OnePlus increases lead over Apple and Samsung in premium segment in Q2 2019 in India: Report

The smartphones shipment in India is growing at a steady pace. Recently, the smartphone shipments in the premium segment (₹30,000 or roughly US$430) grew an impressive 33% annually in India way above the single-digit overall smartphone shipment growth during Q2 2019. Continue reading “OnePlus increases lead over Apple and Samsung in premium segment in Q2 2019 in India: Report”

OnePlus 7 Pro 5G achieves peak download speed of nearly 700Mbps in speed test, beats Samsung, LG and OPPO

Generally, the OnePlus phones are known for their speed and performance, but the upcoming one could surpass them all if I am not wrong. Recently, RootMetrics research took place on the EE network in early June in London. Continue reading “OnePlus 7 Pro 5G achieves peak download speed of nearly 700Mbps in speed test, beats Samsung, LG and OPPO”

OnePlus 6 and 6T OxygenOS beta update adds DC dimming feature

OnePlus has released OxygenOS open beta update 15 for the OnePlus 6T and beta 23 for the OnePlus 6 that brings several improvements, including the most expected DC dimming feature, as it had promised earlier. DC dimming essentially lowers the actual amount of power going to the display at lower brightness levels, generating less heat and, avoiding excessive flashing that causes eye fatigue. This feature can be enabled from Settings > Utilities > OnePlus Laboratory > DC Dimming. It also adds new features to Screen Recorder and Weather, along with bug fixes and stability improvements.

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OnePlus partners with Bajaj Electronics to expand offline presence in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

OnePlus started selling its smartphones online and gradually opened OnePlus experience stores over the course of years and started selling its products there too. In similar lines, OnePlus in order to expand its offline presence has announced its partnership with Bajaj Electronics.

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OnePlus 7 Pro OxygenOS 9.5.9 update brings Face Unlock assistive lighting, camera improvements and more

OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS 9.5.9 update for OnePlus 7 Pro users that brings Face Unlock assistive lighting finally. It also improves touch sensitivity, offers smoother visual effects, improvements to GPS speed and accuracy  when the screen is turned off and more.

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OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue Edition will go on sale in India from July 15

OnePlus launched its OnePlus 7  smartphone in India back in May starting at Rs. 32999. The Mirror Grey Edition went on sale from June 4th, later the 8 GB RAM + 256 GB Red Edition went on sale, now the company has announced that 6 GB RAM + 128 GB Mirror Blue Edition will be available from July 15th from Amazon.in during Amazon Prime Day sale and oneplus.in, and from June 20th through OnePlus exclusive offline stores .
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5 reasons why the OnePlus 7 Pro display has tipped the scales in the brand’s favour

Marking a shift in strategy with OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus has set a classic example of how a proper display can enhance the whole experience of using a smartphone. The display remains a key element and determines how good something looks – Be it readability, photos, videos and others. Continue reading “5 reasons why the OnePlus 7 Pro display has tipped the scales in the brand’s favour”

OnePlus 6 and 6T OxygenOS beta update brings FPS option to Screen Recorder, stability improvements and more

OnePlus has released OxygenOS open beta update 13 for the OnePlus 6T and beta 21 for the OnePlus 6 that brings several improvements, including FPS option (15, 24 or 30 fps) to Screen Recorder that was introduced with a beta update last month.  The update also improves weather app and phone app optimizations. The company is yet to roll out DC Dimming feature for the OnePlus 6 series that was promised last month. Continue reading “OnePlus 6 and 6T OxygenOS beta update brings FPS option to Screen Recorder, stability improvements and more”

Android Q Developer Preview 2 released for OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro

Google unveiled Android Q Beta 1 back in March, released Beta 2 in April 2019 and released Beta 3 earlier last month at I/O 2019. Many non-pixel smartphones were in the eligible list of smartphones to get Android Q Beta including OnePlus. The company released Android Q Developer Preview 1 last month and now, almost exactly after a month, the company has started rolling out Android Q Developer Preview 2 for OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro.

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OnePlus 7 Review

OnePlus launched its 7th-gen smartphone — OnePlus 7 along with its Pro version a few weeks back. In an attempt to retain the mid-range flagship position, the company launched it at a price of Rs. 32,999. Bridging the gap between OnePlus 6T and OnePlus 7 Pro, the device offers the best of both worlds, leaving out few. We got hold of the OnePlus 7 for few weeks and this is what we think about it. Continue reading “OnePlus 7 Review”

An interview with Carl Pei – Co-founder, OnePlus on What’s New and What’s Next for OnePlus

We recently had a talk with Carl Pei – the co-founder and Director of OnePlus Global, and we asked questions that would answer all your queries regarding the company, OnePlus smartphones, their business model and more. This was an interview with him on What’s New and What’s Next for OnePlus. The company recently launched the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone in India. You can check out our review of the OnePlus 7 Pro. Continue reading “An interview with Carl Pei – Co-founder, OnePlus on What’s New and What’s Next for OnePlus”

OnePlus 7 vs Honor 20 vs Google Pixel 3a XL: Camera comparison

Smartphones camera are getting better and smarter each and every day. Its now more capable, versatile, and gives you reason to leave your DSLR in your home. In this regard, we have compared the camera capabilities of three smartphones launched recently — the OnePlus 7, Honor 20 and Google Pixel 3a XL.  Check it out and let us know your opinion in the comments below.

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OnePlus 7 OxygenOS 9.5.5 update brings camera improvements

After the OnePlus 7 Pro got updates with several camera improvements, the OnePlus 7 has got a new OxygenOS 9.5.5 update that brings camera improvements when using Nightscape, auto focus and overall contrast and color in images. Continue reading “OnePlus 7 OxygenOS 9.5.5 update brings camera improvements”

OnePlus 7 Pro Almond Edition will go on sale in India from June 14

OnePlus launched its flagship OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone last month starting at Rs. 48,999. The Mirror Gray Edition went on sale May 17th, 8+ 256 GB, 12 + 256GB in Nebula Blue went on sale from May 28th, now the company has announced that 8+ 256 GB Almond Edition will be available from  June 14  from Amazon.in,oneplus.in, all OnePlus exclusive offline stores, Croma, Reliance Digital and other authorized OnePlus outlets.

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OnePlus 7 Pro Stock Camera vs Google Camera comparison

OnePlus recently launched its OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone, a major upgrade from the OnePlus 6 series. The OnePlus 7 Pro for the first time brings a Quad HD+ (3120 x 1440 pixels)  19.5:9 aspect ratio screen that looks gorgeous. Continue reading “OnePlus 7 Pro Stock Camera vs Google Camera comparison”