From hardware to camera: OnePlus takes wraps off flagship phone of the year

Device was unveiled today at 9:30 PM IST in the US; OnePlus 5 will be open to all buyers

After gaining its foothold in the premium smartphone market in India, Chinese start-up OnePlus took the wraps off its sixth model, the OnePlus 5, late on Tuesday. Co-founder Carl Pei left no stone unturned in putting speculations about the much-awaited flagship to rest starting9:30 PM IST through a recorded webcast from the US. From praises for its dual camera by American model Emily Ratajkowski to expert comments from Qualcomm’s executive chairman Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, the hour long presentation had no dearth of celebrities. And the slate grey device was delivered by his favourite dog, on screen.

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