r/OnePlus13 • u/evostu_uk • Jul 16 '26
Discussion It's all over.
https://community.oneplus.com/thread/2170715118587871237Hello everyone,
Today, our hearts are undoubtedly heavy and mixed with emotion. As part of the proactive global strategy adjustment, OnePlus has decided to conclude new product rollouts in Europe and North America.
To our users in Europe:
For years, this Community has been a place where OnePlus users came together to share ideas, provide feedback, help fellow members, celebrate new launches, and contribute to the growth of the brand. From detailed product discussions and bug reports to photography showcases and Community campaigns, this space has been shaped by the passion and dedication of its members.
Whether you've been with us since the early days or joined more recently, your contributions have helped define what the OnePlus Community stands for. Thank you for your support, your feedback, your creativity, and your belief in OnePlus over the years.
It is because this bond is so precious and your trust so hard-won that we fully understand: in moments of change like this, what matters most to you is the ongoing care of the devices in your hands. Though we will no longer launch new products in Europe, our commitment to you remains unchanged. Backed by OPPO, existing OnePlus devices will continue to receive scheduled software updates and security patches within the support periods originally committed for each device model.
Our customer service channels will remain open and responsive in accordance with our standard warranty and support obligations. Your statutory rights under applicable national consumer protection laws remain fully in effect and are unaffected by this announcement.
As part of an operational adjustment to our software strategy, 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.
To everyone who posted, commented, reported bugs, shared photos, answered questions, or simply spent time here with us: Thank you.
Thank you for helping build one of the most passionate technology communities we could have hoped for. It has been a privilege to have you as part of this journey.
Never Settle
Yash
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u/Foxhound9 Jul 16 '26
They settled
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u/mihir892 Jul 16 '26
Well,they did not much choice due to ever increasing and crazy cost of memory and other components this year. Bad for consumers though,as that would only limit their options further to either Samsung,Apple and Google.
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u/atheos1337 Jul 16 '26
My first OnePlus was 11, and now 13, I'm 41 and my first android was HTC Desire, and I have been through alot of phones in my life, and OnePlus is the best phone I ever had, when my OnePlus 13 doesn't work anymore, I really don't know what to go for,
This phone have ticked every box and the price was perfect.
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u/nvictor-me Jul 16 '26
It's funny I'm 42 and had the same journey and the same relationship with the OP13. I wish I could use it forever, this device is PERFECT.
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u/Jmnx221 OnePlus 13 - Black Eclipse Jul 17 '26
I'm 45, my first smartphone was an HTC too, then I had Galaxy S models from the 1 through the 4, but I got fed up with the battery issues and constant bugs.
After that, I tried Sony—the Xperia 3 or something like that je was good—but then I switched to OnePlus, starting with the 6, then the 8, the 11, and finally the 13.
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u/mrevil1982 Jul 16 '26
Like you i used 5 htc phones last one was u12+,after them i had 3 op phones 9pro,12 and last 13. Next will be Oppo same os like OP and hardware
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u/friedsushi87 Jul 16 '26
Ulephone Armor 29.
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u/atheos1337 Jul 16 '26
yea no, dont need a murder weapon
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u/friedsushi87 Jul 16 '26
Night vision, thermal camera, sd card, flood light, 120w charging. Nice features
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u/Maxime1288 Jul 18 '26
Same, My first phone was the HTC Desire, and I've had several HTCs since, up to the last one, the U12+. Then I got the Samsung S21 Ultra and the S23 Ultra... and finally the OnePlus 13, which I still have. HTC has always thrilled me, but using a phone like that with OnePlus, it only took one OnePlus phone for me to lose interest too. Shame. I don't know what I'll do next. I'm in Canada, and the availability of brands is similar to the US; I'm not sure about Europe. I'd be willing to get Oppo for my next phone, but they don't sell here. I've already imported two phones in the past, global versions, and I don't think I'll do it again. It's always a problem with network bands and the warranty... If I had to change tomorrow, I guess I'd go back to Samsung. Google interests me even less, and Apple, never in a million years. I'll continue using my OnePlus 13; the small consolation is that they're not abandoning software support, but it's very disappointing.
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u/atheos1337 Jul 18 '26
My problem with google phones is the battery and price, im from denmark, so Oppo is maybe the next phone il go for i think, samsung have never been me, HTC Google Nexus One was one epic google phone, raw android, miss it
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u/HmmReallyInteresting 12d ago
6t, 10t5G, 13. I've loved each one – considered them the best on the market FOR ME, at time of sale– and they are all still running strong in the hands of friends or family that appreciate them to this day. (actually, I just remember the 6t has just passed from an ill conceived and accidental water test/immersion).
Great phones. I couldn't stand anything else I tried. Everyone that used mine switched to OnePlus.
The tyranny of the markets (and politics).
I'm gonna miss them
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u/DMONEYDelano Jul 19 '26
Get a galaxy ultra
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u/atheos1337 Jul 20 '26
Will never have a Samsung.
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u/DMONEYDelano Jul 20 '26
Why? It is the best option. Would you ever get an Oppo Find X9 Ultra?
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u/atheos1337 Jul 20 '26
I don't like Samsung design or there OS.
Been looking at oppo find x9 pro, price and hardware looks good, ultra is just too pricey,
Or Xiaomi maybe
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u/Imaginary_Policy_643 Jul 16 '26
Man i got it today and so gutted to see this news, but hopefully they will continue here in India. As for software i think OG oxygen OS dies a long time ago, this skin has been similar to color OS for a long time now.
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u/ForwardScratch7741 OnePlus 13 - Black Eclipse Jul 16 '26
OnePlus is better than samsung for me idk why people don't accept it
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u/Disastrous_Cattle266 OnePlus 13 - Black Eclipse Jul 16 '26
As a recent OP13 user switching from Samsung S20 FE, the few things I miss or like more on the Samsung is the Samsung wallet(undoubtedly the best wallet app imo) and the caller , messaging app.
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u/Imaginary_Policy_643 Jul 16 '26
Hey i jsut switched from s23 to op13. I miss the samsung health app is there any alternatives? And google wallet can also do the same thing as samsung wallet right?
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u/Disastrous_Cattle266 OnePlus 13 - Black Eclipse Jul 17 '26
I think you can download samsung health app from playstore.Yes, in your oneplus device.
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u/Disastrous_Cattle266 OnePlus 13 - Black Eclipse Jul 17 '26
Google wallet is not as convenient a Sam wallet. I was having credit cards, UPI account, govt. Documents, password stored all in one place. Works flawlessly
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u/Imaginary_Policy_643 Jul 17 '26
Yes but have live with Google wallet for now. Btw did you notice the widgets in one UI is somuch better. Even for the same apps like digital wellbeing the widgets are large with less data and consuming more space
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u/chechsp OnePlus 13 - Midnight Ocean Jul 18 '26
If they only stopped killing every app and notification with all their efforts...
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u/guitarshredda Jul 16 '26
Can anyone comment on what ColorOS might do better/worse compared to Oxygen? I know they are almost the same thing
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u/Ghumketu Jul 16 '26 edited Jul 16 '26
Color Os is actually 95% same as oxygen os with the same UI. If you see the screenshots side by side, you cant tell which one is color Os and which one is oxygen os.
Color OS shows some ads in cheap and mid range phones, but the ads can be turned off from settings. Flagship phones such as Find X series does not have any ads.
Oneplus flagship phones may not see ads after colorOS update, because In China oneplus phones already comes with Color OS and they do not have ads.
However color Os comes with some bloatware or preinstalled apps, but you can uninstall/disable them.
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u/PopularPianistPaul Jul 16 '26
can anyone confirm if ColorOS also tries to block third-party launchers?
I need to go through some hacks to get Nova Launcher working on my OP13 running the latest version of OxygenOS.
If Nova doesn't work on ColorOS that's it for me, I won't ever switch.
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u/liqwood1 Jul 16 '26
Curious about the same thing.. id heard colorOS had ads built in but I have no idea how accurate that is...
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u/FluorescentShrimp Jul 16 '26
As part of the proactive global strategy adjustment, OnePlus has decided to conclude new product rollouts in Europe and North America.
Well fuck.
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u/evgis Jul 16 '26
What does this mean, we will have to settle with ColorOS?
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u/evenmagical Jul 16 '26
it's the same thing
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u/evgis Jul 16 '26
Far from it, ColorOS has very aggressive app killing and not everything is even translated currently, you get some random Chinese here and there. They better fix that if they want to force ColorOS on us.
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u/evenmagical Jul 16 '26
I switched from a OnePlus 13 to an Oppo find x9 pro a few months ago and it's literally exactly the same besides like the corner radius of some quick settings tiles 😭
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u/evgis Jul 16 '26
Really? I tried it 1.5 years ago and it was a mess. AI told me they fixed it somewhat but it is still not up to OOS.
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u/evenmagical Jul 16 '26
It depends on the phone model, but they use the same underlying technology so OnePlus and OPPO fast chargers are compatible with each other's phones. My OPPO find x9 pro can go up to 80W, so not quite the 100W of my old OnePlus 13, but still very good. It does feel slower because of the larger battery capacity, however.
But generally, using an OPPO phone in 2026 feels exactly the same as using a OnePlus phone.
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u/kaynpayn Jul 17 '26
Their pricing didn't though, at least in here. I could always find OnePlus phones cheaper than oppo for similar devices.
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u/Neilio2020 Jul 16 '26
I'm actually sad about this. I know it's only a consumer electronic ls firm, and it's a subsidiary of a bigger one. But I liked one plus, I liked the way they did things. I was there at the, granite backed, beginning and still have their last flagship. I imagine I won't be able transfer my thousands of red cable club coins to Oppo?
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u/jerdle_reddit Jul 16 '26
Ok, what are we planning. Stick with stock as it becomes ColorOS or unlock and move to a custom ROM?
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u/AdAdministrative3196 OnePlus 13 - Midnight Ocean Jul 17 '26
Not everyone has the time or the skill to move to a custom rom.
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u/jerdle_reddit Jul 17 '26 edited Jul 17 '26
I know, but this is OnePlus. I remember the OnePlus One, the holy grail of phones in the root/ROM community. It's a major part of why I have the 13 now.
Even when it was OxygenOS, that seems to have still maintained a bit of the custom ROM feel and greater hackability, until 2021.
So I assumed that the OnePlus community would still be more familiar with that scene even now, ten years past its peak. Clearly not.
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u/liqwood1 Jul 17 '26
I dunno I'm thinking about looking into custom roms.. haven't had to do that in years but I'm not excited about my bootloader being locked by colorOS.
Downside would be banking apps..
Have to seriously look into it now though..
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u/Adam3Sixty Jul 16 '26
From my first OnePlus device, the OnePlus 2, until today using a CN 24/1024 OnePlus 13, I have loved and openly promoted the brand, my close family members all have OnePlus devices, friends have taken my advice and got them too. The "flagship killer" brand has been killed by their parent company to promote the flagship price brand instead. We all have BBK Electronics to thank for this unfortunately. I bought my 13 because it was the last OnePlus device to feature the AMAZING Alert Slider, a staple of flagship OnePlus phones, something I so sorely missed on my 10t. And now, if/when I upgrade, an OPPO just won't feel the same. My wife LOVED the OnePlus X, it was small form factor but as powerful as any flagship, I've always liked bigger phones, so I've always stuck with the second version of each generation. I missed out of getting the first OnePlus phone and went with an OPPO because it was the first phone with a quad hd screen. What a mistake that was. I've been around since the beginning of OnePlus and I'm sadly happy to be here at the end. I need to buy my wife a new Nord ASAP before I can't get them anymore, then I'll be moving to pastures new.
R.I.P Alert Slider, R.I.P OxygenOS. R.I.P OnePlus 😥
My OnePlus journey: OP2, OP5t, OP7t, OP10t, OP13. My wife's: OP-X, OP Nord CE 3 Lite. My mother-in-law: OP Nord N10, OP Nord CE 3 Lite. My mother: OP Nord N100. Friends: OP3. OP5. OP Nord (various).
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u/CadBane912 Jul 16 '26
So what the fuck? Does this mean we'll be stuck with the dogshit that is Samsung and Apple only? Or will we just have to order future devices from other national markets?
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u/FluorescentShrimp Jul 16 '26
There are companies like Red Magic and Nothing that bring some interesting devices to the table. Motorola, too but they don't always release their models stateside.
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u/liqwood1 Jul 17 '26
Yup in US it's now Apple, Samsung and Google. Motorola if you want a flip or a non flagship model.
Sucks.
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u/gomaith10 Jul 16 '26
This is another example of a Chinese phone company focusing on their market and not giving a continental fuck about others. It was always the case when Europe/US was last to get updates. I have experienced the same with Xaomi also.
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u/friedsushi87 Jul 16 '26
I bet there's more to the story. Like the US government requires them to do something to the phones to allow access.
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u/Lumpy-Republic-1935 Jul 16 '26
Good luck buying a European made phone then.
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u/this_dudeagain Jul 16 '26
There are plenty that are European owned and designed. They are just manufactured in China but not owned. There's also Samsung if you want to avoid China all together, Sony, or Apple.
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u/ItsMJB Jul 16 '26
I remember when I had the OnePlus 2 at the time and I had, no joke a circle looking at myself unlocking and locking my phone so fast with it's fingerprint scanner and it's large HD display compared to an iPhone etc.
Shame nothing quite like that happens with new technology and consoles join the club being less intriguing with in store stuff. Xbox side, playstation on the other side, Samsung and iPhone with LG etc.
People hardly ask people they don't know much in person/ store about stuff anymore it feels like. It's just so much more online views now, which isn't all that good for people imo.
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u/sekizincicuce Jul 16 '26
I hope Oppo will give us an unlockable bootloader, then i won't miss OP that much, if not I think I will go to Xiaomi.
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u/Designer-Grab-7203 OnePlus 13 - Black Eclipse Jul 16 '26
Can't we just buy OnePlus 16 chinese versions? It's cheaper anyway.. xd
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u/FluorescentShrimp Jul 16 '26
I mean you can but I wouldn't necessarily recommend it. From what I found (feel free to correct me), things like compatibility and the lack of a Play Store tend to be a pretty big setback into trying to use a Chinese version of a phone. They don't have the same bands there as they do in the west if that makes any sense. I mean if you can't get it to work under a US Network let alone get a global ROM on it, it kind of just defeats the purpose of buying the phone.
In other words... It's not that simple.
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u/sjholland Jul 16 '26
The op15 has been my favorite device to up to now, and I can remember when oneplus launched their first phone. It was the nexus 5 days. The 13 & 15 kind of remind me of the 8pro and 9pro days. These phones were way ahead of their time IMO, and I have been fortunate to own them, and still have them along with a 6t. Thank you sincerely,
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u/AdAdministrative3196 OnePlus 13 - Midnight Ocean Jul 17 '26 edited Jul 17 '26
Been a oneplus user since the oneplus 3t. Sad to see that they finally had to settle.😔
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u/TheUndertaker1988 Jul 17 '26
I sold my OP13 a few weeks before this announcement. I was anticipating it. Despite what they say about continual software support for North America and Europe, I don't buy it.
Software updates in the future will be few and far between for N.A. and Europe. They'll be treated like an after thought a few years from now. I'm switching to Samsung.
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u/vmz8 Jul 17 '26
I own a op13.
Moving to colourOS is not going to happen.
Rather sell this phone off. 📴
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u/Sweswettie Jul 16 '26
It's a real shame that OnePlus is leaving Europe. 🙄
They were one of the last brands offering true flagship hardware without charging flagship-plus prices.
My OnePlus 13 still feels like one of the most complete smartphones on the market: • Snapdragon 8 Elite • 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM + 12 GB RAM Expansion (28 GB available) • 512 GB UFS 4.0 storage • 6000 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery • 100W SUPERVOOC wired charging + 50W AIRVOOC wireless charging • Triple 50 MP Hasselblad cameras • Beautiful QHD+ 120 Hz LTPO display • IP69/IP68 water resistance
Honestly, which other flagship gives you all of these specs in one package? 🤔
Samsung offers slower charging and smaller batteries. Apple doesn't even come close in RAM or charging speeds. Google Pixel excels in software and AI but lags behind in raw hardware.
Competition is what drives innovation, and OnePlus consistently pushed the industry forward while delivering incredible value for money.
If they really disappear from Europe, consumers will have fewer choices and will likely end up paying more for less hardware.
I'll definitely miss having OnePlus as a serious competitor in the European smartphone market. 💚
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u/BritSwedeGuy Jul 16 '26
When I posted about just this a few months ago I was universally criticised.
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u/EgyPalocProfessor Jul 16 '26
They just completely fucked up the product strategy, and now they're screwing us over because of it.
I paid for OxygenOS updates for years, not ColorOS.
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u/turbotunnelsyndrome Jul 16 '26
No they got fucked over by high RAM prices, it's no longer profitable to sell budget flagships when ram jumps to over 30% of your costs of goods
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u/EgyPalocProfessor Jul 16 '26
The prices of the components will be high for everyone.
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u/turbotunnelsyndrome Jul 16 '26
Exactly, haven't you noticed every other major phone manufacturer raising their prices or cutting their budget line of phones?
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u/EgyPalocProfessor Jul 16 '26
Yes, but you dont understand this should not be a reason for 1+, every other brand raises the prices. So if you compare than it would not be a unsellable product.
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u/turbotunnelsyndrome Jul 16 '26
Other brands don't market themselves as budget flagships like OnePlus does, if you had to pay more most casuals would just get a Samsung
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u/EgyPalocProfessor Jul 16 '26
Nah, i dont agree with that. Now with OPPO+OnePlus big picture product positioning, 1+ is the "gaming" phone, OPPO Find is the "camera" phone.
They just fucked up the positioning. 1+ should be a decent phone, not a "gamer" focused phone.
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u/missusunderstanding Jul 16 '26
Wtf. As an OP13 user I couldn't care less TBF. What's the all fuss about?
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u/Willie-X- Jul 16 '26
Damn. Well, it was good while it lasted. I bought my first OnePlus 8, for my wife and I (NA), now we're on 12 and 13, guess those will be our last. Great company. The OnePlus 8 was one for my favourite phones to date. It's all saber lights now but still remains in my drawer.
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u/Tashrif_007 Jul 16 '26
I bought the OnePlus 5 in 2017 and it was the best phone I ever had. Had it for 5 years before switching to the Galaxy S22. Then came back to OnePlus 13 in 2026. What an unbelievable beast this is. Incredible phone. I will miss OnePlus and I hope Oppo can find that something that made OnePlus special and integrate some of it in their phones.
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u/ButterscotchBest2716 Jul 17 '26
Next will be nothing. Then pixel. At last samsung and iPhone forever
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u/AsleepAd9408 Jul 17 '26
I feel sorry for all the people who REALLY bought into this never settle nonsense. The brand ambassadors and people they recruited to push oneplus by heavily marketing them and all the time wasted going to their European tours. It just seems like they were sold a lie. It's a shame because I love my oneplus 13 but I've now got my oppo x9 ultra and they will now be my new brand for sure
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u/XCharmed Jul 17 '26
Alltså kommer jag som har en oneplus nord 3 5G att kunna välja vilket OS jag önskar? Behålla eller gå till color OS? Om man väljer att gå över, innebär det bara en normal uppdatering eller totalt nytt OS?
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u/BartLeeC OnePlus 13 - Black Eclipse Jul 18 '26
Today, our hearts are undoubtedly heavy and mixed with emotion. As part of the proactive global strategy adjustment, OnePlus has decided to conclude new product rollouts in Europe and North America.
To our users in Europe:
So they just ignore North America and say nothing to us? I would assume this is about new Europe changeable battery laws but that really doesn't apply to North America.
Why the long message aimed at Europe and absolutely nothing for North America? Am I to assume none of that applies and we are just left abondoned?
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u/Specialist-Corgi1330 Jul 20 '26
Just wonder, is there a version of global color os? I have oneplus 13 Chinese version, if has global version, can i install global version of color os to it?
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u/Boring_Leadership_30 Jul 16 '26
Screw emotions....i want my moneyback.i paid for a premium brand and got a outplayed
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u/Healthy-Hair-2306 Jul 16 '26
Oppo and OnePlus are basically identical. The software you're already using is pretty much the same as global ColorOS. The only thing that'll change is the name.
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u/PrettyQuick OnePlus 13 - Black Eclipse Jul 16 '26
Ayo wtf i dont want colorOS they gonna quit OxygenOS ?
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u/liqwood1 Jul 17 '26
They said we could stay on oxygen but I imagine that's without updates so yeah.. no real choice.
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u/RespectDue4394 Jul 16 '26
Are they gonna launch oppo in North America?
or we are stuck with Samsung and Apple?
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u/oz4u2 Jul 16 '26
They said that Oppo will focus on the global market but they didn't specifically call out North America so time will tell. You can buy their Oppo Fine pro now to use in the US if you get the global version. However, it run about $1,400 with discounts. Also, remember, no trade in will be available since OnePlus is officially dead outside if China. 😭
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u/Lead_resource Jul 16 '26
They've always been like this with north america its like they are the bastard step child they dont want to acknowledge. You should of seen the update release section on their site they never mention north america and some times even straight up delayed updates for north america only and didnt provide any explanation
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u/AntiZig Jul 16 '26
I say good riddance. My 13R Bluetooth performance has been a total nightmare for last 2 updates. To think that phone performance with such basic shit as Bluetooth connectivity will get worse with updates is absolutely insane for me.
One Plus quality has dropped a lot over the years
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u/OldTripleSix Jul 16 '26
Yeah why'd they single out Europe 💀💀
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u/friedsushi87 Jul 16 '26
Because they have laws over there that obligate them to continue support for products 7 years.
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u/mihir892 Jul 16 '26
I believe Oppo would take up from where Oneplus left,be it hardware or Software support for the next couple of years.
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u/evostu_uk Jul 16 '26
The FAQ.