Category: OnePlus

OnePlus CEO Confirms The Presence Of A Notch On The OnePlus 6

The OnePlus 6 is the next big smartphone launch that we are all waiting for. Considering the company’s portfolio, the OnePlus 6 will have top of the line specifications with an industry-inspired design. So, the device will have a glass back, 19:9 aspect ratio display, and a notch. As a recent leak confirmed that, the phone will have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Recently, there has been a collective outcry over the increasing trend of copying the iPhone X. Hence, OnePlus reached out to The Verge to clarify a few things. Carl Pei, co-founder of OnePlus told The Verge that the OnePlus 6 will indeed have a display notch. However, it has a purpose, which is not similar to the iPhone X’s notch.

Another criticism of Android smartphone makers has been the presence of a chin, despite keeping a notch. 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.

OnePlus 6 Leaked Image

Another interesting piece of information shared by Carl was about the design of the smartphone. Apparently, it won’t look similar to the new OPPO phone, which is great. The OnePlus 6 will launch sooner than its expected June date and will have a 90% screen-to-body ratio.

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.

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.

March 29, 2018
OnePlus 6 Will Have A 3.5mm Headphone Jack

Pete Lau, the CEO of OnePlus conceded that the company will launch a new smartphone in Q2 of 2018. As we are nearing a launch date, more leaks and rumours have started to surface about the OnePlus 6. We already know that the OnePlus 6 will be powered the Snapdragon 845 chipset. And now, a Twitter tipster has shared a new image of the OnePlus 6 with a dbrand like skin on top.

https://twitter.com/getpeid/status/974277638603747328

This image corroborates previous leaks of the OnePlus 6. The smartphone has an oval-shaped fingerprint sensor at the back with a speaker grill and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. As per the previous leaks, the phone is expected to have a glass back, similar to the Oppo R15.

OnePlus 6 Leaked Image

OnePlus 6 Specs

The OnePlus 6 has a 6.28 inch Optic OLED display with 2280 x 1080 px resolution. Going by the Oppo R15 specs, this device will have a 19:9 display with a notch. 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.

March 28, 2018

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s Vs OnePlus 5T

Xiaomi officially launched the Mi MIX 2s in China, which is the first Chinese smartphone to be powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset. The smartphone has an almost bezel-less design. The entry-level model with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage is priced at 3299 Yuan (~Rs 32,999). The one smartphone that can challenge the Mi MIX 2s is the OnePlus 5T. Which is priced at Rs 32,999 for the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage.

The Mi MIX 2s has a 5.99 inch 2160 x 1080 px IPS LCD display with 18:9 aspect ratio, protected by Gorilla Glass 4. The smartphone has no bezels on three corners. However, it has a noticeable bezel on the bottom, which houses a front-facing camera. Similarly, the OnePlus 5T has a 5.99 inch FHD+ 2160 x 1080 px Optic OLED display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Unlike the MIX 2s, the OnePlus 5T is powered by the Snapdragon 835 Octa-core chipset with 6/8GB RAM and 64/128GB storage.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s has a top of the line camera hardware. The smartphone has the iPhone X-style dual camera setup. The 12MP Sony IMX363 sensor with 1.4-micron pixel and an f/1.8 aperture. Similarly, there is a secondary telephoto lens with an f/2.4 aperture, which offers x2 optical zoom and portrait mode. When it comes to camera capabilities, the OnePlus 5T is no slouch either. The smartphone has a dual 12MP and a 20MP camera with an f/1.7 aperture on both sensors. The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s is the first Xiaomi smartphone to support wireless charging. However, the OnePlus counterpart misses out on the same.

Specs Comparision

	Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s	OnePlus 5T
Price	3299 CYN for 6/64 (RAM and Storage) (Rs 32,999) 3599 CYN for 6/128 (RAM and Storage) (Rs 35,999) 3999 CYN for 8/256 (RAM and Storage) (Rs. 39,999)	Rs 32,999 for 6/64GB RAM Model Rs 37,999 for 8/128GB RAM Model
Display	5.99 inch IPS LCD 18:9 Aspect Ratio	5.99 inch Optica OLED 18:9 Aspect Ratio
Processor	Snapdragon 845	Snapdragon 835
RAM	6GB 8GB	6GB 8GB
Storage	64GB 128GB 256GB	64GB 128GB
Primary Camera	12MP wide angle sensor + 12MP telephoto lens f/1.8, f/2.4 aperture 4k @ 30fps	16MP + 20MP sensors f/1.7 aperture 4k @ 30fps
Secondary Camera	5MP	20MP
Battery	3400 mAh	3300 mAh
OS	Android 8 Oreo MIUI 9.5	Android 8 Oreo Oxygen OS
Additional Features	Fingerprint Sensor Wireless charging	Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock

March 27, 2018

OnePlus 6 Could Launch Sooner Than Expected
So far, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ are the most exciting Snapdragon 845-powered devices on the market right now. On the 27th of March, the Mi MIX 2s will join that list and in a couple of months, the OnePlus 6 will launch. While many have predicted the OnePlus 6 to launch in June 2018, things might be a bit different. The OnePlus 5T has gone out of stock in the US, similar to what happened with the OnePlus 5 before the 5T launch.

This means that OnePlus can, realistically, now buy only the 6, when it’s launched. OnePlus being a young company only makes one smartphone at a time. This means that the launch of the OnePlus 6 is nigh, and could happen sooner than expected. The new iteration in the OnePlus story could be a huge departure in terms of design and build quality from the previous device.

OPPO R15

If history is anything to go by, the OnePlus 6 could look very similar to the OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition. This means that the 6 could have a glass back, like the OnePlus X and an iPhone X-like notch. While we have seen a lot of iPhone X copycats so far, the OnePlus 6 could house TrueDepth-like sensors for an advanced facial recognition system. If not, then the criticism will be directed at the 6, just like the OnePlus 5.

OnePlus 6 Specs
- 6.28 inch Optic AMOLED display
- 2260 x 1080 px resolution, 19:9 aspect ratio
- Snapdragon 845 chipset
- 6GB/8GB RAM, 64GB/128GB/256GB storage
- 16MP f/1.7 + 20MP f/1.7
- 20MP front facing camera
- Face Unlock
March 26, 2018
OnePlus 6 Leaked Specs Sheet Reveals Key Details

The OnePlus 6, without a doubt, is one of the most anticipated Android smartphones of 2018. The Chinese smartphone maker has earned the reputation of launching flagship devices at a much more affordable price and the same is expected from the OnePlus 6. However, a recently leaked image has revealed that the OnePlus 6 could cost much more than its predecessor. And now, a sketchy looking specs sheet of the upcoming smartphone has surfaced online.

The smartphone, in all probability, will take key design cues from the recently launched OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition. This means that the OnePlus 6 could have “glass sandwich” design with a metal frame. Considering the presence of glass back panel, the smartphone might also support wireless charging. However, no leaks have backed this feature so far.

OnePlus 6 Specs

The OnePlus 6 has a 6.28 inch Optic OLED display with 2280 x 1080 px resolution. Going by the Oppo R15 specs, this device will have a 19:9 display with a notch. The notch will house the earpice, 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 protection on both 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.

OnePlus 5T

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 device 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. The smartphone will measure at 7.5 mm at its thinnest point and weigh at about 175 grams. Finally, the device will have a 3450 mAh Li-ion battery with Dash Charging and possibly, wireless charging capabilities as well.

March 23, 2018
OnePlus 6 Could Be The Costliest OnePlus Smartphone Yet
OnePlus is known for introducing flagship smartphones at an affordable price. All this started with the OnePlus One, which was priced at US$ 350 or Rs 24999. Until now, the company has done a commendable job by launching latest hardware at a cheaper price than its competition. However, this might change soon. A leaked photo of a presentation suggests that the OnePlus 6 will retail for $749. It isn’t clear yet what currency the figures are in.

The presentation slide has listed the Apple iPhone X, Samsung Galaxy S9+, Huawei P20 and the OnePlus 6. Do note that, the models listed on the presentation represent the costliest model of the respective devices. According to the presentation, the iPhone X retails for US$ 1517, Galaxy S9+ retails for US$ 1200, and the price of the Huawei P20 is yet to be revealed. The last product in the slide is the OnePlus 6, which is listed to be powered by the Snapdragon 845 Octa-core chipset with 8GB RAM and 256GB onboard storage. In fact, this could be the first OnePlus device to have 256GB storage.

The listing also reveals that the phone will have a dual camera setup (20MP + 16MP) similar to the one found on the OnePlus 5T. Finally, the last column talks about the pricing of the device. According to the listing, the OnePlus 6 with 256GB storage will retail for $749. However, similar to the iPhone X and Galaxy S9+, we might also see different RAM and storage models, priced near the US$ 500 mark.

The OnePlus 6 is expected to have a glass back and a display notch, similar to the recently launched Oppo R15. The use of a display with a notch and a glass panel will increase the manufacturing cost. Hence, this could explain the price surging.

OnePlus 6 Leaked Image

OnePlus 6 Specs
- 6.28 inch Optic AMOLED display
- 19:9 aspect ratio, 2280 x 1080 px resolution
- Snapdragon 845
- 6GB/8GB RAM, 64GB/128GB/256GB storage
- 20MP + 16MP primary camera setup
- IP67 rating
March 21, 2018
OnePlus 6: Everything We Know So Far

OnePlus has been actively promoting its upcoming launch of the OnePlus 6. The company has already struck a deal Sony to release an exclusive OnePlus 6 Avengers Edition. On social media, OnePlus has slowly teased a few features of the OnePlus 6 which are a first for the company. The buzz around the OnePlus 6 is certainly palpable as we move closer to the official launch. So, with the launch a couple of weeks away, what do we know about it so far?

Price

The OnePlus 5, at the time of its launch, was criticised for its price tag. The smartphone was priced higher than the OnePlus 3T and still didn’t offer features like wireless charging or water resistance. However, with a revamped design, the OnePlus 5T sort of justified the price tag. Looking at the recent leaks, it appears that the OnePlus 6 might cost up to a whopping Rs 48999. The base variant, however, could be priced between Rs 34999 to Rs 36999.

Design

The design is where the OnePlus 6 is expected to take things a “notch” further. OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 6 will have a notch on the display while maintaining a thick chin at the bottom. Carl Pei, co-founder of OnePlus has revealed that getting rid of the chin meant that the company had to curve the display from the bottom, which Apple did. However, that would have increased the manufacturing of the smartphone a lot.

The company also confirmed that the OnePlus 6 will have an all-glass design, something the company has shied away from since the OnePlus X. Whether this means the device will also have wireless charging has not been confirmed yet. iGyaan received an exclusive image of the OnePlus 6 in a test case. The test case hides the bezels of the device but, the notch is visible in the image. If you zoom in on the top left corner of the image, the date on the desktop shows 23rd April, which is when our source sent this photo to us. A few people on Twitter thought the notch was photoshopped, but, if you zoom in, you can see the front camera and the earpiece, despite the image being clicked in dark.

Display

The OnePlus 6 will have a 6.28 inch Optic AMOLED display with a 2280 x 1080 px resolution. This weird resolution is a result of the notch. OnePlus is expected to retain the Optic AMOLED display. The company has been adamant about its use of a 1080P panel over 1440P and it doesn’t seem like the stance will change anytime soon.

Under The Hood

As has been OnePlus’s strategy with the OnePlus 6, it has confirmed a few specifications of the smartphone as well. The OnePlus 6 will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and have up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. This is the first time that a OnePlus device will have 256GB of storage. The limited edition OnePlus Avengers Edition will only be available in the 256GB storage model. As has been the history, the storage will not be expandable via a microSD card.

The OnePlus 6, again, as confirmed by the company, will be water resistant. This also a first for OnePlus. The exact ceritifcation of the smartphone has not been confirmed right now.

OnePlus 5

Camera

The device will have a dual-camera setup on the back and a single camera on the front. While the leaked image of the OnePlus 6 revealed a vertically placed setup, the OPPO R15 has a setup similar to the OnePlus 5T. Apart from that, the 6 is expected to retain the OnePlus 5T camera implementation. Going by the industry trend, it could have a few “AI capabilities,” similar to the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s.

Conclusion

The OnePlus 6 will launch on the 16th of May in London followed by its India launch in Mumbai on the 17th of May. The smartphone will subsequently go on sale in India on the 21st of May via Amazon exclusively. If the price of the OnePlus 6 is not too expansive and is closer to the launch price of the OnePlus 5T, the 6 could be one of the best smartphones of 2018. However, a lot will depend on how the smartphone performs since specifications are not the only thing that matters.

March 21, 2018
OnePlus 6

OnePlus has finally lifted the curtains off of the OnePlus at an event in London. The OnePlus 6 will launch in India on May 17th where the pricing details will be announced. The OnePlus 6 follows up the successful OnePlus 5T, which was launched in November, about five months after the OnePlus 5 launch. Makes you wonder whether the OnePlus 6T is just around the corner!

The base model of the OnePlus 6 is priced at US$ 529 (Rs 35,800 approx.), the 8GB RAM/128GB model will retail for US$ 579 (Rs 39200 approx.) while the 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant will cost you US$ 629 (Rs 42500).

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March 20, 2018
Possible OnePlus 6 Launched As The OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition

OnePlus is expected to launch its new flagship, the OnePlus 6 in June. Going by the company’s recent track record, the OnePlus 6T will be launched by the end of the year. But, let’s not get ahead of ourselves and for now, concentrate on the OnePlus 6. The smartphone is expected to be one of the best affordable flagship devices of 2018.

The last two OnePlus devices have looked awfully similar to some OPPO smartphones. That is mainly because OnePlus’s parent company is OPPO Electronics. Since OnePlus is a very young company, it is possible that the R&D department is shared between the sister companies. Hence, the OnePlus had the exact design as the OPPO R11 and the OnePlus 5T looked like the OPPO R11S. With this in mind, it is possible that the new OPPO R15 could be the OnePlus 6.

OnePlus 6 Leaked Images

It is worth noting that OnePlus only has the design similar to its OPPO counterparts. All OnePlus devices are launched with flagship specifications and it won’t be any different for the OnePlus 6 either. Also, a recently leaked image of the OnePlus 6 resembles the OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition. The device has a glass back with a very reflective finish albeit, a horizontally placed dual-camera setup. The leaked image of the OnePlus 6 revealed a vertically placed dual-camera setup, which looks similar to the Galaxy S9+.

OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition

Another big change expected in the OnePlus 6 is wireless charging. The OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition doesn’t support wireless charging despite having a glass build.

OnePlus 6 Specs

The device will have a 6.2 inch 2160 x 1080 px Optic AMOLED display with a higher screen to body ratio. The device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB, similar to the OnePlus 5 and 5T.

OnePlus 5T

There will be a tiny notch up front, which will house the front-facing camera and the earpiece with an LED flash unit. In fact, the smartphone is expected to have a Face ID like feature, which uses the front-facing camera. Hence, we could see some extra sensors in that notch to enable a much more secure facial recognition system. That will also sort of justify the notch, just like on the iPhone X.

The device will have a dual primary camera setup, similar to the OnePlus 5T, were, the secondary sensor will be used for low light photography.

March 19, 2018
Android 8.1 Oreo Now Available For OnePlus 5/5T Via Open Beta

When it comes to incremental Android OS upgrades, most of the OEM’s tend to neglect them. However, OnePlus is known for updating its smartphones with the latest OS, at least its new smartphones. The OEM has a track record of pushing incremental updates, and the company continues to do the same.

OnePlus has released the Oxygen OS Open Beta 4 build for the OnePlus 5 and 5T based on Android 8.1 Oreo. Users can install the update by downloading the file from the OnePlus official website. The update weighs at about 1.6GB and the first time Beta testers have to manually download and flash the update. However, if you are already on a Beta build, then the device will receive an OTA update.

Release notes

The update adds new gesture-based auto call pickup by raising the smartphone. Similarly, the company has added more clock styles for the ambient display. The update also optimises full-screen gesture support (only for OnePlus 5T) with updating the device to latest February security patch.

The update introduces a new feature called “Gaming Mode”, which enables immersive gaming experience including power saving and pausing adaptive brightness. The OnePlus switch feature helps to migrate application data, allowing you to switch between devices seamlessly.

March 12, 2018
Could This Be The OnePlus 6?
Over the past couple of years, OnePlus has gained a loyal fanbase in markets like India. One of the main reasons for that is its devices’ price and the specifications they provide at that price. However, there has been a steady increase in the prices of OnePlus devices. The OnePlus 5 received a lot of flak for a hike in its price.

In 2018, OnePlus will launch the OnePlus 6, and in all probability, the OnePlus 6T. While the OnePlus 6T is far away right now, the OnePlus 6 is expected to be launched in the next couple of months. So far, we know that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset and have up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

OPPO R15

Recently, a leaked image of the OnePlus 6 revealed that, like so many of new Android devices, it could also have an iPhone X-like notch. However, it won’t go all out Apple route as the back of the device doesn’t look anything like an iPhone X. However, it is expected to move away from the aluminium build and embrace the “glass sandwich” design. The image shows that the OnePlus 6 will have a shiny back made of glass which means it could support wireless charging.

However, we might get a better look at the possible OnePlus 6 when the OPPO R15 is launched in China. The R15 is tipped to have a design very similar to what is being speculated for the OnePlus 6. A trailer of the OPPO R15 has been leaked, which reveals a glass back with a shiny finish and a dual-camera setup.

OnePlus 6 Leaked Image

The OnePlus 5 was essentially the OPPO R11 with better hardware and the same was with the 5T and R11s. Similarly, we expect the OnePlus 6 to be almost identical to the OPPO R15 which is due to launch soon. If so, we could have an early look at what the OnePlus 6 might turn out to be, eventually. It is, however, worth noting that the shape of the fingerprint sensor on the OPPO R15 is different than the leaked image of the OnePlus 6.

Also, the dual-camera setup of the R15 looks more like the OnePlus 5T. The leaked image of the OnePlus 6 tells us a different story about the dual cameras which are placed vertically. There is no denying that the OnePlus 5’s comparison to the iPhone 7 Plus was mainly due to the camera placement. However, OnePlus has no reason to tinker with that. After all, it is a leaked image and the end product could be different.

OnePlus 5

The most interesting aspect of the OnePlus 6 will be the apparent notch. The same notch is found on the OPPO R15, in fact, it is rumoured to sport a 19:9 aspect ratio. The Asus Zenfone 5Z also has the same aspect ratio and a notch, and similar design is expected from the OnePlus 6. However, what is yet to be seen is whether the notch on the OnePlus 6 will serve any purpose. Apple went with a notch to not only house a lot of sensors in it, but, to also keep the bezels uniform on the rest of the three sides.

However, what we have seen so far from Android smartphone makers is blatant copying without a cause. Even the Zenfone 5Z has a bigger chin which defeats the purpose of a protruded area. OnePlus has shown its keenness to Face Unlock with the OnePlus 5T. Hence, it won’t be surprising if the OnePlus 6 has an advanced facial recognition system to compete with Face ID. In that case, a notch would definitely serve a purpose and its existence will be justified.

OnePlus 6 Expected Specifications
- 6.22 inch Optic AMOLED display
- 2280 x 1080 px resolution; 19:9 aspect ratio
- Snapdragon 845 chipset
- Up to 8GB of RAM, 128GB storage
- Android 8.1 Oreo
- Face Unlock, Fingerprint Sensor
March 8, 2018
OnePlus 6 With 19:9 Aspect Ratio Spotted On AnTuTu

OnePlus is expected to launch the OnePlus 6 in mid-2018. While the launch of the smartphone is still a few months away, leaks about it have been in full swing. Recently, an image of the OnePlus 6 revealing the shiny glass design was leaked. Similarly, it was leaked that the OnePlus 6, just like many other Android devices, would support a notch.

According to a leak, a new OnePlus smartphone with the model number A6000 has been leaked. In fact, the device was spotted on AnTuTu scoring 276510 points. The OnePlus 5 carried the model number A5000, hence, it makes sense for the OnePlus 6 to be A6000. The device has broken the previous record set by the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s. The device has a 19:9 aspect ratio display, which suggests the existence of the notch on the top similar to the Asus ZenFone 5z.

OnePlus 6 sporting a notch should not be that surprising. The OnePlus 5 looked uncannily similar to the iPhone 7 Plus at the time of its launch. However, the company did change things up a bit with the OnePlus 5T.

Credits: Android Central

OnePlus 6 Specifications

The device will have a 6.2 inch 2160 x 1080 px Optic AMOLED display with a higher screen to body ratio. The device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB, similar to the OnePlus 5 and 5T.

OnePlus 5T

There will be a tiny notch up front, which will house the front-facing camera and the earpiece with an LED flash unit. In fact, the smartphone is expected to have a Face ID like feature, which uses the front-facing camera. Hence, we could see some extra sensors in that notch to enable a much more secure facial recognition system. That will also sort of justify the notch, just like on the iPhone X.

The device will have a dual primary camera setup, similar to the OnePlus 5T, were, the secondary sensor will be used for low light photography.

Conclusion

In the last few years, the company didn’t have any contenders in the affordable flagship market. However, now the market has many interesting smartphones like the Asus ZenFone 5z and the Honor View10, which costs much less than the OnePlus 5T. Similarly, this year will be a real challenge for OnePlus and its devices.

Over the years, OnePlus devices have taken “inspiration” from OPPO devices. The OnePlus 5, for instance, looked similar to the OPPO R11 while the 5T looked uncannily similar to the R11s. With the OPPO R15 launch expected soon, it won’t be surprising if the OnePlus 6 turns out to be a more powerful R15.

March 8, 2018

OnePlus 5T Vs Asus Zenfone 5Z Vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

Asus has launched its new flagship smartphone, the Asus Zenfone 5Z at MWC 2018. While at first glance it might look like an iPhone X knockoff, it has a lot more going on for it. In fact, the smartphone was launched along with three other Zenfone devices. The most interesting aspect of the Asus Zenfone 5Z is that it runs on the Snapdragon 845 and is priced at EUR 479 (Rs. 38,000 approx.).

Before MWC 2018 began, many expected Samsung to rule the Snapdragon 845 roost with its Galaxy S9 and S9+. However, smartphone makers like Sony and now Asus, have launched devices powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset as well. The Asus Zenfone 5Z is the latest one before Xiaomi launches the Mi Mix 2S in late-March.

At this price point, the Zenfoone 5Z is much more affordable than the likes of the Galaxy S9 and Xperia XZ2. However, it will be interesting to see if and when Asus decides to launch the device in India, what the pricing will be like. If the company manages to keep the pricing under Rs. 40,000 the Zenfone 5Z will directly compete with the OnePlus 5T and Xiaomi Mi Mix 2. However, both of these smartphones run on the now older Snapdragon 835 chipset.

While the design of the Asus Zenfone 5Z and its UI might not be everyone’s cup of tea, there is no denying the potential of its chipset. The Galaxy S9, however, will be powered by the Exynos 9810 in India, will launch at a price of Rs. 62500. So, how does the Asus Zenfone 5Z hold up against the likes of the OnePlus 5T and Mi Mix 2? Let’s find out.

Comparison

Specifications	Asus Zenfone 5Z	OnePlus 5T	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Price	Starting at EUR 479 (Rs. 38,000 approx.)	Starting at Rs. 32999	Rs. 32999
Display	6.2 inch IPS LCD	6 inch Optic AMOLED	5.99 inch IPS LCD
Resolution	2246 x 1080 px 18.5:9 402 ppi	2160 x 1080 px 18:9 401 ppi	2160 x 1080 px 18:9 403 ppi
Chipset	Snapdragon 845	Snapdragon 835	Snapdragon 835
RAM	4GB 6GB 8GB	6GB 8GB	6GB
Storage	64GB 128GB Expandable up to 400GB	64GB 128GB Non-Expandable	128GB Non-Expandable
Battery	3300 mAh QuickCharge 4.0	3300 mAh DashCharge	3400 mAh QuickCharge
Primary Camera	12MP Sony IMX363 sensorf/1.8 aperture Unspecified MP 120° wide-angle camera with 6p lens	16MP f/1.7 20MP f/1.7	12MP f/2.0
Primary Camera Video	4K @ 60fps	4K @ 30fps	4K @ 30fps
Secondary Camera	8MP f/2.0	16MP f/2.0	5MP f/2.0
Add-Ons	Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock	Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock	Fingerprint Sensor

February 28, 2018

OnePlus 6 Leaked In Live Images

OnePlus has had some of the most successful smartphones in India. From the OnePlus One to the OnePlus 5T, the price to performance ratio of OnePlus devices has more or less been spot-on. Even though the OnePlus 5 received some flak for a shaky camera and design too similar to the iPhone 7 Plus, it was a great smartphone for the price. With the OnePlus 5T, the company moved on to a modern design and introduced Face Unlock as well. However, greater things are expected from the OnePlus 6 and a new leak has revealed some interesting details.

Leaked images of the OnePlus 6 reveal that it will have some resemblance to the iPhone X. While the iPhone X and its notch was met with scepticism at the launch, it has, since then, become a feature a lot of other smartphone makers have imitated. The OnePlus 6 will also have a notch on top which will house the earpiece and camera. However, unlike other smartphone makers, OnePlus could use the notch to house extra hardware for a much safer Face Unlock system that could essentially replace the fingerprint sensor.

iPhone X Notch

To the back of the smartphone is where things get interesting. It looks like the OnePlus 6 will finally have a glass design which means it could introduce wireless charging as well. Although, OnePlus has conceded that DashCharge is much better than wireless charging. The dual-camera setup looks uncannily similar to the recently launched Galaxy S9+ as well.

The leaked image shows that the smartphone is running on Oxygen OS 5.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo.

Specifications and speculations:

The smartphone has 6GB RAM and 64GB storage, which looks like the base variant of the OnePlus 6. OnePlus has been using similar RAM and storage combinations from the launch of OnePlus 3.

The smartphone might have a 6.2-inch display with a higher screen to body proportion. Similarly, the notch houses the main earpiece, front-facing camera and a LED flash unit. Similar to the OnePlus 5T, the company might implement the face unlock using the front-facing camera.

Conclusion:

Applying OnePlus’s two smartphones a year philosophy, the OnePlus 6 is expected to launch in June. However, this might just be a prototype, which may not make into the final production stage.

February 28, 2018

Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ Vs The Competition

Samsung has launched its new flagship devices, the Galaxy S9 and S9+. Both the smartphones are available for pre-order in India and will go on sale from the 16th of March. However, the price of the smartphones has not been revealed yet. That is expected to happen on the 4th of March. Samsung won’t be selling the 128GB storage variant in India, only the 64GB and 256GB variant will be available.

The Galaxy S9 and S9+ will carry a premium price tag for sure, and go up against the likes of the iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus and even Galaxy Note8. However, flagship specifications no longer come at a premium price tag. Android smartphones like the OnePlus 5T and Mi Mix 2 offer top of the line specifications at a much lower cost. So, how does the Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ stack up against the competition? Let’s find out!

Comparison

Samsung Galaxy S9	Samsung Galaxy S9+	Apple iPhone X	Samsung Galaxy Note8	OnePlus 5T
TBA	TBA	Starting at Rs. 89000	Rs. 67900	Starting at Rs. 32999
5.8 inch Super AMOLED	6.2 inch Super AMOLED	5.8 inch Super Retina OLED	6.3 inch Super AMOLED	6 inch Optic AMOLED
2960 x 1440 px 570 ppi	2960 x 1440 px 529 ppi	2436 x 1125 px 458 ppi	2960 x 1440 px 521 ppi	2160 x 1080 px 401 ppi
3000 mAh Wireless Charging, QuickCharge 4.0	3500 mAh Wireless Charging, QuickCharge 4.0	2716 mAh Wireless Charging, Fast Charging	3300 mAh Wireless Charging, QuickCharge 4.0	3300 mAh DashCharge
Exynos 9810	Exynos 9810	A11 Bionic Chipset	Exynos 8895	Snapdragon 835
4GB	6GB	3GB	6GB	6GB 8GB
64GB, 256GB Expandable up to 400GB	64GB, 256GBGB Expandable up to 400GB	64GB, 256GB Non-Expandable	64GB Expandable up to 256GB	64GB, 128GB Non-Expandable
12MP Dual Pixel f/1.5 to f/2.4	12MP Wide-Angle f/1.5 12MP Telephoto f/2.4	12MP Wide-Angle f/1.8 aperture 12MP Telephoto f/2.4 aperture	12MP Wide-Angle f/1.7 aperture 12MP Telephoto f/2.4 aperture	16MP f/1.7 20MP f/1.7
Super Slo-mo videos HDR Panorama OIS Variable Aperture 4K videos @ 60fps	Super Slo-mo videos HDR Panorama OIS Variable Aperture Bokeh Shots 2X lossless zoom 4K videos @ 60fps	HDR Panorama Portrait mode Portrait Lighting (beta) Dual optical image stabilization Six-element lens Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync 4K videos @ 60fps	HDR Panorama PDAF 2X lossless optical zoom Bokeh Shots OIS	HDR Panorama PDAF Portrait Mode
8MP f/1.7 Auto HDR	8MP f/1.7 Auto HDR	7MP camera f/2.2 Portrait Lighting (beta)	8MP f/1.7 aperture	16MP f/2.0
Fingerprint sensor IP68 certification Iris Scanner	Fingerprint sensor IP68 certification Iris Scanner	FaceID IP67 certification	Iris Scanner Fingerprint Sensor IP68 certification	Fingerprint sensor Face Unlock

February 27, 2018

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