Thinking of buying a OnePlus phone? Here's what you need to know about remaining stock, updates, and warranty

OnePlus has stopped operations in Europe: here's the situation

On July 16, 2026, OnePlus announced it would stop introducing new products in Europe and North America. The brand won’t disappear from stores overnight, but no new models will be added here. What’s currently in stock is all that’s available.

The brand itself isn’t going away. OnePlus will continue to operate in India and China, and in Europe, its sister brand Oppo will take over OnePlus’s place. Both brands are part of the same parent company, which also explains why their software has been virtually indistinguishable in recent years: Oppo uses the same ColorOS software and the same SuperVOOC charging technology that you’re familiar with from OnePlus.

Still thinking of buying a OnePlus? Here’s what to look out for.

A OnePlus from remaining inventory isn’t a bad buy. The hardware hasn’t gotten any worse just because of a press release. But there are four points to consider:

• This will be your last OnePlus:
  If you value a familiar user experience, now is precisely the time to consider other brands as well: OnePlus is ending its operations in Europe.
• The update period will not be extended:
  You’ll receive the update and security support period promised for your model—and nothing more than that. For a device that’s been on the market for a while, that remaining period is therefore shorter than for a newly released model from a brand that’s still active here.
• Spare parts must remain available:
  On paper, you’re covered: EU regulations require manufacturers to supply parts such as screens and batteries within five to ten business days for up to seven years after the end of the sales period. The question is how smoothly that will work in practice for a brand that no longer has a store here to lose. This obligation does not apply to cases and, especially, SuperVOOC chargers; bringing a compatible charger with you right away isn’t a bad idea, because without it, you won’t achieve the high charging speed.
• Your first point of contact is the store:
  The manufacturer’s warranty remains in effect and is covered by Oppo in Europe, but in the Netherlands, the seller from whom you purchase the product is legally responsible for providing a defect-free product. That right does not change simply because a brand withdraws from the market. So buy from a seller you’ll still be able to reach in two years.

The update policy: here’s what’s still promised

The promise that came with your device remains in effect, but nothing additional will be added. For the newer models, that promise is generous: the OnePlus 15, OnePlus 13 and 13R were promised four major Android versions, as were the Nord 5 and Nord CE 5. In addition, recent models receive six years of security updates; for the Nord 5, that period extends through July 2031. Older models and the Lite variants received a shorter commitment, so check the remaining duration for each device.

• Security patches: will continue until the end of the period promised for your model.
• Major Android versions: These will also be provided, but starting with Android 17, they will be delivered as part of ColorOS.
• Extension: There will be no extension. The number of years specified at the time of purchase is the number of years you’ll receive.
• EU Minimum Requirement: Manufacturers must provide operating system and security updates for at least five years after the last unit is sold. That is the minimum requirement, not a promise.
• New Features: Don’t expect any major new software features designed specifically for this market anymore.

I already have a OnePlus: Will anything change for me?

Not much in the short term. OnePlus has committed to ensuring that existing devices continue to receive scheduled software updates and security patches within the originally agreed-upon timeframe, and that warranty and repair services remain in place. So your phone will continue to work and stay secure.

What you will notice, however, is that the brand surrounding your device will fade away: no new accessories, a smaller selection of parts, and, over time, less attention to European preferences in the software.

Who should you contact for repairs and service?

In practice, little will change in terms of the process. If your device breaks down within the warranty period, report it to the store where you bought it; in the Netherlands, that store remains your first point of contact. As for the manufacturer’s warranty itself, Oppo will assume responsibility in Europe, so you’ll eventually need to contact that brand’s service department.

What OnePlus hasn’t specified is how long its own support channels will remain active. The North American user forum closed on August 16, 2026; the European community remains active for now. So it’s best to save manuals, firmware, and troubleshooting guides for your device yourself rather than counting on them still being online three years from now.

OxygenOS is going away; ColorOS is taking its place

The biggest change is in the software. After eleven years, OnePlus is discontinuing OxygenOS. Starting with Android 17, existing devices will switch to ColorOS, Oppo’s version of Android. This will happen via a regular system update; you won’t have to do anything yourself.

In practice, the difference is smaller than it sounds: the latest generations of OxygenOS and ColorOS already shared virtually the same foundation and differed mainly in design. Do expect different icons, menus, and settings than you’re used to. One warning: if you manually roll back your device to OxygenOS, you may cut yourself off from future updates.

The series that OnePlus is phasing out in Europe

In the overview above, you’ll find two families, plus one outlier.

• The flagship series:
  the numbered series, featuring the fastest processors, Hasselblad-tuned cameras, and the most premium build quality. The OnePlus 15 is the latest top-of-the-line model released here.
• The Nord series:
  For years, this has been the go-to choice for those who wanted most of those features without stepping into the high-end segment. Within that series, there are also the CE and Lite variants, such as the Nord 3, for those who prioritize battery life.
• The foldable:
  the OnePlus Open remained the brand’s first—and so far only—foldable phone. A successor has been delayed multiple times and will no longer be released here, making this device both the beginning and the end of a chapter.

SuperVOOC: the trademark that endures

While many brands stuck with modest charging speeds, OnePlus devices charged at 80W or even 100W with SuperVOOC. Fifteen minutes on the charger is enough for most of the day with these models. You can only achieve that speed with an original SuperVOOC charger, and those are becoming harder to find. That’s a good reason to pick one up right away.