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'It almost defied belief': here are the 5 best OnePlus phones ever, as the 'flagship killer' leaves the US and Europe

Parent company Oppo has officially announced it will cease sales of all new OnePlus smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches across United States and European markets due to economic pressures.

Key Points

  • OnePlus will continue providing software updates and after-sales support for existing customers in the affected regions.
  • The decision follows long-standing difficulties in securing essential carrier partnerships within the competitive U.S. smartphone market.
  • OnePlus faced intense sales pressure from major industry rivals, including Apple, Samsung, Google, and various Chinese manufacturers.
  • The company, founded in 2013, gained early fame with the "flagship killer" OnePlus One and recently produced high-rated devices like the OnePlus 15.
  • Strategic shifts were driven by the inability to maintain sufficient brand visibility and retail presence compared to dominant market leaders.

Why it Matters

This exit marks the end of a significant era for a brand that once disrupted the mobile industry with high-performance, value-driven hardware. The move highlights the extreme difficulty smaller manufacturers face when attempting to compete against established tech giants without strong support from major telecommunications carriers.
TechRadar Published by David Nield
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