I Wouldn't Buy a OnePlus Phone in 2026; The Company Says India Business…
Powered by:Last Updated:July 16, 2026, 13:12 ISTOnePlus India CEO Robin Liu made a similar “business as usual…” statement and exactly two months later in March 2026, he suddenly resigned. OnePlus India. . .
Powered by:Last Updated:July 16, 2026, 13:12 ISTOnePlus India CEO Robin Liu made a similar “business as usual…” statement and exactly two months later in March 2026, he suddenly resigned. OnePlus India shutting down? Nothing is confirmed yet, though no brand tends to announce its own shutdown a year ahead of time. OnePlus shutting down in India? OnePlus hasn’t announced any official India shutdown, but here’s the thing about brand exits, they rarely come with advance warning. They happen suddenly, and it’s always the users left holding an unsupported phone. That’s exactly why I wouldn’t buy a new OnePlus device right now. There’s no real upside to locking yourself into a phone from a brand that could be gone from the country before your warranty even runs out. OnePlus is already set to wind down operations in the US and Europe within a week. A new Bloomberg report goes further, claiming OnePlus will eventually exit most international markets, including India, by 2027, while continuing to operate only in China. That matters more for Indian buyers than it might for anyone else, since India is OnePlus’s only major market left outside China. If that exit does eventually reach India, it wouldn’t just be bad news, it would be a genuine blow, especially for anyone who’s bought a OnePlus phone in the last few months. So what does the company actually say? OnePlus’s official response reads: “OnePlus India continues to operate its business as usual, with all local operations on track. We urge the media to exercise restraint before amplifying unverified speculation. "“Business as usual" is the kind of phrase that sounds reassuring in a press statement and means very little to someone actually holding the phone. And that reassurance gets even harder to trust once you look at how OnePlus has handled its exit from Europe so far, wherewarranty vouchers meant to compensate customershave turned out to be practically worthless in practice. If that’s the playbook, “business as usual" isn’t the confidence booster OnePlus probably wants it to be. And as for the “media to exercise restraint…" In January 2026, OnePlus India CEO Robin Liu made a similar “business as usual…" statement and exactly two months later in March 2026, he suddenly resigned. By June 2026, it’s public knowledge that OnePlus is shutting down in the US and Europe. So, maybe actions speak louder than words?Realme next?The OnePlus exit rumours that have been circulating all week just got a new twist. According to a fresh Bloomberg report, it’s not just OnePlus facing a wind-down, Realme, another brand under Oppo’s umbrella, is reportedly being scaled back too. What the report claims about RealmeAccording to Bloomberg, Realme will exit the Chinese market as part of a broader restructuring of Oppo’s smartphone business. Notably, the report doesn’t specify what this means for Realme in other markets, including India, where the brand remains one of the biggest Android phone makers within Oppo’s overall portfolio. Unlike OnePlus, Bloomberg doesn’t say Realme is shutting down globally. Instead, the report suggests Oppo plans to focus Realme’s efforts specifically on the Nordic region, including Finland, Denmark, Sweden, and Iceland, markets where the brand has reportedly found greater success. The report cites a person familiar with the matter, who says these changes are being driven by financial pressure across Oppo’s phone business as a whole. Slowing momentum in markets like the US, Europe, and India, along with broader geopolitical concerns, are reportedly also factors pushing Oppo towards this restructuring. Nothing is confirmed yet, though no brand tends to announce its own shutdown a year ahead of timeIt’s worth being clear about where things actually stand. As of now, Oppo, OnePlus, and Realme have not publicly commented on Bloomberg’s claims. Until any of the three companies issue an official statement, these reported changes should be treated as unconfirmed, even as the pattern of leaks and internal signals from earlier this year continues to point in the same direction. News18 NewsletterHandpicked stories, in your inboxA newsletter with the best of our journalismKey Questions AnsweredOnePlus may exit the Indian market by 2027 as part of a global restructuring by its parent company Oppo. Reports suggest that while OnePlus will initially continue operations in India, it could eventually be included in the restructuring plan. About the AuthorDebashis SarkarDebashis Sarkar, Editor at News18 Tech, reports on all things technology and connected lifestyle gadgets. He started off when India was yet to see its first Android smartphone and has been tracking te. . . Read MoreLocation :Delhi, India, IndiaFirst Published:July 16, 2026, 13:12 ISTNewstechI Wouldn't Buy a OnePlus Phone in 2026; The Company Says India Business…Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to ourTerms of UseandPrivacy Policy. Loading comments. . . Read More