OnePlus 5 smartphone coming soon

Beijing May 8 (IANS) If you are a OnePlus lover get ready for OnePlus 5 soon. The Chinese phonemaker has confirmed that its next flagship smartphone OnePlus 5 with dual-camera setup and high-end specifications will be launched this summer.

According to The Verge the phone is called OnePlus 5 and not OnePlus 4 because the number four is considered unlucky in China.

The name OnePlus 5 has been inspired by former NBA player Robert Horry.

OnePlus s Shenzhen office sports two Horry s paintings and his number five jersey inspired the smartphone s name.

Its earlier devices OnePlus 3 and 3T have become a huge success in India.

OnePlus 3T that costs Rs 34 999 comes with 128GB of storage and 6GB of RAM and sports 16MP rear and front cameras.

It houses 3 400mAh battery -- an increase of 13 per cent as compared to its predecessor.

--IANS
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