OnePlus Open Apex Edition in Crimson Shadow with 16GB RAM, 1TB storage, VIP Mode launched in India


OnePlus just launched the OnePlus Open Apex Edition in new Crimson Shadow colour in India, as it had promised. This joins the Emerald Dusk with a glass back and Voyager Black versions of the OnePlus Open.

Pricing and availability

The OnePlus Open Apex Edition in Crimson Shadow comes in shingle 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and whopping 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage version and is priced starting at Rs. 1,49,999.

It will be available from OnePlus.in, Amazon.in, OnePlus Experience Stores, as well as offline partner stores such as Reliance Digital, Bajaj, Croma, Vijay Sales and more from August 10th, 10 AM onwards.

Launch offers

  • Avail no cost EMI up to 12 months across leading bank cards; and Instant Bank Discount of Rs. 20,000 with ICICI Bank Cards.
  • Up to 24 months No Cost EMI upon purchase of the Apex Edition through Paper Finance across all offline channels, as well as avail exchange bonus of Rs. 8000.
  • RCC customers can also enjoy an additional Linked Device Benefit worth Rs. 5000 on OnePlus.in upon purchase of the device.
  • Current and new Jio post-paid users purchasing the new device can also enjoy other benefits worth Rs. 2,250 upon recharge.
  • ICICI Bank customers purchasing the device offline can also enjoy benefits from the Easy Upgrades program along with 24 months of no-cost EMI.

Similar to the Black version, this also has a vegan leather back. OnePlus said that the OnePlus Open Apex Edition pays homage to the iconic Hasselblad 503CW 60 Years Victor Red Edition, blending premium vegan leather with a captivating design that exudes timelessness.

Adorned with an understated yet premium vegan leather back cover, the phone boasts a diamond-like pattern and vibrant orange accent on the Alert Slider, along with a dazzling light-reflective CD pattern on the camera dial encased in a stunning luxury glass dome. Other specifications should be similar to the original OnePlus Open.

Exclusive Independent Security Chip and VIP Mode for Guaranteed Personal Security

Elevating security and privacy on the OnePlus Open Apex Edition is an independent security chip designed to strengthen the phone’s underlying security capabilities.

By offering independent, physically isolated storage and exclusive protection of important files and personal information, the OnePlus Open Apex Edition secures confidential information from the ground up. The independent security chipset has also been certified for CC EAL5+, and the NFC security chipset for CC EAL6+ and EMVCo, guaranteeing an exceptional level of security beyond all expectations.

Exclusive to the OnePlus Open Apex Edition is a brand-new, industry-first VIP mode that can be enabled via the iconic OnePlus Alert Slider. Activating the slider puts the phone in VIP mode and locks the security chip to create a completely secure and private environment where all microphones and cameras on the phone are disabled, creating a truly VIP-level of privacy and security.

Commenting on the launch, Kinder Liu, President and COO of OnePlus, said:

The OnePlus Open is a flagship foldable masterpiece integrating our most cutting-edge technology. Since its launch last year, the series has received widespread acclaim from users worldwide. Building on what made the original the best foldable smartphone of 2023 for so many people, the new OnePlus Open Apex Edition offers a more luxurious option with enhanced storage, AI image editing features, privacy, and security. As the peak of OnePlus flagship devices and the unbeatable foldable champion of 2024, the OnePlus Open Apex Edition fully embodies our “Never Settle” mantra and marks another high for OnePlus as we embark on our second decade as a company.

Bronius Rudnickas, Global Marketing Manager at Hasselblad, said:

There’s a true synergy between Hasselblad and OnePlus. Seeing how OnePlus has integrated our cameras into their latest products with such innovative and picture-perfect design is like unboxing a long-awaited gift.  The Hasselblad 503CW 60 Years Victor Red Edition is iconic, especially with its legendary burgundy-red leather accents contrasting beautifully against the other metallic silver elements. We’re truly thrilled to witness this classic color scheme revived on the OnePlus Open Apex Edition, which showcases equally impeccable craftsmanship and intricate technology that allows you to feel the complexity and delicacy behind the scenes.


Author: Srivatsan Sridhar

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