Update (April 29): Added Amazon pre-booking offer details
The pre-booking on Amazon.in is now open. You can reserve the OnePlus 8 series for yourself by getting an Amazon e-gift card of Rs 1,000 or more. When you pre-book using the gift card, you will get Rs 1,000 back on Amazon Pay balance within 30 days.
The pre-booking will be available till May 10 and you will be able to purchase the smartphone from May 11 onwards.
The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro were unveiled a couple of weeks ago in an online event. A few days after the launch, the company announced the pricing of OnePlus 8 series devices in India, which were much better than anticipated.
The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro pre-booking on Amazon.in has started. The company took to Twitter to confirm this advancement. There is also a special “Pop-up Box” bundle which includes a pair of the new Bullets Wireless Z earphones and two cases for Rs 1,000 over the usual selling price.
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| Header Cell - Column 0 | OnePlus 8 | OnePlus 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 6GB, 128GB | Rs 41,999 | - |
| 8GB, 128GB | Rs 44,999 | Rs 54,999 |
| 12GB, 256GB | Rs 49,999 | Rs 59,999 |
| Colour options | Glacial Green, Onyx Black, Interstellar Glow | Glacial Green, Onyx Black, Ultramarine Blue |
There is currently no mention of when the devices will ship, which is understandable considering the current nationwide lockdown in India. However, the commencement of the pre-orders could imply that e-commerce companies might be allowed to function in the near future.
The OnePlus 8 will start at Rs 41,999 for India exclusive 6+128GB variant, Rs 44,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant, and Rs 49,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant. On the other hand, the OnePlus 8 Pro will be priced at Rs 54,999 and Rs 59,999 respectively for the same RAM and storage combo. The new 30W wireless charger is priced at Rs 3,990, but the accessories are not yet listed on Amazon. The Bullets Wireless Z will set you back Rs 1,999, when available.
Interestingly, OnePlus is not the only smartphone brand to be accepting pre-orders, as even Xiaomi, Samsung and Vivo are currently taking pre-orders for their products. With no clarity on when they will ship, this is a good way for them to gauge the demand for their products and keep inventory ready accordingly. Speculations also suggest that smartphone retailers will soon be allowed to function in India, as consumers are growing more dependent on them.
