New Delhi: If you are looking for a midrange smartphone, then here is a new launch coming your way on Tuesday from the OnePlus brand. The  latest phone in the series is OnePlus  Nord which is going to be unveiled in a virtual launch and falls under the affordable premium range. Also Read: IndiGo To Lay Off 10% Of Its Workforce; CEO Cites 'COVID-19-Induced Economic Turbulence' OnePlus Nord specifications and expected price:
  • This model is expected to offer an alternative to the OnePlus flagship smartphones, which remains expensive even after new launches.
  • As compared to its brand launched siblings, the OnePlus 8 series, the Nord is targeting to offer a lighter price tag but expected to offer high-end specs and features.
  • The brand has hinted that the model will be priced lower than $500 (Rs37,000), thereby making it one of the most affordable smartphones, the company has ever launched particularly in recent times, as per a report in the Indian Express.
  • OnePlus has mentioned the phone will be powered by a new chipset from Qualcomm– the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. The release is expected to be paired in two variants -8GB RAM and 128 GB storage and the other with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage.
  • The phone is expected to have sport quad-camera setup consisting of a 48 megapixel Sony IMX main sensor, an 8 megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 5 megapixel macro lens and a 2 megapixel depth sensor.
  • Moreover, this could be paired with OnePlus’ OxygenOS 10 based on Andriod 10 and a big 4115 mAh battery with support for 30 watt fast charge. Besides, its stunning looks because of its design specifics.
How to experience the virtual launch? It is expected to be the world’s first AR smartphone launch which you can attend and also spend ‘virtual’ time with the smartphone through AR all from the comfort of your homes. The OnePlus Nord will be launched at 7:30 pm IST. The event will be live-streamed through a dedicated microsite on its website. In order to witness the launch, you have to get hold onto the invite. Also, just follow the website or download the AR app. It is available on Google Play Store. Once it is downloaded, follow instructions to setup your avatar and the app. Once the app is on your phone, it will ask for some permission to be able to offer you the AR experience. After the permission is accepted, you need to scan the QR code on the invite to be able to initiate the WEB AR experience. Then scan the QR code using your basic smartphone camera app (most have that feature). Once it is done, you have the WEB AR experience all loaded, then just to scan the AR invitation and get started. Where to buy? As per the Times of India report, the OnePlus Nord smartphone is expected to be available on the ecommerce website Amazon. To be able to market the product, the etailer has created a microsite of the upcoming smartphone series on the website with a ‘Notify Me’ button. The pre-orders would begin from July 15 in India. Watch all details here: