Category: OnePlus

OnePlus 6 Design Leaked By Case Maker

The OnePlus 6 might launch in India by the end of April. Just like every year, the company has been teasing different aspects of the smartphone before the launch. And now, a smartphone case maker Olixar has leaked the OnePlus 6 in its full glory, not leaving anything for our imagination. In fact, the cases are currently available for pre-order with a starting price of US$ 7.49 and go up to US$ 35.49 for a rugged case with a screen protector.

According to leaked case renders, the OnePlus 6 has a vertically placed dual camera setup with an LED flash and a Samsung Galaxy S9+ style fingerprint sensor. On the front, the smartphone has an almost bezel-less design with a notch on the top portion of the display. The volume buttons are placed on the left side of the smartphone, whereas the power button and an Alert Slider is placed on the right side. The bottom bezel looks almost negligible, and the smartphone might achieve the highest screen to body ratio.

To sum it up, the smartphone looks like the Apple iPhone X from the front and resembles the Samsung Galaxy S9+ from the back side.

This year, the company will launch the OnePlus 6 in three different variants. Two variants will be similar to the OnePlus 5T with 6GB/8GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage. According to reports, the entry-level OnePlus 6 with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage might cost Rs 34,000. And a top of the line model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage might cost up to Rs 48,999. Additionally, the company might also launch a limited Avengers Edition OnePlus 6, similar to the OnePlus 5T Star Wars Edition.

OnePlus 6 Specs

Display	6 inch Optic AMOLED
Resolution	2280 x 1080 px
Chipset	Snapdragon 845
RAM	6GB/8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB No expandable storage
Add-Ons	Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock Wireless Charging

April 13, 2018

OnePlus 6 Teaser Reveals Its Similarities With The OnePlus 5T

Continuing the trend of teasing different aspects of a smartphone before the launch, OnePlus has posted an interesting image on Twitter. The OnePlus 6 is expected to launch in the coming weeks and a lot of specifications and design elements have already leaked. The image posted by OnePlus reveals its new flagship smartphone won’t be too different in size from the OnePlus 5T.

More immersion in a refined form factor. Are you ready for the #OnePlus6? pic.twitter.com/2HR2YE5Jb6

— OnePlus (@oneplus) April 11, 2018

Just like the company did before the OnePlus 5T launch, the OnePlus 6 is kept underneath the OnePlus 5T signifying the similarity in size of both the phones. This time around, the OnePlus 6 is expected to have even more screen real estate than the OnePlus 5T thanks to a notch on top. Another interesting bit that this image reveals is the placement of hardware buttons on the OnePlus 6. Unlike the OnePlus 5T and previous OnePlus smartphones, the Alert Slider appears to be placed on the right-hand side of the 6. OnePlus has already teased added functionalities of the Alter Slider and this change in placement surely confirms that.

There have been rumours that the 6 will have an all-glass design and even feature wireless charging. Although that seems like a fair bet, OnePlus, as of now, has not hinted towards that feature or build quality.

This year, the company will launch the OnePlus 6 in three different variants. Two variants will be similar to the OnePlus 5T with 6GB/8GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage. These models will be priced between Rs 33,999- 36,999 and Rs 38,999-42,999, respectively. There will also be a special edition called the OnePlus 6 Premium, which will have 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. This variant might be priced between Rs 44,999- 48,999.

OnePlus 6 Specs

Display	6 inch Optic AMOLED
Resolution	2280 x 1080 px
Chipset	Snapdragon 845
RAM	6GB/8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB No expandable storage
Add-Ons	Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock Wireless Charging

April 12, 2018

OnePlus 6 Renders Reveal A Vertical Dual Camera Setup

The launch of the OnePlus 6 is getting closer every passing day. One of the most anticipated smartphones of 2018 has gained even more attention since the company came out and announced that the OnePlus 6 will indeed sport an iPhone X like notch. A statement that has sparked a whole new conversation about smartphone design and the importance of the notch. Until now, we have learned that the OnePlus 6 will have an all-glass design with a 19:9 aspect ratio. And now, a bunch of renders of the smartphone re-affirm the same. The images also reveal the OnePlus 6 will launch in three colour variants, Blue, White, and Black.

These renders mainly focus on the design aesthetics of the smartphone. According to leaked renders, the smartphone might have a dual 2.5D curved glass on the front and back with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The renders show a dual vertical camera bump with an oval-shaped fingerprint sensor, similar to the one found on the Samsung Galaxy S9. Additionally, these renders also have a red coloured Alert Slider, which will gain camera controlling functionality. The renders also show a display with a notch and a chin on the bottom of the display. However, do note that these are just renders and the actual device might look completely different.

The pricing details of the OnePlus 6 have also been leaked. If the leak turns out to be true, the OnePlus 6 will be the priciest OnePlus device yet. The 64GB variant of the smartphone is expected to be priced between Rs 33,999- 36,999 while the 128GB model will cost between Rs 38,999-42,999. The company is also expected to launch a limited Avengers Edition OnePlus 6 smartphone with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage which could cost up to Rs 48999.

OnePlus 6 Specs

Name	OnePlus 6
Display	6 inch Optic AMOLED
Resolution	2280 x 1080 px 19:9 Aspect Ratio
Chipset	Snapdragon 845 Octa-core
RAM	6GB/8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB No expandable storage
Add-Ons	Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock Wireless Charging

April 9, 2018

Rumour Roundup: iGyaan Weekly Tech Focus

OnePlus 6

We have seen numerous leaks and official teasers of the OnePlus 6 this week. The smartphone is expected to go live by the end of April 2018. Additionally, we also learned that there will be a limited edition Avengers OnePlus 6 model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. OnePlus 6 is also expected have an all-glass design with a taller 19:9 aspect ratio display with a notch. The smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with 6/8GB RAM and 64/128/256GB storage.

Nokia

HDM Global launched three new smartphones in India, including the Nokia 6 2018, Nokia 7 Plus and the Nokia 8 Sirocco. The Nokia 6 2018 is the successor to the Nokia 6 2017, which is priced at Rs 16,999.Unlike the Nokia 1 and the Nokia 6 2018, the Nokia 7 Plus and the Nokia 8 Sirocco are the two premium smartphone priced at Rs 25,999 and Rs 49,999, respectively.

Google Home

Google India is all set to launch the Google Home and Google Home Mini Smart Speakers in India. The Google Home Mini is expected to retail for Rs 4,499 and the Google Home is expected to retail for Rs 9,999. These Smart Speakers are expected to launch exclusively on Flipkart.

Xiaomi Black Shark

The Black Shark is an upcoming gaming smartphone from the Xiaomi-backed company Black Shark. The smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with gaming-centric features. Lastly, the smartphone is expected to launch in China on the 13th of April 2018. After weeks of leaks, the company finally released an official teaser of the device on Weibo.

Samsung Galaxy A6, Galaxy A6+

The Samsung Galaxy A6 and the A6+ could be the upcoming mid-tier smartphones from Samsung with a taller display. The Galaxy A6 is expected to be powered by the Exynos 7870 Octa-core chipset, whereas the A6+ moniker runs on the Snapdragon 625 Octa-core processor. These smartphones are expected to have 5.6 inch and a 6.0 inch Super AMOLED display with 2220 x 1080 px resolution.

Xiaomi Mi 7

The Xiaomi Mi 7 will be the upcoming flagship smartphone from Xiaomi, with an In-Screen Fingerprint sensor. The smartphone is also expected to have an iPhone X style notch. The device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and this could be the first flagship Xiaomi smartphone to have OLED display.

Google Pixel 3

Google recently released Android P developers beta. According to a traces found in the firmware package, Google is also preparing for the launch of the Google Pixel 3. The Google Pixel 3 is also expected to have a display with an iPhone X style notch.

Honor 10

Honor is expected to launch the Honor 10 smartphone in London on 15th of May. The smartphone is also expected to have similar specifications as of the recently launched Huawei P20. However, unlike Huawei P20, the Honor 10 will be an affordable model with an expected price tag of RS 35,000 (US$ 500).

Moto G6 Series

Motorola is all set to launch the Moto G6 series of smartphones in Brazil on the 19th of April. The company is expected to launch the Moto G6, G6 Play and the G6 Plus with 18:9 aspect ratio display. However, the Moto G6 and the G6 Plus are expected to have an FHD+ 2160 x 1080 px resolution screen, whereas the G6 Play will have an HD+ 1440 x 720p resolution display.

LG G7 ThinQ

The LG G7 ThinQ is the upcoming flagship smartphone from Korean smartphone maker. The smartphone is also expected to have a glass back with a dual camera setup. Similarly, the smartphone will also have an iPhone X style notch. The LG G7 ThinQ is speculated to use an one of a kind M+ LCD display to offer better brightness.

April 7, 2018

OnePlus 6 Will Allow Users To Control Camera Using The Alert Slider

The OnePlus 6 is following the pattern of its predecessors. Up until a few weeks ago, there was barely any chatter about the OnePlus and now, we appear to be close to its official launch. As of now, the company has confirmed that the OnePlus 6 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and also support gestures for navigation. And now, OnePlus has released a new teaser hinting towards advanced functionalities of its infamous Alert Slider. According to the teaser, the Alert Slider on the OnePlus 6 will let users focus on a subject while using the camera app.

The alert slider on the OnePlus 6 is expected to have dual click support similar to the one found on the Sony Xperia XZ2. However, unlike the Xperia XZ2’s dedicated shutter button, the alert slider may not double as a shutter button. It is worth noting that OnePlus is the only Android smartphone maker to consistently use an alert slider since the OnePlus 2. It is one of the features that has been appreciated by many OnePlus users. With more functionalities being added to the slider, it appears the Alert Slider will gain more popularity with the OnePlus 6. It will also be interesting to see if the slide to focus feature will work with third-party apps like Snapchat, VSCO etc.

Slide to focus with the Alert Slider. #OnePlus6 pic.twitter.com/RIpwjOmJie

— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) April 5, 2018

Lately, we have learned that the OnePlus 6 Premium could cost up to Rs 48,999. The Premium version is expected to have 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. In fact, this is expected to be the OnePlus 6 limited Avengers Edition. Unlike every year, the company is might launch three flagship models with different storage and RAM combinations. The 6GB RAM and 64GB storage will be priced between Rs 33,999-36,999, and the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage will be priced between Rs Rs 38,999-42,999, respectively.

With the OnePlus 6, the company will re-introduce an all-glass design. In fact, the smartphone is also expected to support wireless charging as it has a glass back panel. Apart from the OnePlus 6, the company might also launch a pair of Bluetooth earphones. Huawei also introduced its own pair of truly wireless earbuds, the Freebuds at the P20 Pro launch. In fact, the leaked document does speak about these earphones, but no pricing has been mentioned.

OnePlus 6 Specs

Name	OnePlus 6
Display	6 inch Optic AMOLED
Resolution	2280 x 1080 px 19:9 Aspect Ratio
Chipset	Snapdragon 845 Octa-core
RAM	6GB/8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB No expandable storage
Add-Ons	Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock Wireless Charging

April 7, 2018

OnePlus 6 Might Cost Up To A Whopping Rs 48,999 In India

The OnePlus 6 has been in the news a lot lately. We have all the key specifications of the smartphone and even the design of the phone is not a mystery. And now, a newly leaked document talks about the pricing of the upcoming flagship smartphone from OnePlus. According to the document, the OnePlus 6 could cost up to Rs 48,999 for the most premium version.

This year, the company will launch the OnePlus 6 in three different variants. Two variants will be similar to the OnePlus 5T with 6GB/8GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage. These models will be priced between Rs 33,999- 36,999 and Rs 38,999-42,999, respectively. There will also be a special edition called the OnePlus 6 Premium, which will have 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, and is expected to be priced between Rs 44,999- 48,999.

OnePlus might have reasons to hike the prices of their upcoming smartphone as this is its first flagship phone with an all-glass design. However, the company might lose a large chunk of the fanbase, if the pricing is anything near the leaked prices.

Considering these price points, the OnePlus 6 will be the costliest OnePlus smartphone ever. OnePlus is known for launching flagship smartphones at an affordable price. However, these prices suggest, it will not be the same from 2018. Having said that, the OnePlus 6 will still be more affordable than most of the Snapdragon 845-powered flagship devices in India.

Apart from the OnePlus 6, the company might also launch a pair of Bluetooth earphones. Huawei also introduced its own pair of truly wireless earbuds, the Freebuds at the P20 Pro launch. It will be interesting to see what the OnePlus wireless earbuds will look like. Considering OnePlus’s history of getting inspired by Apple’s design, we won’t be surprised if the earphones look like AirPods. In fact, the leaked document does speak about these earphones, but no pricing has been mentioned.

OnePlus 6 Specs

Name	OnePlus 6
Display	6 inch Optic AMOLED
Resolution	2280 x 1080 px
Chipset	Snapdragon 845
RAM	6GB/8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB No expandable storage
Add-Ons	Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock Wireless Charging

April 7, 2018

OnePlus 6 Leaked In Live Image Ahead Of Imminent Launch

OnePlus appears to be gearing up for the launch of the OnePlus 6. The company has started teasing the upcoming smartphone on social media and the leaks have been aplenty. A few days ago, we got a confirmation from OnePlus itself that the OnePlus 6 will sport an iPhone X like notch. Now, a new image of the smartphone out in the wild has re-affirmed the same. The notchy OnePlus 6 is seen running the AIDA64 app with all the information in the background blurred out.

While the image doesn’t shed any light on something we don’t already know, it does give us a glimpse of what the OnePlus 6 might look like. Carl Pei has already stated the reasons why the smartphone will have a chin and this image shows us the possible size of the chin. It appears to be thinner than the one found on the Huawei P20 Pro or the Asus ZenFone 5Z. However, unlike the P20 Pro, which has a front-facing fingerprint sensor, the chin on the 6 won’t solve a purpose.

OnePlus, on their Facebook page, also released a teaser hinting at gestures for navigation on the OnePlus 6. The company has already introduced this feature for the OnePlus 5T via the Open Beta build 3 and it appears that the feature will be available out of the box.

Apart from the OnePlus 6, the company might also launch a pair of Bluetooth earphones. Huawei also introduced its own pair of truly wireless earbuds, the Freebuds at the P20 Pro launch. It will be interesting to see what the OnePlus wireless earbuds will look like. Considering OnePlus’ history of getting inspired by Apple’s design, we won’t be surprised if the earphones look like AirPods.

OnePlus 6 Specs

Name	OnePlus 6
Display	6 inch Optic AMOLED
Resolution	2280 x 1080 px
Chipset	Snapdragon 845
RAM	6GB/8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB No expandable storage
Add-Ons	Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock Wireless Charging

April 6, 2018

OnePlus 6 Will Have Advanced iPhone X Like Gestures For Navigation

OnePlus 6 is expected to launch by the end of April 2018. The prominent specifications of the smartphone have been already confirmed by the company’s CEO Pete Lau via social media posts. The company has now released a new teaser video of the OnePlus 6 on Facebook, which hints towards an iPhone X like gestures for navigation.

The trend of gesture-based navigation has picked up ever since the iPhone X was launched. In fact, companies like Xiaomi and OnePlus have already introduced gestures for navigation on their smartphones. The OnePlus 5T is the only smartphone from OnePlus, as of now, to support gesture-based navigation albeit, via Open Beta ROM. However, Xiaomi has started introducing gesture-based navigation in their new MIUI 9.5 update. The gesture-based navigation has an added advantage on devices which have a taller display, allowing users to eliminate the software navigation keys to offer a larger screen real estate to users.

https://www.facebook.com/officialoneplusitalia/videos/1446771945426727/

OnePlus 6 Specs

The OnePlus 6 will have a 6.28 inch Optic OLED display with 2280 x 1080 px resolution. The notch will house the earpiece, front camera, and other sensors. However, we cannot rule out the possibility of a much more advanced facial recognition technology which will require extra sensors. In such a case, not a lot of people should have an issue with the notch. Considering OnePlus’s previous devices, the OnePlus 6 will have Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection on both the sides.

Under the hood, the device will have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-core chipset with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Going by the previous leak, there might be a model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage as well. Additionally, there will be no support for SD card.

The device will have a dual camera setup with a 16MP sensor and a 20MP low light sensor with an f/1.7 aperture on both lenses. For the front-facing camera, the device will have a 20MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture with support for Face Unlock.

The OnePlus 6 will run on Android 8.1 Oreo with custom OxygenOS on top. The device might also support gesture-based navigation similar to the iPhone X. Finally, the smartphone will have a 3450 mAh Li-ion battery with Dash Charging and possibly, wireless charging capabilities as well.

April 5, 2018
OnePlus To Launch Wireless Earphones Along With The OnePlus 6

The launch of the OnePlus 6 is just around the corner. The company will launch the next flagship smartphone some time in April. Now, a newly leaked Bluetooth certification page confirms that the company will also launch the OnePlus Bullet Wireless Earphones. OnePlus has launched the Silver Bullet V1 and V2 along with the launch of the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 5. And now, the company is going the wireless way, by launching its first ever in-house wireless earphones. It is worth noting that the company has confirmed the OnePlus 6 will retain the 3.5mm headphone jack.

The listing states that the OnePlus Bullet Wireless Earphones will go by the model number BT31B. These earphones have a custom Qualcomm chipset with Bluetooth V4.1. Which suggests that the earphones might have an additional functionality similar to the Apple AirPods. As of now, there is no information on the pricing or the launch date of the accessory. However, these earphones might launch in India along with the OnePlus 6.

Considering the company’s pricing philosophy, these earphones are likely to be a budget pair of earphones, which are expected to be priced less than Rs 5,000. In fact, the OnePlus Silver Bullet Earphones V2 currently retail in India for a price of Rs 1,199. The Bullet Earphones V2 has a metal head with a 1.2-meter long cable. Additionally, these weigh in at 14 grams and also have an in-line microphone.

April 5, 2018
OnePlus 6 Will Have An Option To Hide The Notch

“To notch or not” appears to be the most asked question in the smartphone industry. OnePlus 6, the next big smartphone to launch has been in the news for its iPhone X like notch. Recently, many Android smartphone makers have come under the firing line for blatantly copying the iPhone X design. Companies like Asus, Huawei have already launched devices with the infamous notch and OnePlus is next in line. The company received a huge backlash on social media recently for promoting and justifying the presence of a notch.

However, it looks like the social media outcry has made the company rethink a few things. While removing the notch altogether is not feasible at all, the company will introduce a nifty software trickery. Just like the Huawei P20 P20 lineup, the OnePlus 6 will have the option to hide the notch. What this will basically do is black out the top of the display, essentially leaving users with a OnePlus 5T-like design. Although a feeble feature, it might be appreciated by users who can’t stand the notch. Smartphone users appear to have very strong opinions about this whole notch business.

Carl Pei recently tweeted “learn to love the notch” after The Verge reported the OnePlus 6 will have a notch. After a collective disdain from OnePlus fans, he deleted the tweet. However, he did clarify OnePlus’ stance on the presence of the notch and why a thin chin is necessary. Carl Pei explained that the only reason the iPhone X doesn’t have a chin is that it has a curved display. At the bottom of each display is a ribbon for connecting it to the device’s logic board, which means a thin chin becomes necessary. Apple decided to curb that with a flexible OLED, which, even though is a great solution, it is also an expensive one.

The software tweak is a welcome step by OnePlus, proving that the company is not rigid in its decisions.

April 4, 2018
Avengers Themed OnePlus 6 To Launch In April

The CEO of OnePlus Pete Lau has already confirmed that the OnePlus 6 will have a display with a notch and will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Last year, OnePlus partnered with Lucasfilm to launch a limited edition OnePlus 5T Star Wars edition smartphone. This year, the company might launch the limited edition OnePlus 6 with Avengers: Infinity War Theme.

On the 3rd of April, OnePlus India’s official Facebook page shared a YouTube video, which OnePlus and Avengers Logo. Just like the Star Wars edition, the company might launch the Avengers: Infinity War edition OnePlus 6 on the day of the premiere. The OnePlus 6 Avengers Edition will cost a bit more than the standard edition, which might also include Avengers themed accessories. A recent leak also confirmed that the entry-level OnePlus 6 will launch in India at a price of Rs 34,000. Similarly, the high-end variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage can cost up to Rs 40,000.

OnePlus 5T Star Wars Edition

The smartphone will have a 6.28 inch OLED display with FHD+ 2280 x 1080 px resolution. The phone will have 19:9 aspect ratio with the iPhone X style notch on the top. However, unlike the iPhone X, there is no 3D Facial Recognition. Instead, the Face Unlock will be achieved by a front-facing camera. The OnePlus 6 will have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Under the hood, the device will have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-core chipset with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Going by the previous leak, there might be a model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage as well. Additionally, the smartphone will not support memory expansion.

The device will have a dual camera setup with a 16MP sensor and a 20MP sensor with an f/1.7 aperture. The device will have a 20MP front-facing camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

The OnePlus 6 will run on Android 8.1 Oreo with custom OxygenOS on top. The device might also support gesture-based navigation similar to the iPhone X. Finally, the smartphone will have a 3450 mAh Li-ion battery with Dash Charging and possibly, wireless charging capabilities as well.

April 4, 2018
OnePlus Confirms 256GB Variant Of The OnePlus 6

Out of the blue, the OnePlus 6 launch seems to be closer than ever. Up until a week ago, it looked like the new flagship smartphone will launch in June. However, that has changed, and now, the smartphone will launch in mid or late-April. The Chinese smartphone maker has also started teasing the launch on social media. Now, it has confirmed an important detail about the OnePlus 6.

6et ready! pic.twitter.com/bmvI75xphm

— OnePlus (@oneplus) April 2, 2018

A few days ago, a sketchy-looking image of the possible pricing details of the OnePlus 6 served up an interesting detail. It revealed that the device will launch in a 256GB storage variant and OnePlus has now confirmed the existence of it. For the first time in its brief history, OnePlus will unveil its smartphone in a 256GB onboard storage. The OnePlus 6 will obviously not have expandable storage but, it does give OnePlus 6 suitors a new option to choose from.

As far as RAM is concerned, the smartphone will only have two variants with 6GB or 8GB of RAM. We are still a couple of years way from 10GB RAM in smartphones becoming the new normal. Another interesting ramification of the new storage variant will be the increase in price. If history is anything to go by, OnePlus users do not respond well to hiked price tags. According to a recent report, the 64GB storage variant will be priced at around Rs 34000 in India.

April 4, 2018
OnePlus 5T Goes Out Of Stock As The OnePlus 6 Launch Looms Large

On the 16th of November, OnePlus launched its second flagship of 2017, the OnePlus 5T. Its surprisingly same pricing as the OnePlus 5 was met with a collective disapproval by OnePlus 5 owners, a smartphone that was launched in June 2017. The launch of the OnePlus 5T meant the OnePlus 5 became an old phone within six months of its launch. Now, the launch of the OnePlus 6 looms large as the OnePlus 5T goes out of stock in India.

One can no longer buy the OnePlus 5T from the official OnePlus India website. Amazon, the official OnePlus 5T seller has also removed the 128GB variant of the device. Only the 64GB storage variant is available to buy and that too, not for too long. This usually happens before a OnePlus launch event. Last year, the OnePlus 5 went out of stock in North America before the OnePlus 5T launch. This week, the OnePlus 5T went out of stock in North America.

Along with that, OnePlus has also started teasing the smartphone on social media. The company posted a small teaser video with the caption “6et Ready” suggesting the OnePlus 6 launch is imminent. We already know that the OnePlus 6 will sport an iPhone X-like notch but, the size of the notch will be much smaller. According to the image released by The Verge, it has the same size as the one found on the Huawei P20 Pro.

However, unlike the P20 Pro, the OnePlus 6 will have a non-functioning chin. Carl Pei recently clarified why all Android smartphones with a notch also have a chin, unlike the iPhone X. At the bottom of each display is a ribbon for connecting it to the device’s logic board, which means a thin chin becomes necessary. Apple decided to curb that with a flexible OLED, which, even though is a great solution, it is also an expensive one. At least, with the Huawei P20 Pro, you get a very good front-facing fingerprint sensor.

The OnePlus 6 will be powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset. This time around, the OnePlus 6 will launch in a 256GB storage variant as well.

April 3, 2018
OnePlus 6 Launch Imminent As Company Releases Official Teaser

Up until now, there were many rumours and speculations about the OnePlus 6 and its existence. In the last few days, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has confirmed that the OnePlus 6 is coming with a notch. And now, the company has released an official teaser which says ‘speed you need 6’, which hints towards the imminent launch of the smartphone.

The OnePlus 6 will be the next flagship smartphone from the Chinese smartphone maker. OnePlus has been known to produce low-cost flagship smartphones with almost stock OxygenOS based on the latest Android version. However, according to a recent report, the OnePlus 6 could be the costliest OnePlus smartphone ever with a price of about Rs 34000 for the base variant. The OnePlus 6 is expected to have a glass back and a 19:9 display with a notch should explain the price hike of the device.

6et ready! pic.twitter.com/bmvI75xphm

— OnePlus (@oneplus) April 2, 2018

The OnePlus 6 will have a 6.28 inch Optic OLED display with 2280 x 1080 px resolution. The notch will house the earpiece, front camera, and other sensors. However, we cannot rule out the possibility of a much more advanced facial recognition technology which will require extra sensors. In such a case, not a lot of people should have an issue with the notch. Considering OnePlus’s previous devices, the OnePlus 6 will have Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection on both the sides.

Carl Pei tweeted this after The Verge published their story. However, that did not bode well with many OnePlus fans and he, later on, deleted the tweet. It appears that not everyone is ready to love the notch yet.

Under the hood, the device will have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-core chipset with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Going by the previous leak, there might be a model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage as well. Additionally, there will be no support for SD card.

The device will have a dual camera setup with a 16MP sensor and a 20MP low light sensor with an f/1.7 aperture on both lenses. For the front-facing camera, the device will have a 20MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture with support for Face Unlock.

The OnePlus 6 will run on Android 8.1 Oreo with custom OxygenOS on top. The device might also support gesture-based navigation similar to the iPhone X. Finally, the smartphone will have a 3450 mAh Li-ion battery with Dash Charging and possibly, wireless charging capabilities as well.

April 3, 2018
OnePlus 6 Will Be Priced At Around Rs. 34000 And Could Launch In Late-April

Arguably one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2018, the OnePlus 6 has been in the news lately. It has garnered a lot of media attention for its iPhone X inspired design. While the company’s co-founder Carl Pei took it upon himself to justify the decision of putting a notch on the display, new information about the smartphone’s price and a launch date have surfaced.

According to a report, the OnePlus 6 will be slightly pricier than the OnePlus 5T. In China, the 64GB base variant will be priced at 2999 Yuan which translates to Rs 34000, while the 256GB variant will be priced at 4399 Yuan (Rs 45,000 approx). The 128GB storage model will retail for 3799 Yuan (Rs 39,500 approx.). This hike in price could be due to the presence of a notch and features like wireless charging. However, if true, it is still much more affordable than other flagship devices like the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+. In China, the OnePlus 6 will launch by the end of April.

The OnePlus 6 will not have a design similar to the OPPO R15. Carl Pei’s confirmation means the initial leaked image could be our best look at the device so far. The “official case” of the OnePlus 6 also corroborates with the design in the leaked photo. The OnePlus 6 will have a vertically-placed dual camera setup along with a rear-facing fingerprint sensor that might have an oval shape.

April 2, 2018