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First impression: OnePlus 5 hits a sweet spot between pricing and hardware

Two variants of OnePlus 5 launched at Rs 32,999 and Rs 37,999 respectively

OnePlus co-founder and CEO, Pete Lau during the launch of OnePlus 5 smartphone in Mumbai on 22nd june, 2017  Photo: KAMLESH PEDNEKAR
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OnePlus co-founder and CEO, Pete Lau during the launch of OnePlus 5 smartphone in Mumbai on 22nd june, 2017 Photo: KAMLESH PEDNEKAR

Samie Modak Mumbai
OnePlus on Thursday launched OnePlus 5 in India priced at Rs 32,999 for the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage version and Rs 37,999 for 88GB RAM and 128GB storage version.
 
The fifth iteration of the OnePlus, a Chinese upstart aptly known to make flagship-killer phones, is the priciest yet. However, given that the pricing is still quite some distance cheaper than popular flagship phones – the iPhone 7 and Samsung S8 -- the OnePlus 5 will continue appeal to the its loyal clientele.
 
The phone will also be an attractive preposition for a whole bunch of Android users wanting to