OnePlus 5 launched: 7.25 mm thin phone with dual camera, and it's pricey

The phone is not only its thinnest flagship yet, but also the most expensive.

Two days before its much-awaited launch in India on Thursday, Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus was on Tuesday set to unveil its most powerful device 'OnePlus 5' in the US.

The OnePlus 5 will come in two variants -- 6GB RAM/64GB memory and 8GB RAM/128GB memory -- and will be available in India for Rs 32,999 and Rs 37,999, respectively.

The phone is not only its thinnest flagship yet, but also the most expensive.

According to the company, OnePlus 5 is coming to India on June 22.

As for the OnePlus 5 specifications, the company has confirmed that the device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. 

The device will house 20MP rear dual-camera and 16MP front shooter built in partnership with DxO. The main 16-megapixel sensor has f/1.7 aperture and the 20-megapixel telephoto sensor has f/1.6 aperture.

According to a reviewer, the camera doesn't quite match up to expectations. All the options are there, but it falls just short of the quality needed at the price point OnePlus has decided on.

The smartphone is said to have a 5.5-inch optic AMOLED display. The phone is 7.25 mm phone comes with a fingerprint sensor in the front, which doubles up as the home button as well.

The reports regarding the battery size are not clear yet. While some claim that OnePlus 5 has been tipped to house a 3,300mAh battery, others said it will come with a 4,000mAh battery.

The phone comes with the latest Android 7.1.1 OS.

The phones in two colours – midnight black and slate gray.

Famous for its "Dash Charge" technology, the smartphone might have more capabilities this time around

The launch is scheduled to be hosted by the global leadership team of OnePlus, along with Pete Lau, OnePlus Founder and CEO, at the NSCI Dome in Mumbai.

While it has officially been confirmed to be an Amazon India exclusive, the device will go on sale at 4.30 pm on June 22.

(With IANS Inputs)

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