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OnePlus refreshed its product line with no less than five new devices which I feel must be a record for OnePlus. None of them were really a secret as they were all announced back in mid-June. However, we now have details and pricing on the devices, so let's review what was launched and see what the picks are. First, up
Not content to rest on the success of the Pad 3, OnePlus has announced five new devices for launch on 8th July with a combo of phones, earbuds, watches and tablets. Yes, another tablet is coming too. Starting in the smartphone department, the Nord 5 and Nord CE 5 will refresh OnePlus' mid-range devices The Nord 5 will be powered
Early this morning UK time, OnePlus released orders for the Pad 3, delivering what looks to be a premium tablet at a less-than-premium price. The third iteration of the Pad series, it comes with some decent specs on paper. Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Mobile processor, up to 16 GB RAM and 512 GB of storage, and a large 13.2" 144 Hz screen with a resolution of 3392 x 2400 pixels giving 315 ppi. That's a big detailed screen in a device a smidge thinner than 6mm. I'm showing my age, but it's strange to think that my first desktop PC came with a 14" monitor and here's a tablet that's almost the same size. But I digress...
After several months of waiting, the price point for the OnePlus Pad has been announced at UK£449 (499 € / US$479) for 8GB RAM and 128GB storage with pre-orders in Europe from 10:00 BST on Friday 28th April. Pre-orders will come with the choice of the OnePlus Folio Case or the SuperVOOC 80W adapter. Shipping is from 18th May so
OnePlus have opened reservations for the OnePlus Pad but it'll cost you UK£99 hold your spot until the price is announced on 25th April. Don't worry, the fee is refundable if you decide the Pad isn't for you and there are some tasty freebies if you continue with the order. Global pre-orders open on 28th April. First, a quick reminder
Right on cue, OnePlus delivered its largest launch event showcasing the OnePlus 11 5G smartphone, Buds Pro 2 earphones, Pad tablet and the Keyboard 81 Pro. In some respects there were no surprises but the big takeaway was OnePlus' ambition to build an ecosystem with phones at the centre. OnePlus has always had a strong fan base or "community", as
Returning to an in-person event, Xiaomi's global launch took place in Munich, Germany with Abi Go, Head of Product Marketing, kicking off the event. Looking at the company, Xiaomi are now #266 in the Fortune Global 500, primarily through 160% growth in the premium smartphone category. The phones are no longer cheap and cheerful, and the Xiaomi 12 received some