2024 Winners and losers: OnePlus

28 December 2024
2024 was a strong year for OnePlus – both the main series and the Nord line brought some real winners. However, there were a few embarrassing hiccups.

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jiyen235, 29 Dec 2024i understand that but even a non IP rated phone CAN survive... moreWhat I meant by that is dunking a device into water. THEN the IP rating would matter

    Azu10157, 28 Dec 2024Even if a phone has no IP rating it should be fine against ... morei understand that but even a non IP rated phone CAN survive a bath. The point is that IP ratings give peace of mind.

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      • Anonymous
      • 6v9
      • 29 Dec 2024

      You mean the big loser for the year and oppo also

        Err, I have an Asus Zenfone 5z and it released in 2018 with a Snapdragon 845 and I maintain LineageOS on it and LOS 22.1 (based on Android 15 QPR1) still runs fine on it. An older flagship SoC can still perform good.

        Sure, it won't have all the current multi-camera setups and modern Android 3D games won't run as good, but those aren't life or death for the average phone user.

        I think it's just OnePlus begging users to keep buying newer devices. I believe the marketing term OnePlus and many manufacturers are aiming for is "Planned obsolescence"

          Where is OnePlus 13?
          It was released in 2024

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            • S Zakir Hussain
            • U@J
            • 29 Dec 2024

            Oneplus mobile super future this company excellent 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌 oneplus service centre excellent oneplus my decision 5 stars

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              • BobTheBuilder
              • k7W
              • 29 Dec 2024

              Other devices:
              Pad 2: Winner
              Buds 2: Loser
              Buds 2 Pro: Winner

                honestly I agree with him. most people don't keep their phone for that long. 5 years is actually the sweet spot. also the hardware don't keep up for that long even if it's a flagship SoC.

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                  • Anonymous
                  • dSW
                  • 28 Dec 2024

                  Can you turn off screen while on YouTube on OnePlus? Xiaomi? My old Redmi still can do it.

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                    • Luke
                    • xIj
                    • 28 Dec 2024

                    Anonymous, 28 Dec 2024Rooting a Oneplus device is a challenge and not everyone ca... moreWhy would I buy a device which i have to root? If I'm getting a DIY project, then I would not spend more than 300 on it. Else I'd expect a working smartphone. Spec sheet means nothing if firmware is not delivering

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                      • Anonymous
                      • 3FE
                      • 28 Dec 2024

                      Loser: No OnePlus Nord CE 4 in EU

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                        • Anonymous
                        • wrc
                        • 28 Dec 2024

                        Anonymous, 28 Dec 2024Winner : Xiaomi Looser : OnePlusNow here's a big loser with a mindset of a robot.

                        Customer always wins, corporate fudge ups loses.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • vaS
                          • 28 Dec 2024

                          Anonymous, 28 Dec 2024Entry level Galaxy A16 - 6 OS upgradesSamsung entry level phone lol. Good luck with the updates. Most of them are only good with the OS they came out with ootb.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • Sr6
                            • 28 Dec 2024

                            Rooting a Oneplus device is a challenge and not everyone can do it.
                            Rooting a Xiaomi device is fool-proof. Even a caveman could do it.

                            I therefore declare the clear winner as Xiaomi.
                            Oneplus is obviously looser phone.

                              For all those who don't know Oneplus I can tell them that Oneplus makes excellent smartphones with very clean software and their smartphones are reliable!! Oneplus was the first to use fast charging and the fluidity of the smartphone is incredible!! Oxygen OS is a must!! Try it you won't go back!!

                                Phone Critic, 28 Dec 2024OnePlus 12 - 4 OS and 5 SOS OnePlus 13 - 5 OS and 7 SOS ... moreThe thing with that is a lot of people doesn't even keep their phones that long to get those updates. A lot of people trade-in/upgrade their phones every year.

                                  The OnePlus Open 2/OnePlus 13 will be the foldable/phone of the year (2025) imo. Samsung has some big competition from them, and I already heard Samsung is thinking about cutting back on production numbers for the Fold 7.

                                    jiyen235, 28 Dec 2024"The IP65 rating is subpar for a flagship" alt... moreEven if a phone has no IP rating it should be fine against splashes of water like from a shower or even heavy rain. IP rating only matters if you plan on giving it a bath

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                                      • Nick
                                      • mEA
                                      • 28 Dec 2024

                                      I keep reading about Oneplus microphone issues, especially for the Oneplus 12R, but I never see it adressed officially. Anyone have any info on that?

                                        I really like the Nord 4's design, especially the 2 tone back that looks like a more modern Pixel 2 XL. It's definitely better than the Nord N30 that we get in America. I just wish Oneplus didn't make all of their phones so huge

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