OnePlus X with 5-inch 1080p AMOLED display, 3GB RAM launched starting at Rs. 16999

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OnePlus just announced the OnePlus X smartphone at simultaneous events worldwide. It has a 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD AMOLED display, is powered by a Quad-Core Snapdragon 801 processor with Adreno 330 GPU and runs on Oxygen OS 2.1 based on Android 5.1 (Lollipop). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, phase-detection auto-focus (PDAF) and a 8-megapixel front-facing camera. It has a brushed anodized metal frame and comes in Onyx version with glass back and limited edition ceramic variant. Continue reading “OnePlus X with 5-inch 1080p AMOLED display, 3GB RAM launched starting at Rs. 16999”

OnePlus sends invites for the OnePlus X launch in India on October 29th

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We already know that OnePlus is holding simultaneous launch events for the OnePlus X launch in New Delhi, New York, San Fransico, London, Beijing, and Jakarta on October 29th. Today the company has started sending out invites for the launch of the OnePlus X smartphone in New Delhi on October 29th at 1:30 PM. The invite is similar to the global invite with letter ‘X’ created by two lights.

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OnePlus introduces two extended service plans for OnePlus 2 in India

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OnePlus has introduced extended service plans, B2X Service and B2X Protect for the OnePlus 2. Every OnePlus 2 smartphone comes with manufacturer’s warranty for the device for up to a year from the date of purchase. The new B2X Service plan cover all defects that are covered under manufacturer’s warranty for another more year after the expiry of the original manufacturer’s warranty for the device and the B2X Protect service covers accidental, physical & liquid damage to OnePlus 2 during the first year of the product purchase, says the company. Continue reading “OnePlus introduces two extended service plans for OnePlus 2 in India”

OnePlus 2 International Giveaway Winner Announcement

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Hello readers! We started the OnePlus 2 International Giveaway last month to giveaway one OnePlus 2 smartphone, that ended recently. Instead of just giving away OnePlus 2 invites to purchase the smartphone, and as promised, today we reveal the lucky winner. Before that, we would like to thank all the participants who took their time to participate in this giveaway. Are you the lucky winner of OnePlus 2 smartphone? Find out below. Continue reading “OnePlus 2 International Giveaway Winner Announcement”

OnePlus X specs confirmed by TENAA, reveals 3GB RAM and 8MP front camera

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Image of the upcoming OnePlus X smartphone with the model number One E1001 already appeared on TENAA listing, now the specifications of the smartphone has surfaced on TENAA (Via). This confirms 5-inch 1080p display and  2GHz quad-core processor, which is likely to be Snapdragon 801 and not the MediaTek Helio X10 as rumored earlier. It also confirms 13-megapixel rear camera, but it mentions only 1080p video recording and not 4K. It also reveals that the smartphone will feature an 8-megapixel front-facing camera.

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OnePlus schedules an event on October 29, OnePlus X expected

Just yesterday, a OnePlus model that was said to be the OnePlus X/Mini, received TENAA certification. Today, OnePlus has teased an announcement of the phone that will be called as OnePlus X.

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OnePlus X/Mini visits TENAA, ClearForce, dual front-facing speakers and other specs leaked

Earlier this week, a possible OnePlus X/Mini was said to pass via FCC. Now, the same phone has received TENAA certification and purported leaks about the specifications have also surfaced.

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OnePlus teams up with Foxconn to manufacture phones in India

OnePlus is the latest international company that has joined the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The Chinese smartphone maker has partnered with the popular contract manufacturer Foxconn for local production of smartphones in the country.

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OnePlus 2 will be available via open sale in India on October 13 as well

OnePlus sold the OnePlus 2 smartphone without invites in its first open sale between 12:00 and 1 PM today on Amazon.in. As a surprise, the company just announced that the open sale will continue tomorrow as well, so if you missed the chance to get the smartphone in today’s open sale, this is the time to grab one. OnePlus also said that it had received tremendous response in the first open sale held today. Continue reading “OnePlus 2 will be available via open sale in India on October 13 as well”

OnePlus One E1003 / E1001 with Snapdragon 801, 3GB RAM shows up in benchmarks

OnePlus One E1005 passed through the FCC recently, now a new OnePlus smartphones with the model numbers One E1003 and One E1001 have surfaced on AnTuTu. Both the smartphones have the same specifications. This reveals the same 5-inch 1080p display as revealed in the One E1005 model, but these smartphones are powered by a Snapdragon 801 processor, similar to the first OnePlus One smartphone, compared to the MediaTek Helio X10 SoC as per earlier rumors. Continue reading “OnePlus One E1003 / E1001 with Snapdragon 801, 3GB RAM shows up in benchmarks”

OnePlus One E1005 passes through the FCC, could be the OnePlus X / Mini

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OnePlus X aka OnePlus Mini is rumored to go official at an event in India next week. Now a OnePlus smartphone with the model number One E1005 has passed through the FCC (Via). This confirms dual SIM support, 1.9GHz processor, 2450mAh battery, 4G LTE support, FM radio and other usual set of connectivity features. It also reveals that the phone will be 139mm tall that confirms a 5-inch display. Continue reading “OnePlus One E1005 passes through the FCC, could be the OnePlus X / Mini”

OnePlus X name hinted by CEO, could be announced next week

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OnePlus CEO Liu Zuohu aka Pete Lau has hinted on weibo (via) about the upcoming OnePlus X smartphone. Since the company has sent out invites for its event in India to announce The Next Big Step and Pete Lau will be attending the event, there are chances that the OnePlus X aka OnePlus mini will be unveiled at the event. Continue reading “OnePlus X name hinted by CEO, could be announced next week”

OnePlus 2 will be available in India without an invite in first open sale on October 12

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OnePlus just announced that it will hold the first open sale for the OnePlus 2 smartphone in India on October 12th. The OnePlus 2 went on sale in India back in August for Rs. 24,999 and is currently available for purchase only with invites on Amazon. It has scheduled an event in Bangalore on October 12th to announce The Next Big Step. Continue reading “OnePlus 2 will be available in India without an invite in first open sale on October 12”

OnePlus promises to deliver OnePlus One within 60 minutes or give it away for free

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OnePlus has partnered with Blowhorn, a Bengaluru-based intra-city logistics marketplace startup, to deliver OnePlus One smartphones in just 60 minutes of the order. If the handset is not delivered to the doorstep in 60 minutes the customer gets the phone for free, says the company. Continue reading “OnePlus promises to deliver OnePlus One within 60 minutes or give it away for free”