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No price hike for OnePlus One smartphone in India, says One Plus

The One will continue to be available for users in India at Rs 21,999 for the 64GB model and Rs 18,999 for the 16GB model.

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No price hike for OnePlus One smartphone in India, says One Plus
NEW DELHI: Chinese smartphone start-up OnePlus Wednesday said that it will not increase the price of its flagship OnePlus One in India, in spite of a steep increase in the customs duty on imported mobile devices at the Union Budget 2015.

The One will continue to be available for users in India at Rs 21,999 for the 64GB model and Rs 18,999 for the 16GB model.

"We assure our users that we are constantly evaluating what works best for them; part of that is to continue to make the One available at an attractive price point," Vikas Agarwal, General Manager - India, OnePlus, said in a statement.

"It is an ambitious step for a young startup, but for us it’s about returning maximum value to our users by offering them great products and unique experiences", he added.

Currently, the 64GB OnePlus One is available in Sandstone Black and 16GB is available in Silk White, through Amazon using the invite system. Both models are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 4G support and large 5.5-inch screen. They feature a 13 megapixel rear camera and 3100 mAh LiPo battery.
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The output of its dual cameras is sharp enough to be posted on the web, though the colours seem washed out and with some softening of details. Turn on the flash, however, and you get snapshots that retain minute details under zoom.
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