OnePlus 8 launch event: When and where to watch

The 8 Pro is expected to have quadruple cameras made up of two 48-megapixel cameras

OnePlus-7T-Pro The OnePlus 7 series, the predecessor of the OnePlus 8 line, was launched last year | File

With the coronavirus outbreak, tech companies have had to stop showing new products in front of cheering crowds. But hey, when has that stopped tech giants from wowing its audiences, right?

OnePlus will introduce its new products on Tuesday virtually. The OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 phones are expected to be launched at the global online event.

Here’s what one can expect from both the phones: wireless charging—it will be the first time the feature will be available a OnePlus phone. The wireless charging is expected to be fast—being able to charge a phone by 50 per cent in 30 minutes.

The 8 Pro is expected to have quadruple cameras made up of two 48-megapixel cameras, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with an f/2.4 aperture, and a fourth 5-megapixel sensor.

As per sources, the OnePlus 8 Pro will be priced between 919 euros and 929 euros (roughly Rs 76,000-76,900) in Europe. Pricing for OnePlus 8 is said to start between 719 euros and 729 euros (roughly Rs 59,500-60,400) for the 128GB storage option in Europe.

When and where to watch

Tech watchers in India can catch the live stream of the event at 8.30 pm on Tuesday. 

Time: New York: 11 am, San Francisco: 8 am, London: 4 pm, Berlin: 5 pm, Moscow: 66 pm, New Delhi: 8:30 pm, Beijing: 11 pm, Tokyo: 12 am (April 15th), Melbourne: 1 am, (April 15th)

Live stream: OnePlus is streaming its event live on its site at www.oneplus.com/launch.

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