When Chinese Tech company, OnePlus launched the OnePlus 3 a few months back, the device was said to come in two color variants, Graphite and Soft Gold but the Graphite version was the one that went on sale worldwide starting at $399. OnePlus promised to release the Gold version which it uniquely refers to as Soft Gold version later on.

Now feelers from OnePlus indicate that we may see the Soft Gold colored version anytime soon. The Chinese company reputed for cheap flagships, has teased an image on Weibo today featuring the One Plus 3 Gold version, which should be a good indication that the Gold version will soon be unveiled.

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The teased image of the Gold version carried a short text which talked about the happiness derived from meeting the best in the best of days and the picture shows the OnePlus 3 looking radiant and elegant in a cool gold colored body. The gold color isn’t looking too shiny or catchy but its subtleness should catch the attention of a lot of OnePlus fans.

This recent image teaser conforms with OnePlus Co-founder Carl Pei’s response when asked by a fan on Twitter when the soft Gold version of the OnePlus 3 will be unveiled. Pei did not give a specific date but disclosed that the Gold colored version of the highly sought after OnePlus 3 will hit the market sometime in the latter part of July. We are in July, and in the latter part, so we may get to see how the OnePlus 3 looks colored in Soft Gold anytime soon.

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If you have been waiting for the soft gold color version of the OnePlus 3, your wait might extend for a month. The company had said that it would make this color available soon, but didn’t give an exact time frame. However, thanks to a tweet by the OnePlus 3 CEO, we now have a brief idea about its release.

According to a recent reply by OnePlus CEO to one of the tweets asking the availability of this color, he replied that OnePlus 3 soft gold version should be available sometime in the latter part of July. So, it looks like for about a month, you will be stuck with the currently available graphite color version.

It looks like OnePlus is really limiting the number of options for the buyers. At present, there is literally just ONE variant of the OnePlus 3, and that comes in graphite gray color. You get no memory or storage versions, and just the 6GB RAM model is available for purchase to potential customers. Even in July, you will have just one additional choice, soft gold color. The company has confirmed that there won’t be a 4GB RAM model, at least, not in the near future.

However, apart from limiting the options to the customers, OnePlus has done a fine job with the new OnePlus 3 flagship. It comes with the powerful Snapdragon 820 chip and has made 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM as standard. At the back, you get a 16MP Sony IMX298 sensor with OIS and EIS, while up front, you have an 8MP shooter. The 5.5-inch display up front sports 1080p resolution and comes with Gorilla Glass 4 protection. Also, the fingerprint sensor boasts of an unlock time of just 0.2 seconds. Overall, with VoLTE, NFC, 4G LTE and dual SIM connectivity, the OnePlus 3 is a wholesome phone. It is a true all rounder, doing well in most areas, which is what most consumers are looking for these days.

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OnePlus made the new OnePlus 3 official yesterday and the company seems to have taken a safe route this time, giving users almost everything that they would expect on a new flagship phone without any surprises. However, there were some questions that we needed answers like what exactly is an Optic AMOLED display and why did the company decide to do away with the memory card slot on the device. Today, at the Reddit AMA, OnePlus’s CEO Carl Pei and a bunch of other staff answered these questions, which gives us a good idea about a few decisions taken by the company regarding the new OnePlus 3.

I have compiled the major questions asked and their answers. So, here’s the highlight of the AMA at Reddit.

Why reduce the battery capacity on the OnePlus 3?

OnePlus is of the opinion that 3000mAh will get you throughout the day and dash charge comes in handy. You could get around 7 hours+ of 2K video on medium screen brightness with 30 minutes of charging. Further, the use of Optic AMOLED panel and the efficient Snapdragon 820 will ensure that the OnePlus 3 will last throughout the day.

What is this Optic AMOLED Display?

OnePlus has used current gen. Super AMOLED panels and added their take on contrast and color temperature making it or at least trying to make it true to life. Carl says this also works well outdoors, in bright conditions.

Why stick with 1080p resolution on the OP3?

Because anything over 1080p is only beneficial for VR, and you spend more than 95% of your time outside of VR. Plus, having a resolution more than 1080p has many drawbacks.

Will rooting OnePlus 3 void warranty?

Like all OnePlus devices, rooting won’t void warranty.

When will OnePlus release kernel for the OnePlus 3?

It’s already released!

Does OnePlus 3 support Android Pay?

Yes, it fully supports Android Pay.

Any plans for a 4GB RAM variant?

No. OnePlus 3 is only available in 6GB RAM version.

Why does OnePlus 3 not have a MicroSD card slot?

MicroSD card slots slow down your storage as compared to the inbuilt ROM which is super fast UFS 2.0. Plus, it makes the phone bulkier. Hence, no MicroSD and 64GB ROM as standard.

When can we buy the soft gold version?

Soon, but no date mentioned yet.

Why remove Laser Focus from OnePlus 3?

Carl said that PDAF is better because LAF only works at <40cm.

Any more variants of the OnePlus 3, like smaller storage version?

Nope. Just the soft gold color version that will be released soon.

What’s the DAC used inside the OnePlus 3?

Standard one that comes with Qualcomm SD820 chip.

Why price the OnePlus 3 at 399 EUR which is higher than 399 USD in US?

Because of taxes and transportation costs, the price is higher in EU.

That pretty much sums up the major questions asked at the AMA on Reddit. If you want to check it out, click here.

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