OnePlus 6 will be company’s most expensive smartphone yet: Report

OnePlus 6 will cost an eye-popping $749 (or approx Rs 48,838), making it the most expensive smartphone from the Chinese company. (Image of OnePlus 5T for representation)

It seems that the top-end version of OnePlus 6 will cost an eye-popping $749 (or approx Rs 48,838), making it the company’s most expensive smartphone till date. According to a report by a Chinese news outlet CNMO (via GizmoChina), the highest capacity variant of the OnePlus 6 will feature 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. OnePlus 6 is expected to launch in the second-quarter of 2018, although exact details are still missing.

This is the first time OnePlus will sell its flagship smartphone at a premium price. But when compared to the iPhone X and Galaxy S9+, the price of OnePlus 6 still looks accessible. Just for comparison, the top-end model of the iPhone X with 256GB storage costs Rs 108,930. The Galaxy S9+ with 256GB storage is priced at Rs 72,900 in the market. Clearly, the company wants to position its OnePlus 6 in the same league as the iPhone X and Galaxy S9.

Along with the leaked price of OnePlus 6, the device’s specifications have also surfaced.  The phone will, most certainly, be fueled by a Snapdragon 845 processor, 16MP+20MP dual cameras and a 6.2-inch display. Based on leaks and rumours so far, OnePlus 6 will mimic the design language of the iPhone X. In fact, the device will feature a “notch” above the display and a glass back. Many even claim that the recently launched Oppo R15 will be rebranded as OnePlus 6. The upcoming smartphone is expected to get a 6.28-inch OLED FHD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19:9.

OnePlus’ last flagship smartphone was the OnePlus 5T that was launched in November. The device featured an 18:9 aspect ratio display and a dual-camera setup on the back. OnePlus 5T price in India is Rs 32,999 for the base model and Rs 37,999 for the top variant.