OnePlus to launch Nord 5, CE 5 with new Buds 4 earphones early next month
The cat is finally out of the bag. After weeks of rumours, OnePlus has officially confirmed to launch the company's new mid-range Nord series phones early next month in India.OnePlus is slated to unveil Nord 5 along with Nord CE 5 and Buds 4 earphones on July 8, 2:00 pm IST.It will be an online-only event and the company has made arrangements to stream the programme on its official social media platforms and YouTube..OnePlus 13s review: Mini marvel.OnePlus Nord 5: What we know so farThe company has confirmed that the upcoming Nord 5 will come with big upgrades in terms of processor, battery life and thermal protection to deliver stable performance while playing graphics-rich games and other heavy-duty tasks.OnePlus' new Android device will be powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, making it the first-ever Nord phone to boast Snapdragon 8 series chipset to date..With hardware-accelerated real-time ray tracing capability, it promises faster performance and supports Battlegrounds Mobile India and Call of Day at 144 frames per second delivering a super smooth gaming experience. It also boasts Cryo-Velocity VC cooling with a 7,300 mm² area on the back for efficient heat dissipation and this helps the device remain cool and stable while performing heavy-duty tasks.The Nord CE 5 will come with water-down hardware and will be priced under Rs 25,000.OnePlus also revealed some key features of the Buds 4 series. It is said to come with Dual Drivers, Dual DACs, Hi-Res LHDC 5.0 and 3D Audio. For gamers, the OnePlus Buds 4 will offer 47ms ultra-low latency in Game Mode, ensuring audio syncs perfectly with on-screen action for a competitive edge. OnePlus Buds 4 will be offered in two colours-- Zen Green and Storm Gray..Android 16: Seven key features you should know about Google's latest mobile OS.Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on DH Tech
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