Ever since OnePlus announced its first 5G phone, people have been wondering what the next step would be. Well, they just announced their second 5G smartphone, which is expected to be available worldwide later this year.
Pete Lau, CEO of OnePlus, told the Financial Times that he plans to launch another 5G smartphone later this year, in the fourth quarter. He added that they plan to invest more in the development of 5G smartphones, especially as 5G technology becomes more and more popular and is expected to dominate the telephony market in the near future.
As a reminder, OnePlus 7 Pro has been widely praised for its performance and, judging by Lau's comments, they are planning to make their second 5G smartphone even better. “We believe that the development of 5G technology next year will allow us to achieve even better performance. As the era of 5G approaches, we will invest more. "
Separately, Mr Lau said OnePlus has increased its number of employees to over 1, mostly in research and development, a clear indication that they are aiming to seriously compete with other smartphone makers. 700G.
It's also worth mentioning that OnePlus is planning to launch its first TV set, which will likely support 5G in the future. We still have to wait and see what they have in store, but it's nice to know that they also plan to navigate the waters of TV.
Compared to other 5G smartphones, the ones offered by OnePlus are significantly cheaper and much more affordable, which is also one of the main reasons for the success of their Series 7. While for some people the raw power and number of features are the main factor in choosing which smartphone to buy, others prioritize price, which is one of the reasons OnePlus' popularity has increased over the years.
We'll see soon if their second 5G phone will be able to compete with other 5G smartphones in the market, but judging by what Mr Lau has said, surely they are aiming to meet their expectations.
