The hotly anticipated OnePlus 5[1] has finally been launched internationally[2], just ahead of its scheduled launch in India[3] on Thursday. Multiple leaks and rumours have been confirmed, now that we know exactly what the smartphone and its specifications sheet look like. The OnePlus 5 is powered by the Quacomm Snapdragon 835 SoC, and is available with either 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage at $479 (approximately Rs. 31,000) or 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage at $539 (approximately Rs. 35,000). It also has dual rear cameras, a 5.5-inch full-HD screen, UFS 2.1 storage, a 3300mAh battery, and Android 7.1.1. While the exact OnePlus 5 price in India isn't known, leaks suggest[4] that the two variants will cost Rs. 32,999 and Rs. 37,999 respectively when it goes on sale at 4:30pm via Amazon India[5].
Given OnePlus's reputation for offering flagship-class phones at rock-bottom prices compared to most other companies, anticipation for the OnePlus 5 has been running high[7]. It takes on the Samsung Galaxy S8, the iPhone 7 and the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 6[8]. The device looks a lot like the iPhone 7 Plus[9] because of its antenna lines and the placement of the two camera lenses, and is a significant departure from last year's OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T[10]. It's also one of the first devices to launch with Qualcomm's 2017 flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 835. OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei has already termed the OnePlus 5 the "fastest selling" OnePlus model ever[11], though exact numbers aren't yet known. So far, while early reactions are generally positive[12], the launch...