OnePlus Announces Support for Jio, Airtel 5G Services on Phones Launched Since 2020

OnePlus previously announced support for Jio's 5G Standalone (SA) network on its smartphones.

Written by Himani Jha, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 3 January 2023 20:02 IST

OnePlus Announces Support for Jio, Airtel 5G Services on Phones Launched Since 2020

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OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (pictured) is priced under Rs. 20,000 in India

Highlights

OnePlus 8 series, OnePlus Nord series, others offer 5G support
The company has also tested Vi 5G services in New Delhi
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is most affordable handset with 5G support

OnePlus has announced support for 5G networks on all its recently launched smartphones in India. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer has enabled 5G connectivity on all of its 5G capable handsets launched since 2020. These include the company's most affordable phone, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G, to flagship phones like the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G. The company started launching 5G-compatible phones in 2020 with the OnePlus 8 series including OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T. All the OnePlus users who own a 5G handset will be able to access 5G services, according to the company.

In a press release, the company revealed that all smartphones launched since the OnePlus 8 series and the OnePlus Nord, in 2020, are now able to connect to 5G networks from all telecom providers in India. While the Airtel and Jio 5G services are already available, support for Vi 5G services will be rolled out soon. The company recently tested Vi's 5G network on compatible devices in New Delhi.

Recently, the company demonstrated the capabilities of 5G technology in collaboration with Reliance Jio, Airtel as well as Vi at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) held in Delhi. Navnit Nakra, OnePlus India CEO and Head of India region, OnePlus India said that the company is thrilled to partner with the leading telecom operators to bring the 5G technology to Indian users.

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According to a report by 91Mobiles, the list of OnePlus phones offering 5G services includes the OnePlus 8 series, OnePlus 9 series, OnePlus 10 series as well as OnePlus Nord and Nord CE series.

Meanwhile, OnePlus is all set to unveil its latest flagship phone, the OnePlus 11 5G, in China on January 4. The Chinese smartphone company has already teased the key specifications of the smartphone. The OnePlus 11 5G will be equipped with a Bionic Vibration motor for improved haptic performance and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC under the hood. The phone will ship with a triple-camera setup on the back.

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OnePlus 8

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Very good build quality
Vivid display
Excellent performance and software
Solid battery life
Decent camera performance

Bad
No IP rating or wireless charging
Low-light video could be better
12GB variant isn’t great value

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Display 6.55-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4300mAh

OS Android 10

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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OnePlus 9

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good ergonomics
Competent ultra-wide camera
Vivid 120Hz display
Speedy overall performance

Bad
Lacks IP rating, wireless charging
Average selfie camera
No OIS for main camera
Plastic frame instead of metal

Read detailed OnePlus 9 review

Display 6.55-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 4500mAh

OS Android 11

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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OnePlus 11 5G

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Looks and feels premium
Great battery life, very fast charging
Excellent performance
Power-efficient AMOLED display
Reliable rear cameras

Bad
Still no official IP rating
No wireless charging

Read detailed OnePlus 11 5G review

Display 6.70-inch

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 32-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 16GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 1440x3216 pixels

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