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Sep 28, 2023

OnePlus 11 5G Marble Odyssey sports a special style and body made of unique materials, take a look

By India Today Tech: OnePlus and special editions are synonymous in the

By India Today Tech: OnePlus and special editions are synonymous in the smartphone industry and yet again, the company has launched a brand-new limited-edition design of their current flagship smartphone, OnePlus 11 5G, dubbed — OnePlus 11 5G Marble Odyssey edition. But before we dive into the details of the latest special edition OnePlus flagship, one should note, OnePlus is not a newbie in the game when it comes to making special edition smartphones.

It all started years ago with the OnePlus 5T Star Wars edition. This was followed by three close collaborations with the racing car brand, McLaren, as we got to see the OnePlus 6T McLaren edition in 2018, followed by the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren edition in 2019, followed by a showcase of the OnePlus Concept One at CES 2020. Finally, the same year also saw the release of the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited edition.

With that said, fast forward to 2023, we now have with us the OnePlus 11 5G Marble Odyssey Edition. It's unique, done right and is a fashion statement in its own way.

Unlike the hero colourways of the OnePlus 11 5G — Titan Black and Eternal Green, which feature a glass back, the OnePlus 11 5G Marble Odyssey edition, as the name suggests, sports a marble-like finish for its rear panel. OnePlus has used a rare "microcrystalline rock material" for the rear panel of this limited-edition OnePlus 11 that resembles marble, and the texture of the rear panel also has tiny crystals which would only be visible under a telescope.

Additionally, from the rear material to the chemical treatment processing, everything is a first in the smartphone industry.

Apparently, it almost took a year for OnePlus to come up with this marble-like finish for the OnePlus 11 5G Marble Odyssey edition, and a single material itself went through 9 complex steps in the production stage before being selected by hand. The final result is this ultra-smooth and cool-to-the-touch rear panel of this limited-edition OnePlus 11 that feels exquisite in the hand and gives you the feeling of polished marble. One more thing to note here is that since the Marble Odyssey edition of the OnePlus 11 is a region-exclusive edition that emphasizes its distinctive design, one can rest assured that each device is one-of-a-kind and no two will have an identical appearance.

We recently got the OnePlus 11 5G Marble Odyssey. And boy what a pleasant experience it was to unbox the device. If you ask us, the OnePlus 11 5G Marble Odyssey edition comes in one of the most attractive-looking boxes we have seen in recent years. First up, the box itself is enclosed in custom packaging. Removing it is when you see the actual box. Taking off the lid, you are first greeted by a Marble Odyssey limited edition SIM ejector tool, which also features the same marble-like material on one side of the pin. Removing it, you get to the cardboard sleeve, where you get your usual paperwork and a silicone case. But, that's not all, as inside the sleeve, you also get Marble Odyssey limited edition stickers along with an exclusive letter from OnePlus boss Pete Lau that speaks about the limited-edition colourway. As usual, the usual good stuff in the box includes an in-box charger — 100W SUPERVOOC — and the company's signature red charging cable.

Overall, the exclusivity and the individuality of the OnePlus 11 5G Marble Odyssey edition are not just limited to the device. The company has also put in efforts to provide an equally unique unboxing experience for anyone who purchases this device. And speaking of unique, there are also custom Marble Odyssey wallpapers available for download on the limited-edition OnePlus 11 from the OnePlus theme store.

The OnePlus 11 5G Marble Odyssey is already up on sale in limited quantities and will sell alongside the vanilla OnePlus 11 in black and green. However, unlike the normal colours, the OnePlus 11 5G Marble Odyssey is only available in a single decked-out 16GB RAM + 256GB storage option and the price has been set at Rs 64,999, which is a meagre Rs 3,000 increase over the usual OnePlus 11's top-variant. Not bad as far as the premium goes.

So, should you buy the OnePlus 11 Marble Odyssey edition? It all depends on how much you value exclusivity and exquisiteness. Because you see this special edition from OnePlus is both — exclusive and exquisite. And priced rather reasonably. You see, limited or special edition smartphones are generally an expensive affair. But, in this case, if you are someone who wants to own a unique and exclusive edition of one of 2023's popular flagship smartphones, the OnePlus 11, without breaking the bank the Marble Odyssey edition makes absolute sense.