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OnePlus 7 Launch Details May Be Revealed On April 17 As Per CEO Pete Lau

OnePlus has built a reputation for itself as a company that manufactures “flagship killer smartphones”. When the OnePlus 6T was launched in 2018, it received rave reviews worldwide owing to its inclusion of top-of-the-line specifications at a more affordable price point than its competitors. The device featured a host of interesting features, such as Dash Charging and an in-display fingerprint scanner. As reported previously, the next generation of the smartphone including the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro is all set to make its appearance in the market in the upcoming month i.e. May 2019. A tweet from the CEO of OnePlus, Pete Lau has now revealed that the company will officially announce the launch details of the OnePlus 7 series on April 17. 2019.

I know you guys are stoked to hear about the new device – check back to see my post this Wednesday ?
— Pete Lau (@PeteLau) April 15, 2019

The OnePlus 7 has been floating around in rumours and leaks for quite some time now, and the fans would be ecstatic in light of any official news from the company. Leaks have already revealed a multitude of specifications and features of the upcoming smartphone. The OnePlus 7 lineup is expected to feature the powerful 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset, which comprises of the octa-core Kryo 485 CPU clocked at 2.84 GHz, combined with the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of memory, the smartphones may have 12GB of RAM and 512GB ROM for the top variants.

OnePlus 6T

Talking about the optics, the OnePlus “flagship killers” are speculated to feature triple camera setups on the back, with a single front camera which may be housed in the pop-up mechanism of the smartphones. This may lead to a notch-free display on the devices, improving the aesthetics of the same. Under the hood, the OnePlus 7 may be powered by a 4,000 mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging. Also, the Pro version of the smartphone may have a bigger battery pack because of the rumoured 5G connectivity support in the same. Both the devices are expected to run on the latest Oxygen OS 9 on top of the current Android 9 Pie.

OnePlus 6T

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As mentioned previously in the article, the new OnePlus smartphones will probably be announced officially on April 17. Both the smartphones will be placed at a higher price point than its predecessors. Recent leaks suggest that the smartphone will be priced US$ 569 (roughly INR 40,000) onwards. More information regarding the same is expected to be available in the not-so-distant future.

April 16, 2019
OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro To Launch On The 14th Of May

OnePlus, since its inception in the year 2013 has become a well-known smartphone OEM all over the world. Its last device, the OnePlus 6T received positive reviews for its affordability compared to similarly specced handsets. Now, fresh reports from a known gadget leakster on microblogging website Twitter has revealed when the company is going to launch its next flagship smartphones. Unlike past update cycles, the company is reported to two launch smartphones allegedly called the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro. The leakster claims that both the smartphones will be launched on the 14th of May globally.

OnePlus 7, 7 Pro Specifications

As mentioned above, OnePlus is expected to launch two new devices at the event. While the regular variant and the successor to the OnePlus 6T will be called the OnePlus 7, another variant with slightly bumped up specifications and possible support for 5G will be called the OnePlus 7 Pro. Apart from a few differences, key features of both the smartphones are expected to be similar. The leaks claim the former will have a 6.5-inch display while the latter is reported to sport a 6.67-inch display. Both devices will employ a pop-up camera to house the front-facing snapper in an attempt to maximise the screen real estate. Like the Samsung Galaxy S9, the Pro variant of the upcoming device will have a display that tapers towards the edges. Like their predecessor, the handsets will feature an in-display fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology.

Sources claim both the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro will run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, while both the smartphones will have a triple rear camera setup; the former will have a 48 MP sensor, combined with a 20 MP and a 5 MP sensor; The latter will feature a 48 MP main sensor, combined with a 16 MP telephoto and an 8 MP sensor. Both devices will have a 16 MP selfie camera housed in the pop-up mechanism on the top of the smartphone. In terms of memory and storage, the handsets may feature up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

Previous leaks suggested the OnePlus 7 will be powered by a 4000 mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging. The Pro model may feature a bigger cell because of the rumoured support for 5G connectivity. Both the smartphones will run on the latest Oxygen OS 9 on top of the current Android 9 Pie.

Pricing & Availability

OnePlus 6T

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As mentioned above, the latest flagships from OnePlus will launch on the 14th of May. Like every iteration by the company, it is expected they will be priced higher than their predecessor. While the OnePlus 7 is expected to start at US$ 569 (Rs. 40,000), the OnePlus 7 Pro may start at US$ 700 (Rs. 48,500).

April 15, 2019
OnePlus To Skip Foldable Smartphones This Year, To Release A Smart TV Instead

OnePlus, one of the most well-recognised smartphone OEMs in the world has seen unprecedented success since its inception in 2013. The company is known for launching just two devices every year since 2016. Fresh reports claim that it may now be looking to expand its lineup of products. A senior OnePlus executive has said in an interview to an Italian publication and confirmed that while the company may not launch a foldable smartphone this year, it may release a smart television soon. Alongside the smart TV, It is also planning products in the automotive and PC market for the future.

OnePlus’ Plans For The Future

The senior executive at OnePlus, said there are many reasons for the company not to invest in a foldable smartphone just yet. The reasons cited are not providing any additional functionality than a regular handset; and the cost of the current foldable smartphones, which are known to be considerably expensive. According to him, the prospect of developing a smart TV is something the company is looking forward to. The executive further claims there has been no significant innovation in the space for around 20 years, which OnePlus is planning to tackle with their product. The final product from the company may not feature a remote control as it is developing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) to take its place. Interestingly, the idea of a smart TV developed by OnePlus isn’t new and the plans for it were announced a while ago.

OnePlus 6T

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Furthermore, OnePlus is not stopping at smart TVs, or ‘Smart Displays’ as the senior executive calls them. The company is also developing products in the automotive sector. While creating a car is too complex according to the executive, development in the software side of things is being looked into. Also in the pipeline are products for a smart office, which includes the PC and cloud space, to allow for seamless connectivity. Unfortunately, no information on when to expect the aforementioned products have been provided. However, given an official confirmation, they are expected to be announced starting later this year.

April 13, 2019
Research Claims Most Pixel And OnePlus Buyers Are Former Samsung Smartphone Owners

Google first launched its Pixel lineup of smartphones in the year 2016. The devices were targeted at the premium segment and were intended to lure the buyers of the Apple iPhones. Like the latter, Google handsets promised a clean, software experience with reliable hardware integration and optimisation. While the Pixel smartphones have reached their third iteration with the Pixel 3/3 XL last year, their original goal still seems far fetched. In a fresh report by known research organization Counterpoint, it is claimed the major Pixel and OnePlus smartphone buyers are former users of Samsung devices.

The Results Of The Research

The aforementioned research was conducted by Counterpoint in the US during Q4 of the year 2018. Smartphones that the study was administered on were the Pixel 3 duo and the OnePlus 6T. The results of the research showed almost 51 percent users of the aforementioned Pixel devices were former users of Samsung smartphones. On the other hand, around 37 percent of OnePlus 6T users are past users of Samsung devices. This was followed by former Apple smartphone users in both cases with an 18 and 16 percent share respectively. It is further followed by Motorola by a 14 percent stake in case of the Pixel; and LG by a 15 percent share in case of OnePlus.

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Interestingly, both the Pixel and OnePlus smartphones represent a different price segment. While the former is priced at a premium, the latter is a more affordable flagship handset. The research notes that the aggressive marketing strategy adopted by Google and the affordability of OnePlus handsets is the major reason behind the above results. Samsung smartphones have also always been rated behind the above-mentioned devices in terms of software experience. Notably, the main competition of Google, as mentioned above is Apple, whose users still hold an 18 per cent share in terms of switching to a Pixel handset. Therefore, in the case of both the OEMs, the share of former Android users is more than 80 percent.

April 10, 2019
OnePlus 7 Pro Leaked In Images, Might Be The Company’s First 5G Smartphone

OnePlus is expected to launch its next flagship smartphone, allegedly called the OnePlus 7 in the following weeks. Late last year the company announced that a separate device from the one mentioned above will also be launched this year. This handset will support 5G connectivity, the next generation of mobile networks. While OnePlus showcased a demo of its 5G smartphone at the MWC in the month of February, there was no official information regarding its launch. Fresh leaks have emerged on Chinese social networking website Weibo which reveals the purported device, which will be called the OnePlus 7 Pro in its full glory.

OnePlus 7 Pro

The upcoming 5G smartphone, OnePlus 7 Pro will be an upgraded version of the OnePlus 7 in more ways than one. The leaked image exposes a few details about the device. Unlike the leaked images of the latter, the 5G variant of the handset will have a curved display that tapers towards the sides. Other than the said change, all the physical aspects of the smartphone remain same as the OnePlus 7. It is expected to have a pop up style selfie camera and a large screen display which will be surrounded by negligible bezels. The leaked image of the OnePlus 7 Pro exhibit a 6.67-inch Optic AMOLED display with FullHD+ resolution, unlike the 6.5-inch display expected in the OnePlus 7. Like the OnePlus 6T launched last year, it is also expected to feature an in-display fingerprint scanner.

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The leak further reveals the OnePlus 7 Pro is kitted with the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone will have a triple rear camera setup which is comprised of a 48MP sensor, combined with a 16MP and an 8MP sensor. For memory and storage, the device in the leak sports 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, but it may be available in more variants. While the leak seems convincing, it is advised to be taken with a grain of salt, as this is the first time the OnePlus 7 Pro has been leaked. The smartphone, along with the OnePlus 7 is expected to launch next month.

April 10, 2019
OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition Back In Stock For Limited Time In India

OnePlus launched its latest flagship, the OnePlus 6T back in the month of October last year. Soon after the launch of the high-end smartphone, the company launched its beefed-up variant the McLaren edition. As the name suggests the handset was designed and developed in collaboration with McLaren, a legendary sports car maker from Britain. In comparison to the standard OnePlus 6T, the McLaren Edition variant has higher RAM capacity, faster-charging speeds and a distinctive design.

OnePlus 6T McLaren

The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition measures 157.5 x 74.8 x8.2 mm and tips the scale at 185 g. The front of the smartphone accommodates a curved 2.5D, 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display which is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 6. The display panel has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 402 ppi. The front of the handset also features a waterdrop notch which houses the 16 MP selfie camera which can also capture 1080p videos at 30 fps. Like the standard OnePlus 6T, it also has an in-display fingerprint sensor. In addition to the fingerprint sensor, it also supports Face Unlock technology.

The rear glass panel of the OnePlus 6T McLaren edition has a Carbon-Fiber like design that carries the McLaren logo. To provide the smartphone with an elegant look, the rear panel also has a Papaya Orange accent run across its sides. The device sports a dual rear camera setup which consists of a 16 MP sensor, a 20 MP sensor and a Dual LED flash. Connectivity options on the smartphone include dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, and bottom mounted USB Type-C port for charging and data syncing.

In terms of memory and storage, the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition has 10 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. The smartphone is kitted with the Snapdragon 845 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU along with the Adreno 630 GPU. It is powered by a 3700 mAh lithium-ion battery which supports Warp 30 charge. As the name suggests, Warp 30 charges the device with 30 watts of maximum power. In comparison, the standard OnePlus 6T can only be charged with a maximum power of 20 watts.

Price And Availability

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The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition is available for a price of Rs 50,999. Noteworthy, the device will be available for purchase for a limited period of time. Therefore, interested buyers must act fast if they wanna get their hands on the opulent smartphone.

April 8, 2019
Design And Features Of The OnePlus 7 Revealed Via Casemaker

OnePlus is soon expected to launch its latest flagship smartphone for 2019, the OnePlus 7 which will succeed the OnePlus 6T from last year. The upcoming smartphone has leaked on numerous instances which claimed it will be a worthy upgrade to its predecessor. Freshly, the HD renders of the device have leaked on Twitter which supposedly were created by a case maker for the handset.

OnePlus 7 Design and Features

The front of the OnePlus 7 has an appealing design with a large screen display that has minimal bezels on all four sides. Unlike its predecessors, the upcoming smartphone has a pop up selfie camera instead of a water drop notch. The right side of the smartphone is occupied by the power button and the silent switch while the left side is occupied by the volume rockers.

According to the leak, the bottom of the OnePlus 7 houses the USB Type-C port, microphone pinhole, loudspeaker grille. The top of the smartphone houses another microphone pinhole and the hardware for the pop up selfie camera. The rear of the alleged OnePlus 7 harbours a triple camera setup and the LED flash. According to a past leak the smarpthone will feature the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is also present on devices like the Galaxy S10 lineup. Like the OnePlus 6T, the upcoming smartphone is also expected to have an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Launch Date and Price

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The precise launch date of the OnePlus 7 is currently unavailable, however, it is reported to be launched before the Q2 of 2019 ends. The exact price of the upcoming smartphone will be revealed at the time of its official announcement. Though, going by the companies pricing for previous handsets, its base variant will be priced under Rs 40k.

April 4, 2019
OnePlus Announces Electric Car With Warp Charge Technology

It’s April 1, and tech companies across the globe are on their heels trying to pull off pranks on their fans and customers. This isn’t something new, rather, tech giants like Google have been celebrating events like these since forever. In 2015, Google introduced a version of the popular arcade game, Pac-Man in Google Maps to celebrate April Fool’s day. Interestingly, the Chinese technology company, OnePlus announced its plan to release its Warp Car, which will be the company’s first electric supercar, or the first supercar, or the first car of sorts. Even more so, this announcement was put out on April 1, giving a clear indication of what the company is up to.

OnePlus Warp Car Features

Coming soon. pic.twitter.com/0Kn0ozIjYh
— OnePlus (@oneplus) March 29, 2019

The company claims that its “Warp Car” is printed using SLS 3D and ABS 3D printing so that people who “buy” it in the future can customize the design at their homes. Seemingly, OnePlus is applying the modular design implementation to vehicles. However, it’s easy to see through this gimmick. The company states that the owners of the “Warp Car” can replace any worn out parts in the vehicle, and replace them with brand new parts. It all sounds a bit…. shady.

Furthermore, another very hilarious feature stated by OnePlus includes the integration of the OnePlus smartphone with the “Warp Car”, where the company claims that the car owners (this might sound a bit ridiculous) can replace the steering wheel with their OnePlus smartphones. Keeping the outrageousness of the features down a notch would have worked out better for the company. Something on the lines of the upcoming notch-less OnePlus 7.

Moreover, the company states that the owners can easily drive the car using gesture controls on the smartphone-cum-steering-wheel. Apparently, swiping left and right on the OnePlus device will enable the car to turn to the respective directions, and swiping up and down will lead to the forward and reverse movement of the car respectively. In another hilarious statement, OnePlus promises the users that in the first OTA (over the air) update, users will get an airplane mode, which won’t necessarily help the car to fly (although OnePlus could have pulled it off too), but will disable all notifications so that a person doesn’t accidentally swipe the wrong way and crashes the car.

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— Tripurari Pandey (@thetripurari) March 29, 2019

In a string of other absurd claims, OnePlus says that customers can use their smartphone’s torch to light up the external headlights as well as the internal lamps. To charge the vehicle, users can plug in 20 – that’s right, 20 OnePlus Warp Chargers to charge the car in one day. Just when you think the company could not go more over the top, it stoops down real low as it states that its customers should be at least 5’6″ tall, and they shouldn’t be taller than 5’8″ in order to accommodate them in the vehicle. Well, that’s a pretty solid niche.

Tech Companies And April Fool’s Day

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Users took to Twitter to participate in the meme galore that OnePlus had sparked. A user boosted the exposure on the warp car’s image the company had posted and found out that OnePlus had a message for its fans on the rear number plate, stating “Yes, we do cars now”. Even though it is clear that all of this was an obviously ridiculous concept, we could imagine the amount of fun the company has had with this. As long as a prank doesn’t hurt anybody, it’s a good prank, and a lot of tech companies are following this roadmap this April Fool’s day.

April 1, 2019
OnePlus 7 Leaked Case Strengthens The Claim Of Pop Up Selfie Camera

Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus is soon expected to launch its upcoming flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 7. The device became the talk of the town soon after the launch of the OnePlus 6T which was announced last year. Leaks in the past have claimed that the upcoming handset will have a considerably different design in comparison to its predecessor. A freshly leaked render of the OnePlus 7 in its case supports the preceding claim.

OnePlus 7 Design

According to the leaks, the rear of the OnePlus 7 has triple rear cameras which are disparate to its predecessor that has dual rear cameras. The image reveals that the ridged camera module also accommodates two little speckles which may be laser focusing sensors. The shape of the LED flash on the upcoming smartphone is also different which is circular.

Distinctly, the alleged OnePlus 7 has a pop-up selfie camera which is similar to the one present on the Vivo V15 Pro. The pop-up selfie camera will help OnePlus in further boosting the screen to body ratio of the forthcoming smartphone. Although the particular leak does not reveal the front fascia and features of the OnePlus 7, they were uncovered in another leak from the past.

The OnePlus 7 is alleged to sport a 6.5 inch AMOLED display that accommodates an on display fingerprint sensor. It is claimed to feature the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using 7 nm fabrication technology. The smartphone will be powered by a 4,000 mAh battery that will also support 44w super fast Dash charging. Other details about the device will be revealed once the company officially launches it.

Launch Date

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OnePlus has not yet announced the launch date of the OnePlus 7. However, going by the company’s previous launch cycles, it is expected to be launched before the Q2 of 2019 ends.

March 28, 2019
OnePlus 7 In Gradient Colours Surfaces Online
OnePlus is a considerably new company in contrast to competitors like Samsung and Apple. Nevertheless, the company has made a lasting mark in the heavily crowded smartphone industry. It is soon expected to launch the OnePlus 7 which will succeed the OnePlus 6T from the yesteryear. The upcoming smartphone is believed to be significantly different both in terms of design and features in comparison to its predecessor. The device has previously been subjected to several leaks which revealed its key specifications and price. A fresh leak claims that the company will launch its next flagship with new gradient coloured back panels.

OnePlus 7 Design And New Gradient Panels

The latest leak of the OnePlus 7 reveals a smartphone with a popup selfie camera which is reminiscent of the Vivo V15 Pro. The right side of the smartphone houses the power button and the sound profile slider while its left side houses the volume rockers. Surprisingly, the upcoming device features triple rear cameras which have been bumped up from two on its predecessor.

Noteworthy, the rear panel of the OnePlus 7 which is assumed to be made out of glass has an attractive look with gradient finishes. The leaked images show three different coloured gradient finishes which include yellow, purple and cyan. The purple coloured gradient looks similar to the OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple, while the two other colours are brand new. The probability of OnePlus 7 being offered in these gradient colours is quite high.

Not long ago, a YouTuber named Arun Maini got a chance to visit the OnePlus factory in China from where he revealed several intriguing facts. He shared a video in which he showcased a whole bunch of prototype glass panels with gradient finish for OnePlus smartphones which never made their way into the production handsets. Both the newly leaked renders and the previously shared video can be taken as a serious indication that OnePlus is likely to launch its upcoming flagships in the aforementioned gradient panels other than the traditional colours.

OnePlus 7 Leaked Specifications
- Display: 5-inch AMOLED
- Operating System: OxygenOS 9 based on Android 9 Pie
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
- CPU: Octa-Core, Upto 2.84 GHz
- GPU: Adreno 640
- RAM: 8GB/12GB LPDDR4x
- Storage: 128GB/256GB
- Rear Cameras: 48MP + 20MP + 5MP, LED Flash
- Front Camera: 16MP Popup Selfie Camera
- Security: Face Unlock + In-display fingerprint scanner
- Battery: 4000mAh, 44 W Super Fast Dash Charge
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We will have to wait patiently for OnePlus’s official announcement to confirm the specifications and design of OnePlus 7.
March 19, 2019
OnePlus To Launch A Pair Of Truly Wireless Earbuds With The OnePlus 7

OnePlus is expected to launch its next flagship, the OnePlus 7 in the month of June. The smartphone will be a successor to the OnePlus 6T which was lauded for its performance and affordability. The device has been previously leaked to sport an all-new design and updated internals. A post by the CEO of OnePlus, Pete Lau on the Chinese social networking website Weibo has suggested that the company is working on a pair of truly wireless earbuds which may be announced along with the OnePlus 7.

OnePlus Truly Wireless Earbuds

In his post, the senior OnePlus executive mentions the current industry trend of removing the 3.5mm headphone jack in favour of a single port. He then asks for suggestions for truly wireless earbuds. Considering smartphone manufacturers like Nokia and Samsung have already released earbuds that are fully wireless, OnePlus may be looking to go down the same path. The earphones will be an upgrade to the Bullets Wireless earbuds, which were launched last year. Unfortunately, details about the device aren’t known yet, but the upcoming truly wireless earbuds from OnePlus are likely to retain the Bullets branding and will arrive with a charging case like the Apple AirPods. It is also reported to have a minimal audio delay, a small and lightweight body and will be comfortable to wear.

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Interestingly Apple started this trend of removing the 3.5mm headphone jack with its 2017’s iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. OnePlus removed the headphone jack with their current generation flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 6T. Like its predecessor, the upcoming OnePlus 7 is not expected to have the ill-fated headphone jack. So, the idea of launching truly wireless earbuds along with the device may turn out to be a good idea for the company. The truly wireless earbuds from OnePlus will compete against the likes of the Apple AirPods, the latest Samsung Galaxy Buds and Nokia’s True Wireless Earbuds. As the company is known to price its devices competitively, the earphones could be priced around the US$ 120 (Rs. 8300) range.

March 11, 2019
OnePlus 7 Listed Online Confirming Price & Specifications
OnePlus is expected to launch its newest flagship, the OnePlus 7 in a few months. The smartphone is expected to be a significant change over its predecessor, the OnePlus 6T in terms of design and specifications. A fresh listing on Chinese E-commerce website Gizbot has leaked the price and specifications of the upcoming device. This news arrives after the renders of the OnePlus 7 were leaked online a few days ago.

OnePlus 7 Specifications

According to the listing, the OnePlus 7 has a glass on the back and the front with minimal bezels around the display. It has a 6.5 inch Super AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution. Unlike its predecessor, the upcoming device does not have a notch and it rather has a pop-up selfie camera like the Vivo V15 Pro. The smartphone has an in-display fingerprint scanner which has been carried forward from the OnePlus 6T.

Under the hood, the OnePlus 7 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using 7nm fabrication process. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 48MP primary sensor, 20MP secondary sensor, and a third 5MP sensor. For selfies, the device has a 16MP camera hidden in the pop-up mechanism on the top of the device. For memory and storage, the OnePlus 7 will be available in the following variants:
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
- 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM
The OnePlus 7 will be powered by a 4000mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging. It will run on the company’s OxygenOS 9 which is built on top of the latest Android 9 Pie. Although the listing has leaked most of the upcoming smartphone’s specifications, we will still have to wait for the company to confirm them aforementioned details.

Price & Launch

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The OnePlus 7 is expected to launch in the month of June and will be available for sale soon after. According to the listing, the smartphone will be priced starting US$ 569 (Rs. 40,000). The company is known for increasing the price of its devices with each iteration, so the news of a price hike might not arrive as a shock to the prospective buyers.
March 9, 2019
OnePlus 7 Leaks Show Pop-Up Selfie Camera, Triple Rear Camera

Treading on the success path of the OnePlus 6 and 6T, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is expected to launch the OnePlus 7 in the second quarter of 2019. The device will supposedly launch beside a 5G OnePlus smartphone, the likes of which were unveiled at the MWC 2019. Fresh leaks suggest that the OnePlus 7 will sport a pop-up selfie camera, similar to the one present in Vivo Nex (which was released last year).

Leaks: Camera & Display

As per the leaks, the OnePlus 7 features a bezel-less 6.5 inch display, which can be an Optic AMOLED panel similar to the one in OnePlus 6T. The screen tapers towards the edges, with no visible notch or ‘punch hole’. As mentioned before, a motorized selfie camera pops up from an enclosure on top of the smartphone. The specifications of the selfie shooter, however, are not available as of now.

The leaked renders also show a triple rear camera setup. The three sensors are aligned vertically, with the LED flash placed just below the cameras. The predecessor of the OnePlus 7 had a dual camera module, which was housed in a 16 MP+20 MP configuration. It is possible that the third camera sensor being introduced in the OnePlus 7 is a ToF (Time of flight) sensor, which is seen on smartphones from both Oppo and Vivo.

Leaks: Design

The left edge of the smartphone has the volume rockers, whereas the right side accommodates the power button and the alert slider. No rear fingerprint sensor was spotted in the leaks, so this may hint towards the fact that the OnePlus 7 may support a similar in display fingerprint scanner to the OnePlus 6T. Furthermore, no 3.5 mm headphone jack is spotted in the images, but there is nothing surprising about that since the previous iteration lacked the same. A standard USB Type C port is present on the device, right next to the speaker and the microphone.

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The OnePlus 7 was previously leaked on March 1, which led to the reveal of the smartphone’s front panel. The next ‘flagship killer’ is expected to have top-of-the-line specifications. Since the 5G prototype at the MWC 2019 featured the Snapdragon 855, the same chipset is presumed to be seen in the OnePlus 7. A launch date for the device is still pending, but as mentioned before, OnePlus has a six-month refresh cycle for releasing new smartphones. Hence, the device may be slated to launch in Q2 of this year.

March 4, 2019
OnePlus Partners with Qualcomm to Bring 5G in India

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in Barcelona has seen many launches and announcements that seized all the attention. But there was one company, OnePlus which despite not launching any device, managed to steal the thunder from other companies like Samsung and Huawei; when they showcased their 5G prototype smartphone at the MWC. The company has announced at the event that it has some big plans for India. OnePlus has partnered with Qualcomm to bring 5G, the next generation of mobile networks to the country. The company also claimed that it will be one of the first company’s to bring a smartphone with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC in India.

The Future Of 5G In India

In its current state, the next generation of wireless network, 5G may still be a distant dream in India. The spectrum allocation for the same is yet to occur in the country, so it may be while when mobile telecom companies start the nationwide rollout of 5G. This rollout is expected to happen either later this year or by the year 2020 when the technology will be more mainstream.

OnePlus’ 5G Plans

OnePlus didn’t specify what its partnership with Qualcomm means and what the companies will do together. Both the companies first started their collaboration in 2017, when they developed a 5G enabled device. Then at the Qualcomm conference which happened in late 2018, OnePlus announced that it will be one of the first company to launch a 5G enabled device in 2019 with the Snapdragon 855 chipset and Qualcomm’s X50 modem. At the MWC, the company had its 5G prototype device, which was used to demonstrate gaming from the cloud.

OnePlus has also started a contest called “5G Apps for tomorrow” competition in partnership with Qualcomm wherein the participants will need to visit this link and submit their entries. The winner of the contest will get a trip to OnePlus HQ, a 5G device from the company and 20,000 euros in cash among other prizes.

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The device that OnePlus will bring to India may be its next flagship smartphone, assumed to be the OnePlus 7. It seems like a great initiative by OnePlus and Qualcomm in bringing faster wireless networks to the Indian subcontinent.

February 27, 2019
OnePlus 7 Won’t Support Wireless Charging, Confirms Company
OnePlus devices are known for bringing flagship specifications for the price of a mid-range smartphone. But, to bring the costs down, the company has always skimped on providing certain features that are considered essential for a flagship smartphone nowadays. None of the devices the company has ever released features wireless charging; or has an Ingress Protection (IP) rating for water and dust resistance. A senior OnePlus executive has confirmed that the next smartphone from the company, presumably the OnePlus 7 won’t support wireless charging either.

Wireless Charging & The OnePlus 7

While many major smartphone manufacturers have started providing wireless charging in their flagship smartphones, OnePlus has confirmed it won’t be putting the feature in their next. Notably, the feature was brought into the mainstream by Nokia with the Lumia 820 and Lumia 920. When Apple launched the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone X with the feature in 2017, It prompted other OEMs to give the feature in their smartphones too. Xiaomi freshly launched its flagship Mi 9 with the feature, and Huawei’s current flagship the Mate 20 Pro, supports wireless charging as well.

With the advent of new fast wireless charging technologies, it was expected that OnePlus will likewise provide the feature in its smartphone this year. The company has elucidated that the technology is not ready yet and its main goal currently is to improve wired charging speeds. OnePlus also said that it is working on making the wireless charging technology faster, but it hasn’t been successful in figuring out how to do it without much heat.

The next flagship from OnePlus, assumed to be the OnePlus 7, is expected to feature top-tier specs and an entirely new design. As the company is known for putting the latest Qualcomm processor in its smartphones; OnePlus 7 is expected to run on the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using 7nm fabrication process. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. It is also expected to feature a triple rear camera setup; an AMOLED display with minimal bezels around it; and an upgraded in-display fingerprint scanner. It may be available in two storage variants:
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 10GB RAM and 256GB ROM
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The next device from OnePlus is expected to be unveiled in Q2 of 2019. It will be priced higher than its predecessor, the OnePlus 6T and will be accompanied by another smartphone from the company supporting 5G, the next generation of mobile networks.
February 27, 2019