Just when you thought spending 2 lakh rupees on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 was the pinnacle of smartphone indulgence, OnePlus has decided to up the ante with its latest masterpiece, the OnePlus Open Apex Edition, priced at a cool Rs 1,49,999.
OnePlus has proudly unveiled the Apex Edition, which comes in a colourway so poetically named “Crimson Shadow,” that it almost feels like they’re trying to sell you a mysterious piece of fine art rather than a gadget. Inspired by the Hasselblad 503CW 60 Years Victor Red Edition, this new variant promises to add a touch of timeless opulence to your daily doomscrolling.
The Apex Edition’s design is what OnePlus calls “modern elegance,” which loosely translates to slapping on a vegan leather back cover with a diamond-like pattern and a vibrant orange accent on the Alert Slider. Let’s not forget the light-reflective CD pattern on the camera dial encased in luxury glass. Because obviously, a phone isn’t truly high-end unless it looks like it belongs in a diamond-studded vanity case.
Under the hood, OnePlus claims unparalleled upgrades in storage, AI image editing features, and, of course, security and privacy. The independent security chip is supposedly the guardian angel of your data, physically isolated and more secure than a billionaire’s offshore bank account. Certified with CC EAL5+ for the main chip and CC EAL6+ for the NFC chip, this phone is more secure than Fort Knox – or so they want you to believe.
But wait, there’s more. The phone’s VIP mode (technology borrowed from Oppo phones), activated via the Alert Slider, promises a privacy fortress where all microphones and cameras are disabled. Because in today’s world, who doesn’t need a smartphone that can turn into a silent, invisible brick at a moment’s notice?
OnePlus has truly gone all out to redefine the concept of “high-end” with this foldable marvel. From its leather-clad back to its super secure insides, the OnePlus Open Apex Edition is here to make sure your smartphone is not just a device, but a statement.
Core specs include: a 7.82-inch 2K (2440x2268p) LTPO AMOLED on the inside with a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz and up to 2,800nits peak brightness, 6.31-inch 2K (2484x1116p) LTPO AMOLED cover screen, also 120Hz and with 2,800nits peak, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 48MP main, 48MP ultrawide, and a 64MP 3x telephoto rear cameras, and a 4,805mAh battery with 67W wired charging.
Starting at Rs 1,49,999, this epitome of technological grandeur will be available on OnePlus online, Amazon, and at physical stores like Reliance Digital and Croma from August 10th. No word on the OnePlus Open 2 yet.
