, 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro camera, and a 4500mAh battery that is rated to last up to 1600 charging cycles and still retains 80% of the capacity thereafter.

Compared to other OnePlus phones, the Ace is quite a unique looking device with holographic stripes on the back trailing down its camera bump, its front facing camera has a punch hole cut out that resides in the middle instead of the usual top left.

The OnePlus Ace will begin sales in China starting April 26 onwards, available in colors of Black and Blue, there are four storage variants to choose from, which the base model of 8GB/128GB will cost CNY2499 (RM1665) and goes all the way up to CNY3499 (RM2331) for the top 12GB/512GB storage model.

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OnePlus Ace to feature 150W fast charging and extended battery lifespan

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OnePlus is undoubtedly one of the leading smartphone brands when it comes to fast charging, and the company’s next smartphone will come with an even more impressive 150W charging speed, which COO Liu Fengshuo has posted over Chinese social media Weibo with the unreleased OnePlus Ace.

The OnePlus Ace is expected to be powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 8100 chip, which is fabricated on a 4nm process and features quad Cortex-A78 performance cores clocked at 2.85GHz and quad Cortex-A55 efficiency cores clocked at 2.0GHz, this is going to be an impressive chipset that offers great performance and power efficiency.

While most smartphone batteries will usually last more than 80% of capacity after 800 charging cycles, the OnePlus Ace will be the first smartphone to break that number and OnePlus claims that the phone’s battery will have double the charging cycles when charging over the 150W SuperVOOC charging brick.

The OnePlus Ace is expected to be announced really soon, and if the claims of its battery lifespan is true, this would be a really exciting smartphone for those who really values battery life and fast charging.

Source:
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OnePlus and Meizu phones cheated on benchmark scores

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In a market as competitive as the smartphone scene, it is understandable that some companies would like to give their phones an extra kick to make them standout above the rest. Unfortunately, OnePlus and Meizu went about it the wrong way as the phones from both companies are caught cheating when they were being benchmarked by certain applications.

This deception was first found by the folks at
XDA developers
 when they noticed the odd behaviour OnePlus 3T was showing when they were benchmarking the phone. According to them, the big CPU cores on the OnePlus 3T were designed to idle at 1.29GHz while the smaller cores idle on 0.98GHz despite the fact that there is no load on the processor. During regular use, both CPU cores would idle at 0.31GHz This means that the results for the OnePlus 3T would be artificially inflated once the benchmark is over.

Meizu does things a little differently compared to the OnePlus 3T. According to the report, Meizu’s Pro 6 Plus is designed in such a way that the big CPU cores on the phone would only activate when benchmarking begins. Under normal use, these cores would remain idle. In essence, Meizu has designed the phone to hide extra processing power until a benchmark is launched which would trigger the CPU cores to operate as per normal.

Ever since XDA developers went public with the cheats, OnePlus has since responded to the allegations. The company admitted that they’ve implemented certain mechanisms that would “trigger the processor to run more aggressively” and has promised that the mechanism will not be used for benchmark cheating in upcoming Oxygen OS builds for the OnePlus 3 and the OnePlus 3T. Meizu has yet to comment on the issue as of the time of writing.

The story about smartphones cheating during benchmarks doesn’t end here though. XDA developers have also mentioned that they’ve caught other smartphones cheating during benchmarking as well. While they’ve refused to explicitly mention the phones that were caught until they’ve confirmed that cheating is in fact occuring, XDA developers did reveal the names of manufacturers that were
NOT
 caught cheating: HTC, Xiaomi, Huawei, Honor, Google, and Sony.

Source:
XDA Developers
,
Android Authority

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OnePlus and OPPO to use ‘unified’ OS that incorporates best of OxygenOS and ColorOS

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OnePlus is
set

to switch over to using a “unified operating system” together with OPPO for their 2022 flagship smartphones.

This comes after the brand’s merger with now parent company OPPO earlier this year; OnePlus CEO Pete Lau explains that the move will come as part of the company’s “OnePlus 2.0” plan, which will see the brand go through some changes.

The new OS that both OnePlus and OPPO will be using will apparently incorporate the best parts of the former’s Oxygen OS, and the latter’s ColorOS.

However, Pete does clarify in a
blog post comment
 OxygenOS will remain the operating system for global OnePlus devices – however, it is unsure this just means that the OS will pack the new unified features, but retain its name.

The new OS will use a one codebase for devices from both companies, and we can expect the update to arrive in 2022.

On top of that, Lau also confirms that there will be no OnePlus 9T and 9T Pro this year, and all focus will be put into the upcoming flagship in 2022, which is likely to be the OnePlus 10.

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Oneplus announces community build of Oxygen OS 3.1 for the OnePlus X

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OnePlus has been leaving its older products in the dust since its launch of the OnePlus 3 over two months ago. While that isn’s entirely true, the three year old Chinese startup has been extremely slow in pushing out software updates for the older OnePlus devices. As talks of Android 7.0 Nougat are on the rise, OnePlus has finally released the Oxygen OS 3.1 community build for the OnePlus X, running on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Better late than never, right?

“Community Build” is probably the OnePlus way of labeling a beta version of a software update. Users will be expecting the usual new features that come with Android Marshmallow, such as app permissions and Doze. On top of the usuals, OnePlus has also included new icon packs for its launcher, improvements for its Shelf UX, to name a few minor additions. The Alert Sider can now be further customized with the update. The update also sees two new apps – OnePlus Music Player and OnePlus Gallery.

OnePlus has highlighted that users might face some issues since this isn’t the final build of Oxygen OS 3.1, such as mobile network stability issues, compatibility issues with 3rd party apps plus language localization is still a work in progress. Also, users are highly advised to backup their data to avoid tantrum throwing or cries of regret after. The download file and step by step instructions to flash Oxygen OS 3.1 for the OnePlus X can be found
here
.

Source:
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OnePlus announces OnePlus 2 with two variant – 16GB and 64GB

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The OnePlus 2 has officially been launched today and OnePlus made an impressive appearance with the world’s first VR launch. Let’s welcome the world’s brand new 2016 flagship killer from OnePlus that features one of the greatest and latest specs, and will be available in SouthEast Asia in the fourth quarter of the year.

The OnePlus 2 is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor paired with 4GB LPDDR4 RAM and 16GB/64GB of internal storage. This phone will be the world’s first flagship smartphones to use a
Type
–
C
USB
port
, features a fingerprint sensor, and 3,300
mAh
battery

(which improve at least 10% from its predecessor. Besides that, it comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD display with 1080p and the company claim this is the safest option because 2K will only drain the battery.

Remember how awesome is the camera on OnePlus One? OnePlus 2 has a 13MP rear shooter with Laser Auto Focus (similar to
LG
G4
)
, optical image stabilization, and a 5MP front-facing camera. The camera has 1.3 micron pixels, which is 35% larger than most smartphones in the market, allowing it to capture more light and the camera also features a fast at focusing, low-light performance, and can capture great pictures even if you have shaky hands.

According to Marques Brownlee, the fingerprint scanner is touch base, which similar to the
HTC
One
 M9+ we reviewed earlier. The button can be fully customizable so you can customize it to say to double tap to launch the camera, long press to launch Google Now, and much more. Other interesting features that have in this device will be a dual SIM 4G capability that will give an advantage for users that require a multiple numbers in one phone.

The OnePlus 2 will be available for sale in the US, Canada, India, EU and China on August 11, 2015. For SEA, it will be launched in Q4 2015. It will retail at USD 329 (RM 1255) for 16GB version, and USD 389 (RM 1485) for 64GB. You also can try your luck to get the invite over
here
.

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OnePlus Band comes with blood oxygen sensor and 14-days battery

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OnePlus is finally joining the fitness band club with its OnePlus Band that has an SpO2 sensor and up to two weeks of battery life.

OnePlus Band rivals the Mi Band

Currently available in
India
, the OnePlus Band comes with a 1.1 AMOLED display and weighs at 22.6g. It comes in Black, Navy and Tangerine Gray and has a band strap similar to the one we see on the Mi Band models. The band also comes with an optical heart rate sensor and 12 different exercises modes, in addition to having 5ATM and IP68 rating.

iOS devices may not be compatible

The downside to the OnePlus Band is that it can only connect to Android phones; OnePlus’s page states that the band supports English, Hindi and Chinese, and only works with devices that run on Android 6.0 and above — iOS support is not mentioned.

The OnePlus Band also offers up to 14 days of battery life with its 100mAh battery. Just like most fitness trackers, users can receive notifications and control music playback. The band can also control your camera shutter, locate your phone and sync with selected OnePlus phones’ Zen Mode.

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OnePlus Bluetooth earphones in tow

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It turns out that OnePlus isn’t only known for its affordable flagships, but it also makes affordable quality earphones too. The company’s most recent set of earphones is the OnePlus Bullets (V2). Priced at a USD equivalent of RM 80, the OnePlus Bullets (V2) is constantly sold out on the OnePlus store.

Also known for deliberately copying Apple’s design on smartphones, it is no surprise that OnePlus has a set of Bluetooth earphones in store for us soon. Spotted on Launch Studio for Bluetooth certification, the earphones will probably be dubbed as OnePlus Bullets Wireless, based on what is stated on the site. That’s as far as we know for now.

We have no idea on how the OnePlus Bullets Wireless will look like. Chances are that it will look just like the current OnePlus Bullets (V2) when it comes to earbuds, unless OnePlus copies Apple in design cues again. The wireless earphones by OnePlus might coincide with the launch of the upcoming Snapdragon 845 powered OnePlus 6 flagship, set for June or sooner.

Do expect the OnePlus Bullets Wireless to be priced within the affordable range of Bluetooth earphones, but also expect it to be significantly more expensive than the OnePlus Bullets (V2).

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Oneplus is bringing features seen in the Oneplus 5 to the Oneplus 3 and 3T

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Oneplus has just announced a new OxygenOS 4.5.0 will be coming to the Oneplus 3 and 3T over time which will bring a lot of features we have seen in the new Oneplus 5 to these older devices. The update will be rolling out incrementally over the next few days, so will just be a matter of time before we start seeing it on the devices here.

Oneplus has confirmed that features like Lift Up Display, Gaming Do Not Disturb mode, network speed in status bar and schedule night mode will be coming to the older devices in the coming update. According to Android Police, the size of this new update will only be 197MB which is considered pretty small for all the new features that will be coming in. The biggest visual of these changes is the Oneplus Slate font which was previously only available on the Oneplus 5, this brings the fonts that are in the new phone to these older phones.

However, this update is only a visual update as it will not bring about the new security update or Android 8.0, but it is still very nice to see the company supporting older devices even if the devices are over a year old and bringing the experience of their new device to its older devices

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OnePlus Buds Pro launched: Offers adaptive noise cancellation and up to 33 hours of battery life

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The
OnePlus Buds Pro
 has been launched and it’s quite the looker – available in white or black, the earbuds come in a two-tone finish with a matte black or white in-ear tip, while the stem is painted in chrome. The earbuds come in clam-shell cases that also looks premium.

The OnePlus Buds Pro packs three on-board microphones that aid in the earbuds’ adaptive noise cancellation feature. These mics can drown out to 40dB of external sound each. For audio, you get 11mm drivers along with support for Dolby Atmos as well.

When it comes to battery life, the device can last up to 10 hours with noise cancelling off – the case can add up to another 33 hours of listening time. The case charges via USB-C or via wireless Qi charging.

The OnePlus Buds Pro will be available in Europe This August 25, and is priced at EUR150 (about RM748). There’s no word on when it’ll arrive in Malaysia yet, so check back on our website and socials for more updates.

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OnePlus Buds Z: Early bird price of RM199 during pre-order

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The OnePlus Buds Z has
finally
 landed in Malaysia; these new wireless earbuds are available on Lazada and those who pre-order them can get it a RM30 discount.

Save RM30 when you preorder these earbuds

From December 1 to December 11, you can get the OnePlus Buds Z for RM199 if you pay a 10% down payment via Lazada’s Chup Dulu. The remaining amount can be paid on December 12 when its first sale begins. Otherwise, you can also choose to purchase them on the day itself through OnePlus Lazada Flagship Store — but it’ll be priced at RM229 instead.

OnePlus Buds Z specs

The OnePlus Buds Z features a 10mm dynamic driver paired with the Dynamic 3D Stereo that is powered by Dolby Atmos. Apart from that, it has Bluetooth 5.0, an IP55 rating and fast charging support.

In addition, these earbuds supports Google Assistant and has ultra-low latency which minimises audio lag during gaming. The OnePlus Buds Z also has three different silicone eartips sizes to cater for different users.

Get the
OnePlus Buds Z
 in White on Lazada. For more information, check out OnePlus Malaysia’s
Facebook page
.

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OnePlus Buds Z to launch with fast charging support

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Months after the OnePlus Nord and
OnePlus Buds
 were launched, the company confirmed the arrival of its next earbuds, the OnePlus Buds Z.

We’ve already seen these new earbuds as they’re already launched in other regions. While the OnePlus Buds Z earbuds look similar to the previous model,
OnePlus
 has changed the charging case’s design. Instead of a vertical case like the AirPods or realme Buds Air, the OnePlus Buds Z has a wider case like the Jabra Elite 75T and the HONOR Magic Earbuds.

OnePlus Buds Z is surprisingly light

These earbuds are also pretty light – each earbud weighs at 4.4g and its case is 40g. There’s also an IP55 rating and fast charging, so 10 minutes of charging will already get you three hours of playback.

OnePlus Nord arriving with 12GB RAM + 256GB storage

The OnePlus Buds Z’s official price hasn’t been revealed but we’re expecting it to be less than RM250. On a side note, the OnePlus Nord 12GB + 256GB variant is also arriving on November 30 at RM2,099 – this model is only available on Shopee.

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OnePlus Buds Z2 offers up to 40dB of noise-cancellation, and Dolby Atmos support

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OnePlus’ upcoming set of earbuds look promising – the Buds Z2 TWS is touted to arrive with noise-cancellation, IP55 dust resistance rating, and Dolby Atmos.

According to a
report
 by GSM Arena, the level of noise-cancellation is said to be able to block up to 40dB of noise – which is the equivalent of a quiet room. On top of that, the earbuds offer Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and up to 31 hours of battery life.

Speaking of, there’s a 520mAh battery powering the device, and all you need is 10 minutes of charge time to get you five hours of listening time.

The report also shows the product’s packaging – we see the device itself alongside a Type-C charging cable, and extra ear tips.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 will be available to pre-order in its native China this October 13; there’s word on when it’ll arrive to Malaysia yet, but we’ll be sure to keep you posted.

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OnePlus Buds: New wireless earbuds with 30 hours of battery life

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Alongside the
OnePlus Nord
 that was launched last night, OnePlus also revealed its first true wireless earbuds — the OnePlus Buds.

OnePlus Buds already leaked ahead of launch

When OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei did his
interview with MKBHD
, the OnePlus Buds has already been “unintentionally”
leaked
. These earbuds come in three colours: White, Gray and Nord Blue.

30 hours of battery life, 10 minutes fast charging

According to OnePlus, they can last up to 30 hours if you use the charging case that comes with a 430mAh battery. These earbuds also have fast charging support, allowing them to get up to 10 hours of playback with just 10 minutes of charge.

The OnePlus Buds has an IPX4 water resistance rating and supports Dolby Atmos for surround sound experience. It is already
available
 for preorder in the U.S., Europe and India at $79 (RM336).

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OnePlus Bullet Wireless Earbuds comes with fast charging and support for Google Assistant

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Now that we got the launch of the OnePlus 6 out of the way, the company has also announced a new pair of wireless earbuds that looks good and comes with a range of features that make it one of the more exciting earbuds we have seen.

The earbuds will be worn around your neck and it is also weather resistance, making it perfect for fitness freaks and those of you that love sports. It also comes with a neat trick, when you take them off, all you need to do is connect them together using magnets in the earpiece and your music playing will automatically pause. Other than that, you can press and hold the play button to call up Assistant, so you will never need to take your phone out of your pocket.

OnePlus Bullet Wireless earbuds support fast charge and the company has claimed that with just 10 minutes of charging it, you will get up to 5 hours of audio playback which is very impressive for a wireless headphone. Any charger will work with this, so you won’t need to get a special charger to utilize the fast charging. They have also confirmed that in the future, users can easily answer a call by just detaching the earpieces from each other.

The OnePlus Bullet Wireless earbuds will be available starting early June on their Official Store for $70. The perfect headphones to pick up if you are getting your self a OnePlus device.

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The new OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z comes with 20 hours of battery life in a single charge

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Alongside the OnePlus 8 Pro and the OnePlus 8 that were launched yesterday, OnePlus has also introduced the Bullets Wireless Z Black, its wireless earphones that have an impressive battery life.

The Bullets Wireless Z is reported to have 20 hours of battery life in a single charge — in comparison, the AirPods Pro only offers about five hours while the Jabra Elite 75t offers up to 7.5 hours. More importantly, OnePlus included its Warp Charge technology in this device, meaning you just need 10 minutes of charging to get 10 hours of battery life from the Bullets Wireless Z.

You’ll also get the “Quick Switch” feature which allows you to switch between paired devices easily, in addition to the magnetic earbuds that will snap together so they won’t fall or slide off when they’re around your neck. The earphones also have an IP55 rating, so they’ll at least be good enough to be used during your workout sessions.

The Bullets Wireless Z is priced at $49.95 and comes in four colours — Black, Blue, Mint and Oat. What’s really surprising is that OnePlus hasn’t released its own wireless earbuds, seeing as so many brands have decided to jump on the bandwagon.

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OnePlus CEO reveals reasons behind OnePlus 5T headphone jack

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OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has finally spoken about the upcoming OnePlus 5T, whose name was also confirmed by him. In a post on OnePlus forums, Lau listed down a few reasons why the company decided to retain the headphone jack on the OnePlus 5T, and it looks like they have taken a lot of factors into consideration.

OnePlus has been known to survey its own users when it comes to building its flagships, and that shows in the company’s decision to keep the 3.5 mm headphone jack. First off, 70% of OnePlus users prioritize sound quality, something which wireless headphones have yet to achieve when compared to wired ones. It is however possible that the audio quality of some wireless headphones are comparable to wired headphones, but pricing is a whole different story.

Lau has also stated that 80% of OnePlus users use in-jack headphones and that the company even considered replacing the 3.5 mm headphone jack with another USB Type-C port to make the OnePlus 5T look slimmer in form factor. But they’ve decided that user experience wasn’t worth the trade off.

While he admits that wireless audio technology has a lot of potential, Lau claims that OnePlus’ goal from the start is to bring better technology into the world and that the company prioritizes its users. What are your thoughts on OnePlus’ decision?

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OnePlus CEO uploads night shot sample of OnePlus 5

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When you’re a CEO of a company, pretty much all of the power available is vested in you. That’s what OnePlus CEO Pete Lau did right before the Chinese manufacturer announced the official launch date of the OnePlus 5. Once again, Lau fueled OnePlus fans’ desires, two weeks before the launching of the company’s next flagship with a night shot camera sample.

The above image was said to be taken on the OnePlus 5 by Lau, which shows a group of buildings (probably standard flats) under a rather low light condition. Based on the camera sample, Lau seems to have taken the picture right before nightfall. It is easy to conclude that the phone’s dual camera setup performed impressively in this photo, considering the fact that the noise level is kept minimal. Moreover, the edges and lines of the buildings don’t seem to be distorted, appearing to be sharp and well shaped instead. This tells us that the dual camera configuration of the OnePlus 5 manages to absorb a ton of light even under a poor lit environment as seen above.

OnePlus has recently set the launch date of its upcoming flagship on June 20. The handset is also reported to have an 8GB RAM variant to be sold in India on the 22nd after the launch.

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OnePlus Clover: Entry-level phone to sport a 6,000mAh battery

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OnePlus is working on an entry-level phone called the OnePlus Clover and it’ll be launched globally at $200 (RM833).

OnePlus Clover: First entry-level phone from OnePlus

OnePlus has always been about flagship phones until this year when it released the
OnePlus Nord
, a midrange option that’s priced from RM1,799. Now that it has a spot between midrange phones, the company is doing the same in the entry-level segment.

Specs

OnePlus Clover is reported to feature a 6.52-inch 720p screen, paired with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and a 3.5mm jack. Apart from being equipped with an entry-level Snapdragon 460 chipset, it’ll also come with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage which is expandable via MicroSD card.

Smartphone brands usually prioritize lasting battery life with entry-level; to achieve this, OnePlus is including a 6,000mAh battery with its new phone that’ll support 18W fast charging. Another entry-level phone with the same battery capacity is the
realme C12
 that was launched recently.

Though
Android Central
 mentioned that the phone will launch globally, there’s still no further details on its availability and price in Malaysia.

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OnePlus Co-founder shows off portrait mode on OnePlus 5T

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When the boss of a company comes out to share something to the world about their new product, you can be sure that it is going to be something really good. This is no exception when Carl Pei, Co-Founder of OnePlus when on Twitter to share a portrait shot on a new device.

Although he does not state that the photo was taken on, we think it is very much safe to assume that it has to be the 5T and the photo looks really impressive. The colours look really nice and the bokeh effect also looks well done. Judging by the pictures, it would seem like they have not only made the screen ratio bigger buy they might have made an improvement on the dual-camera that was not as great as people expected it to be on the OnePlus 5.

https://twitter.com/getpeid/status/925042536124522496

At the time of writing, there are two dates that have leaked on the release of the 5T, November 16 or after November 20 as seen from an
Amazon Exclusive image leak
 and from
Evan Blast
. One thing is for sure, we will be seeing a new phone or an announcement from the company in November.

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OnePlus completed a smartwatch but dumped it in a ditch

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OnePlus is said to be pretty focused on solely producing phones. Of course, they had other products such as a powerbank and a tiny drone. But according to the Wall Street Journal, the company might have side tracked a little to design and build a wearable, a smartwatch to be exact. When will it be out then? Well, the smartwatch got scrapped, how unfortunate.

In the interview by Wall Street Journal, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau claimed that the company completed the design of the hopeful wearable but eventually decided to abandon it. He further claimed that they have to be focused. Pete Lau did not reveal further details regarding the scrapped product, which is reasonable since he probably has to stay focused himself as well.

We’re guessing that the OnePlus smartwatch could have been set for a release some time in late 2014 or early last year, based on some leaked images by BGR India back in July 2014, allegedly showing a OneWatch which was apparently promoted on OnePlus’ website, showing the wearable which looked similarly designed like Motorola’s attractively tailored Moto 360. It could also mean that the OneWatch would’ve been running Google’s Android Wear. Regardless, it seems like OnePlus will be focusing on phones for the near future. The OnePlus 3 will be sold invite-free so that’s good progress. It will be launched next week so let’s focus on that too, shall we?

Source:
Wall Street Journal

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OnePlus confirms OnePlus 5 summer launch

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OnePlus has finally teased the launch of its upcoming flagship for 2017. After countless rumors, leaks and possible subtle teasers, the Chinese manufacturer has finally spoken about the OnePlus 5 on its Weibo account. Well, not exactly but OnePlus has posted up a teaser image with the words “Hello 5” written on it. The image was posted together with the caption “Hey Summer! Give me five!”.

The teaser image has certainly confirmed the OnePlus 5 launch this summer, which begins on the final week of June for as long as three months. Rumors have circulated indicating that the OnePlus flagship will be unveiled as early as late June, July or August. OnePlus has also confirmed the summer launch of the OnePlus 5 to fellow tech news outlet
The Verge
.

OnePlus has been launching devices of near flagship standard at significantly lower prices than major manufacturers since 2014. The OnePlus 3 and 3T are clear signs of maturity since the OnePlus One. The company is skipping the OnePlus 4 name since the number 4 is deemed to be unlucky in Chinese culture. Nevertheless, the OnePlus 5 has many goodies in store that has been rumored so far – a 5.5-inch QHD display, a Snapdragon 835 processor with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM, a dual 16MP camera configuration and a larger than usual 3,600mAh battery.

One aspect that has been in question is the pricing for the OnePlus 5. Price tags of previous OnePlus devices have been increased over every product refresh. With companies such as Xiaomi still managing to keep its devices’ price points in the budget zone, OnePlus definitely has to make the OnePlus 5 worth every penny spent. What do you think?

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OnePlus has a solution to hideous camera setups — disappearing cameras

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OnePlus revealed its concept phone called the Concept One at CES and basically it’s the OnePlus 7T Pro MacLaren Edition with disappearing cameras.

Easily put, the phone still has its cameras on the back, but it utilizes the electrochromic glass setup. There are three layers in total; two layers of glass and a third electrochromic layer sandwiched between the two layers. This allows the electrochromic glass setup to change the opacity and hides the cameras when they’re not in use.

However, it’s not totally fool-proof. You may not see the cameras under lowlight environment but if you’re looking at them under bright lighting, you’ll still make out the position of the cameras.

There is another purpose to this setup — the glass can be translucent which makes it a neutral density filter for better exposure control when you shoot pictures under bright sunlight. You do have to enter the camera’s Pro mode and switch on the ND8 option to get the filter.

As much as we appreciate the ND filter, it does seem a bit gimmicky. It will, however, solve one issue — the hideousness of multiple camera lenses at the back of the phone.

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OnePlus discontinues OnePlus 3 in the US and Europe

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Nearly two days back, OnePlus has announced the successor of its current OnePlus 3 flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 3T. The announcement caused mixed feelings among fans and consumers, from disappointed new OnePlus 3 owners to relieved potential OnePlus 3 buyers. However, it is uncertain whether or not OnePlus will carry on manufacturing the older OnePlus 3 to be sold. A new development finally tells us the verdict of this whole uncertainty.

The folks at Android Authority reached out to OnePlus regarding the company’s fateful decision for the OnePlus 3. As it turns out, OnePlus has officially discontinued the sale of its 6 month old flagship in both the US and Europe to make way for the OnePlus 3T. According to Android Authority, OnePlus has stated that it won’t be selling the OnePlus 3 anymore, despite recent rumors suggesting that the company will restock the phone after it was said to run out of stock last week.

The OnePlus 3 sports a new Gun Metal Dark Gray color, replacing the Graphite variant of the OnePlus 3. It features a newer Snapdragon 821 processor, a slightly improved EIS on its rear camera, a better 16MP sensor on the front, and a larger 3,400mAh battery. The handset still has the exact same dimensions and weight from the OnePlus 3. It is also slightly more costly than the OnePlus 3, starting at $439 (RM1,927.32) for the 64GB model and $479 (RM2,102.93).

Nevertheless, the OnePlus 3 is still available at local shores via online stores such as Lazada, and us Malaysians will have to wait a tad longer for the OnePlus 3T, if OnePlus ever decides to launch the handset here. What do you think?

Source:
Android Authority

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OnePlus finally releases OxygenOS after some delays

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The OnePlus One sells like hotcakes due to a couple of reasons – affordable, powerful hardware and it comes preloaded with the popular custom ROM CyanogenMod. If you have been following mobile news back then, you’ll know that after the people behind CyanogenMod sealed an exclusive deal with Indian phone maker Micromax on including its software into their phones, which makes OnePlus owners in India not able to receive future updates on their CyanogenMod powered smartphones, even though that issue has been long resolved.

OnePlus realized this deal isn’t going to work in the long term, given that recently CyanogenMod has been heavily invested by Microsoft for some reasons, the company has finally decided to move on by creating its very own Android based software with the help of some developers, including one from famous Android smartphone-tablet hybrid ROM ParanoidAndroid to develop their all new OS – Oxygen ROM and its now official.

Since OxygenOS is still pretty much developed on the base of AOSP, you won’t find too many differences from CyanogenMod’s Lollipop build and there are much resemblance from the original software itself, notable features include drawing gestures during screen off to access the camera, rearranging toggles on the notifications shade and lastly OxygenOS is using Google Now launcher just like Nexus devices.

OnePlus owners who desire for a closer Nexus like experience can head over to
http://www.oneplus.net/oxygenos
 and download the ROM to flash it on to your phone, the ROM is still now pretty much in a beta stage so do expect bugs and flashing it isn’t as easy as you think according to some folks out there, GLHF!


OnePlus halts Open Beta program due to CNY celebrations

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After making a New Year’s resolution to speed up its smartphone shipments, Chinese startup manufacturer OnePlus has decide to take some time off its beta releases for the OnePlus 3 and the OnePlus 3T. The company has been testing Nougat software for some time before releasing a public OTA update for non-beta users of the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T. OnePlus is still running its Open Beta program till this date.

In a post on OnePlus Forums, the company announced that it will stop Nougat beta updates this month for the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T. This short break is in conjunction with the festive season of Chinese New Year. OnePlus has also stated that it will be picking up where it left off after this break, to continue pushing more updates and develop new features and improvements for its beta software.

2016 was certainly a busy year for OnePlus, having launched two flagships – the OnePlus 3 and the OnePlus 3T. The company also made the decision to merge and consolidate its China exclusive Hydrogen OS and the global Oxygen OS to speed up its work on software updates. Since OnePlus is taking a break from work, will you be taking some time off too?

Source:
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OnePlus is hosting a mysterious event on 15 January 2019

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OnePlus is about to launch the 6T somewhere in November 2018 and usually its a decent upgrade to the previous phone that most customers look forward too before buying the latest OnePlus phone. However, it looks like the company is planning a launch on 15 January 2019 and it could be a new phone.

This information was spotted on their
Weibo page
 where they highlighted the 15 January 2019 alongside a time of 3 PM to 4 PM. One can only guess that they are planning to either unveil a new phone or a new OnePlus product. The title roughly translates to “new semester target test”, what that means is anyone’s guess but in the comments, a user pointed out that 15 January 2019 is a Tuesday and companies in China prefer Tuesday as the day to launch a new product.

This could be a corporate event but the fact that they are publicly announcing the date and time could indicate that it could be something more. It will be a long time before we hear anything, but if its a new phone launch, we can expect leaks and rumours to roll in towards the end of the year.

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OnePlus just announced its staggering low marketing budget at $300

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Advertising isn’t cheap, marketing campaigns require lots of resource, it happens in every industry and the fast moving consumer electronics market is definitely pushing the advertising business up. While we have seen Chinese phone makers like Xiaomi used rarely 3% of their operating cost to perform marketing campaigns, launch events and fans gathering, OnePlus here is apparently gaining some success through a similar business model.

OnePlus has recently revealed that the company has managed to sell more than 500,000 devices with just the selling price of one
OnePlus One
 smartphone, what the company has done is basically creating the hype of the phone being a flagship killer, while it does really have some impressive hardware specs and runs on Cyanogenmod, the company hasn’t really gone as far as other Chinese competitors to really promote its brand.

However as positive reviews of the phone started getting viral, OnePlus gets its fans and influencers both on and off social media. Therefore, it makes perfect sense for OnePlus to be able to use that little of its marketing budget. On a side note, OnePlus has even expanded its presence officially to Malaysia which we are really surprised on how they be intending to kick off their first sale here, let’s hope its not another scary flash sale or by invitation purchase already shall we?

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OnePlus Launcher debuts on Play Store for the second time

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Apart from making controversial “Flagship Killer” smartphones, Chinese company OnePlus is also known for its clean and simple Android UI skin, Oxygen OS. The company previously adopted CyangenMod OS for the OnePlus One, but has since made its own software skin after a minor scuffle with Indian smartphone maker MicroMax. Now OnePlus has debuted its own launcher on the Google Play Store, dubbed the OnePlus Launcher.

The OnePlus Launcher has previously made a brief appearance on the Play Store some time earlier this month, with a separate beta program to register for. However, OnePlus pulled the plug on the app after a short while, making this appearance its second this month.

OnePlus’s software is popular for offering a stock Android like experience with room for customization, and the same exact experience will be offered with the OnePlus Launcher. OnePlus flaunts its own WYSIWYG Settings, among the rest, which stands for “What you see is what you get”, providing options in the most intuitive way on the launcher.

Other features such as Shelf, gestures, and the ability to customize icons are available on the launcher as well. If you are interested in making a switch from your default launcher or Nova Launcher, the OnePlus Launcher is definitely a recommended option.

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OnePlus launches Nord CE 3 Lite and Nord Buds 2

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OnePlus has unveiled two new products in the mid-range Nord family, they are the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite and Nord Buds 2, offering exceptional performance and value that’s true to the series motto.

The Nord CE 3 Lite is essentially a slight refresh of its predecessor, powered by the very same Snapdragon 695 processor with 8GB RAM, it now offers a larger 6.72-inch FHD+ IPS display that refreshes at 120Hz, 256GB of storage and faster 67W SuperVOOC flash charging for its 5,000mAh battery.

On top of that, the phone offers dual stereo speakers with a 200% volume boost feature, while in terms of cameras, it has a triple camera setup that now comprises a 108MP main camera that’s capable of a 3x lossless zoom, a 2MP macro and 2MP depth camera, selfies are taken care by a front facing 16MP camera similar to its predecessor.

The Nord CE 3 Lite ships with OxygenOS 13.1 running on top of Android 13, available in colors of Chromatic Gray and Pastel Lime, the phone retails similar as its predecessor at an attractive retail price of RM1,099.

The Nord Buds 2 on the other hand is an affordable pair of ANC wireless earbuds with Dolby Atmos, featuring a 12.4mm extra-large enhancement driver unit coupled with BassWave Enhancement, these earbuds are capable of delivering deep rumbling bass to the listener.

OnePlus claims that the Nord Buds 2 is capable of cancelling noise up to 25dB depth with a dual-core processor, it also utilizes an AI algorithm that helps to reduce background noise when making phone calls.

The Nord Buds 2’s sound quality can further be enhanced with Master Equalization, which users can adjust its sound signature through its companion app.

In terms of battery life, the Nord Buds 2 can deliver up to 7 hours of listening time with ANC off and 36 hours with the charging case, OnePlus claims that users will get up to 5 hours of usage with just 10 minutes of charging.

The OnePlus Nord Buds 2 retails at RM329 and is available in color options of Lightning White and Thunder Gray.

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5Preorder Promotion

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite can be preordered starting 11 April 2023, 10am onwards, until 17 April 2023. Preorder customers are eligible to receive the following free gifts:

Free OnePlus Nord Buds (1st Generation)

Free 1-year Extended Warranty

Free 1-year Screen Protection

In addition, preorder customers will also receive a RM30 off the OnePlus Nord Buds 2.

If you are interested, you may head over to the
OnePlus official website
,
Lazada
 and your nearest OnePlus Retail Store to check out these two devices.

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OnePlus launches Open Beta for Android Oreo on the OnePlus 5

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Just recently, OnePlus caught OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T users by surprise, rolling out Android Oreo software for both of the said phones before the newer OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T handsets. OnePlus did not have the best history when it comes to software updates, with older phone such as the OnePlus 2 left in the dust without even Nougat software. The company has been making attempts to improve its software development support and timeliness, with the Open Beta for Android Oreo now open for OnePlus 5 users.

OnePlus has rolled out the first Open Beta build based on Android 8.0 Oreo for the OnePlus 5. The related zip files are available via OnePlus Forums at the source link below. The new features that come with the build include Oreo based features such as Picture-in-Picture, a newly designed Quick Settings, auto fill and smart text selection. It will also come with Parallel Apps, which was introduced together with the OnePlus 5T.

OnePlus did highlight the fact that this is a beta build, which means that you will still likely run into a ton of bugs in the software. Do also bear in mind that once you hop over to beta builds, the updates you will be getting are of beta software as well, meaning you won’t be able to receive official stable updates unless you wipe your data and flash the official stable build. Are you excited for Android Oreo?

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OnePlus launches the OnePlus 6T from $549

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OnePlus finally revealed their latest flagship smartphone at the launch event in New York, the OnePlus 6T. Though it is a day earlier than its initial date, to ensure that the One Plus 6T gets the coverage that it needs, OnePlus decided to move their biggest launch event in US up a day to avoid clashing with Apple’s launch event on 30 October.

OnePlus is partnering with T-Mobile to launch the OnePlus 6T in over 5600 stores to allow US users to experience the flagship smartphone before they decide to purchase, which is a first for the company as it has only been available online in US previously.

The OnePlus 6T comes with a 6.41-inch AMOLED Full HD+ display with an in-display fingerprint sensor, which is one of the newest technology to be found in smartphones these days. OnePlus claims that the screen unlock technology in the smartphone requires only 0.34s, which is the fastest screen unlock so far. The smartphone also comes with a smaller notch and a smaller chin, but OnePlus promises that it does not compromise the antenna’s capabilities in the smartphone.

The OnePlus 6T also has a dual camera with 20MP sensor and 16MP sensor that have OIS and EIS. The smartphone now has a mode called Nightscape which involves a better HDR algorithm and faster night mode capture which results in better low light images and this will also be available on those who are using the OnePlus 6. Furthermore, the 6T also comes with Studio Lighting that detects human face to accentuate the facial features in terms of lighting.

The OnePlus smartphones have always been on the Snapdragon 800 series, which is why it is not surprising that the 6T is powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor, which has 30% faster graphics compared to its predecessor and has Gigabit LTE for Lightning-fast connectivity. The 6T comes with either 6/8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage and for gamers, there is also a feature called Smart Boost which uses RAM as storage due to its faster processing time to provide better gaming experience. OnePlus also uses their software OxygenOS to enhance the user experience with features on the 6T such as Full Screen Gestures 2.0, which is similar to the way the new iPhones switch between apps and close apps, in addition to more targeted optimisations and faster screen response time. The smartphone is equipped with a 3700mAh battery that supports fast charging, and it comes in two versions of black known as Mirror Black and Midnight Black.

Apart from all that, OnePlus is also offering accessories such as the OnePlus Bullet Type-C that costs $ 19.95, the Bullets Wireless earphones Fifth Anniversary edition that costs $69 and the OnePlus Explorer Backpack with one-handed locking mechanism and is water resistant and tear resistant. The backpack will cost $99, but those who attended the launch event will get it free of charge.

Last but not least, the OnePlus 6T will cost you $549 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, $579 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant and $629 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant.

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OnePlus has something up its sleeve on March 3, but it’s not a phone

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OnePlus recently hinted that something will be happening tomorrow (March 3). Both its official UK and India accounts have tweeted a teaser video, but nobody’s sure what it’s about yet.

From the looks of it, the company seems to be making some sort of camera lens in the video. However, OnePlus UK called it a “special project” and emphasized that it isn’t a phone nor a commercial product.

Making progress. 👀
https://t.co/eImxR07Fpu

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— OnePlus UK (@OnePlus_UK)
February 28, 2020

The 13-second video has reached over 100,000 views at the time of writing and many are guessing that it’s a lens, a camera concept for the car and some even suggested a MacLaren featuring OnePlus car. Others are more excited for the OnePlus 8 series to arrive, even though it’s confirmed by the company that the video isn’t about a phone.

Well, what’s another day? We’ll find out what this is all about baby tomorrow!

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