OnePlus news are all over the place today. The company’s CEO has more or less confirmed the existence of OnePlus X earlier today, and it’s possible that the device will launch on October 12th when the company has scheduled an event in India. That being said, OnePlus has also announced that they’ll hold an ‘Open Sales’ event on that very same date, you’ll basically be able to purchase OnePlus 2 without an invite. You’ll have one hour to make your purchase, and the timing will depend on where you live. Click here if you’d like to find out more.
Anyhow, let’s get back to OnePlus X news, shall we. It seems like the device was certified in China, on China’s 3C certification website. The OnePlus E1001 surfaced on the 3C website, and it is quite possible we’re looking at the upcoming OnePlus X device here. Now, as far as specs go, the OnePlux X is rumored to sport a 5-inch 1080p (1920 x 1080) display along with 2/3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The device will reportedly going to be fueled by MediaTek’s Helio X10 (MT6795) 64-bit octa-core SoC, and a 3,000mAh battery will be available on the inside. The 13-megapixel shooter will be available on the back of this device, and a 5-megapixel snapper will be located up front. The OnePlus X will ship with Oxygen OS pre-installed, and the latest rumors also claims that the device will sport IP67 certification for water and dust resistance. This handset is also rumored to cost around $250.
We still don’t know what will this device look like, but it seems like we might find out soon. As already mentioned, the company is holding an event in India on October 12th. The name of this event is ‘The Next Big Step’, and it might as well be the OnePlus X launch event. Keep in mind that this is not confirmed just yet, it is also possible that OnePlus intends to join the ‘Make in India’ project on said date, and not announce new hardware. Considering the amount of OnePlus X news leaks and reports lately, new device launch is to be expected. Either way, stay tuned for more info.