It’s Wednesday, January 21, 2026, and if you’ve been scrolling through your tech feed, you probably saw the “OnePlus is over” headlines spreading like wildfire. The thing is, before you trade in your 15 Pro for something else, the company is fighting back. Hard.
Early this morning, Robin Liu, the CEO of OnePlus India, took to X to call the reports “false” and “unverified.” Or nothing. Let’s be real—the tech world loves a “downfall” story, but OnePlus says it’s business as usual in its biggest global market. Those too.
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The “Dismantled” Report: Field Notes
It’s an ongoing situation where a single investigative report has sent fans into a panic. Here’s the ground reality from the trenches:
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The Spark: A report from Android Headlines claimed OnePlus was being “dismantled” internally. They cited falling sales—down 20% in 2024—and the alleged cancellation of big-ticket items like the OnePlus Open 2 and the OnePlus 15s.
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The CEO’s Rebuttal: Robin Liu didn’t mince words. He posted that the brand is “operating as usual.” The thing is, OnePlus is currently running its Freedom Sale in India right now, slashing prices on the new OnePlus 15 series. That doesn’t exactly scream “going out of business.”
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The “Oppo” Shadow: Let’s be real, the lines are blurring. Earlier this month, on January 8, reports confirmed Realme is also being pulled back into the Oppo sub-brand umbrella. The thing is, parent company BBK is clearly consolidating resources. One leader (Sky Li) is now reportedly overseeing both Realme and OnePlus under Oppo’s wing.
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The Legal Mess: It’s not all sunshine, though. The thing is, OnePlus India is currently fighting a ₹93 crore tax notice from the GST department related to that “Green Line” screen replacement program. And here’s the kicker—there are even weird rumors about an arrest warrant for founder Pete Lau in Taiwan. Those too.
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OnePlus India: Status Check (Jan 2026)
| The Rumor | The Company Response | The “Ground” Reality |
| Brand Shutdown | “False & Unverified” | India is 74% of their volume; they can’t afford to leave. |
| Sales in “Freefall” | No official comment | Shipments fell from ~17M to ~13M in 2024. |
| Product Cancellations | Silent on Open 2 / 15s | Roadmaps look thinner; focus shifting to “R” series. |
| Integration | “Normal Synergy” | Now a formal sub-brand under Oppo’s R&D/Supply Chain. |
And Here’s the Kicker…
The thing is, while the brand says they aren’t “shutting down,” they are definitely “changing.” Or nothing. The launch of the OnePlus 15R this week—with a massive 7,400mAh battery—shows they are pivoting hard toward performance-hungry Indian gamers. Let’s be real, the days of OnePlus being a “scrappy independent startup” died in 2021. They are a division of Oppo now. Period. Those too.
One side comment—if you’re a user, don’t panic about your warranty. The thing is, even if the “brand” folds into Oppo, the service centers aren’t going anywhere. It’s an ongoing situation where the logo might change, but the hardware is staying put.
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