Shortly after teasing a new budget smartphone, OnePlus has revealed the launch date. The OnePlus N6x is set to debut in India next week. This will be the second phone from OnePlus’s new budget-focused N-series, after the OnePlus N6. In addition to the launch date, OnePlus has also revealed the design and colour options of the N6x. 

OnePlus N6x India launch date

OnePlus N6x is scheduled to launch in India on July 31st. The launch event will take place at 12 pm. The smartphone is confirmed to go on sale via Amazon India. It will be available on the OnePlus India website as well. 

According to the teaser image shared officially, the OnePlus N6x looks more like the Nord 5 with the pill-shaped camera module and the sleek back panel. It also has flat edges with the power button and volume keys on the right side. This could be well taken by users who prefer the Nord 5 aesthetics. The Nord 5-like design also suggests OnePlus is aiming for a premium look at a budget price point, appealing to users who prioritize style without breaking the bank. The smartphone will be available in two colours: Burgundy Red and Ice Blue. 

OnePlus N6x: what to expect

Other than the design and colours, OnePlus hasn’t revealed anything else about the N6x. The handset is tipped to arrive with familiar hardware and features. This means that we’ll most likely see similar specifications already available on an existing phone, which could be a large battery, the latest software, and an overall dependable set of specifications. It could also be closely matched with the OnePlus N6, which launched recently in India. Assuming it retains the N6’s battery size, users will appreciate extended usage. 

OnePlus N6 starts at Rs 22,999 for the base variant with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. The N6x could sit below or alongside it, giving buyers another option in the affordable mid-range segment.

With the launch taking place next week, we should know more about the OnePlus N6x very soon. For now, the OnePlus N6x feels like it could be a good option for those looking for the familiar yet sleek OnePlus aesthetic and possibly lower pricing. If you’ve been planning to buy a budget OnePlus phone, the N6x could be worth waiting for. 

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Remember 2018? The notch had just taken over every phone launch, 4GB RAM with 64GB storage was a perfectly respectable mid-range spec, eMMC was still doing duty in a lot of budget phones, and a 5MP selfie camera wouldn’t have raised an eyebrow. Somehow, in 2026, all of that is normal again, and no, it’s not nostalgia.

For years, the smartphone industry sold a simple promise: every new generation would be better than the last. More RAM, better cameras, faster charging, higher refresh rates. Even budget phones steadily inherited features that were called “flagship killers”. Lately, though, that trend seems to have hit reverse. Look closely at many phones launched over the past few months, and you’ll notice something. Features that brands themselves had spent years calling “entry-level” or quietly removing from spec sheets are suddenly returning.

Nobody at any phone brand forgot how to design a good camera or ran out of ideas for a display panel. This is a memory problem. DRAM and NAND flash, the RAM and storage sitting inside every phone, have gone through a price run for which we’re struggling to find a clean historical comparison.

TrendForce’s Q3 2026 forecast confirms DRAM contract prices will grow 13 to 18 percent quarter on quarter, while NAND will be up another 10 to 15 percent. Those, by the way, are calmer number after quarters where hikes touched 60 percent. Data from Omdia and TrendForce, cited by Igor’s Lab, puts mobile DRAM up more than 70 percent since the start of last year, with NAND roughly doubling. Counterpoint expects the average smartphone’s bill of materials to rise around 25 percent in 2026 from memory costs alone.

Read: Smartphone price hike roundup

Why now? Blame it on the AI data centres. Every chip of high-bandwidth memory that Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron are producing is being pulled towards server farms, leaving consumer electronics to scrap over what’s left. Nothing’s Carl Pei put it out there in a post on X well before most buyers noticed anything – brands now face a straight choice between raising prices 30 percent or downgrading specs. Unsurprisingly though, they’re doing both. The result is a market that, in some ways, feels similar to the one we left behind nearly a decade ago.

The Rs 20,000 phone with a 5MP selfie camera is back

Imagine a brand selling a phone with a 5MP front camera two years ago, and you would have laughed out of the room as phones like the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion, Realme 15x and more were offering 32MP and 50MP under Rs 25,000. Selfie resolution had turned into an actual battleground, with even sub-Rs 15,000 phones routinely packing 16MP sensors. Brands competed on front camera quality because video calls and social media had become key selling points.

Now, we’re seeing phones priced around Rs 20,000 arrive with just a 5MP front camera. That’s not because camera technology has stopped improving. It’s because something else inside the phone has become more expensive, and the selfie camera is an easy place to save money without changing the headline specifications. Most buyers still look first at the primary rear camera, processor and battery capacity, and a smaller selfie sensor rarely makes it onto the marketing poster.

HD+ LCD panels at Rs 20,000, where FHD+ AMOLED had become the norm

Display quality has steadily improved over the last five years. Full HD+ became the default, while AMOLED panels gradually reached lower price segments. Yet some recent launches around the Rs 20,000 mark have gone back to HD+ LCD panels. On paper, a 120Hz refresh rate remains, but lower resolution means text isn’t as sharp and videos lose some clarity.

The OPPO K14x, for instance, launched in the budget tier, prioritising a 6,500mAh battery and a 120Hz refresh rate, but paired it with a 6.75-inch HD+ LCD display instead of a sharper FHD+ screen, which we pointed out in our review. The Vivo Y11 was another example, trading pixel density for smoother scrolling.

4GB RAM and 64GB storage are making a comeback

There was a brief period when it seemed 6GB RAM and 128GB storage had become the new baseline. Apps were growing larger, Android itself demanded more memory, and brands proudly advertised bigger configurations. Today, 4GB + 64GB variants are back. OnePlus launched the OnePlus N6 in India at Rs 22,999 with 4GB of RAM. Note that price, because the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion sold at that number with 8GB of RAM back in 2025.

TrendForce says that budget base models are heading back to 4GB, a standard the industry had comfortably left behind for 6GB and 8GB. OEMs’ own internal numbers are reportedly accounting for an over 25 percent jump in DRAM cost per phone this year, and one of the fixes on the table is shipping a lower memory configuration as the new base variant.

Notch displays are back

Punch-hole cameras had largely replaced waterdrop notches in affordable smartphones because they looked more modern and made a phone feel newer. Waterdrop notches seem to be returning in phones like the Redmi A7 Pro, and it isn’t necessarily about cutting costs on the camera itself. Instead, punch-hole displays are more complex to manufacture and require greater precision during assembly. For budget phones, brands often prefer to save that cost and use the money on features buyers notice more, such as RAM or storage.

16GB + 512GB combination is close to extinct on new launches

The opposite trend is happening at the higher end. Not long ago, 16GB RAM with 512GB storage had become almost expected on flagship killers and premium phones. Today, many newly launched devices stop at 12GB RAM or reduce storage options altogether. The configuration hasn’t disappeared because users need less memory, but because it’s becoming increasingly expensive for brands to offer. A report from Korea suggests 16GB RAM could turn into a near luxury item through 2026, with 12GB variants taking a roughly 40 percent hit as 6GB and 8GB configurations move up to fill the gap. Barely two years ago, 16GB + 512GB was a mainstream mid-range combination before memory costs made it commercially unworkable outside true flagships.

However, OnePlus flipped the norm as an exception and, a couple of months after launch, added a 16GB + 512GB RAM variant for its sub-flagship, the OnePlus 15R, but at a whopping price of Rs 61,999. In May 2025, the iQOO Neo 10 launched the same 16GB + 512GB variant at Rs 40,999. So, while we might still see 16GB + 512GB variants, be ready to pay a premium for it.

The Rs 15,000 4G phone is coming back

For most of the last five years, 5G was the one spec no brand dared to skip. Analysts tracking India’s phone market describe 4G regaining relevance, not because demand for 5G has dropped but because a 5G modem, plus the higher memory tier it usually drags along, adds cost that slim-margin phones simply cannot carry anymore. Currently, even the cheapest 4G phones now sit around Rs 10,000, when in fact, two years ago, that was a buzzing sub-Rs 8,000 segment.

Mid-range chips are becoming premium-priced

Processors like the Dimensity 7400 and Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 would have comfortably anchored budget phones below Rs 20,000 just a couple of years ago. Today, while you can still find them in entry-level configurations, these mid-tier chips are now being packed into devices priced above Rs 25,000, and in some cases, stretching all the way up to Rs 35,000 to Rs 38,000. For instance, the Realme P3 launched in March 2025 with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 at Rs 16,999. Cut to July 2026, the Nothing Phone 4b launched with the same chipset at Rs 34,999 and comparable other specs. This has almost nothing to do with the chip or the brand itself but everything with the RAM, the storage, and the display getting pricier.

Rs 50,000 phones with a 50MP + 8MP camera system

Once a phone crossed Rs 30,000, a triple or quad camera setup used to be a given, even when the third and fourth lenses were mostly there for show. That’s changed. A chunk of new launches – OnePlus 15R for instance – in the Rs 45,000 to Rs 50,000 range are now shipping with just a 50MP primary sensor and a single 8MP ultrawide or macro unit. Rather than adding additional hardware, brands are relying more on computational photography and software processing to bridge the gap.

MicroSD card slots are staging a comeback

Expandable storage had nearly vanished outside budget models, mostly because internal storage kept getting cheaper and a single storage tray looked cleaner on a spec sheet. That equation has flipped. With NAND now the pricier half of the memory bill, selling a cheaper 64GB or 128GB base variant and letting buyers expand later via microSD has gone from an afterthought to an actual cost-saving strategy. The Realme C100x, launched just last week, has this exact strategy. This way, brands put the onus of additional storage on users themselves.

Is this the new normal?

None of this means smartphone innovation has stopped. Foldables are improving, AI features are expanding, batteries are getting larger, and charging continues to get faster. However, as memory prices remain elevated and AI infrastructure continues competing for the same DRAM and NAND supply, manufacturers are making choices about where to spend every dollar inside a phone. Sometimes that means adding a bigger battery. Other times, it means quietly bringing back a feature the industry had already left behind.

Prices aren’t coming down this year, and every analyst watching this is saying the same thing – the RAM and NAND supply crunch likely runs into 2027, going by the long-term supply agreements memory makers have already locked in. If you’re due to upgrade your phone, the best time was yesterday and the second best is now.

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In an effort to restructure operations within the OPPO group, OnePlus has pulled out of North America and Europe, as the company officially announced a few days ago. Alongside this announcement, OnePlus also conveyed that going forward, all of its smartphones eligible to receive Android 17 and beyond will receive ColorOS, OPPO’s proprietary custom skin, which OxygenOS was based on anyway since OxygenOS 11.

Although OnePlus has not yet revealed the list of devices slated to receive ColorOS, tipster Yogesh Brar has shared the details in a post on X.

OnePlus devices are eligible for ColorOS 17 update

According to Brar on X, the following devices will be upgraded to ColorOS 17 when the update arrives:

OnePlus flagships

• OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 15R
• OnePlus 13, OnePlus 13R, and OnePlus 13s
• OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R
• OnePlus 11
• OnePlus Open

OnePlus Nord series

• OnePlus Nord 6
• OnePlus Nord CE 6
• OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
• OnePlus Nord 5
• OnePlus Nord CE 5
• OnePlus Nord 4

It’s worth noting that all of the above-mentioned devices were promised at least three major OS upgrades at launch; therefore, when the update roadmap is officially announced, these smartphones are guaranteed to be a part of it.

Since many of the recently released OnePlus devices are missing from Brar’s list, devices like the OnePlus N6, OnePlus Pad 4, and most likely the upcoming OnePlus N6x are likely to get the ColorOS 17 update as well. Apart from this, the OnePlus Pad 3, OnePlus Pad 2, OnePlus Pad Lite, and OnePlus Pad Go 2 should also bag the update.

In other news, Realme has officially confirmed that its devices slated to receive Android 17 will now be upgraded to ColorOS 17. Just like OxygenOS, Realme UI is being discontinued following the company’s exit from the Chinese market.

When will ColorOS 17 be released

As is the tradition, one can expect OnePlus (or OPPO) to roll out the Closed Beta testing invitations to its current flagship and high-end smartphones, such as the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 15R, in a few weeks from now, i.e. by the end of August or the start of September. But given that the stable Android 17 update was released way ahead of schedule this year for Google Pixels, the ColorOS 17 update could also be fast-tracked.

What to expect on ColorOS 17

With OxygenOS 17 out of the way, there’s a lot to look forward to in ColorOS 17. If the leaks and official details revealed by ColorOS’ executive are to be believed, the firmware will prioritise improving the core experience, resulting in faster performance, better efficiency, and greater system stability.

A major design change could arrive in the form of rounded corners on every first-party element, such as pop-up menus and buttons. On the other hand, one can also expect improvements to OPPO’s Lumious Rendering Engine, which is responsible for displaying real-time blur and light effects in various parts of the UI. Per leaks, this could result in more transparency in quick settings panels, menus, and other areas.

Until OxygenOS 16, OnePlus smartphones featured several distinct elements even though the entire skin ran on ColorOS’ codebase. These included the iconic ‘red accented’ clock on the lockscreen and status bar, rounded brightness and volume sliders (ColorOS and Realme UI come with rectangular sliders), a distinct ‘About phone’ page, and a couple of exclusive easter eggs, such as the “Never Settle” reveal when entering ‘1+=’ in the Calculator app.

It remains to be seen whether OnePlus devices post the ColorOS 17 update will continue to carry such unique elements, or will OPPO completely axe these in favour of a more streamlined software for all the brands, i.e. OPPO, OnePlus and Realme.

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OnePlus is expanding its new N-series lineup in India with the upcoming OnePlus N6x, following the debut of the OnePlus N6 earlier this month. It’s part of the brand’s new budget lineup, sitting below the Nord series. OnePlus started teasing the upcoming phone last week, and it has now shared a glimpse of its design on the smartphone’s Amazon microsite. 

OnePlus N6x design teaser

The latest teaser confirms that the OnePlus N6x will be available in at least Blue and Red finishes. It’s not a complete image, but the phone appears to feature a flat-frame design with a flat rear panel, a centrally placed OnePlus logo, and a pill-shaped rear camera module positioned in the top-left corner alongside an LED flash. The power and volume buttons are located on the right edge.

In terms of styling, the N6x looks closer to the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite rather than the recently launched OnePlus N6. This could be well taken by users who prefer the Nord CE6 Lite aesthetics. While OnePlus has yet to reveal the complete specifications, the handset is tipped to arrive with familiar hardware and features. This means that we’ll most likely see specifications already available on an existing phone. 

The OnePlus N6, introduced in India last month, starts at Rs 22,999 for the 4GB + 128GB variant and serves as the first device in the refreshed N-series. The N6x is expected to slot below or alongside it, giving buyers another option in the affordable mid-range segment.

Based on what we know so far, those seeking a fresh design and potentially lower pricing may find it worthwhile to wait for the N6x’s official announcement. If you’re currently using an older budget phone, the N6x could be worth waiting for the OnePlus build and design. However, those who need to purchase a budget OnePlus phone immediately might want to go for the N6x. With the launch expected soon, more details on pricing, hardware, and availability should be announced in the coming days.

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The race for bigger smartphone batteries isn’t slowing down anytime soon. After OnePlus introduced its largest-ever battery on the Nord 6 and OPPO followed with 7,000mAh cells in the mid-range, a new leak suggests both brands are already preparing phones with even bigger batteries.

According to a leak in China, OPPO and OnePlus are working on smartphones with 10,000mAh or larger batteries. While neither company has confirmed these plans, the leak comes at a time when brands are racing to come up with the biggest battery phone as they cut down on other hardware due to rising memory costs.

Upcoming and leaked 10,000mAh smartphones

Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station claims OPPO is developing a new smartphone for its mid-range with a 10,000mAh single-cell battery. OnePlus, meanwhile, is said to be working on a new mid-range model that could launch next year with a battery exceeding 10,000mAh. DCS says that phone could come with the SM8845 Pro chip, which is expected to be the unannounced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Pro. This makes us believe it could be the successor to the OnePlus 15R or maybe even an upgraded Nord phone. As always, these details are based on early information, so it’s best to treat them as rumours until OPPO or OnePlus make an official announcement.

If the leak turns out to be accurate, both phones would set new battery records for their respective brands. OPPO’s current champion is the Find X9 Pro, which packs a 7,500mAh battery. OnePlus holds its own record with the Nord 6 (Indian model), which launched earlier this year with a 9,000mAh battery and the same 80W charging support.

Confirmed and recently launched 10,000mAh phones

While Oppo and OnePlus are still reportedly working towards the milestone, a few brands have already crossed it. Honor became the first mainstream smartphone maker to launch phones with 10,000mAh batteries in late 2025 with the Honor WIN series. Realme soon followed by bringing the technology to India with the P4 Power and Narzo Power, both equipped with 10,001mAh batteries.

Several more brands are expected to join the club. Leaks suggest iQOO is testing batteries ranging from 8,500mAh to 10,000mAh for the upcoming iQOO 16, Neo 12 and Z12 Turbo. Xiaomi is also rumoured to be equipping the Redmi Turbo 6 series with a 10,000mAh battery, while Honor and Vivo are reportedly pushing things even further with phones that could feature a 12,000mAh cell.

There’s a plausible explanation for this. Smartphone brands are facing higher memory prices, which have made it more expensive to build devices. To keep prices competitive, many manufacturers have started trimming costs in other areas by using less powerful chipsets, reducing the number of rear cameras or bringing LCD displays back to some segments.

Battery technology, however, is moving in the opposite direction. Silicon-carbon batteries can store much more power without making phones dramatically thicker, and the technology is gradually becoming cheaper to produce. That has made larger batteries one of the few hardware upgrades that brands can continue to offer across price segments.

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OnePlus and Realme have confirmed what had been rumoured for weeks: OxygenOS and Realme UI are being phased out, with both brands moving to OPPO’s ColorOS going forward as part of ongoing restructuring efforts. The announcement comes just hours after a Bloomberg report on OnePlus’ plans to exit the US, Europe, and eventually India.

OnePlus and Realme confirm the switch to ColorOS

OnePlus described the move to ColorOS as an “operational adjustment” aimed at improving process efficiency and customer experience. For those unaware, OxygenOS and ColorOS have been sharing the same unified Android codebase for some time, even as OnePlus and OPPO’s teams continued building distinct experiences on top of it.

Going forward, OnePlus said bringing this under a single OS lets the company consolidate resources and talent across the group, rather than maintaining separate software efforts for what is largely shared infrastructure underneath. 

OnePlus was careful to frame this as a name and visual identity change rather than a shift in philosophy. The company said the fast, smooth, and intuitive experience OxygenOS built its reputation on remains the core promise, and that meaningful software updates and its user-centric approach continue unchanged.

In a separate announcement, Realme confirmed it’s making an identical move, phasing out Realme UI in favour of ColorOS. The framing from Realme’s side mirrored OnePlus’s: shared underlying code, a push toward consolidating engineering resources across OPPO’s brands, and an insistence that this is a software unification rather than a dilution of what Realme UI stood for. Realme’s own update commitments and hardware identity are expected to carry over unchanged as well.

When will OnePlus and Realme phones get ColorOS?

A OnePlus India executive in a blog post on Thursday said that users of eligible OnePlus devices will soon have the option to update to the latest ColorOS 17. “Following the official release of ColorOS 17, users globally with existing OnePlus devices that fall within the eligible upgrade scope will have the option to voluntarily update to the latest ColorOS. This enables us to streamline software development, accelerate update delivery, improve software quality, and make better use of our shared engineering and R&D capabilities, ultimately delivering a more stable, reliable, and future-ready software experience for our users.”

Users globally with existing OnePlus devices that fall within the eligible upgrade scope will have the option to voluntarily update to the latest ColorOS.

Roadmap details, including timelines for existing devices to transition to ColorOS, are expected to be shared once finalised. 

Across both announcements, OnePlus and Realme stressed the same reassurances: existing devices, along with those launching later this year, will continue to receive the same software and security update commitments as before. 

While the companies insist on continuity, the shift undoubtedly marks a significant symbolic departure for long-time users. OxygenOS was known to offer a fast, smooth, bloat-free user experience. While ColorOS is similar in many ways, it will be interesting to see if some of the deeper visual and usability aspects of OxygenOS carry over to OPPO’s software.

All part of OPPO’s restructuring effort

The confirmation lands on a busy day. A few hours ago, Bloomberg reported that OnePlus is exiting the US and Europe this week, with an India exit expected sometime in 2027. Realme, per the same report, is said to be exiting China and shifting focus to the Nordic markets instead.

Taken together, the ColorOS and Realme UI confirmations and the reported market exits point to the same underlying story: OPPO is restructuring how it runs its OnePlus and Realme brands, consolidating software and resources, and in some markets, retail presence, under one roof. For now, both brands say their India business continues as usual, and existing users won’t see any changes to update support as a result of the ColorOS shift.

In related news, OnePlus has started teasing the launch of the OnePlus N6x, expected to be a more affordable version of the OnePlus N6 with a possible sub-Rs 20,000 price tag. Realme is also set to launch the C100x 4G smartphone in India later today, i.e. July 16. So the brands are very much active and going ahead with product launches in the country this year.

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The Motorola Edge 70 Max is the brand’s latest new launch and joins the same premium segment as the OnePlus 15R (review) and they follow similar priorities. The Edge 70 Max focuses on delivering a flagship-level performance output, much like the OnePlus 15R, with high refresh rates, an extremely capable chipset, and a large battery that lasts longer under heavy use.

So it’s only fair we pit the two against one another to see which is the better option in this price segment. Here is a detailed comparison to help you decide which phone fits your needs better.

Motorola Edge 70 Max vs OnePlus 15R: specs at a glance

Price in India

The OnePlus 15R now starts at Rs 59,999 for the base variant after multiple price revisions over recent months. The Motorola Edge 70 Max starts at Rs 54,999 for its base variant, making it slightly cheaper than the OnePlus.

The Edge 70 Max at Rs 54,999 is clearly positioned to undercut the OnePlus 15R while offering a similar premium, performance‑oriented product at this price. At these prices, buyers have the option to choose between a slightly more affordable Motorola with the same flagship chipset but less RAM in the base variant. Or, you can get a more expensive OnePlus that offers the same flagship performance with higher RAM and larger storage options in the base variant.

Design and display

The Motorola Edge 70 Max and OnePlus 15R sit very close to each other in size and weight. The Edge 70 Max measures 8.29mm and weighs 221g, while the OnePlus 15R comes in at around 8.3mm and 213–219g depending on the colourway.

Both use Gorilla Glass 7i on the front and rear, metal frames, and offer good water and dust protection. Motorola goes with IP68/IP69/IP66 and MIL‑STD 810H durability, while OnePlus adds IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K to the mix.

On the design front, neither phone tries to reinvent the wheel. Motorola sticks to its boxy frame, large camera island and muted Pantone colours that match the rest of the Edge 70 line, so the Edge 70 Max looks and feels like a natural Moto flagship. OnePlus keeps its clean back, rounded camera module and soft pastel finishes, which makes the 15R feel like an evolution of recent number‑series phones, with just enough tweaks around the camera housing and colour palette to signal that it’s the newer, more powerful model.

Motorola pairs that design with a 6.8‑inch Extreme AMOLED panel, Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3168, up to 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 100 percent DCI‑P3, 7,000‑nit peak brightness and Pantone‑validated colours and skintones. OnePlus, on the other hand, offers a slightly larger 6.83‑inch AMOLED display at 2800 x 1272, adaptive refresh up to 165Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i, 10‑bit colour and 1.5K‑class sharpness tuned for high‑frame‑rate gaming.

In day‑to‑day use, the Edge 70 Max’s higher resolution and much brighter panel should feel more cinematic and easier to see outdoors, while the 15R’s bigger screen and 165Hz support will speak more to gamers and heavy scrollers who can actually take advantage of those higher refresh rates in supported titles.

Cameras

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a more versatile camera setup on paper, with a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP front camera. It should give you a bit more flexibility across main shots, wide shots, and selfies, but this comparison is still based only on specs.

The OnePlus 15R (review) keeps things simpler with a 50MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 32MP front camera. It may not look as flexible on paper, but the Sony IMX906 sensor and OnePlus’ camera processing could still help it deliver better results in real life.

It is important to note, however, that both phones are not really camera-first devices, so a full review will give you a much better idea of how they actually perform. For now, this is just a conjecture based on the specifications alone.

Performance and software

The OnePlus 15R seems slightly ahead in terms of performance based on specifications alone. It uses Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 with a 3.8GHz Oryon CPU core and Adreno 8-series GPU, paired with 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, even in the base variant and UFS 4.1 storage in 256GB and 512GB options. It is a proper flagship with such a combination of CPU, GPU and storage speeds, especially if you care about gaming or heavy multitasking.

AnTuTu score

Motorola Edge 70 Max

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

2,972,932

OnePlus 15R

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

2,957,229

AnTuTu assesses a smartphone's CPU, GPU, memory, and overall user experience (higher is better)

The Motorola Edge 70 Max uses Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 too, but it pairs the chip with 8GB RAM in the base variant or up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 4.1 storage. That should still handle everyday use, social media, light gaming and content consumption very easily, though the extra RAM and storage options on the OnePlus make it the more flexible option on paper. In our Antutu Benchmark test, the Edge 70 Max is slightly ahead of the OnePlus 15R, although the difference is insubstantial.

Both phones run Android 16, but they take different approaches to software. The Edge 70 Max stays closer to Motorola’s near-stock-Android-style OS, with ThinkShield security and Google Gemini integration. The OnePlus 15R runs OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 and offers a better suite of AI features like Mind Space and AI Playlab, along with gaming-focused optimisations, the Plus Key and special tuning for touch response and connectivity.

OnePlus also has the advantage in long-term appeal, with its 4 OS updates and 6 years of security patches making the 15R feel more future-ready. Motorola keeps things cleaner and simpler, which will suit users who prefer a lighter software experience, and it offers 3 OS updates and 5 years of security patches.

Battery and charging

Battery strategy is different too. OnePlus goes big with a 7,400mAh battery and 80W SUPERVOOC charging, which should deliver excellent endurance and quick top-ups. Motorola uses a 7,100mAh silicon-carbon battery, 90W wired charging and 25W wireless charging, so it gives you faster wired charging and the added convenience of wireless support.

PCMark Battery score (in hours)

OnePlus 15R

7400 mAh

18.2

Motorola Edge 70 Max

7100 mAh

16.0

PCMark battery test measures phone battery life from 100% to 20% (higher is better)

In real use, the OnePlus 15R’s larger battery should help it last longer during heavy workloads, while the Edge 70 Max balances its slightly smaller capacity with wireless charging and a more complete charging package. Buyers who want the longest possible endurance will likely find the OnePlus 15R more attractive, while those who want wireless charging and faster top-ups may prefer Motorola.

Which one should you buy?

If you want top performance, long battery life and a gaming‑ready display, the OnePlus 15R is the better pick here. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 12GB RAM, UFS 4.1, 165Hz panel, 7,400mAh battery and longer software support make it the more future‑ready option for power users and gamers.

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is better if you want a more versatile premium phone with a few extras. It is still a bulky phone, but it balances that with wireless charging, a higher‑resolution display, and a more flexible camera setup on paper, which gives it a broader appeal.

On specs alone, the OnePlus 15R suits users who care more about performance, battery life and a high refresh rate at this price, while the Edge 70 Max suits those who may want a more rounded options with extras like wireless charging, higher display quality, especially if its lower starting price appeals to them.

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• OnePlus has confirmed it is exiting the US and Europe markets
• Realme to exit China, focus on Nordic markets
• OnePlus India responded by saying its India operations will continue as usual  

Update (July 16, 3 pm IST): OnePlus has confirmed to several US publications that it will no longer launch new phones in North America and Europe. Meanwhile, parent company OPPO will continue to operate in Europe and plans to expand its offerings, Android Authority reports. The company added that it will keep its commitments to software updates, after-sales service, and warranty obligations to existing customers.

Update (July 16, 12 pm IST): In a statement, OnePlus India told 91mobiles, “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.” This suggests OnePlus is very much active in the country this year, but the statement doesn’t quite provide a clear picture for 2027.

The original story follows…

OnePlus, once known as the “flagship killer” brand, is reportedly planning to exit several markets, including India. According to a new report by Bloomberg, OnePlus is shutting down operations in the US and Europe as early as this week. More importantly for our readers, the company is also planning its exit from India “at some point in 2027”. OnePlus will continue to remain active in China.

Realme, on the other hand, will exit the China market and will shift its focus to the Nordic market, the Bloomberg report added. The brand’s presence in India remains unchanged at the moment.

As per the report, “The change is happening as part of a larger restructuring to parent company OPPO, or Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corporation Ltd., said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing a private plan.” OnePlus’ slow growth in recent years in the US, Europe and India, as well as geopolitical concerns, are reportedly factors behind OPPO’s decision. 

The writing on the wall

The latest development doesn’t exactly come as a surprise, as rumours of OnePlus shutting down in the US and Europe markets emerged way back in March. Around the same time, OnePlus India CEO Robin Liu stepped down from his role to “pursue his personal passions”, which added to speculation that all was not well with OnePlus’ India operations. However, the brand had released a statement back then, ensuring that its India operations would “continue with local strategy and business continuity ensured.”

More recently, there were reports that future OnePlus and Realme phones would ship with OPPO’s ColorOS, phasing out OxygenOS and Realme UI, respectively. While this is yet to be officially announced by the brands, this is yet another signal of major restructuring happening within OPPO.

Why OnePlus users shouldn’t worry right now

I personally owned a few OnePlus phones during its early years, my personal favourite being the OnePlus 5T Star Wars edition. These phones were incredibly fast and smooth, a reputation OnePlus built over the years. My OnePlus 5T still runs smoothly even now, when I take it out every so often. While it would be an incredibly sad day if OnePlus announced it was exiting India, this seemingly won’t happen until sometime in 2027.

Existing OnePlus phones are not expected to be affected even if OnePlus exits next year. If rumours of OnePlus axing OxygenOS and moving to ColorOS are true, existing OnePlus phones and those expected to launch later this year will continue to receive software and security updates for years to come via OPPO.

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OnePlus has started rolling out the OxygenOS 16.0.9.400 update for the OnePlus 15 (review) in India, and this one brings more than just minor fixes. The update adds new fingerprint animation styles, smoother multitasking, fresh camera filters, gaming audio tweaks and a few useful quality-of-life features, making it one of the more feature-packed OxygenOS updates for the device so far. Let’s take a detailed look at it below.

What’s new?

The OxygenOS 16.0.9.400 update adds a wider set of fingerprint icons and animations on the home and lock screens, along with smoother app opening and switching animations in Recent Tasks

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OnePlus has also added two new camera filters: Primrose, which aims for warm, film-like portraits, and Bold B&W, which is designed for dramatic black-and-white photography.

For gaming, the update brings an equaliser inside Game Assistant so users can fine-tune game audio more precisely. It can be accessed via Game Assistant > Tools > Sound Boost > Equaliser. OnePlus has also improved Sound Boost so it works with more games and can emphasise effects like footsteps or vocals more clearly.

The update also adds remote PC lock support, letting users lock and unlock their PC from the phone after connecting remotely. It also introduces a backup face option for device unlock, which should help if glasses or makeup interfere with regular face recognition.

OnePlus says the update includes the July 2026 Android security patch as part of the rollout. Since this is a staged release, only a small percentage of users are getting it first, with a wider rollout planned in the coming days. Some users are also reporting dual eSIM support with this update, which would make it an even more useful upgrade for people who rely on multiple cellular profiles.

How soon will I get in on my OnePlus device?

As the company’s newest flagship, it makes sense that the OnePlus 15 is getting the update first. Since this is an OxygenOS 16-based rollout, other compatible phones (check out the entire list of supported devices) should follow in the coming weeks. That includes the OnePlus 15R, OnePlus 13 series, OnePlus 12 series, OnePlus 11 series, Nord 6 series, Nord 5 series, Nord 4 series and more supported devices. 

This update is not a major OxygenOS overhaul, but it does bring a good mix of useful additions for OnePlus 15 users. If you want the latest security patch and dual eSIM support, this is a good update to install. If you prefer to be cautious, you can wait a few days because the rollout is still staged.

The update adds new camera filters, smoother app and multitasking animations, gaming audio improvements, remote PC lock support and backup face unlock, along with the July 2026 Android security patch.

Some users are also reporting dual eSIM support, which is a more substantial upgrade. It brings the OnePlus 15 in line with other high-end phones that let users juggle physical and eSIM profiles. This is particularly useful in markets like India where people often run separate personal and work numbers or switch between operators. 

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The price hike cycle shows no signs of slowing down. After multiple revisions across its portfolio over the past few months, it’s now OnePlus that has once again increased prices of some of its popular phones. This is the third round of hikes for the OnePlus 15R, OnePlus Nord 6 and OnePlus Nord CE 6 in India. The latest revisions increase prices by as much as Rs 5,000 and are already live on the OnePlus website.

As before, OnePlus hasn’t officially explained the latest revision. However, the move comes amid continued pressure from rising component costs and changing pricing strategies across the smartphone industry. With every successive hike, these devices are moving into new segments from their original launch prices, significantly changing the value they initially offered.

OnePlus 15R, Nord 6, Nord CE 6 new prices

OnePlus 15R

The biggest increase this time has been reserved for the OnePlus 15R (review). The smartphone has received another Rs 5,000 hike across all storage variants, taking the base 12GB + 256GB model to Rs 59,999. The hike also affects the new 16GB variant, which launched in June. This makes the phone Rs 12,000 more expensive than when it debuted, pushing it closer to flagship territory away from its sub-flagship positioning.

OnePlus Nord 6

The OnePlus Nord 6 has also become pricier. The 8GB + 256GB variant now costs Rs 44,999 following a Rs 2,000 increase, while the 12GB + 256GB version has gone up by Rs 3,000 to Rs 50,999. It makes the phone more expensive by up to Rs 9,000 from its launch price.

OnePlus Nord CE 6

The OnePlus Nord CE 6 has also received another price revision. The 8GB + 128GB model is now priced at Rs 35,999 after a Rs 2,000 hike, while the 8GB + 256GB variant has gone up by Rs 3,000 to Rs 39,999. Ironically, the Nord CE 6 now is in the same segment as the OnePlus Nord 6, when the latter had launched.

*Disclaimer: Prices are as of the latest revision and can change any time.

Should you buy the phones now?

On the hardware front, nothing has changed. The OnePlus 15R continues to offer flagship-grade performance with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, a massive 7,400mAh battery, a 165Hz AMOLED display and a 50MP primary camera. The Nord 6 still packs the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, a 9,000mAh battery, a 165Hz AMOLED display and up to 512GB UFS 4.1 storage. Meanwhile, the Nord CE 6 continues to target the upper mid-range segment with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, an 8,000mAh battery, an 80W fast charging solution and a 144Hz AMOLED display.

The revised prices, however, paint a different picture. The OnePlus 15R now sits close to the Rs 60,000-mark, but it’s still one of the cheaper Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 phones. So in terms of competition, not much has changed but only the value proposition has altered. If you’ve been eyeing it for a while, better to get it now before prices rise again. Similarly, the Nord 6 has drifted well beyond the sub-Rs 40,000 segment it originally disrupted, but even in the new sub-Rs 50,000 segment, its processor is more capable than that of the competition. Plus it carries a 9,000mAh battery which is unmatched in the segment and even beyond.

The Nord CE 6 still offers a strong hardware package for its class, but at nearly Rs 40,000 for the top variant, buyers now have access to several phones with better camera systems. The phone remains competitive on battery life and display, but its value proposition isn’t as compelling as it was at launch.

Tipsters have been rather explicit in their advice – do not wait for sales. That’s because by the time the sale period arrives, hikes leading up to it have already made the phone more expensive and the net effective price ends up being more than launch prices. If OnePlus continues revising prices at this pace, waiting for festive sales may not necessarily translate into lower effective prices. Buyers planning to purchase any of these devices may want to keep a close eye on bank offers and limited-time discounts, as the gap between launch pricing and current pricing continues to widen.

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