OnePlus launched its 10,000mAh OnePlus Power Bank back in December last year. It is now on sale in the U.S. though the official online store. One Plus says that it is working out the logistics process for a smoother shipping experience for Europe and India, so we can expect it to launch here soon.
It was expected to go on sale early 2015, but it got delayed. Regarding the shipping process and the delay, on the official OnePlus forum, OnePlus said,
Some of you may be aware that shipping “pure batteries” (any battery that is not connected to or inside another product) is extremely complex due to the special shipping requirements. This led to high shipping costs for the batteries, which would’ve resulted in a more expensive product, and a customer experience not on par with OnePlus standards. We wouldn’t ask our fans to settle for anything less. So, we are looking into alternative methods that will bring the Power Banks to European fans without compromising the cost.
You are also probably wondering why there was a delay with the Power Bank release. Processing battery certifications (FCC, CE, and battery compliance) is very time sensitive. Since each country in our global market has different requirements and regulations, all battery certifications used different procedures and were not finalized as quickly as we had hoped. Each one needed to be completed individually before moving forward, and this resulted in the wait.
Features and specifications of OnePlus PowerBank
- 10,000 mAh portable power bank with lithium-polymer batteries
- Dimensions: 142.8 × 72.6 × 16.2 mm; Weight: 220g
- Input: 5V/2A; Charging Time: 5.5h
- Dual USB ports (5V-2A) for charging two devices at a time
- Safety features to prevent overcharging and overheating
- Battery indicator LEDs is awoken with a gentle shake.
The OnePlus Power Bank comes in Silk White color and is available for US$ 14.99 / EUR 15.99 (Rs. 940 approx) from the official online store in the U.S.