Welcome back to our weekly Sunday recap of all the news that matters from the world of tech. This week, the OnePlus 5[1] (review[2]) finally launched globally[3], and, two days later[4], in India . The phone is priced at Rs. 32,999 for the 6GB model, and the 8GB model comes to India at a price of Rs. 37,999. The two variants also differ in terms of storage, but are otherwise the same. The OnePlus 5 is a powerhouse, available as mentioned above in two variants, with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage, or 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Both variants are powered by the Snapdragon 835 SoC, with octa-core CPU capable of running at up to 2.45GHz, and the phone has a 5.5-inch full-HD display. The OnePlus 5 packs 16-megapixel front camera, and a 20-megapixel rear dual-camera setup, along with a 3300mAh battery.
Can the OnePlus 5 Be a Good Replacement for Your Google Nexus?[5]
The phone is being sold online via Amazon[6], with the next sale on Tuesday, the 27th. The OnePlus 5 is also being available offline at popup stores[7] on a first come first serve basis. OnePlus 5 accessories are now available[8] in India via the OnePlus store online. The phone also received the teardown treatment, showing a "systematically sealed design"[9], which will help offer some protection from environmental effects.
OnePlus Product Manager on OnePlus 5 Price, Camera Improvements, 'OnePlus 5T’, Samsung Dex, and More[10]
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