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The original OnePlus phone disrupted the mobile market 13 years ago with its affordable price and top-end specs. Now, the company is exiting North America and Europe to focus on China.
A new Bloomberg report claims OPPO is also scaling back realme while preparing to wind down OnePlus outside China.
Now that the company has closed in Europe and the US, I've looked back at my top picks from OnePlus' phones, wearables and foldables.
OnePlus has confirmed that OxygenOS is being retired in favor of ColorOS, with eligible devices worldwide set to receive the option to update once ColorOS 17 rolls out.
OnePlus may cease operations in India by 2027 as part of a global restructuring. The company is reportedly considering shutting down its business in markets outside China, including India, though no official confirmation has been provided.
He co-hosts the Waveform podcast with MKBHD. A former engineer, he now specializes in topics like computational photography and social media protocols. The writing has been on the wall for a while now.
OnePlus’ exit from North America and Europe isn’t the death of the brand itself. It’ll still release devices in Asia and, perhaps, lean more into mobile gaming. Oppo phones will likely replace OnePlus phones on store shelves in Europe over time.
Reports suggest OnePlus may exit international markets, including India, by 2027 as part of Oppo’s restructuring plan. While OnePlus continues launching new devices like the Nord 6, uncertainty looms over its long-term presence outside China.
