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OnePlus 5 review: Decent camera, top-notch specs and improved OS

A decent deal at 32,999, but not for those seeking a feature-rich smartphone with futuristic design

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Khalid Anzar New Delhi
With its flagship OnePlus 5, launched in India on June 22, smartphone manufacturer OnePlus has shrugged off other Chinese handset makers’ strategy of targeting the budget smartphone segment. The result: A smartphone that is the priciest OnePlus device but the most affordable flagship product.
 
Though a mixed bag of hits and misses, the OnePlus 5 offers updated technical specifications, improved operating system and a new camera set-up. But is the smartphone worth all the hype around it? Business Standard took the OnePlus 5 for a spin and here are our observations:
 
Design
 
In terms of design, the