Leading technology brand OnePlus has taken the wraps off its first four flagship products of 2023.
At a livestream event, the firm unveiled the OnePlus 11 5G smartphone, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 earbuds, its first tablet OnePlus Pad and an amazing OnePlus Featuring 81 Pro keyboard.
The company said the new products are distinguished by purposeful designs, industry-leading technology, and advanced interconnectivity with the brand’s rapidly growing ecosystem.
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OnePlus also gave fans a mouth-watering tease of its next concept phone, which will be revealed at MWC 2023.
Here’s a snapshot of the best features on the new gadgets.
OnePlus 11
The new slim and luxurious smartphone is a perfect flagship fit for 2023.
It is driven by the latest high-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform, delivering increased CPU and GPU speeds (35% and 25% respectively) compared to last year’s chip.
OnePlus 11 5G also comes with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM memory and the firm’s own RAM-Vita technology to enable as many as 44 applications to be active simultaneously.
In the box is a 100W SUPERVOOC fast charger, for quickly refuelling the large 5000 mAh dual-cell battery in roughly a half an hour.
Users who buy one of these shiny new devices – available in Titan Black or Eternal Green – will also get a 6.7in 2K 120Hz Super Fluid AMOLED Display with LTPO 3.0 tech to save energy by adapting refresh rates according to the specific use.
OnePlus 11 5G’s triple-camera system includes an IMX890 50MP main sensor, IMX709 32MP portrait lens, and IMX581 48MP ultra-wide camera.
The third-gen Hasselblad Camera for Mobile on OnePlus 11 5G features Natural Colour Calibration with Hasselblad supported by a 13-channel multi-spectral sensor for light-colour identification, as well as Hasselblad Portrait Mode to provide what the firm said are DSLR-like depth-tracking, natural bokeh, and light flare effects.
OnePlus 11 5G will go on sale on February 16 at OnePlus.com and Amazon. The device will cost €829 for the 8+128GB variant and €899 for the 16+256GB variant. The OnePlus 11 5G Eternal Green 8GB+128GB will be available exclusively via Amazon for €829.
Customers who pre-order OnePlus 11 will receive either a Bang & Olufsen Speaker or a pair of OnePlus Buds Pro 2. T&Cs apply.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are the first earbuds to offer spatial audio stability and compatibility for Android users.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also boast an equalizer EQ tuned by Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer.
Danish loudspeaker manufacturer Dynaudio has crafted MelodyBoost Dual Drivers for the buds. The 11mm and 6mm dual driver system steadily more textured dynamic bass as well as pristine vocals.
The next-generation earbuds also feature LHDC 4.0, Bluetooth 5.3 LE audio and dual connection.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 go on sale on February 16 for €179.
OnePlus Pad
The company’s first ever tablet uses a 2.5D rounded edge and has an 88 per cent screen-to-body ratio thanks to a super slim 6.54mm bezel and a cambered frame and is designed to feel light and easy to hold for extended periods.
It is a multitasking juggernaut powered by the latest Dimensity 9000 chipset, the first mobile chip to sport a Cortex-X2 core clocked at up to 3.05GHz.
The 11.61in tablet comes with up to 12GB RAM and RAM-Vita allowing users to juggle apps with ease.
The firm said the 9510mAh battery delivers more than 14.5 hours of video watching, perfect for a weekend of Netflix binging.
OnePlus Pad includes a 67W SUPERVOOC fast charger that gives a full charge in 80 minutes.
Furthermore, OnePlus Pad supports seamless connection to OnePlus smartphones running the latest version of OxygenOS and can also automatically connect to the internet through the phone.
The screen has a refresh rate of up to 144Hz, the highest in a tablet.
OnePlus Pad supports Dolby Atmos and comes with the OnePlus Stylo and OnePlus Magnetic Keyboard.
Pricing and availability have not yet been revealed.
OnePlus Featuring 81 Pro Keyboard
Co-created with the renowned OnePlus online community and designed based on members’ feedback, OnePlus Featuring 81 Pro Keyboard is the brand’s first mechanical keyboard and is fully-customisable.
It features Marble-mallow keycaps, which use a patented thermoplastic elastomer to produce a springy bounce with each press and give users optimal comfort and functionality.
OnePlus has worked with leading brand Keychron to create a keyboard layout and connection that synchs with multiple operating systems, including MacOS, Windows and Linux.
Information on availability and pricing will be forthcoming in the weeks ahead.
OnePlus 11 Concept
OnePlus also announced that it will launch its newest concept phone, the OnePlus 11 Concept, during Mobile World Congress 2023 in Barcelona.
The firm said it includes an imaginative design with industry-first technology.
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