Highlights:

• OnePlus India CEO dismisses shutdown and “disintegration” claims
  
• Rumours triggered by restructuring and reduced global activity
  
• India remains a key market despite strategy changes
  

OnePlus India has strongly denied reports claiming that the company is shutting down or being dismantled. Robin Liu, CEO of OnePlus India, addressed the rumours on January 21, stating that all operations and business activities in India are running as normal. He described the circulating claims as false and misleading, urging people to rely only on official communication.

Where the Rumours Came From
The controversy began after a report by a foreign tech outlet, Android Headlines, suggested that OnePlus was being gradually dismantled under parent company OPPO. The report cited internal restructuring, reduced teams, cancelled products, and centralised decision-making, which led to speculation about OnePlus’ future in several markets, including India.

Strategy Changes, Not a Shutdown
OnePlus has been adjusting its product and business strategy to respond to market pressures. Upcoming devices are expected to focus more on performance rather than being all-around flagships. The company says these changes are strategic and do not indicate any plan to exit India.

Why the Rumours Spread So Fast
The situation shows how quickly rumours can spiral in the tech industry. Quieter launches and restructuring are often mistaken for collapse, creating unnecessary panic. Despite the speculation, OnePlus India continues to operate normally and remains committed to the Indian market.

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OnePlus might be planning on launching a new mini variant of the OnePlus Watch 3 in India soon. A new leak has hinted at the brand’s plan to release a new smaller version of the Oppo Watch X2/OnePlus Watch 3 in the global markets in the coming months. However, an Indian tipster has claimed that the Indian release of this mini OnePlus Watch 3 is right around the corner. So here’s what we know.

OnePlus Watch 3 mini 43mm in the works

To recall, the Chinese smartphone maker debuted the OnePlus Watch 3 in China last month. Now, its global release is near with a fresh leak hinting at a new 43mm size variant. The news arrives from known tipster Abhishek Yadav who shared the details on X (formerly Twitter). In the tweet, he also adds that this new model will have an 18mm strap. To recall, this model was initially released in a single 46mm size option.

There are also rumors circulating of an Oppo Watch X2 Mini model, which could arrive in a 42mm size. So this could be rebranded as the upcoming OnePlus Watch for the global market. It is worth noting that this is still just an unconfirmed report, take this news with a pinch of salt for now. The OnePlus Watch 3 released in China sports a 1.5-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a bright 2,200 nits peak brightness. This display is housed in a titanium alloy bezel with a stainless steel body for added durability and a sleek design.

Being a flagship grade model, it houses a temperature sensor, an eight channel heart rate sensor, and 16 channel blood oxygen sensor. The smartwatch has a 60 second Health Check in feature that provides a quick assessment of heart rate, blood oxygen, wrist temperature, sleep quality, and vascular health as well. There is support for more than 100 sports modes, which includes 11 professional modes. The OnePlus Watch 3 is powered by a 631mAh battery pack that promises to offer up to five days of battery life in smart mode and 48 hours endurance with heavy use.

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OnePlus introduced several new smartphones and earbuds in India a couple of months ago. Well, the company’s favorite market is soon going to get a new affordable OnePlus Pad Go as confirmed by official teasers posted on its official X.com (formerly Twitter.com) handle and Flipkart.

Must See: OnePlus Pad Go tablet in works, initial details emerge

OnePlus Pad Go Teased

The affordable variant of the OnePlus Pad launched in India is not so far, but the actual date is yet to be unveiled. The image teaser reveals some design details about the upcoming tablet with the caption “What’s work without a little play” and “All Play, All Day.” We expect a large battery and some exciting gaming performance from the tablet. It could even come with a dedicated cooling system onboard. The outline flaunts the rear design with a single-rear camera and OnePlus branding.

Earlier we reported about the new OnePlus tablet which is in the works. As per leaks, it could carry model numbers OPD2304 and OPD2305 depending upon the WiFi only and Cellular variants. It was reported to launch early next year, but considering the teasers via the OnePlus India handle, we expect it to launch soon.

Additionally, the upcoming tablet was also spotted on the official Chinese website of OnePlus and is even BIS certified.

OnePlus is working on the next flagship smartphone i.e. OnePlus 12 series expected to launch early next year. Already some leaks have poured details about the device.

Younger Sibling of the OnePlus Pad?

The new tablet will be the liter version of the OnePlus Pad which was announced in India in July. The tablet comprises an 11.6-inch LCD with a 144hz refresh rate and 500 nits brightness. It houses MediaTek’s Dimensity 9000 SoC with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It is further complimented with a 9510 mAh battery with 65W SuperVOOC charging.

We expect the OnePlus Pad Go to compensate for some specifications and hardware details in comparison with the OnePlus Pad.

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OnePlus is gearing up to launch its first-ever foldable smartphone that is dubbed the OnePlus Open. With this device, the company will join other brands that also offer foldable phones. However, prior to any official announcement, a new leak has hinted at the possible Indian pricing for OnePlus Open.

OnePlus Open Price in India

The news arrives from known tipster Yogesh Brar, who shared a list of the company’s smartphones alongside their prices on Twitter. Looking at the tweet, Brar states that “OnePlus has the strongest lineup this year” and lists the Nord CE 3 Lite (20K INR), Nord CE 3 (30K INR), Nord 3 (40K INR), OnePlus 11R (50K INR), and OnePlus 11 (60K INR).

There was one more device on the list, which was the OnePlus Open. But unlike the other smartphones here, the Open has yet to be unveiled in the market. However, he shared that the Chinese smartphone maker’s ultra high-end folding phone will launch for under 1.2 lakhs INR. The company hasn’t officially launched the device or revealed its pricing details yet, but we have a possible figure now.

For under 1.2 lakhs INR, the Open model will carry a price tag just under the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. Unfortunately, this was all the details shared by the tipster. The brand’s first foldable phone was expected to launch sometime this month, but it might be delayed as well. So stick around for more updates as the OnePlus Open is expected to launch soon.

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OnePlus is apparently gearing up to launch a new variant of one of its existing hearables model. The OnePlus Buds Wireless Z2 earphones are a pair of neckband earphones and will soon be arriving in India in a new color variant.

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 earphones will soon launch in Green

For those unaware, the Chinese smartphone maker had originally announced the Bullets Wireless Z2 earphones back in 2022. Now, it is planning on launching the neckband earphones in a new Green color variant soon. This new color option will be arriving in the Indian market and will be sold alongside the existing color options, which includes the Magico Black, Acoustic Red and Beam Blue variants.

Talking about the earphones itself, it features an ergonomic and in ear design with IP55 rating for sweat and water resistance. The wireless earphones houses 12.4mm audio drivers that promise to deliver powerful bass. Furthermore, the company also offers various features like anti distortion audio technology for loud and clear sound quality along with AI noise cancellation features for improved calling experience. It even supports Bluetooth 5.0 as well as OnePlus Fast Pairing for quick and seamless connection with your smartphone.

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 is powered by a 220mAh battery pack that claims a total playback of up to 30 hours and a long talk time of 16 hours. It supports fast charging as well, with a quick 10 minute charge offering up to 20 hours of audio playback. We can expect the latest color variant to launch for a price tag similar to the other color options, so stick around for more updates.

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OnePlus is apparently gearing up to launch the Nord Buds 2R in the Indian market soon. But ahead of an official announcement, the launch timeline of the upcoming truly wireless earbuds has been leaked. So let’s have a look.

OnePlus Nord Buds 2R could be a cut down Nord Buds 2 variant

Previously, we had reported on the Chinese smartphone maker’s Nord Buds 2R being spotted on the SIRIM database and the beginning of its serial production. Furthermore, it is believed to be follow the same strategy as the OnePlus Buds Pro 2R, which is a cut down version of the Nord Buds Pro 2. In other words, we can expect the Nord Buds 2R to be slightly different from the Nord Buds 2. These hearable models featured Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Bluetooth 5.3, Dolby Atmos support, and up to 36 hours of battery life.

Meaning, we can expect the device to feature some of these specifications and if the Nord Buds 2R are more affordable, so it might drop the ANC feature. Now, according to Mukul Sharma, the Indian launch timeline for these earbuds have been tipped. We already know that OnePlus is gearing up to launch the highly anticipated Nord 3 smartphone in the region, and he claims that the Nord Buds 2R will be launching alongside this device.

Unfortunately, the tipster did not reveal any finer details or the exact launch date for the upcoming products. Finer details regarding the upcoming Nord Buds 2R is still unclear, so stick around for more as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding the upcoming TWS earbuds.

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OnePlus India has just kicked off its third community sale event that brings along some exciting offers on multiple products across all ranges, so let’s check them out.

Smartphones

Starting with the current flagship smartphones, the OnePlus 10 Pro can be availed for a discount of up to INR 5,000, while the OnePlus 10R is available with discounts of up to INR 4,000.

Offers:

• Customers can avail instant bank discounts of up to INR 5000 on the purchase of OnePlus 10 Pro, and up to INR 4,000 on OnePlus 10R, respectively via ICICI Bank Debit and Credit Card transactions on OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Amazon.in, and OnePlus Experience Stores and other offline partner stores.
• Citibank customers will receive an instant bank discount of 10% up to INR 4,000 and INR 5,000 via Citibank Debit and Credit Card Full Swipe transactions and Citi Bank Credit Card EMI transactions, respectively, on purchase of the OnePlus 10 Pro, OnePlus 10R, OnePlus 9 Series, OnePlus 9R, and the OnePlus 9RT on OnePlus.in and OnePlus Store App.
• Android and iOS users can exchange their older smartphones to avail an additional exchange offer of up to INR 4000 on OnePlus 10 Pro, OnePlus 9RT, and INR 3,000 on the OnePlus 10R at OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Amazon.in and OnePlus Experience Stores, and partner stores.

Other than the flagships, some Nord series smartphones including the Nord CE 2 and the Nord CE 2 Lite are also being offered with discounts up to INR 2,000.

Offers:

• Customers can avail an instant bank discount up to INR 1500 on the Nord CE 2 and up to INR 2000 on the Nord CE 2 Lite respectively via ICICI Bank Debit and Credit Card transactions on OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Amazon.in, and OnePlus Experience stores and partner stores.
• Citibank customers will receive an instant bank discount of 10% via Citibank Debit and Credit Card Full Swipe transactions and Citibank Credit Card EMI transactions on purchase of select OnePlus Nord devices on OnePlus.in till 30^th June.
• Customers can also exchange their older smartphones to avail an additional discount of INR 2000 on the purchase of OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite.
• Customers can also avail a flat discount of INR 2000 on purchase of Nord 2 and INR 6000 on purchase of Nord 2 Pac-man.
• OnePlus.in and OnePlus Store App customers can also avail INR 1,000 off via RedCoins on purchase of Nord CE 2 Lite.

Audio and Wearable devices

Other than smartphones, OnePlus also has interesting offers on its audio and wearable devices like the OnePlus Nord Buds, OnePlus Buds Pro and OnePlus Watch.

Offers:

• The OnePlus Buds Pro and the OnePlus Watch Moonlight Silver are available with an instant discount of INR 1000 on purchase from Axis Bank Debit and Credit Card transactions on OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Amazon.in, and OnePlus Exclusive stores and partner store.
• Customers can also avail a flat discount of INR 100 on OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 on purchase across OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Amazon.in, Flipkart.com, OnePlus Experience Stores and partner stores.
• OnePlus Band and OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z Bass edition are selling for a flat discount of  INR 100 and INR 200 respectively across OnePlus.in, Amazon.in, OnePlus Store App, OnePlus Store App, and offline partner stores.

The OnePlus community sale will run from June 6th to June 10th. Visit the OnePlus online stores and check out more offers of a varied range of gadgets.

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While OnePlus is gearing up to launch the Ace Racing Edition smartphone in China later today (17th May 2022), the company is apparently also planning on soon releasing the same model in the Indian market as well.

OnePlus Ace Racing (a renaming is bound to happen).#OnePlus #OnePlusAceRacing pic.twitter.com/Yuw1WPCX7A

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) May 17, 2022

According to known tipster Mukul Sharma, the Chinese smartphone maker might launch the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition in the Indian market soon. The tipster added that the upcoming handset was spotted on the brand’s official India website. In other words, this basically confirms that the Ace Racing Edition is making its way to the region. Although, considering that the original Ace model was launched as the OnePlus 10R for the Indian market, we can expect the Racing Edition to likely be renamed as well.

Talking about the upcoming device itself, the Racing Edition will come in two color option, namely Gray and Blue. The handset hasn’t been officially announced yet, but we have a fair idea regarding its possible specifications. It is expected to sport a 6.59 inch Full HD+ resolution with an IPS LCD panel that has a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device will be equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

A large 5,000mAh battery pack will power the device, which supports 67W fast charging. For photography, it will feature a triple camera setup on the rear, including a 64 megapixel primary sensor, an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel depth sensor. On the front, the device houses a 16 megapixel selfie shooter. The device will likely run on Android 12 OS out of the box, so stay tuned as we will be covering the China launch later today.

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Yesterday, OnePlus finally launched its latest flagship, the OnePlus 10 Pro in India. The device comes with a price tag of Rs. 66,999 (~$882). So, to protect your prized possession, the company has also launched a range of bumper cases for the smartphone.

Quantum Photography bumper case

Bringing back their Quantum case design over from the OnePlus 8T, the Quantum Photography case for the OnePlus 10 Pro. is inspired by “photography” and “power”. The company states that the new case is thinner, lighter, and has a better feel while holding it in your hand compared to their previous cases.

The case completely covers the back of the OnePlus 10 Pro and wraps around its edges to protect the phone from getting scratched or cracked.

Karbon Bumper Case

The Karbon Bumper case for the OnePlus 10 Pro is designed to resist hard knocks and impacts. The non-slip outer shell provides a secure grip and a fancy textured finish on the other shell. The case is made out of Kevlar+TPU materials and feels quite comfortable to hold according to the company.

Sandstone Bumper Case

The classic OnePlus Sandstone Bumper Case comes spray-painted with four layers of fine-ground sandstone, offering a strong yet comfortable grip with a minimalist look to the phone that blends in with the device.

Price and Availability

• OnePlus 10 Pro 5G Sandstone Bumper Case in Black — Rs. 799
• OnePlus 10 Pro 5G Quantum Photography Bumper Case in Black — Rs. 1,299
• OnePlus 10 Pro 5G Karbon Bumper Case in Black — Rs. 1,999

According to the OnePlus website, all three bumper cases will be available for purchase in 4 days’ time, meaning that will go on sale with the OnePlus 10 Pro.

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As we get closer to the new year, the launch of the OnePlus 10 series, the company’s flagship smartphone lineup for 2022, edges closer. However, it seems like the brand has more than just smartphones in store for its customers in India.

A new leak has revealed that the Chinese smartphone maker is apparently working on new smart TVs that will be launching in the Indian market soon. The news arrives from known tipster @stufflistings on Twitter, who also shared that the company is launching at least a 32 inch and 43 inch smart TV, as per the information that he has received. Unfortunately, he refrained from sharing any other finer details regarding these upcoming new OnePlus Smart TVs. Although unlikely, the company could possibly even announce these new TVs alongside the upcoming flagship 10 series of smartphones.

For those unaware, the brand has already entered the smart TV market in India with its OnePlus TVs, under its Y, U, and Q series. But now, it appears to be expanding its offering in the Southeast Asian region. As of right now, it is unclear whether these new smart TVs will be launching under the different series mentioned above or if they are a part of a new lineup entirely. Keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed report at the moment, so take this report with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more updates regarding this matter.

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The global technology brand OnePlus has turned 8 years old, and to celebrate this joyous occasion, the company is offering heavy discounts on a large range of their products. Customers can avail discounts up to Rs 8,000 on the OnePlus 9 Series, up to Rs 3,000 on the OnePlus Nord Series, and up to Rs 8,000 on smart TVs, and many more exciting offers on other ecosystem products.

These discounts can be availed on multiple platforms, including the OnePlus Indian website, OnePlus Store App, Amazon India, and the OnePlus partner stores. So let’s take a closer look at these offers.

OnePlus Smartphones offers

OnePlus 9 Pro

• Instant bank discount of up to Rs 5,000 via Kotak Bank cards and ICICI Bank cards (debit and credit).
• No cost EMI on ICICI and Kotak Bank cards for up to 9 months
• Exchange discount of Rs 6,000.
• OnePlus Gaming Triggers available at a discounted rate of Rs 600.
• OnePlus Band at the discounted rate of Rs 500.

OnePlus 9

• Instant bank discount of up to Rs 8,000 via Kotak Bank and ICICI Bank cards (debit and credit).
• No cost EMI on ICICI and Kotak Bank cards for up to 9 months.
• Exchange discount of Rs 5,000.
• OnePlus Gaming Triggers available at a discounted rate of Rs 600.
• OnePlus Band at a discounted rate of Rs 500.

OnePlus 9R

• Instant bank discount of up to Rs 8,000 via Kotak Bank cards and ICICI Bank cards (debit and credit).
• No cost EMI on ICICI and Kotak Bank cards for up to 9 months.
• Exchange discount of Rs 4,000.

OnePlus Nord 2 5G

• Instant bank discount of Rs 2,000 via Kotak Bank cards and ICICI Bank cards (debit and credit).
• Exchange discount of Rs 3,000.

OnePlus Nord 2 x Pac-Man Edition

• Instant bank discount of Rs 3,000 via Kotak Bank cards and ICICI Bank cards (debit and credit).
• Exchange discount of Rs 3,000.

OnePlus Nord CE 5G

• Instant bank discount of Rs 3,000 via Kotak Bank cards and ICICI Bank cards (debit and credit).
• Exchange discount of Rs 3,000.

OnePlus TVs

• OnePlus TV 55 U1S at Rs 45,999 (Rs 7,000 off).
• OnePlus TV 50 U1S at Rs 38,999 (Rs 8,000 off).
• OnePlus TV 55 Q1 Pro at Rs 79,890 (Rs 5,000 off).
• OnePlus TV Y series 32-inch – Rs 2,000 off.
• OnePlus TV Y series 40-inch – Rs 4,000 off.
• OnePlus TV Y series 43-inch – Rs 3,500 off.

In addition to the direct discount, buyers can also get Rs 2,000 off on TVs with Kotak Bank and ICICI Debit and Credit Card transactions on OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Amazon.in, and OnePlus partner stores. With the same cards, you also get up to Rs 5,000 instant discount on the OnePlus OnePlus TV U series. A 10% cashback offer on American Express Card can also be availed.

OnePlus Audio, Wearables, and Accessories

• OnePlus Watch – Rs 1,000 off on purchase via Kotak or ICICI bank cards(debit or credit) on OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Amazon.in, OnePlus Experience Stores and partner stores.
• OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Edition – Rs 1,000 instant discount with ICICI Bank and Kotak Bank Debit and Credit Card transactions
• OnePlus Buds Pro and OnePlus Watch – Rs 1,000 instant discount with ICICI Bank and Kotak Bank Debit and Credit Card transactions
• OnePlus Buds Pro – Rs 991 off on Flipkart
• OnePlus Band Steven Harrington Edition – Rs 300 off
• OnePlus Power Bank – Rs 200 off
• OnePlus Type-C earphones – Rs 200 off

Apart from these, accessories like mobile cases, covers, adapters, etc. are available at a discount ranging from 20% to 70% on OnePlus.in and OnePlus Store App. Lastly, the annual OnePlus Red Cable Care membership is available for Rs 999 (Rs 500 off).

Note: The ICICI bank card offers are valid till 31st December 2021, while the Kotak bank card offers are valid till 31st January 2022.

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OnePlus is apparently working on its first ever tablet. A new report revealed this information and even shared the possible launch timeline regarding the upcoming OnePlus Pad for the Indian market.

According to a 91Mobiles report, the Chinese smartphone maker is gearing up to enter the tablet segment for the first time next year. The company had expanded outside of smartphones, branching out to smart TV, audio based products, and more in recent times and it seems that the latest endeavor is set in the large screen category. Notably, the news also arrives as the brand also prepares for the announcement of its 2022 flagship OnePlus 10 series.

Now, tipster Mukul Sharma also revealed that the OEM will launch a new tablet as well. However, he did not reveal any information about how many models will be announced in China. Although, we do know that there is at least one model is arriving in India within the first half of 2022. The tipster also added that the new tablet will not be launching alongside the flagship 10 series, which is set to launch in the first quarter of next year.

Earlier this year, we had reported that the company may be planning on entering the tablet market. So, the new information is also in line with our previous article. Unfortunately, the Mukul Sharma did not reveal any finer details regarding the upcoming OnePlus Pad’s specifications or features. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report as well, so take it with a pinch of salt for now and stay with us for more updates.

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Looking to buy a premium smartphone this holiday season? Well, you might be in luck as OnePlus India is offering massive discounts to ICICI bank customers, bringing the prices of their flagship devices to the lowest ever seen in India!

The premium offering from the brand, the OnePlus 9, is on sale on Amazon and the OnePlus India website. But if you own an ICICI bank card, the deal gets sweeter for you as you can avail the OnePlus 9 for as low as Rs 36,999. That is a mind-boggling Rs 13,000 discount!

The OnePlus 9 Pro gets a similar discount of Rs. 10,000, which brings down its price to Rs 54,999. This is the lowest price of this device in India to date.

How to avail these offers through Amazon

OnePlus 9 Pro 5G

For the OnePlus 9 Pro 5G model, Amazon is offering a coupon to all its customers, which strikes off Rs 5,000 from its selling price. Now, If you have an ICICI debit or credit card, you can get an additional Rs 5000 discount, bringing the cost of the OnePlus 9 Pro 5G 8G + 128GB down to Rs 54,999 from Rs 64,999. And yes, this offer applies to both the memory variants meaning the 12GB + 256 GB variant can be grabbed for Rs 59,900!

Oneplus 9 5G

OnePlus 9 sees a similar offer with a discount coupon worth Rs 5,000 available for all customers and an additional discount of Rs. 8000 for ICICI debit or credit card holders bringing the price of this 12GB + 256GB variant down from Rs 54,999 to a jaw-dropping Rs. 41,999!

Note: The OnePlus 9 8GB + 128GB variant is currently out of stock on Amazon but is said to be back in stock by December 23.

How to avail these offers through the OnePlus India website

OnePlus 9 5G

The OnePlus 9 5G 8BG + 128 GB listed on OnePlus India’s website for Rs. 44,999 receives a discount of Rs 8000 via ICICI debit/credit cards bringing down its value to Rs. 36,999!

The 12GB + 128GB variant of the OnePlus 9 5G, listed at 49,999 on the website, receives the same Rs. 8000 discount via ICICI debit/credit cards, bringing its price to Rs 41,999.

OnePlus 9 Pro 5G

The OnePlus 9 Pro 5G 8GB +128GB is being offered on the OnePlus website for Rs 59,999 with an additional ICICI bank debit/credit card discount bringing the price down by Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 54,999. The same deal is available for the OnePlus 9 Pro 5G 12GB + 256 GB variant, which goes down to Rs. 59,999 after the bank offer is applied.

These offers on Amazon and OnePlus India websites are valid till December 31 or till stocks last. Similar offers are also available on the OnePlus 9R, OnePlus Nord 2, and OnePlus Nord CE, so check them out!

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Earlier this month, we had reported on a case of OnePlus Nord 2 exploding the pockets of an Indian lawyer’s black robe. Now, the company has sent a cease and desist notice against the lawyer claiming that his claims were “disparaging” and “defamatory”.

For those unaware, Gaurav Gulati claimed that his Nord 2 had caught fire and exploded in a court chamber. He claimed that around 90 percent of the battery was left as the smartphone was not in use before the incident. He had further added that he would be taking the legal route and filed a complaint with the consumer court. Now, OnePlus India has confirmed that it has sent a cease and desist letter to Gulati stating that “We confirm that we have issued a cease and desist notice to the concerned individual. We will follow the proper legal procedures to resolve this matter.”

Gulati had shared the cease and desist notice after he received it on Twitter. In the letter, the Chinese smartphone maker claimed that the lawyer refused to provide any proof of the damage and that images shared by him on Twitter suggest that there was some “external force” that had been applied to the “battery pole.” Furthermore, since Gulati refused any assistance from the company and did not provide the required proof that it had asked for, the statements originally made were without substantiation.

Back in August, the brand had responded to another incident regarding a Nord 2 unit exploding, but ruled out the cause as external factors rather than a manufacturing defect. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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There are reports that OnePlus has begun a scheme to give battery replacements for some of its older models in India, at a minimal fee for labor. The smartphones that will enjoy battery replacement are the OnePlus 3, OnePlus 5, OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 6, and OnePlus 6T.

The scheme is already operational, and owners of the devices can walk into any OnePlus store to request the service. However, if you don’t want to walk into a store for the battery replacement, you can book the service online instead, but in that case, you’re only getting a 50% discount.

There is no official reason given for the move but it may not be unconnected with the fact that the company’s inventory of the stated spare batteries has remained stagnant for an extended period. In addition, these batteries are rather old and it’s unlikely that there would be a spike in demand for them. OnePlus, therefore, is seeking customer goodwill and loyalty by the gesture, although several options are open for its disposal of the inventory.

It is unclear how long this promo had been and how long it will remain, although we would feel that it remains while the stock lasts. One thing is also sure, lots of OnePlus models in the category will benefit from this incentive program. It remains a secret what the quantum of devices are expected to benefit from the battery replacement program. OnePlus is also mum on the number of unused batteries in its inventory.

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It was reported recently that a unit of the recently launched OnePlus Nord 2 exploded inside the owner’s bag in India. The story which first popped up on Twitter was shared by Ankur Sharma from Bengaluru, India who claimed that the ill-fated unit owned by his wife exploded in her sling while she went cycling in the morning. The sudden blast resulted in an accident which all left the wife traumatized.

OnePlus India had responded immediately to the tweet which was later deleted. The company’s  Support team expressed their deep concern about the incident and asked the author to contact them via direct message for further assistance.

OnePlus has now concluded its investigation into the incident and has released an official statement. The statement indicated that the company’s investigation showed that the blast wasn’t caused by a defect in the manufacturing process but as a result of an isolated incident involving external factors.

Hi Ankur. We are gutted to hear about your experience. We are deeply concerned and want to make it up to you. We request you to connect to us over a direct message so that we can make amends and turn this around for you. https://t.co/Y6rHuMwu8J

— OnePlus Support (@OnePlus_Support) August 1, 2021

OnePlus reiterates that its products are manufactured under a system of thorough quality and safety tests, allaying the fears of fans who may have bought the Nord 2 or any other of its products and are shaken by this isolated incident.

You can read the full official statement from OnePlus below:

Our top priority is the health and safety of our customers. We reached out to the concerned user immediately after hearing about this incident and initiated a thorough internal investigation. The results indicate that the damage to this device was caused by an isolated incident involving external factors and not due to any manufacturing or product issue. However, we remain in close touch with this user and have offered our support to address their concerns and ensure their wellbeing.

We would like to assure our customers that our products undergo thorough quality and safety tests, including various levels of pressure and impact tests, to ensure they are up to industry-leading standards and remain safe to use.

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Earlier today (15th July 2021), OnePlus India announced that it would be joining hands with Lionsgate Play. This strategic partnership will enable it to offer access to the vast global content library of Lionsgate for its OnePlus TV users.

The move is beneficial to both firms, as the streaming platform can expand its user base while the Chinese consumer electronics maker will be able to offer a better selection of content to its customers. Furthermore, the curated content from across the globe from Lionsgate Play will now be available on all OnePlus TVs, which also includes the newly launched TV U1S. Notably, the Lionsgate Play platform will also be easily accessible on OxygenPlay, which is the content discovery platform of the smartphone brand.

Through the Lionsgate Play partnership, users can expect to see academy award winning movies, box office hits, and local titles as well. This will also include content that will be available in six different languages in India, namely Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Kannada, and Bhojpuri. Navnit Nakra, Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, and Head of India Sales at OnePlus India stated that “Our focus is to provide an unparalleled and immersive smart TV experience to our community. The partnership with Lionsgate Play will provide our OnePlus TV users access to exclusive content curated from all over the world across genres and languages thus further elevating their content viewing experience.”

Similarly, Amit Dhanuka, Executive Vice President at Lionsgate added that “We are big believers of the large screen format as it is the best place to watch premium content and adds richness to the experience. This partnership will strengthen our audience base and provide a great viewing experience. We have seen a tremendous response to the service launch in India as people are loving the content and the experience. Few titles that are breaking all consumption records on our platform are Hunter Killer, Angel Has Fallen, Normal People, The Girlfriend Experience, John Wick 3, Love Island among others.”

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The entire OnePlus 9 series is finally available in India as of today (14th April 2021). The company has just launched the base flagship model along with the slightly cheaper 9R variant as well, which will be available for purchase on Amazon.

Back in March 23, the Chinese tech giant had first launched the higher end Pro variant, which went on sale in the region from March 31. The other two variants arrives soon after and are now finally going on sale in India through Amazon, but will only be available for Prime users as a form of an early access sale. The official open sale for all customers will begin tomorrow (15th April 2021). The devices are also arriving with bank offers for SBI card users that offers some additional discount.

The OnePlus 9 starts from 49,999 INR (roughly 665 US Dollars) for the 8GB + 128GB variant, and goes up to 54,999 INR (roughly 731 US Dollars) for the 12GB + 256GB variant. It is available in multiple color variants, including Winter Mist, Arctic Sky and Astral Black. For those unaware, the device is the company’s latest flagship and arrives with top notch specs like the Snapdragon 888 SoC, paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage as well. It is powered by a large 4,500mAh battery pack and supports 65W fast charging.

Arriving at the OnePlus 9R, the device starts in India for a price of 39,999 INR (roughly 532 US Dollars) for the 8GB + 128GB version, and 43,999 INR (roughly 585 US Dollars) for the 12GB + 256GB variant. The smartphone is available in a Carbon Black and Lake Blue colour options. Unlike the base and Pro variant, the 9R sports a Snapdragon 870 SoC and aims to be a relatively affordable gaming flagship handset. Although, it still houses LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

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OnePlus announced a number of accessories today and among them is a new power bank, which marks their return to that product category after a 5-year hiatus. There is also the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z Bass Edition.

OnePlus Powerbank

The first OnePlus Power Bank was released in 2015. It has taken OnePlus 5 years to launch another one.

The new OnePlus Powerbank comes with a new design and new features. The battery capacity is still 10000mAh but it now supports 18W fast charging. OnePlus says it will automatically detect the fast charging technology supported by your device, so as to adjust power output accordingly.

There is also a low-current mode that can be turned on by double-pressing the power button. This mode is used for charging low-power devices such as fitness trackers and Bluetooth headsets. The power bank has two USB-A output ports and a USB-C port. On the side is a round power button.

The power bank comes in Blue and Green colorways and ships with a 2-in-1 charging cable that has both a MicroUSB and USB-C end. The price tag for the new OnePlus Power Bank is INR 1,299 (~$18) and it will be available for purchase on OnePlus.in and OnePlus Store app starting tomorrow. It will go on sale on Amazon, Flipkart, and OnePlus offline stores on October 16.

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z Bass Edition

The Bullets Wireless Z released earlier this year now gets a new version called Bullets Wireless Z Bass Edition. Available in Reverb Red and Bass Blue, OnePlus has made some design changes alongside re-engineering it for richer vocals and deeper, cleaner bass.

The most noticeable change is the in-line remote. The image below shows the in-line remote for the Bass Edition on the left and that of the standard edition on the right.

Just like the standard edition, this also supports fast charging, so a 10-minute charge will provide 10 hours of playback. However, battery life is now 17 hours. The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z Bass Edition also has a lower latency mode of 100ms as against the 110ms of the standard edition.

The OnePlus Bullets Z Bass Edition will sell for INR 1,999 (~$27). Limited sales for the earphones will begin on OnePlus.in and the OnePlus Store app tomorrow, October 15. Amazon India, Flipkart, and OnePlus exclusive offline stores will also have limited sales on October 16. It will then be available for purchase across online and offline stores on November 2.

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OnePlus is a popular brand in India, and it is not surprising since the country is one of its major markets. However, the availability of its phones is an issue that has plagued the brand, which to an extent is caused by OnePlus itself. Now, the manufacturer may make it more difficult for buyers to purchase its phones with an order it has issued to retail partners.

According to the All India Mobile Retailer’s Association (AIMRA), OnePlus sent a mail to partner (offline) retailers to stop online sales. Apparently, these stores began selling their products online since the pandemic has prevented buyers from coming into stores, a move OnePlus supported. However, the Chinese manufacturer sent a mail to the retailers last week asking them to stop selling online.

The president of the AIMRA, Arvinder Khurana, said that customers will continue to make purchases online seeing as the pandemic isn’t over yet and several thousand new cases are announced each day. He added that they have requested OnePlus to roll back its decision to stop offline stores from online sales.

The Organised Retailers Association which is made up of 15 cellphone retail chains in South India also wrote a letter to OnePlus asking them to reconsider. They also condemned OnePlus’s tradition of making its phones exclusive to certain online partners first before making it available to other retail outlets later. The association said the “10 to 15 days gap in availability attracts very little traction, hence a big opportunity loss”.

A spokesman for OnePlus told The Economic Times that they value their relationship with offline partners and acknowledge their role in the success of OnePlus in the country. However, he didn’t say if the order will be rolled back or not.

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The OnePlus 8 Pro is the latest premium grade flagship from the Chinese company. But recently, people started noticing an interesting function that the 5 megapixel color filter camera offered. While it seemed like a quirky addition in the camera module, the Color Filter was capable of looking through certain plastics and even thin white clothing as well.

Now, it is suggested that OnePlus might be disabling this feature altogether, with new OnePlus 8 Pro being sold in India having the color filters disabled outright. When the camera’s ability was originally discovered, the company sent out an OTA update that essentially disabled the camera. However, this was said to be a mistake, and OnePlus soon reverted the change. But a new report suggests that the feature will be completely disabled in the flagship device in India.

Reportedly, XDA Developers have found evidence of this move occuring for the Indian market. According to their new post, the OnePlus Camera 4.0.267, which was rolled out for OxygenOS 10.5.10 for the OnePlus 8 Pro units in India carries a few notable additions. This new update adds video filters, but apparently, it also includes plans for a “Smart Scene Enhancement” toggle.

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Furthermore, the update also includes the property “InfraredCameraBuilder.ModelsToDisableInfraredCamera” which was modified to include “IN2020” and “IN2021.” The former refers to the Chinese OnePlus 8 Pro version while the latter is for the Indian variant. When enabling the values that are planned to roll out in the IN2021, it was revealed that the update disables the color filter camera on the camera app.

Despite the OnePlus 8 Pro already being launched, the device has yet to start sales in India. The primary reason for the delay was the government mandated lockdowns and restrictions. But as the restrictions are being eased, an imminent launch is expected. Interestingly, XDA Developers also stated that internal sources revealed a possible fix arriving for the Color Filter camera. In other words, the company will eventually enable the camera again after “fixing” the camera’s unintentional abilities.

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OnePlus, the known Chinese smartphone vendor, has just appointed a former Apple India employee, Navnit Nakra, as the company’s Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer for its Indian branch.

The ex-Apple executive will be responsible for OnePlus’ corporate strategy plans in the Southeast Asian region and also lead the strategic operation of the Red Cable Club. Both tasks are key to the company’s operations in the Indian market, with details being shared by an OnePlus official. For those unaware, Navnit Nakra had been working with Apple for three years and was the Head of Affordability in the region.

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Furthermore, he has also worked with Citibank N.A for about 15 years as well. In the e-commerce business, Nakra was the National Head for Liabilities and Regional Lead across India, Greater China, and even South Korea for the company. So, OnePlus bringing in individuals with diverse and dedicated experiences only shows its commitment to being a major player in the Indian market.

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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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OnePlus announced the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro last week globally and in its home country of China a few days later. However, it failed to reveal the pricing details for India at the global launch event. The prices for the two phones were finally released today at 8 PM IST.

The OnePlus 8 will be available in three variants in India, unlike other countries where it is available in two variants. Below are the variants and their respective prices:

• 6GB + 128GB (Glacial Green only) = INR 41,999 (~$549)
• 8GB + 128GB (Glacial Green and Onyx Black) = INR 44,999 (~$588)
• 12GB + 256GB (Glacial Green, Interstellar Black, Onyx Black) = INR 49,999 (~$653)

The OnePlus 8 Pro, on the other hand, will come in two variants:

• 8GB + 128GB (Glacial Green and Onyx Black) = INR 54,999 (~$718)
• 12GB + 256GB (Glacial Green, Onyx Black, and Ultramarine Blue) = INR 59,999 (~$784)

OnePlus has also revealed the price of the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z earphones. The Bluetooth earphones will sell for INR 1,999 (~$26) At this price and with the features it offers, this should sell like hot cakes.

The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are definitely cheaper than the price in the US. Take for example the 12GB version of the OnePlus 8 Pro which is more than $200 cheaper than the selling price ($999) in the US.

The OnePlus 8 series sold in India is definitely manufactured in India which means it should be cheaper than in countries where it is imported. However, phone manufacturers in India have been forced to increase prices recently based on the increase in GST tax on mobile phones. Nevertheless, OnePlus has been able to price its new flagships quite well.

OnePlus says the phones will be available for purchase next month but didn’t specify a date.

Now that the prices have been announced, will you be purchasing the OnePlus 8 or OnePlus 8 Pro? Let us know in the comment box.

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OnePlus becomes the next Chinese smartphone company after Xiaomi and Oppo to pledge a donation to Prime Minister Cares relief fund in India to fight the coronavirus outbreak in the country. The brand donated a total amount of ₹1 crore just like its sister brand Oppo.

Ever since the cases of COVID-19 disease started rising in India, many companies, celebrities, and even common people have come forward to contribute to various relief funds such as PM, CM and others by NGOs.

As for Chinese companies, TikTok has donated the highest-ever known amount of ₹100 crores in the form of medical equipment to India, followed by Xiaomi with its ₹15 crore pledge. As for the BBK group, Vivo has not pledged any amount so far but has announced to donate surgical and N95 masks to doctors and medical workers. However, Oppo donated ₹1 crore last week and now OnePlus too does the same.

Additionally, OnePlus will also be providing medical safety gear to the government of Telangana state to protect thousands of doctors, nurses, and other paramedic staff, who are on the frontline serving the nation.

The aids provided by the above-mentioned Chinese companies are much appreciated as India is one of their important key markets. Almost all the Chinse tech brands have postponed their launches and sales of new devices in India, however, OnePlus with its ‘Never Settle’ attitude has announced to launch the OnePlus 8 series on April 14.

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The Indian government announced a nationwide shutdown for 21 days starting today to fight the outbreak of coronavirus in the country. Even before that, almost all the smartphone companies operating in India shut down their manufacturing facilities, postponed the launches of their new smartphones, and some of them even started helping the government by donating necessary aids. Now, OnePlus also joins this bandwagon by closing all its retail stores across the country till April 14. The company has also placed a hold on new orders on its website for the time being.

OnePlus is one of the most popular smartphone brands in India. In fact, it is the country’s top premium smartphone brand for a few quarters now. However, it took more time than any other well-known brand in India to announce its measures to counter the COVID-19 pandemic.

OnePlus India took it to Twitter to announce that it is abiding the mandate issued by the government of India by closing its official retail stores across the country till April 14. Additionally, it also says that it will stop taking all new orders placed on its official website. That means even if you order a OnePlus product online from the official website, it will be shipping post-April 14, i.e. after the end of 21 days shut down ordered by the government or even later depending on the situation.

Lastly, OnePlus also assures that it is monitoring the situation closely and will resume sales as soon as it will be able to.

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OnePlus, the popular smartphone manufacturer has been an emerging figure in the industry. Although the company is relatively young in the face of many veterans, it has seen immense growth in recent times and has even branched away from smartphones as well. Now, the company apparently has a “surprise” planned out for everyone.

Making progress. https://t.co/eImxR07Fpu pic.twitter.com/kU2cFRKmxF

— OnePlus UK (@OnePlus_UK) February 28, 2020

OnePlus had recently tweeted out a new teaser video through its official Twitter handle. Unfortunately, the video shared in the post does not reveal much detail regarding what might be coming up. Although it does seem like the new reveal will not be for an upcoming smartphone. From what we can observe in the video, components of moving mechanism can be observed, which has led to some speculation to surface regarding collaboration with an automobile company.

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Previously, OnePlus had partnered with McLaren for the OnePlus 6T and OnePlus 7T Pro, and this may be a step further in a similar direction. Furthermore, the UK branch at OnePlus also tweeted out stills of the video which also revealed something resembling a camera ens surrounded by other machinery.

Unfortunately, we will have to wait for 3rd March 2020, which is basically tomorrow, for more news regarding the same. However, a McLaren themed/edition of a camera based concept could be expected. But since the company is currently in the process of branching out, we might be introduced to another field entirely. As of right now, it is still too soon to tell what the company has in store for us. So stay tuned for more details which will arrive tomorrow.

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A new Counterpoint report has revealed that OnePlus, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has grabbed the top spot in the Indian smartphone market in the premium segments.

In recent years, OnePlus has grown significantly to become one of the most recognized smartphone brands in the Indian subcontinent. According to the Counterpoint report, the company led the premium smartphone segment with a 33 percent market share. This marks the first time the company took the top spot while also surpassing 2 million smartphone shipments in India, within 2019.

On the other hand, the previous market leader, Samsung, arrives second with a market share of just 26 percent in the same market segment. Apple follows close behind the South Korean tech giant with a 25 percent market share and was touted to be the fastest growing premium smartphone brand in 2019; marking a 41 percent year on year bump over 2019. The success of the Cupertino based giant has been accredited to its popular and relatively affordable offering, the iPhone XR.

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The premium segment in India includes smartphones sold above which are priced at 30,000 INR (or roughly 421 US Dollars) or above. Notably, this segment also saw remarkable growth with an overall market rise of 29 percent over 2018, reaching record breaking smartphone shipments as well.

Pete Lau, Founder and CEO of OnePlus, stated that “2019 has been a remarkable year for us at OnePlus. Every milestone we have achieved strengthened our pursuit for excellence in technology. We will remain dedicated towards creating burden-less and best-in-class user experience.”

Notably, the company’s OnePlus 7 series of smartphones has emerged as the most popular premium segment smartphone in the Southeast Asian country in 2019. The device’s popularity is said to have been boosted. Furthermore, even the ultra-premium segment which includes devices over 45,000 INR also saw impressive growth of 63 percent over 2018, with OnePlus also offerings more handsets in this segment as well.

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For most manufacturers that started off as online brands, the importance of having an offline presence cannot be overemphasized. So it is no surprise that a certain part of their expenses for the year goes to offline expansion.

OnePlus is one of the phone manufacturers that began as an online-only company but has steadily been creating an offline presence with the establishment of experience stores and partnerships with retail chains. The latest news says they have partnered with SRK Group to expand its offline presence in India.

The partnership with SRK Group will result in the availability of OnePlus products in several stores across Mumbai. SRK Group is known as a major distributor in Mumbai with over 1800 retail outlets across the city.

OnePlus has set a 2020 target of 100 experience stores in 50 cities including Tier-II cities across India as well as presence in more than 2000 offline retail stores. The partnership with SRK Group should get it closer to its goal.

India is a key market for OnePlus and the manufacturer has shown it in more than one way. Its OxygenOS has special features designed for India such as Smart SMS, Cricket Scores, and a smart gallery with free cloud storage service. It has also launched some of its products first in the country before any other market such as the OnePlus TVs and the OnePlus 7T.

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OnePlus burst into the smartphone industry about five years ago with the launch of the OnePlus One. Considering the smartphone product cycle, we really don’t expect the OnePlus One to still b in the hands of too many persons presently. Apparently, some folks still cherish the sleek treasure. Unfortunately, one of such OnePlus One owners in India had an ignoble experience when his mobile phone went up in flames.

According to the story, the dude had switched off the smartphone and kept it close by when he went to bed. Around 3:15 am in the morning, he was jolted out of his sleep by “suffocating and nauseating” fumes. The victim also claimed the phone was not plugged to charge when the incident happened. Thankfully, he was able to douse the flame with water before it could escalate or even result in an explosion.

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This incident isn’t enough to question the build quality of OnePlus’ phones, in our opinion, but it is a serious incident. OnePlus India recognises this as well and so, have released a statement indicating that an investigation is ongoing. “We take such incidents seriously. Our team has already reached out to the user and is investigating this further,” a statement released by OnePlus read.

Someone I know just got saved from fatality. @OnePlus_IN @oneplus how do you explain your phone exploding out of the blue???! Kids use your phone as it’s attractively priced. Where is the responsibility to fix this? pic.twitter.com/CRgmF6RTBB

— Chaiti Narula (@Chaiti) July 3, 2019

Although the incident is relatively isolated, it is the third time a OnePlus One model was reported to have gone up in flames. However, this is in no way similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 debacle that was clearly a battery defect. Isolated cases of smartphones from different OEMs going up in flames or exploding. From Xiaomi to Samsung, to even the almighty Apple iPhones. There are several reasons why a phone could go up in flames and some of them are user related. In this case, only a thorough investigation can unravel the facts. However, four a 5-year-old phone, we doubt if there are too many persons that are eager to find out what happened.

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The OnePlus 7 Pro comes in Mirror gray, Nebula Blue, and Almond. However, only the first two colors are available in India at the moment. Thankfully, that will be changing next week.

It has been reported that the Almond OnePlus 7 Pro will be available next week Friday, June 14. The official OnePlus site already lists it as coming soon. The Almond variant will only be available with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage and will be priced at INR 52,999 just like the other two color variants with the same configuration.

You can visit the site and sign up to be notified when it is available.

The OnePlus 7 Pro has a 6.67-inch 1440 x 3120 notch-less Fluid AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor.

The phone has triple cameras on the back which includes a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, and a 16MP ultrawide camera. It also has a 20MP pop-up selfie camera.

The OnePlus 7 Pro has stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos audio, a USB Type-C port, an in-display fingerprint scanner, NFC, and Bluetooth 5.0. It runs OxygenOS based on Android Pie with 2 years of guaranteed updates, has liquid cooling, and packs a 4000mAh battery with 30W (Warp Charge) fast charging.

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China-based smartphone maker OnePlus has announced its plans to open its first Research and Development (R&D) facility in India, which will be located at Hyderabad.

According to the company, the said facility will play a critical role in the development of artificial intelligence and machine learning software for its products as well as drive local innovations.

Vikas Agarwal, who is heading OnePlus India, had earlier revealed the company’s plan to set up a dedicated R&D team in the country that will focus on India-specific developments, alongside plans to open its second global headquarters in the country.

OnePlus said that it chose Hyderabad for the R&D facility because the city offers a sizeable talent pool, especially in the area of emerging technologies. Hyderabad is also one of their fastest growing markets in the country.

The company also announced that it will soon initiate campus hiring program at a number of universities including the IIT Delhi, and IIT Mumbai this year. While discussing the company’s plans in India, Pete Lau, Founder and CEO, OnePlus, said:

In three years, we plan to grow the new R&D center in Hyderabad into our biggest globally. We plan to re-focus our R&D efforts on a large scale and drive innovations in India for the global product, especially on the software side with a special emphasis on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

OnePlus said it is committed to long-term growth in India, and with the commencement of operations at the new R&D center, it is seeking to integrate and dive deeper into the ‘Make in India’ strategy.

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India is currently one of the biggest markets for OnePlus. According to IDC report, OnePlus held a 37 percent share in the Indian market for Q3 2018, outperforming majors brands like Apple and Samsung.

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When the Pocophone F1 was announced by Xiaomi last month, there was no doubt that the flagship was targeted at OnePlus models due to its cheap pricing. Xiaomi has confirmed that widely held assertion with its latest stunt pulled at the OnePlus 6T India launch. Recall that the OnePlus flagship was launched in India yesterday and according to reports, Xiaomi attended the event but not to cheer on its fellow Chinese OEM. Rather, Xiaomi reportedly shared calculators to fans who attended the event and the boxes had the inscription “You Do The Math”.

Never Settle for OverPriced. Unlock the #MasterOfSpeed. You decide. #DoTheMath pic.twitter.com/KvCIDyXXSq

— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) October 30, 2018

Xiaomi did not attempt to deny the weird stunt it pulled as it even took to Twitter to expatiate more on it. The tweet borrowed OnePlus’ slogan “Never Settle” but this time around it says “Never Settle for OverPriced” apparently comparing the OP6T price tag to that of the Poco F1. The tweet also had the hashtag #DoTheMath. Apparently, Xiaomi also placed an outdoor billboard advert close to the OnePlus 6T conference venue with the same theme.

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In case you don’t know, the Poco F1 comes with the same Snapdragon 845 chipset with the OnePlus 6T but the prices are comparatively cheaper. While the Poco F1 is priced at 20,999 rupees (~$283.83) the OnePlus 6T pricing starts at 37,999 rupees (~ $513). However, we must add that both phones have several distinguishing features that may justify the higher price tag on the OnePlus 6T. Stuff like a metal/glass back compared to the plastic back on the Poco F1, an AMOLED display as against LCD display on the Xiaomi model. The OP6T also comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor while here is a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner on the Pocophone F1. In addition, the OnePlus 6T model whose price is being compared by Xiaomi with its PocoF1 base variant has more RAM and storage than the cheapest version of the Pocophone F1, which is the one that Xiaomi uses in the price comparison. We believe the Mi Mix 3 would have made a better comparison with the OnePlus 6T but then, the pricing isn’t so different.

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OnePlus, the China-based smartphone manufacturer, which has now grabbed the top spot in the Indian premium smartphone market, surpassing Samsung, is now aiming to expand its offline presence.

This development comes after it was revealed that OnePlus is planning to make India, which is the world’s second largest smartphone market, its second headquarters by the end of this year.

In an interview with Reuters, OnePlus India General Manager Vikas Agarwal had said that the company is planning to establish around 10 retail stores across the country in the second half of 2018. Currently, the company is operating five retail stores in India.

Along with the expansion of its retail stores in India, OnePlus is also planning to start a Research & Development (R&D) unit in the country. Apart from the fact that India is the world’s second largest smartphone market, it also accounted for one-third of OnePlus’ revenue of $1 billion last year.

The Chinese smartphone brand sells the majority of its smartphones through Amazon India, with which it has entered into an exclusive partnership, as well as on its official online store in India.

Vikas Agarwal had said that all the OnePlus phones sold in India were manufactured locally. He also added: “We’ve already upgraded to local production of the components and will continue to look at further plans as the government announces the next wave of localization.”

Last week, OnePlus opened three new experience stores in India — one each in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bangalore. Thanks to this offline stores, the sales of OnePlus 6 grew by 91 percent compared to the sale of OnePlus 5.

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According to the report from Counterpoint, OnePlus is now the leading smartphone brand in the premium phone segment in India with around 40 percent market share. Reflecting on this development, Pete Lau, CEO of OnePlus said that India has become a benchmark for creating successful global products.

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Chinese phone manufacturer OnePlus today hinted that it would be cutting the tapes soon to unveil three of its latest experience stores in India. The event which would take place on July 28 at 11 AM will hold simultaneously in Bangalore, Mumbai and Kolkata. As a way of giving back to its fans, OnePlus will dole out gifts ranging from a OnePlus 6 phone, Marvel Avengers Iron Man case for the OP6 and branded t-shirts to the first 100 customers.

In order to be eligible for the draw where these prizes would be won, fans must register online. In addition, students will be offered the chance to win Back-to-School kit when they make purchases.  The company will also be offering free OnePlus 5 or OnePlus 5T accessories for everyone who comes along a friend.

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This is a clear indication of OnePlus’ ambition to expand its global reach including in India. Thus, it is no surprise that the OnePlus 6 offline sales grew by 91% when compared to that of the OP5. The Chinese firm is said to have mooted plans to expand its brick-and-mortar stores with at least 10 additional stores in 10 major markets. The company is also tipped as having plans to open an R&D centre in India.

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Chinese smartphones brands are working on building their presence offline in India. OPPO and Vivo smartphones are available offline since a couple of years in India. In the recent past, Xiaomi has also opened Mi Home stores in various locations across India. Honor too is expected to start its experience stores in the country. In order to complements its online business, OnePlus has also started a new “OnePlus Authorized Store in Mumbai, India to sell its smartphone offline.

OnePlus had collaborated with Croma stores in India in September last year to sell its products offline. It had also started “OnePlus Experience Store” in Bengaluru in 2017 to allow OnePlus fans to experience its complete range of products.

Read More: OnePlus 5T Lava Red Now On Sale In India for ₹37,999 ($595)

The new store in Mumbai is offering Bullet V2 earphones for free to early buyers of any OnePlus smartphone. OnePlus has recently started the sales of the OnePlus 5T Lava Red edition in India. This new color variant will be also available for buying at the new store in Mumbai. The Chinese manufacturer will be starting more offline stores in India in this year

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Last week, OnePlus announced its Red Lava variant of the OnePlus 5T in India. Starting today, fans of the brand can now purchase a unit on the official website or on Amazon India.

The Red Lava OnePlus 5T was first launched in China to mark its 4th year anniversary. Now, it is no longer a China-exclusive. India already has the Star Wars Limited Edition variant but the Sandstone White variant is not available in the country.

The Lava Red OP5T is priced at ₹37,999 (~$595) just like the Star Wars edition. It also comes in the same 8GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration.

On Amazon India, customers can only purchase one unit of the new variant. However, there are a number of special offers included:

1. Extra ₹2,000 (~$31) off on exchange on purchase of the OnePlus 5T
2. 80% off on Kindle Ebooks up to ₹500
3. 1008GB data on Idea for 18 months
4. ₹250 (~$4) Amazon Pay Balance when you stream from the Amazon Prime Video app
5. Free 12-month Accidental Damage Insurance.

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After a brief unveiling at the Bengaluru Comic Con on Saturday, OnePlus has announced a proper launch for the OnePlus 5T Star Wars Limited Edition.

According to information on the OnePlus India website, the limited edition phone will be launched on December 14 at Carnival Cinemas Wadala, Mumbai. OnePlus will begin selling tickets to the event on December 7 for Rs.999 (~$16) via Paytm. More details can be found in the source link below.

However, OnePlus will give each person a free Star Wars t-shirt worth Rs.999 and a OnePlus Star Wars laptop bag worth Rs.1999 (~$31). You also get free drinks and popcorn. There will also be a pop up store where you can get a hands-on experience of the phone.

Introducing the new OnePlus 5T Star Wars Limited Edition – Strong enough to rule the galaxy!
Register for launch event & win a OnePlus 5T Star Wars Limited Edition – https://t.co/tZGsazR4ND
Catch Star Wars – The Last Jedi in cinemas Dec 15. pic.twitter.com/T4E6MRlaOV

— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) December 4, 2017

For those who won’t be able to attend, you will be able to watch it and also stand a chance to win the OnePlus 5T Star Wars Limited Edition.

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The phone will go on sale the following day on Amazon India and on the official OnePlus online store. Gsmarena also reports that offline experience zones in Bengaluru and Noida will also have it for sale. Availability is still limited to India only.

(Sources: 1, 2, 3)

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OnePlus launched a JCC+ special edition of the OnePlus 5 recently. Although the specs are entirely the same as the 8GB RAM version of the device and availability is limited to certain countries. However, the regular version is now out of stock in a number of countries including US and Canada.

A lot of other countries also have the slate gray variant out of stock. India is the only country that has all models and color variants in stock. That is not surprising since the OP5 sold there is manufactured by the OPPO factory in Utah Pradesh.

So what’s happening with the unavailable stock in these key markets? While there is no evidence of a new OnePlus phone, some say it may launch a new phone soon. This contradicts recent reports of the OnePlus 5T being cancelled in favor of an early release of the OnePlus 6. It could also just be supply/production issues and they will be back in stock soon.

If OnePlus is indeed going to release a new phone, the key change will be the design, influenced greatly by the display which is expected to have an 18:9 aspect ratio as some other flagships. The rest of the specs may not change, at least we are sure of the processor being a Snapdragon 835 and RAM will either be 6GB or 8GB.

Last year, OnePlus released the OnePlus 3 in June and followed it up with the OnePlus 3T in November. Although the key change was the Snapdragon 820 processor which was replaced with the newer Snapdragon 821.

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OnePlus’ sister companies, Vivo and OPPO have released or have a full-screen smartphone in the works. There is the Vivo V7 Plus, Vivo X20 and X20 Plus which have been announced and OPPO’s F5 is expected to launch soon. So, OnePlus can decide to follow in their footsteps and launch a successor with an 18:9 display this year.

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OnePlus co-founder, Carl Pei just announced the company’s first brand ambassador, and it’s none other than Bollywood Legend, Amitabh Bachchan. Amitabh Bachchan is not just a Bollywood star but a global star and seems to be a great choice for the company.

The announcement was made about an hour ago by Carl Pei via his twitter account but was already tweeted by the superstar himself in the early hours of today. Mr Bachchan will be the face of OnePlus India, so chances are that you may be seeing his face appear in OnePlus ads henceforth.

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The OnePlus 3T is the latest phone from the company and is one of the best phones in the market right now. OnePlus has not revealed any info regarding its next phone yet. Seeing as the OnePlus 3T is still less than 6 months old, that is not a surprise. In addition to that, the Chinese manufacturer doesn’t release its phones until most major flagships have been announced which is usually between June and August.

If OnePlus were to choose a global brand ambassador, who do you think it should be?

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