OnePlus launches new flagship smartphone for USD 399

News Wireless Global 15 JUN 2016
OnePlus launches new flagship smartphone for USD 399
OnePlus has unveiled its latest smartphone, the first available without an invite to buy. The OnePlus 3 is available on the company's website for USD 399, EUR 399 and GBP 309, and OnePlus also opened pop-up stores in New York, London, Paris and Berlin to promote the device. 

Running the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, the OnePlus is 35 percent faster than its predecessor, OnePlus claims. It also adds 'Dash Charge' for fast charging of the 3,000 mAh battery. OnePlus said this means an over 60 percent charge in 30 minutes. 

The OnePlus 3 also boasts 6 GB of RAM, an improved fingerprint sensor and the OnePlus OxygenOS based on a clean version of Android Marshmallow. It features a 5.5-inch 1080p Amoled display and all-metal body and a 16-megapixel rear camera with OIS and 8 megapixel front camera. The OnePlus 3 is available in a choice of graphite or soft gold colours. 

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