After international success, Chinese phone-maker OnePlus is set to bring its latest flagship handset Down Under
Chinese phone-manufacturer OnePlus has officially announced that it will be launching the company’s most-recent flagship, the OnePlus 5, in Australia.
In a statement made via a blog post, the company said that rollout will begin with a “soft launch program” in late August, which will allow it to test the product and supply chain, and then respond to feedback from program participants.
While OnePlus hasn’ t released specific details about how the soft launch program will actually work — or how participants will be selected — it has invited Aussies to register their interest for “fan events”, which will take place in both Melbourne and Sydney during September. You can hit up this online Google form in order to (as OnePlus says) “join the party”. Naff.
The OnePlus 5 has so far been available in the US, UK, and most of Europe, although in the Asia-Pacific region it’s barely been seen outside of its home country of China. The company’s blog post mentions how flattered it is that Australians have taken to importing the handset (or gotten friends and family to purchase it abroad) and promises that these methods “won’ t compare to the user experience when dealing directly with OnePlus”.
The OnePlus’ handsets, including the recently-released OnePlus 5, have generally been well-received in both the US and UK markets.
In our in-depth review, we praised the phone for its flagship features and looks, as well as how it’s kept its price relatively low — at least in comparison to other brands’ premium smartphones. A dual-camera setup, exceptional overall performance and a high-quality aesthetic and feel all contribute to making the phone a serious competitor up against the major brands, and this is all compounded by the low price.
