Although OnePlus has previously said that after-sales support and software updates will be honored, any new products will likely be excluded from global markets. This is not good news for consumers looking to buy new OnePlus phones. They will only become increasingly limited, and the brand will become more difficult to manage, especially given OnePlus’s removal from local Best Buy stores. Phone availability will become more questionable, and carriers will likely offer limited, if any, support for OnePlus devices. Additionally, new OnePlus phones will likely be excluded from carrier deals and promotions.
OnePlus phones are still lagging behind
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There are other reasons why a OnePlus phone just isn’t worth it in 2026. Hardware upgrades, which are good, may not be worth it compared to other smartphones on the market. For example, the OnePlus 15 offers an impressive feature set, including a hefty 7,300mAh battery, the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and a fast 165Hz refresh rate. However, it has some notable drawbacks, such as a lower-resolution screen that only supports 1.5K resolution, cameras that still aren’t great, and only four years of software support (six years for security). That’s a little more than half of what current competitors like Google and Samsung offer.
While these phones aren’t bad, there are still plenty of other options that could work just as well, like the Pixel 10 Pro or even the last-gen Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, or even better. For these phones, you can turn to reliable operators who can offer attractive deals. Finally, if you need to repair a OnePlus smartphone, you now need to fill out an online form to request it, ship your device to the company, and wait for it to return. There are no great first-party repair options involving walk-ins or in-person services.
