Five New OnePlus Devices Are Coming
OnePlus has officially confirmed that its next major product launch will take place on July 8 , targeting both the European and Indian markets . The event promises to be one of the company’s most packed yet, with five new products set to debut — including two smartphones, a tablet, a smartwatch, and a new pair of wireless earbuds.
The lineup includes:
- OnePlus Nord 5
- OnePlus Nord CE5
- OnePlus Pad Lite
- Smaller version of the OnePlus Watch 3
- New OnePlus Buds 4
This launch marks another step in OnePlus’ strategy to bring flagship-level features to more affordable devices through the Nord series , which first launched back in 2020. This year, however, looks like the boldest move yet toward making high-end tech accessible without the premium price tag.
🚀 The Star of the Show: OnePlus Nord 5
At the heart of this event is the OnePlus Nord 5 , which is expected to raise the bar for mid-range smartphones. It will be the first Nord device to feature a flagship-grade Qualcomm chipset , the Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 — a significant upgrade from last year’s Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 found in the Nord 4.
To keep the phone running smoothly under heavy load, OnePlus is introducing an advanced liquid cooling system covering 7,300mm² , along with support for faster LPDDR5X RAM . The company even highlighted how well it handles demanding mobile games like Battlegrounds Mobile India , delivering smooth frame rates between 90 and 144FPS
🎨 Design Changes Based on User Feedback
OnePlus is also introducing some notable design changes with the Nord 5. For starters, the phone moves away from the horizontal camera layout seen on the Nord 4 and returns to a vertical camera setup — a decision made to better accommodate the larger internal components.
Interestingly, the device will not feature a metal frame , unlike its predecessor. According to OnePlus, this change came after a global user survey showed that many people preferred practical and simple designs over more premium materials.
In terms of color options, the Nord 5 will come in a soft pale blue shade called “Dry Ice” , while the more budget-friendly Nord CE5 gets the “Marble Mist” finish.
🔧 A New Way to Interact: Plus Key & Plus Mind
Replacing the classic Alert Slider is the new customizable Plus Key , which OnePlus describes as a natural evolution of the feature. Users can program the button to perform various actions — such as launching the camera or starting a voice recording.
Tied into this is a new AI-powered experience called Plus Mind , which can recognize content on your screen and save it as a “memory.” For example, if you snap a photo of an event flyer, Plus Mind can extract the date and time and automatically add it to your calendar.
⌚ OnePlus Watch 3 Mini, Pad Lite, and Buds 4
Alongside the new phones, OnePlus is also expanding its ecosystem with three more devices:
- OnePlus Watch 3 (43mm) : A smaller variant of the OnePlus Watch 3 designed for users with smaller wrists, featuring exclusive health monitoring capabilities not available on the standard model.
- OnePlus Pad Lite : An entry-level, budget-friendly tablet aimed at offering seamless integration with other OnePlus devices.
- OnePlus Buds 4 : The latest addition to OnePlus’ audio lineup, available in “Zen Green” and “Storm Gray” . These earbuds offer dual drivers, Hi-Res Audio support , and a low-latency gaming mode .
📅 What’s Next?
With everything set for the July 8 launch , fans are eagerly waiting for the official pricing details and full specs of each device. This event could mark a turning point for the Nord series — blending powerful performance, smart design choices, and deeper AI integration into a more affordable package than ever before.