The CyanogenMod OnePlus ‘One’ cell phone is here, and everybody wants one. Here is all you need to know to get caught up.

Why should I be excited about another cell phone? Aah, but this is not just another cell phone. This is umm, the One, as the name not so subtly suggests. My frail attempt at humor aside, the One was built specifically for CyanogenMod, and packs quite a bit of punch and panache for a $299 price tag, which is how much the entry-level model costs.

What is CyanogenMod? CyanogenMod is an Android-based open source firmware distribution for smartphones and tablets. You can read more about CyanogenMod here. The One uses CyanogenMod 11S.

Who are the OnePlus guys? OnePlus is a technology startup founded by Pete Lau, former vice president with electronics company Oppo.The product philosophy of OnePlus is ‘Never Settle.’ “Our goal is to make a product worthy of those with a discerning and critical eye. We will work tirelessly to build that product for you,” proclaims the company website. You can read more about OnePlus here.

How much does the OnePlus One cost? The 16GB model costs $299/€269, the 64GB version costs $349/€299.

Can I find the One in my country? The OnePlus One will initially be available in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and the United States.

Can I get the One right now? You need to sign up for an invite, or have a friend invite you to buy the phone. The One is expected to be available for all from the second quarter this year.

What are the technical specs for the OnePlus One cell phone? 

Here goes:

• Color: Silk White/Sandstone Black
• Dimensions: 152.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm
• Weight: 5.71 ounces (162g)
• Operating System: CyanogenMod 11S based on Android 4.4
• CPU: Qualcomm® Snapdragon 801 processor with 2.5GHz Quad-core CPUs
• GPU: Adreno 330, 578MHz
• RAM: 3 GB LP-DDR3 @1866MHz
• Storage: 16/64 GB eMMC 5.0, available capacity varies
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity and Ambient Light
• Battery Capacity: Embedded rechargeable 3100 mAh LiPo battery

Display

• Size: 5.5 inch JDI
• Resolution: 1080p Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 401 PPI
• Type: LTPS IPS with TOL
• Protection: Corning GorillaGlass 3

Cameras

• Sensor: 13 Megapixel – Sony Exmor IMX 214
• Lenses: 6 lenses 
• Flash Dual-LED
• Aperture: f/2.0
• Front Camera: 5 Megapixel
• Video 4K resolution video with stereo recording
• Slow Motion: 720p video at 120fps

Connectivity

• Frequencies GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz
• WCDMA: Bands 1/2/4/5/8
• LTE: Bands 1/3/4/7/17/38/40
• Wi-Fi Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4G/5G) 802.11 b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1
• NFC 65T (software card emulation, payment methods and multi-tag support)
• Positioning Internal GPS antenna + GLONASS
• Digital Compass

[Image courtesy: OnePlus]