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Why are OPPO and OnePlus exiting the UK and Europe markets?

According to reports, the ongoing conflict between Nokia, OnePlus, and Oppo is getting worse as the two BBK Electronics-owned businesses have allegedly decided to pull their devices out of some European markets. France, the U.K., Germany, and the Netherlands are among these countries.

Oneplus and Oppo have been having difficulties in Europe for a while. A patent dispute between the two businesses and Nokia has essentially prevented them from marketing their goods in Germany. The two Chinese smartphone companies had to stop their sales in Germany after losing a patent lawsuit with Nokia.

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According to a report from the European patent news siteJuve Patent, the latter accused OnePlus and Oppo of using their patented technology for processing 4G and 5G signals without paying the license fee.

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Numerous 5G patents are held by the Finnish tech firm Nokia. Some Chinese smartphone manufacturers, like Oppo and OnePlus, are having issues as a result of this. In July of last year, a German court declared that Oppo and OnePlus were unauthorized users of Nokia’s 5G technology.

The judge warned them to come to an agreement on a reasonable fee for using the technology or risk losing the right to sell their smartphones. The judge prohibited Oppo from retailing its smartphones after they were unable to come to an agreement.

An Oppo representative told Android Police, “OPPO and OnePlus are committed to all the existing European markets. We had a great start in 2023 with the successful launches of several products in Europe and have a line-up of upcoming products for the rest of the year.

As always, OPPO and OnePlus will continue to provide more innovative products and the best-in-class service for users moving forward.”

Nokia demanded an “unreasonably high fee” for patents, according to a statement made by OnePlus’ head of communications Spenser Blank to The Verge. He also reaffirmed the suspension of OnePlus phone sales in Germany.

Oppo is reportedly getting set to stop operating in Germany and the UK, according to the Chinese publication 36Kr. It claims that even though Oppo devices are popular in Europe, the company’s return on investment isn’t very high. The business is essentially losing money.

This made some sense for Oppo in the past because it was optimistic about long-term gains due to its cautious strategy to European markets. The company’s stance appears to have been altered, though, by increasing worries about macroeconomic events like rising prices, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and a contracting smartphone market.

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Oppo and OnePlus, despite being well-known brands in the technology industry, shipped significantly fewer smartphones in Q2202 to European consumers.

According to a report from Counterpoint Research, OnePlus shipped even fewer smartphones than Oppo did, accounting for just 5% of the European market. Although the move wouldn’t be completely unexpected, it wouldn’t be beneficial to competitors and would give consumers fewer options.

OnePlus Nord Watch

OnePlus Nord Watch launched in India: Check Specs

The Chinese smartphone giant OnePlus has rolled out its maiden smartwatch, The OnePlus Nord Watch, in India. It comes with a 1.78-inch AMOLED display, having a 60 Hz refresh rate and all this under the price of Rs. 5,000. It is the second wearable from the OnePlus brand, and it has made its way into the affordable watch section with this watch.

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Highlights

  • The watch comes with an AMOLED screen and IP68 water-resistant rating.
  • The OnePlus Nord Watch costs 4,999 INR in India.

The latest OnePlus Watch is supposed to take on a line of budget-friendly smartwatches from Realme, Xiaomi, Boat and all other renowned brands. This dive of Chinese brand OnePlus into the smartwatch market comes at a time when India’s share in the worldwide wearable band market reached up to 15 per cent in Q2 of 2022. 

The brand has released details of the smartwatch in the run-up to its official launch for weeks ahead. “The Nord Watch will bolster OnePlus Nord’s hold within the wearables segment and aims to make the signature technology accessible to a wider set of audience,” the company said in a statement.

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OnePlus Nord Watch specifications

The OnePlus Nord watch features a 1.78-inch AMOLED display with HD resolution and a 60 Hz refresh rate. It also offers 500 nits of peak brightness and comes equipped with 105 sports modes. The major attraction or features includes that this smartwatch can monitor heart rate, blood level and stress.

The smartwatch has a rectangular dial with silicone straps, and there is a single button for navigation on the right side. Customers will be able to check the smartphone’s notifications on the OnePlus Nord Watch and even control music. They will be operating the watch through the company’s N Health app, which enables the users to monitor their overall health status and daily activities.

It is equipped with 105 fitness modes and automatically registers your steps when you go for a walk or run. It is said to be water resistant but is not suitable for scuba diving. It runs on Android 6.0 / iOS 11 and above.

Another unique feature of the OnePlus Nord smartwatch is the menstrual cycle monitoring with health tips. It comes with 10-day battery features with up to 30 days of standby time. The OnePlus brand is launching the smartwatch in two colour options one is Midnight Black, and the other is Deep blue colour.

Price and Availability in India

In India, the OnePlus Nord Watch price is set at 4,999 INR, and consumers can purchase the gadget from the OnePlus store and partner stores. Reportedly the smartwatch will go on sale on Amazon from October 4 at noon, and it can also be bought from OnePlus.in.

OnePlus Nord Watch launch offers

OnePlus Nord Watch can be purchased with various offers, such as Axis Bank card holders can claim a special discount of Rs. 500 when purchasing the watch from the OnePlus Store App, OnePlus.in and select OnePlus Experience Stores. ICICI Bank card holders can also claim a discount of Rs. 500 on OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App and select OnePlus from October 4.

OnePlus, the premium Android smartphone trader has rolled out numerous devices in the premium and mid-range categories in 2022 in India. The brand has launched seven smartphones in the Indian tech market so far.

While some of the devices have been a huge success, some have not attracted many buyers. The OnePlus brand has also launched a series of budget and mid-range devices under its Nord segment. The gadgets that were rolled out this year are the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite, OnePlus Nord 2T, OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G, OnePlus 9RT, OnePlus 10 Pro, OnePlus 10T, and OnePlus 10R.

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OnePlus Nord Watch Specifications Unveiled Ahead of India Launch

The OnePlus Nord Watch will shortly be unveiled by OnePlus in India. The Chinese electronics manufacturer has disclosed some of the main characteristics of the future smartwatch in advance of the launch.

OnePlus Nord Watch
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A week ago, OnePlus revealed that the OnePlus Nord smartwatch will be the company’s latest offering. Since then, the company has been gradually revealing details in an effort to keep the buzz around its forthcoming product alive.

The company has revealed that the most recent upgrade to the Nord smartwatch will have around 105 Sports modes. To help the user maintain their lifestyle, it will not only have the necessary modes, such as indoor and outdoor walking and running but also sports modes, such as cricket, yoga, etc.

The 1.78-inch AMOLED screen of the OnePlus Nord smartwatch has a 500 Nits peak brightness and a high resolution of 368448. The display will have a refresh rate of 60Hz. Additionally, the Nord Watch will offer more than 100 online changeable Watch Faces. Although the brand has not yet provided details regarding the watch’s launch date, it is anticipated to do so shortly.

The watch could debut around the end of September or the beginning of October if the current claims are to be believed. The Nord Watch, according to OnePlus, seeks to “make the hallmark OnePlus technology available to a broader set of the audience” and will “bolster OnePlus Nord’s position inside the wearables category.”

The Nord Watch has gained popularity online. It is anticipated that the next Nord-series smartwatch would feature Bluetooth 5.2 and the customizable N-Health app. Both iOS and Android devices should work with the smartwatch. It would have a side-mounted navigation button and a rectangular dial.

Given that it contains the functionality found in less expensive wearables, the smartwatch is anticipated to be less than Rs 5,000. In India, OnePlus currently offers a high-end watch for Rs 14,999, and it is getting set to introduce a brand-new model in the entry-level price range.

OnePlus isn’t new in the wearable technology market and already offers products like Nord Buds, and Nord Buds CE. With their slim in-ear design, they have a similar aesthetic to the first Apple AirPods.

The OnePlus Watch, the company’s first wristwatch, was introduced in India last year. The wristwatch has a 1.39-inch AMOLED screen, 1GB RAM, and 4GB of internal storage and is powered by a 402 mAh battery. The OnePlus Watch is optimized for Android 6.0 and higher and offers Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. Among other sensors, it has a gyroscope sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, an optical heart rate sensor, and a blood oxygen sensor.

The wristwatch, which costs Rs. 13,499, includes over 110 fitness programs, an integrated GPS, speaker, and mic for calls. It is water and dust-resistant and has an IP68 rating. It appears like OnePlus is also developing the N Health app, a new companion software for the Nord Watch that will run on both iOS and Android. According to rumors, the smartwatch would come in two colors—blue and black—and have a battery life of up to ten days.

Oneplus is a Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer. It is fully owned by Oppo, which, like Vivo, Realme, and iQOO, is a division of BBK Electronics. The OnePlus Nord, the company’s first mid-range phone ever since OnePlus X in 2015, was introduced by OnePlus in 2020.

OnePlus 10T

OnePlus 10T 5G Gets To Full Charge In 19 Minutes Is Now Launched: Check Price, Specifications.

The OnePlus 10 T has officially launched in New York at an event. The main highlights of the smartphone are its brand-new snapdragon 8+ Generation 1 processor and the 150W fast charging which offers a full charge in only nineteen minutes. The OnePlus sale will go live on Amazon India, OnePlus India, and OnePlus showrooms at a price rate of 49,999 INR on 6th August. Following is a detailed explanation of the key specifications and innovative features of the OnePlus 10T.

Key Specifications

The brand-new OnePlus is launched in two colours: Moonstone Black and Jade Green. It has a glass back with the corporation having Corning Gorilla on the front and back both. The dimensions of the smartphone are 163 mm X 75.37 X 8,75 and its weight is 203.5 grams. The one plus Pro was about 200.5 grams having an 8.55 mm thickness in comparison.

The universal design and pattern are identical to the OnePlus 10 Pro that was launched previously. however, there are two major design changes. One is the notification alert slider is removed from it. The firm states that it would enable great space for a larger battery, enhanced antenna placement, etc. other is that there is no Hasselblad Branding in it which is a price-driven conclusion.

The OnePlus 10T has a 6.7 inches full HD+ display (2412 X 1080) having a maximum refresh rate of 60 Hz, 90 Hz, and 120 Hz. It has an AMOLED screen with HDR10+ support

It also operates the brand-new snapdragon 8+ generation 1 processor, which is presumed to have enhanced thermals in comparison with the earlier Snapdragon 8 Generation 1. At present, the smartphone starts with 8GB RAM, and 12GB RAM and it goes up to 16GB RAM. The different storage options in this phone are 128 GB and 256 GB with the OnePlus Company using UFS 3.1 storage.

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Camera Specifications

The camera layout at the back comprises a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor having EIS and OIS. It includes an 8MP ultra-wide camera having a 119.9-degree field view and a macro camera of 2MP. The front camera is 16MP. This camera is adept at recording max at 4K at 30 fps / 60 fps and it supports slow motion video at 1080p at 240 fps and 720p at 480 fps.

This smartphone operates OxygenOS 12.1 based on Android 12. It is also available with an in-display fingerprint sensor and a type-c port will support standard type-c earphones also. Also, this contains a dual nano-SIM slot.

It comes with a battery size of 48,00 mAh with OnePlus adding 150W fast charging and the OnePlus Company claims that you can get a full charge on this phone from 1-100% in just nineteen minutes using their fast charger which will be provided with the smartphone.

It is available with Noice Cancellation support and Dolby Atomos also. In India, the smartphone supports the following list of 5B Bands:

5G SA: N1, N3, N5, N8, N20, N28A, N38, N40, N41, N77, N78 and 5G NSA: N1, N3, N8, N40, N41, N77, N88.

Some other connectivity features are 2X2 MIMO, SUPPORT 2.4G/ 5G, Support wi-fi 802. 11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, NFC, Dual band GPs and Bluetooth 5.3.

How the customers react to its disabled alert slider and new features is yet to be seen.

Price and Availability

The OnePlus 10T smartphone’s starting price in India is Rs. 49,999 for the base 8GB + 128GB version. The 12GB RAM + 256 GB version’s price will be Rs 54,999. Whereas the 16GB RAM specification will cost 55,999 INR. This version also contains 256 GB storage options.

The smartphone is already available for pre-ordering in India and an open sale will be started on 6th august. Users buying the smartphone with ICICI and SBI bank will get an instant discount of Rs 5,000.

OnePlus Nord 2T

OnePlus Nord 2T With MediaTek Dimensity 1300 SoC, 80W Fast Charge Launched: Check Details.

Although OnePlus no longer releases mid-cycle upgrades of its flagship smartphones, the company’s Nord line of devices continues the pattern. We originally learned in January of this year that OnePlus was planning to release a ‘T’ variation of last year’s OnePlus Nord 2. OnePlus have officially unveiled the OnePlus Nord 2T, and it is exactly what recent rumour predicted. The smartphone has been a hot topic in the rumour mill and on certification platforms, and its official release puts an end to such speculations. Here’s all you need to know about the new Oneplus Nord-:

OnePlus Nord 2T
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Specifications:

  • The Nord 2T has a slim design with dimensions of 159.1mm x 73.2mm x 8.2mm and a weight of 190g. The phone also has a one-of-a-kind rear camera design. The gadget has a 6.43-inch flat AMOLED display panel with an FHD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 90Hz. A punch hole in the top left corner of the display panel clearly houses the selfie camera. On the right side of the frame are the volume and power keys, with the power button also serving as a fingerprint scanner. It’s worth noting that the Nord 2T lacks a headphone jack and a microSD card slot.
  • The MediaTek Dimensity 1300 SoC in the Nord 2T is one of MediaTek’s most recent flagship CPUs. It is, in fact, the first smartphone to use the chipset. The Dimensity 1300 is the successor to the Dimensity 1200 from last year, and it now supports 5G. On some variants, the processor is paired with 8GB or 12GB of RAM, while storage options include 128GB and 256GB. The Nord 2T is powered by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 80W SuperVOOC rapid charging. OnePlus even throws in an 80W charger in the box. The good news is that the device supports 80W charging, which was previously only accessible with the OnePlus 10R. OnePlus currently only supports 80W fast charging with its 10R smartphone. In India, the identical handset is available for Rs 38,999. The business claims that the included charger will charge the phone to 100% in roughly 30 minutes. From the start, the Nord 2T 5G operates on OxygenOS 12.1 based on Android 12.
  • The OnePlus Nord 2T has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 main sensor with optical image stabilization, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera for photography. In the punch hole cut out for selfies and video calls, a 32-megapixel IMX615 sensor is housed.

OnePlus Nord 2T Price and availability:

The OnePlus Nord 2T has a starting price of EUR 369, which converts to about Rs 35,720 in India. The 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option will be available for the same price. There’s also a £469 model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage (around Rs 45,400).

Gray Shadow and Jade Fog are the shades available. On May 24, 2022, the handset will be available for purchase on the official OnePlus website and on Amazon.

There is currently no information on when the OnePlus Nord 2T will be available in India. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 and OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite were recently unveiled by the company. As a result, the prospects of the Nord 2T being launched in India are slim. It’s possible that the smartphone will arrive in India under the name Nord 3. We’ll have to wait a while to find out whether the Nord 2T will be available in India.

OnePlus has also released the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite and the Nord Buds in the UK and Europe, in addition to the OnePlus Nord 2T. On May 24, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will also be available for purchase, with a single 6GB+128GB option priced at £279/€299. The Nord Buds, on the other hand, will be available starting May 24 for £49/€49.

OnePlus 10R

OnePlus Presents OnePlus 10R With A Design Setting It Apart From The Cloning Army.

From the time smartphones became a quintessential part of our lives, there is barely any difference between the designs of smartphones manufactured by companies. It seems like there is a standard template for the design of the smartphone that everyone is tending to follow. But, amidst the crowd, there is one brand that sets itself apart every time it launches a new product. So, away from all the regular colors, sleek design, a robust camera system, and utmost a gradient touch, OnePlus presents before us the OnePlus 10R smartphone with all the surprising and unique features. The company has earned its brand reputation for never settling for the same regular design and always bringing something different to the desk. 

When OnePlus launched its first product on the market, everyone was stunned to see the sandstone finish for the first time. Every minute detail, even for the charging cable, became a jaw-dropping design icon for the rest of the smartphone brands. The idea to make every element of a smartphone set different is what OnePlus is all about. From taking the first look at any OnePlus model to taking a picture with it, the difference can be felt instantly. Since then, OnePlus has successfully maintained consistency in terms of innovations. From introducing frosted glass finishes to launching special editions, OnePlus is still experimenting to bring out the best. Apart from the smartphones, even the fitness brand with cartoon stickers all over it has never been so classy before. This is the way how OnePlus likes to roll in the market and take us by surprise. 

OnePlus 10R
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In terms of design, the OnePlus 10R is the new diamond of the season. There are several factors based on which this flagship design is different from the dull cloning army. But, bringing a new design doesn’t meet it has compromised quality or performance. OnePlus 10R presents a dual-textured look with very slim vertical lines running on the back of the phone from the camera enclosure to the base. This subtle and elegant pattern is the result of working with a nano-level dot matrix arrangement that is unique to the company to date. This technology was explicitly used not only to give it an elegant look but also to make the back resistant to fingerprints which tend to spoil the look. Two prominent color options for the OnePlus 10R are Forest Green and Sierra Black.

After getting over the elegant dark lines on an aesthetic backdrop on the back of the phone, the display will sweep the minds. OnePlus 10R is offering a magnificent 6.7-inch front display. It is vibrant and colorful because of the full HD+ fluid AMOLED display that has a 120 Hz refresh rate. The display will hardly allow bezels to create a disturbance while watching a movie or playing video games. Moreover, the model is offering flat sides which makes it extremely comfortable to hold the phone and provides a good grip. This is an extra advantage, especially when holding the phone in landscape mode like watching a movie or shooting a landscape video. 

If you are already a OnePlus user then it is a known fact how smoothly one can play games or create content from the device. Especially for the gaming experience, the OnePlus 10R is equipped with excellent stereo speakers and a MediaTek Dimensity 8100-MAX octa-core chip. It also comes with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM to handle all the intense activities. The next important factor is the battery life and the model is offering two choices, 4500 mAh, and 5000 mAh variants. There is also a 150W SUPERVOC Endurance Edition that allows charging the phone completely in just seventeen minutes. 

Overall, the model weighs 186 grams which is comparatively lighter and also very thin (8.2 mm). The phone will be running on OxygenOS, again ensuring very smooth and comfortable use. With the launch of the OnePlus 10R, it’s now time to observe whether it sets an example for other brands or becomes an exception that no one can ever match.