OnePlus already hinted that it is planning to delve into the smart TV market. The remote control for the OnePlus TV had earlier last month received Bluetooth SIG certification. And now, the OnePlus TV itself has been listed on Bluetooth SIG website showing us some details of the gadget.
The OnePlus TV is revealed to come with LED display as all the models listed were listed as LED TVs. So, there is likely no possibility of a cheaper LCD display-packing version. A total of 40 models were listed with different model numbers. However, the models all seem to have one thing in common, the sizes. The TV will likely be available in 43-inch, 55-inch,65-inch and 75-inch display sizes. The variations in the model number are basically different versions for the Chinese, Indian, US and China markets, going by the model numbers. For example, the model number 43Q2IN suggests that this is a 43-inch model intended for India. There are also model numbers like 75Q2CN (potentially a 75-inch model for China) and 65Z3US (suggesting a 65-inch model for the U.S.).
In addition, the smart TV models will run Google’s Android operating system since it is listed as a “unique Android TV.” Thus, the company won’t need to start building is own app and other software for the smart TV as it will leverage the already existing Android TV apps. We expect some form of modification on the operating system, though, especially since Google services are not allowed in China. The upcoming smart TV lineup will also come with Bluetooth 5.0 support.
We don’t know yet when the OnePlus TV will be launched. But when it does launch, OnePlus will join XIaomi as the only Chinese phone manufacturer with a TV brand to its name. Huawei is also expected to join the smart TV market pretty soon.
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