OnePlus X: Mid-range smartphone available to buy without invite on Tuesdays

Chinese smartphone-maker OnePlus, which released its mid-range X handset in October 2015 has announced that the device will be available for prospective buyers invite-free on Tuesdays. Loyalists can purchase the device on the official OnePlus website.

However, buyers are advised to anticipate increased demand for the OnePlus X during the invite-free duration considering the holiday season, also, because the handset-maker has not revealed until when the offer would continue.

To purchase the OnePlus X via official channels in the UK, prospective buyers who have invites can check out the official UK website. To reserve an invite, OnePlus X buyers can sign up here. Shareable invites from friends can also be used to purchase the device.

Key technical specs of OnePlus X

• 5in Amoled display; enclosed within Gorilla Glass 3
• Oxygen OS
• 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor
• Dual SIM-card support
• 13MP rear camera
• 8MP front camera
• 3GB RAM
• 16GB internal storage
• MicroSD card slot for expansion of internal storage up to 128GB
• LTE, HSPA, Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi and microUSB connectivity
• 2,525 mAh fixed Lithium-Polymer battery.