OnePlus’ 5G prototype smartphone will be shown off at MWC

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If you have the privilege of being able to attend the 2019 Mobile World Congress (MWC), you’ll also have the chance to try out the full 5G experience with a prototype smartphone from OnePlus. In addition to checking out the new hardware, you’ll evidently get the chance to experience 5G data speeds with a fully-functional 5G network in place at the company’s MWC stand. OnePlus said the following about its MWC exhibit:

Connect with the OnePlus Community over 5G OnePlus, at Qualcomm’s booth (Hall 3 Stand 3E10), invites all to connect and communicate with our community over a 5G network. Attendees will also be able to experience the capabilities of 5G gaming on a OnePlus 5G prototype. Keep an eye out for the limited-edition Qualcomm x OnePlus pin badge, only available at the OnePlus stand.

Here are a few things we either know about the upcoming OnePlus 5G phone or think is likely:

Given the wording of the above statement from OnePlus concerning its MWC exhibit, this prototype might also be a gaming-centric phone like the Nubia Red Magic Mars, the Asus ROG Phone or the Razer Phone 2. It’s interesting to note that gaming was mentioned instead of smoother streaming/faster downloading of movies and other high-definition videos. Also, it wouldn’t be the first time a OnePlus phone demonstrated its gaming chops.