OnePlus, a popular Chinese smartphone maker is all set to launch the much awaited OnePlus 6 flagship model in the global market today. The launch event of the next-in flagship device will kick-off at 5pm BST (9:30pm IST) and the company will be live streaming the unveil event online. After months of teasing, the Chinese smartphone making company will be revealing the specifications, prices, features and other details about the highly awaited OnePlus 6. See More: New OnePlus 6: Launch Date, Features, Expected Price, Specifications - All You Need To Know

Followed by the global launch, the company will be launching the smartphone in the China tomorrow which scheduled to take place at 10am CST (7:30am IST). Moreover, the company simultaneously will also be launching the handset in the Indian market at 3pm in Mumbai. Read More: OnePlus 6 Fast AF Sale: Pre-Book OnePlus 6 Online via Amazon till May 16 & Get Cashback of Rs 1000

The company has worked hard for creating the much desired hype for the smartphone touting the features like improved camera, glass body, water and dust resistance, notch on the display and more. To bank more on the hype, the company announced OnePlus 6x Marvel Avenger Edition which will be launched alongside the regular device. See More: OnePlus 6 Leaked Photos: Smartphone Fully Revealed in New Images by Amazon Germany Ahead of Launch

On the specs front, the smartphone will be offered in 3 variants depending on the RAM offered on it - 4GB, 6GB and 8GB. It is expected to carry a 6.28-inch AMOLED full HD+ display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of internal memory, vertical dual rear camera, 20MP front camera, 3300mAh battery backup and much more. Also Read: OnePlus 6 Fast AF Sale Announced: Pre-Book New OnePlus 6 from 13 May to 16 May on Amazon

OnePlus 6 India Launch (Photo Credit: Twitter)

As far as the pricing is concerned, the new OnePlus 6 smartphone is expected to start from Rs. 37,000 for the 4GB variant as per the market reports. The mid-variant 6GB variant could be priced around Rs. 40,000 while the top end model is expected to see price tag around Rs. 45,000. The smartphone is scheduled to go on sale exclusively via Amazon India on May 21 for prime users and on May 22 for all users. Moreover, the new OnePlus will also be sold via pop-up stores that will setup in the cities such as Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad.

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