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OnePlus gets ready for Black Friday 2021. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus teases its Black Friday deals on devices such as the 9-series flagships

OnePlus has revealed that it intends to stretch Black Friday across pretty much the whole of November in 2021. It will hold offer events on various days throughout the month, which may vary from market to market. Nevertheless, the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Oct 2021 18:24

The OnePlus Watch is now also available as a Harry Potter Limited Edition model. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Limited Editon launches in India with 14 days of battery life

Harry Potter fans can now add a limited edition OnePlus Watch to their collections. The OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Limited Edition contains Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw content, along with the Hogwarts logo itse...

Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2021 19:01

OnePlus hints at a special edition Watch. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Edition seems set for launch, starting in India

OnePlus India has posted a new Tweet strongly hinting that a previously rumored new version of the OEM's first-gen smartwatch is coming to India. This "Harry Potter Edition" is currently projected to launch with the same specs as ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Oct 2021 23:02

The Nord 2 Pac-Man edition could have a Snapdragon 778G SoC. (Image source: Max Jambor)

A Pac-Man themed OnePlus Nord 2 may be in the offing, and with a Snapdragon 778G SoC

A new OnePlus smartphone has appeared in OxygenOS, codenamed 'pacman'. Reputedly, a Nord 2 Pac-Man edition, the device will contain a litany of content from the game. The Nord 2 Pac-Man edition may launch with a Snapdragon 778G to...

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2021 15:55

OnePlus 9RT launched: Snapdragon 888 phone with a 50 MP camera and OIS starting at the equivalent of US$500

OnePlus has now announced the launch of its only end-of-year premium phone, the OnePlus 9RT, in China. The OnePlus 9RT lands with a Snapdragon 888, a 50 MP main camera with OIS, and generally solid specs across the board. Pricing ...

Ricci Rox, 13 Oct 2021 15:34

The OnePlus 9RT will have high touch sampling as well as a 120 Hz refresh rate. (Image source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 9RT will support 600 Hz touch sampling and 7 GB of virtual RAM

The OnePlus 9RT arrives in China and India later this week with a Snapdragon 888 SoC and up to 12 GB of RAM. OnePlus has confirmed that the device will support 600 Hz touch sampling and up to 7 GB of virtual RAM, too.

Alex Alderson, 11 Oct 2021 23:13

The OnePlus 9RT will launch later this month in China and India. (Image source: OnePlus via @evleaks)

OnePlus 9RT specifications leak as Indian launch also confirmed

The OnePlus 9RT has leaked again, with most specifications now confirmed. The 120 Hz device will feature a Snapdragon 888 SoC, LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, along with dual batteries. OnePlus will sell the OnePlus 9RT in at leas...

Alex Alderson, 09 Oct 2021 19:48

The OnePlus Buds Z2 will launch in two colours. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Buds Z2: New ANC earbuds leak again as company sets twin launch date

OnePlus has confirmed the launch date of the Buds Z2 and OnePlus 9RT. While the company has started teasing its pair of ANC earbuds, Evan Blass has already published a hands-on photo of a pair.

Alex Alderson, 09 Oct 2021 02:57

The OnePlus 9 RT 5G is officially set to launch next with a focus on speed. (Image: OnePlus)

OnePlus teases the OnePlus 9 RT 5G for launch next week, processor and camera boosts tipped

OnePlus is set to launch its latest mid-range smartphone next week. The company has officially teased the device pointing to speed as being a key focus of the upgrade.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Oct 2021 11:26

The OnePlus 9RT may launch on October 13. (Image source: Evan Blass)

OnePlus 9RT leak confirms design, camera upgrade and possible launch date

Evan Blass has leaked the OnePlus 9RT, the successor to the six-month-old OnePlus 9R. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has hinted at the device's release, too.

Alex Alderson, 07 Oct 2021 21:24

OxygenOS 12 will reach over a dozen smartphones. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus opens OxygenOS 12 Open Beta for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro

OnePlus has published its first Open Beta for OxygenOS 12. So far, only the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are eligible for the OS update, but over a dozen OnePlus smartphones will receive Android 12 eventually. The OnePlus Nord-N se...

Alex Alderson, 05 Oct 2021 18:55

The 8T may get an indirect upgrade in 2021. (Source: OnePlus)

The "OnePlus 9RT" emerges on Geekbench with the Snapdragon 888 processor

OnePlus is currently believed to have a late-2021 flagship refresh called the 9RT nearly ready to go. A model number previously linked to this putative smartphone has just popped up again in a new leak. It has appeared on Geekbenc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Oct 2021 18:39

OnePlus Buds Z2: a full specs leak points to some crucial upgrades in the OEM's next upcoming TWS earbuds

OnePlus is projected to launch second-gen versions of its more affordable Buds Z TWS earbuds soon. A new leak for these accessories hint at a considerable boost in total battery life, slated to reach up to 18 more hours between ch...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Oct 2021 18:24

The OnePlus 9 Pro is limited to 3.3x optical zoom. (Source: CNET)

New OnePlus 10 Pro leak touts specific camera improvement over the OnePlus 9 Pro

OnePlus will debut the OnePlus 10 series next year. A new leak has now revealed what could be the first major improvement over the OnePlus 9 Pro and while it's a welcome advancement, it's unlikely to set hearts of fans racing.

Ricci Rox, 01 Oct 2021 12:37

The OnePlus Nord 2 is in the limelight yet again for all the wrong reasons.

OnePlus Nord 2 charger explodes for no apparent reason; company pins the blame on voltage fluctuations

A Twitter user claims that his OnePlus Nord 2's charger spontaneously exploded when it was connected to the wall. The actual smartphone was unplugged and did not sustain any damage. OnePlus investigated the issue and determined it...

Anil Ganti, 29 Sep 2021 15:01

There will be no successor to the OnePlus 9 or OnePlus 9 Pro this year. (Image source: CNET)

OnePlus scales back flagship smartphone production as it announces the end of OxygenOS

OnePlus has announced that its plans to scrap OxygenOS, the OS it has used since 2015. A 'Unified and Upgraded Global Operating System' will arrive in its place, which also replaces Oppo's ColorOS. There will be no OnePlus 9T or O...

Alex Alderson, 20 Sep 2021 17:47

Hasselblad's XPan camera that is the inspiration for a new OnePlus 9 camera mode. (Image: OnePlus)

OnePlus 9 series to get major camera update including a new Hasselblad XPan camera mode

OnePlus has announced a major camera update for its OnePlus 9 series of smartphones. The headlining feature is a new wide-format mode with a special 65:27 aspect ratio dubbed Xpan Mode drawing inspiration from its partnership with...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Sep 2021 12:58

OPPO unveils ColorOS 12, detailing which devices will get it and when

OPPO has made its latest OS skin official. It is based on Android 12, yet exhibits a considerably re-upholstered new UI rather than Google's new Material You design. It has also announced a roadmap that outlines which smartphones ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2021 17:46

Oppo's ColorOS 12 will debut on September 16 alongside new hardware. (Image: Oppo/Weibo)

ColorOS 12 to debut on September 16 while Oppo Find X3 Pro Kodak edition leaks out

Oppo is set to reveal ColorOS 12 on September 16 with new devices also expected to debut at the launch. Also making an appearance is a new limited edition version of its Find X3 Pro made in collaboration with Kodak.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Sep 2021 13:26

The "Buds Z2". (Source: OnLeaks x 91Mobiles)

Rumor | OnePlus will launch second-gen Buds Z soon

The Buds Pro are currently the latest TWS earbuds sold by the brand OnePlus. However, according to a new leak, the Buds Z2 will take over in this respect before too long. They are slated to debut alongside a new flagship smartphon...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2021 17:08

OnePlus flagships might look like this again. (Source: OnePlus)

Rumor | The new OnePlus 10 series will settle for an old design on the premium devices' launch

Fans of the brand OnePlus might be awaiting flagships projected to take their numerical series name into double digits for the first time in 2022. However, according to the latest word on these devices, they might fail to provide ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Sep 2021 20:06

The OnePlus Watch's latest update boosts its Spotify support and adds new watchfaces

OnePlus has released a new software update for its first-gen Watch. This new firmware adds Spotify playlist syncing to the wearable for the first time, as well as a real-time navigation display. The OEM has also prepared some new ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Sep 2021 19:12

The OnePlus 9R featured the outdated 48 MP IMX586. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 9RT specs and pricing revealed comprehensively in new leak

The OnePlus 9RT will be a strategic update to the OnePlus 9R that was released earlier this year. Specs and pricing of the sub-premium device have now surfaced ahead of its expected October release, with notable takeaways includin...

Ricci Rox, 24 Aug 2021 15:42

OnePlus 9 RT rumored to launch in October with OxygenOS 12. (Image Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 9 RT apparently slated to launch in October, a 9R refresh with 50 MP IMX766 sensor and OxygenOS 12 that will not adopt Google's Material You design

OnePlus could be launching a refreshed OnePlus 9 RT some time in October. The OnePlus 9 RT is slated to sport similar hardware as the current OnePlus 9R but will feature upgraded cameras such as the 50 MP Sony IMX766 sensor. OnePl...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Aug 2021 18:21

OnePlus updates the 8, 8 Pro and 8T with Buds Pro support and more

OnePlus' 2020 flagship 8-series have acquired new updates for their version of Android, OxygenOS 11. It upgrades the phones to compatibility with the OEM's latest TWS earbuds, the Buds Pro, now released to the European market. The...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Aug 2021 00:29

A recent OnePlus 10 render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Signs of 2 new OnePlus "non-9T" phones show up online

A leaker claims to have found evidence of two new model numbers from OnePlus, that might thus hint at further launch events in the near future. It is possible that one of the devices in question may be planned for 2022, although o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Aug 2021 16:32

The new OnePlus dual-screen smartphone has been teased ahead of a reveal tomorrow. (Image: OnePlus)

OnePlus teases what looks like a dual-screen smartphone to crash Samsung's foldable party

OnePlus has teased what looks to be a new dual-screen device through its US Twitter account. The device is set to be revealed at the same time as the Samsung Galaxy foldables launch tomorrow.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Aug 2021 11:37

Rumor | OnePlus is making a Harry Potter Edition of its Watch

A well-known leaker claims to have found out that OnePlus is making a new, special-edition version of its first-gen Watch. Unlike the gaming theme of the last, this one is apparently Harry Potter-themed. Then again, availability i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Aug 2021 19:17

The Nord N200 prepares for its bend test. (Source: YouTube)

The OnePlus Nord N200 makes its JerryRigEverything durability test into a two-parter

The Nord N200 is one of the cheapest 5G phones sold by OnePlus in the United States. Accordingly, it is made of lower-end materials compared to the flagship of its series. However, it seems this does not necessarily mean the devic...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Aug 2021 23:19

Leaked OnePlus 7 concept. (Source: Industrial Designer-Haoran)

Leaked OnePlus 7 concept shows striking resemblance to the Google Pixel 6

Google's new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have been hailed for a design that deviates from the current industry norm. Well, it appears that design may not be as novel as thought, as a new leak shows a OnePlus 7 from 2018 that looks ide...

Ricci Rox, 08 Aug 2021 11:10

OnePlus sows confusion with its new 9 Pro colorway

Recent Weibo posts showing a OnePlus 9 Pro in a new and heretofore unavailable color option have led to confusion on the point of whether the OEM actually intends to release the variant as a limited edition or not. The OEM has had...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Aug 2021 20:09

Massive damage to the exploded OnePlus Nord 2. (Source: Ankur Sharma)

Update | New OnePlus Nord 2 explodes and results in an accident to owner; OnePlus reaches out

A new device has gone up in flames, this time the recently launched OnePlus Nord 2. A user has now reported that their wife's Nord 2 "spontaneously" went up in flames while cycling, with OnePlus reaching out a while ago.

Ricci Rox, 04 Aug 2021 12:15

OnePlus announces it was the fastest-growing smartphone brand in the US during the first half of 2021

OnePlus has released its shipment stats for the first half of 2021 (1H2021). The OEM claims that they have increased by 428% in the US, a greater amount of growth compared to all other brands in that market. This success is based ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jul 2021 18:00

OxygenOS on the new 9 series. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus is slated to address its "throttling" issues in a future OxygenOS update

OnePlus has become linked to a controversy in which its 2021 line of flagship smartphones' version of Android (OxygenOS for the 9 series) was found to "throttle" a slew of popular and often necessary apps such as Chrome, yet unlea...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jul 2021 17:11

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is capped at a measly 25 W. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy S22 may match the Mi 12 and OnePlus 10 Pro in one major aspect

While the Galaxy S21 series saw Samsung take a step back in some hardware quarters, the Galaxy S22 looks set to be a return to form, with Samsung supposedly already testing competitive charging technology on its next-gen flagship ...

Ricci Rox, 24 Jul 2021 20:09

The Nord 2 will charge at "Warp" speed. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus Nord 2 is rated to stay on for a "full day" after charging for 15 minutes

The OEM OnePlus has been dropping spec-rich spoilers for its upcoming Nord 2 mid-range smartphone ahead of its launch. The latest in this series of teasers reveals that its battery is equipped with the high-end Warp Charge 65 tech...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2021 18:36

OnePlus teases the Nord 2. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus officially reveals the Nord 2's design ahead of launch as its specs leak via Geekbench

OnePlus has confirmed that its latest Nord-series smartphone will launch in late July 2021. Now, it has released a trailer for the device that reveals its looks from the back. Meanwhile, a new Geekbench listing might confirm a 12G...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jul 2021 13:22

Rumor | The OnePlus Nord 2 will be more expensive than its predecessor

OnePlus has confirmed it will launch a second generation of its popular mid-range Nord smartphone series in July 2021. It launched at ~US$375 for an 8GB RAM SKU in one of its main markets (India); now, however, a blog claims that ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jul 2021 17:13

The latest OnePlus 9 statement could provoke more controversy than its first. (Image: OnePlus)

OnePlus provides a further explanation for the OnePlus 9 CPU throttling controversy, won't please Qualcomm

OnePlus has issued a further statement regarding the CPU throttling controversy that has engulfed its flagship OnePlus 9 series smartphones. The latest statement builds on the optimization theme of its initial statement, but also ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Jul 2021 10:41

OnePlus might not be enjoying all of the responses to its OnePlus 9 caption challenge. (Image source: OnePlus - edited)

OnePlus gets roasted by followers with ill-timed OnePlus 9 smartphone caption challenge

OnePlus has been facing plenty of flak lately because of the whole app-throttling performance and benchmark manipulation issue that the OEM was caught implementing with the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro smartphones. The company has ...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Jul 2021 15:42

The OnePlus Nord 2 will feature a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. (Image source: 91Mobiles & OnLeaks)

The OnePlus Nord 2 will be joined by the Buds Pro on July 22, but no US release is planned

OnePlus has confirmed several aspects about the Nord 2, the company's next mid-range smartphone. While the Nord 2 will be a 'comprehensive upgrade' compared to the original OnePlus Nord, OnePlus does not plan to sell the Nord 2 in...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jul 2021 20:01

The OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T can finally be upgraded to Android 11

OnePlus has issued Android 11 Open Beta 11 to the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T. Android 11 and OxygenOS 11 will be the final OS updates for the pair.

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2021 23:10

Currently, OnePlus claims that it made performance-based changes after receiving feedback from users. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus' statement about OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro throttling claims leaves a lot to be desired

OnePlus has responded to claims that it throttles CPU performance in the new OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. The company asserts that it was helping 'to provide a smooth experience while reducing power consumption' based on user feed...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2021 19:36

OnePlus caught throttling performance of apps like Chrome, Twitter, WhatsApp, Snapchat on the OnePlus 9 Pro; Geekbench delists the OnePlus 9 series for benchmark manipulation

Another day arrives with yet another issue of OnePlus messing things up. The company has now been found to be severely throttling browser performance of Chrome, Twitter, and pretty much all popular internet-based apps on the OnePl...

Ricci Rox, 07 Jul 2021 10:29

Deal | Get the OnePlus 9 for just US$550 for a (probably) limited time

OnePlus still sells the vanilla version of its 2021 flagship smartphone, the 9, for US$729 on its official United States website. However, Best Buy offers the same device (unlocked) for as little as $549.99 - so long as it is acti...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jul 2021 17:13

The OnePlus Pad could ship in the unique, bright-red box that the Chinese company is known for (Image: Jean Lucas Camilo)

OnePlus registers 'OnePlus Pad' trademark, indicating that it's working on an Android tablet

A new contender is supposedly planning its entrance into the growing tablet market that is dominated by Apple's iPads. The Chinese brand OnePlus could be a breath of fresh air for Android's ailing tablet segment, which is primaril...

Enrico Frahn, 06 Jul 2021 15:29

OxygenOS 11 and Android 11 will not arrive on the OnePlus 6 series until after Google releases Android 12. (Image source: OnePlus)

The new OnePlus Software Maintenance Schedule is not all it is cracked up to be

OnePlus has announced several changes for OxygenOS, its custom version of Android. As expected, OxygenOS and Oppo's ColorOS will merge, but this coalescence will yield a few advantages, apparently. However, it seems that OnePlus h...

Column by Alex Alderson, 05 Jul 2021 17:13

The OnePlus Nord 2 has shown up online running a high-end MediaTek chipset

OnePlus Nord 2 AI Benchmark listing confirms that it will run a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset

The OnePlus Nord 2 has shown up online on the AI Benchmark database. Its listing suggests that the smartphone will run a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset and feature 8GB of RAM. This makes the OnePlus Nord 2 the first-ever OnePlus ...

Anil Ganti, 28 Jun 2021 11:57

The OnePlus Nord N200 5G will receive Android 12, but not Android 13 or Android 14. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus confirms paltry software support for the Nord N200 5G

OnePlus continues its slide from being one of the best Android OEMs for software support. While the company will upgrade the new Nord CE 5G through to Android 13, the Nord N200 5G will only receive Android 12. Three years of secur...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jun 2021 16:35