The price hike saga seems to be never ending. The latest phones bearing the brunt are the cheapest (currently) and most expensive phones by OnePlus, namely the mid-ranger the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite and the flagship, OnePlus 15. The hikes, first pointed out by tipster Sanju Choudhary, go up to Rs 8,000, and are already live on the OnePlus website.
OnePlus obviously hasn’t officially explained the price revision, but the move comes at a time when smartphone brands are facing rising component costs and shifting product strategies. The increase significantly changes the value proposition of both devices compared to their launch pricing.
OnePlus 15, Nord CE 6 new prices
The biggest increase has been seen on the OnePlus 15. The flagship smartphone, which launched as one of the more affordable premium Android options, has become considerably more expensive. Even though the flagship is currently out of stock on most platforms, the 12GB + 256GB variant has gone up from Rs 77,999 to Rs 85,999, while the 16GB + 512GB version now costs Rs 93,999, up from Rs 85,999. OnePlus is offering an instant discount of Rs 3,000, but we’re not sure how long that’ll continue.
| OnePlus 15 variant | Launch price | Previous price | New price |
| 12GB + 256GB | Rs 72,999 | Rs 77,999 | Rs 85,999 |
| 16GB + 256GB | Rs 79,999 | Rs 85,999 | Rs 93,999 |
The Nord CE 6 Lite has also received a notable price hike. The base 6GB + 128GB model, which launched at Rs 20,999, is now priced at Rs 25,999. The 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB variants have increased to Rs 27,999 and Rs 30,999, respectively. OnePlus is offering an instant discount of Rs 1,500 on the device.
| OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite variant | Launch price | Previous price | New price |
| 6GB + 128GB | Rs 20,999 | Rs 22,999 | Rs 25,999 |
| 8GB + 128GB | Rs 22,999 | Rs 25,999 | Rs 27,999 |
| 8GB + 256GB | Rs 25,999 | Rs 28,999 | Rs 30,999 |
Disclaimer: Prices as of current revision.
The timing for the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite hike is noteworthy. OnePlus recently confirmed that the first phone in its upcoming budget-focused N-series, the OnePlus N6, will launch in India on June 30th. While early reports suggested a sub-Rs 20,000 price tag, we now expect it to be priced closer to Rs 25,000. The Nord CE 6 Lite’s revised pricing could help create room for the new model in OnePlus’ portfolio.
Should you buy the phones now?
On the hardware front, the OnePlus 15 remains a feature-packed flagship with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a 7,300mAh battery, 120W fast charging, a 165Hz LTPO AMOLED display, and a triple 50MP rear camera system. The Nord CE 6 Lite targets budget-conscious buyers with a 7,000mAh battery, Dimensity 7400 Apex processor, and a 144Hz LCD display.
The revised pricing places the OnePlus 15 much closer to rivals such as the OPPO Find X9 and Xiaomi 17. What was once positioned as a comparatively affordable flagship now sits firmly in premium territory. Notably, the Realme GT 8 Pro remains probably the only competing flagship still available at its original launch price of Rs 72,999.
For buyers considering the OnePlus 15, the device remains highly competitive on specifications, but the price increase makes cross-shopping with rival flagships more important than before. The phone is now priced at par with the OPPO Find X9 which, with its Hassleblad camera tuning, is the pick for photographers, while the Xiaomi 17 is also in the same category. Meanwhile, Nord CE 6 Lite buyers may also want to wait and see where the upcoming N6 lands before making a decision.
Adding to that, tipster Sanju Choudhary has suggested that shoppers shouldn’t expect major discounts during festive sales. If that is the case, the best time to buy the phones was yesterday, and the next best is today.
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