OnePlus is finally set on launching its OnePlus 8 series in India, but this time, the latest series has been made in India (Noida factory) and will available by the end of May, according to a company official.
The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro were launched back in April 2020. However, the actual availability of the smartphone was a bit unknown in the Indian market, due to the uncertain mandatory lockdown period that had been employed by the local government because of the Coronavirus pandemic. However, the lockdown period is now expected to be relaxed to a certain degree, so an imminent launch was rumored.
But now, Vikas Agarwal, General Manager of OnePlus India, has stated that the initial reception the latest flagship series has been very positive in the country and “We are expecting it to transition into robust sales in the coming months. The OnePlus 8 series will be available in the Indian market by May end.” According to the senior official, the company’s Noida factory has resumed operations, “in line with safety regulations laid out by the government.”
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Furthermore, OnePlus has also restarted its doorstep repair services, which are also in compliance with the government specified health standards and guidelines. As of right now, the customer service centers across 18 cities are now running again. The OnePlus 8 series has been positively received across the globe. Although, it remains to be seen how well it performs in India, especially after the noticeable price hike over previous generations.
The OnePlus 8 Pro with 8GB/128GB will cost 54,999 INR (~$730) while the top end 12GB/256GB version will go for 59,999 INR (~$797). Similarly, the 6GB/128GB version of the OnePlus 8 is priced at 41,999 INR (~$558), while the higher 8GB/128GB version and 12GB/256GB will be sold for 44,999 INR (~$598) and 49,999 INR (~$664) respectively.
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