OnePlus 3 Available in Singapore from July

The OnePlus 3 smartphone will be available in Singapore from July 2016. This is the third edition of OnePlus. Previously, you will need to score an invite to purchase this phone. Now, it will be available at traditional retail stores.

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What sets OnePlus 3 apart from the competition is its high specs and low pricing. Although the pricing is not stated in the Press Release below, it is shown as USD399 on their official website. I believe the price in Singapore will be similar (IMO).

With its specs (6GB RAM, 64GB storage, Dual Nano SIM, 5.5-inch screen, 3,000mAh), it is one of the highest among the smartphones in the market today. Surprisingly, with such a big battery and a large screen, it weighs only 158 grams.

One of the features that I like most is their Dash Charge technology. Dash Charge replenishes more than 60% of the 3,000 mAh battery in 30 minutes and continues fast charging even when streaming video or playing energy-intensive games. If you notice current phones, fast charging will normally stop when streaming video or engaging in games.

The power management process is shifted from the phone to the Dash Charge adapter. By doing so, it is able to keep the device cool. If you check the battery spec below, it says 3,00mAh with Dash Charge at 5v and a super high 4A.

Check out the Specs and Press Release below.

Specifications of OnePlus 3

  • OS: OxygenOS
  • Platform: Android 6.0
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Quad Core, Kryo: 2x 2.2 GHz, 2x 1.6 GHz
  • Bands: 
    • GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
    • WCDMA: Bands 1/2/5/8
    • FDD-LTE: Bands 1/3/5/7/8/20
    • TDD-LTE: Bands 38/40/41
  • Data Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
  • Dimensions: 152.7 x 74.7 x 7.35 mm
  • Weight: 158g
  • Colour: Graphite, Soft Gold
  • Display: 5.5-inch Optic AMOLED 1920×1080 Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Camera: 16-megapixel (rear) 8-megapixel (front)
  • RAM: 6GB LPDDR4
  • Storage: 64GB
  • SIM Card: Dual 4G nano-SIM
  • Battery: 3000 mAh, Dash Charge (5V 4A)

Availability

The OnePlus 3 will be available in Singapore at the start of Q3, on online channels, followed by traditional retail channels. (Price TBC)

Press Release

INTRODUCING THE ONEPLUS 3 – IT’S ABOUT TIME

SINGAPORE – OnePlus, a global mobile technology startup, is releasing its long-awaited flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 3 in Singapore from Q3 (July) onwards at traditional retail stores. Available in Graphite and Soft Gold, this premium device combines the best in technology, design and innovation to further solidify OnePlus’ mission to build a better smartphone experience.

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The OnePlus 3 offers top-of-the-line performance and inspired design, while keeping the customer at the center. The new phone features Dash Charge fast charging technology, which adds a day of power in only half an hour. It comes completely unlocked – no carrier contracts necessary, and an unlocked bootloader – to give users maximum flexibility. It is also the first OnePlus smartphone to be available for purchase at launch without an invite on OnePlus’ e-commerce site.

“We know that the best smartphone is the one that works exactly how you want it to,” said OnePlus Founder and CEO Pete Lau. “The OnePlus 3 delivers that experience. It combines what our customers already love about our products with what they want and expect next. For example, Dash Charge sets a new standard for fast charging technology. It’s a flagship smartphone inspired by – and made for – our fans.”

Dash Charge – A Day’s Power in Half an Hour

The OnePlus 3 utilizes Dash Charge technology, a faster, cooler and safer way to charge a smartphone. Unlike other quick charging technologies, Dash Charge replenishes more than 60% of the 3,000 mAh battery in 30 minutes and continues fast charging even when streaming video or playing energy-intensive games. This is made possible by leveraging a large electric current for stable, consistent charging speeds. In addition, Dash Charge carries more current than other charging solutions, and at lower temperatures, by shifting the power management process from the phone itself to the Dash Charge adapter, so a vast majority of the heat generated while charging never reaches the device. Along with five custom safety measures in place to safeguard the adaptor, cable and phone itself, users can charge their OnePlus 3 as fast as possible without worry.

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Smart Capture – High-quality Photos and Easy Selfies

The 16 MP rear camera on the OnePlus 3 provides better imaging with incredible detail and clarity. OnePlus’ exclusive suite of imaging technologies, Smart Capture, allows users to effortlessly capture the ideal shot in any environment. Smart Capture functionalities include HD Mode, Auto HDR and Dynamic De-noise, which compares several frames of the same photo and blends them together in post-processing to reduce noise. The OnePlus 3 also includes our new Smile Capture feature, allowing you to take a photo using the front-facing 8 MP camera simply by smiling – a seamless solution for selfies.

Dual-stabilization technologies – Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) – help reduce blur, ensuring photos come out as planned. For the most discerning photography enthusiast, the robust manual mode offers the benefits of a DSLR, including support of RAW image files, in one lightweight device.

Premium Design – Elegantly Curved Aluminum Unibody

The design of the OnePlus 3 takes aesthetics, quality and usability to a new level. The all-metal unibody, carved from a single slab of space-grade aluminum alloy, makes for a seamless, resilient build, while the balance of soft curves against sharp lines creates a striking impression and comfortable grip. At 7.3 mm, the OnePlus 3 is one of the thinnest flagships ever. The stunning 5.5-inch 1080p Optic AMOLED display, with one of the world’s thinnest bezels, produces colors that are more vivid and true-to-life than ever before – even in bright sunlight – thanks to a dual-polarizing layer.

Available in two striking color variants – Graphite and Soft Gold – the OnePlus 3 is an inspiring device to hold.

Fast, Powerful, Customizable

The OnePlus 3 was designed to deliver maximum performance. Packing the new quad-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 820 processor (up to 2.2 GHz), the OnePlus 3 performs tasks 35% faster than the OnePlus 2 and features a 40% boost in graphical power – all at a fraction of the power consumption.

The device also sets a new standard in smartphone memory. The OnePlus 3 boasts 6 GB of LPDDR4 RAM, allowing for next-level multitasking without delay or lag and ensuring it can handle the most demanding apps. The OnePlus 3 also features an improved, more durable ceramic fingerprint sensor that improves accuracy with increased use. Offering the ability to unlock the device in under 0.3 seconds, even from a sleeping screen, users can access their phone faster and more accurately.

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Our custom operating system, OxygenOS, offers a fast, clean, customizable and bloat-free operating system based on Android Marshmallow. With off-screen gestures and customizable capacitive hardware and software buttons built in, the OnePlus 3 allows customers to personalize their smartphone experience.

The unlocked OnePlus 3 never ties you down to a carrier. Customers can have more control over connectivity with the ability to choose from a wide band of support for service providers across the globe. Additionally, with dual Nano SIM card support, the OnePlus 3 can connect to two networks with ease.

Availability

Fans in Singapore can expect to lay their hands on the OnePlus 3 at traditional retail stores from the start of Q3 (July), with pricing to be confirmed. The OnePlus 3 will be available for online purchase, followed by traditional retail stores.

About OnePlus

OnePlus is a global startup challenging conventional concepts of technology. Created around the “Never Settle” mantra, OnePlus creates exquisitely designed devices with premium build quality and high performance hardware. OnePlus thrives on cultivating strong bonds and growing together with its community of users and fans. For more information, please visit oneplus.net.

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