What if OnePlus Left the Smartphone Market?

I’ve gotten numerous requests to comment on the recent round of rumors that OnePlus could be packing up and leaving the global smartphone market. I don’t like commenting on rumors, but this topic has surfaced with enough regularity, I can at least contribute some thoughts.

[Please remember, my brand bias is “competition”. The main thing I care about is seeing an accurate description of competitive options in a consumer market. I spend unequal time on less search engine popular brands, because I don’t believe those companies get a fair consideration from tech influencers with larger audiences. With that disclaimer out of the way…]

What if OnePlus Left?

I’d be really sad to lose OnePlus.

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Are these basically the same phone? iQOO 15R vs OnePlus 15R!

iQOO 15R vs OnePlus 15R!

I wanna call this a FIGHT FOR BLOOD! Two phones enter, and BOTH phones will probably leave, because the overall experience between these two devices is nearly identical.

OnePlus and iQOO have been close cousins for a while now, and even though the BBK alliance isn’t as clearly defined as it used to be, the two companies seem to approach similar devices in similar ways.

Still, I have to declare a winner. What small difference might eke out a win for one of these phones?

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OnePlus Pad Go 2: Best Mid-Range Tablet in North America?

OnePlus Pad Go 2 Review! This is a really cute little slate, with solid performance, and some fun features. It’s even MORE fun at a mid-ranger price! Let’s check it out! Continue reading “OnePlus Pad Go 2: Best Mid-Range Tablet in North America?”

OnePlus 15R Review: The Best iPhone Apple Won’t Sell You!

OnePlus 15R review! It’s a premium phone with solid performance and EPIC battery life. After Apple decided to abandon the iPhone 17 Plus, OnePlus might be making the best version of that idea. Continue reading “OnePlus 15R Review: The Best iPhone Apple Won’t Sell You!”

OnePlus 15 Review: Hip to be Square?

OnePlus 15 Review!

The newest phone from OnePlus is a little different than the phone it’s replacing. There are some concerns about parts and pieces, and some of this will feel like a downgrade. As a high performance option though, has OnePlus landed the right recipe to keep prices in check? Continue reading “OnePlus 15 Review: Hip to be Square?”

Android 16 on the OnePlus 13: OxygenOS 16 is Here!

Android 16 is on OnePlus!

Taking a quick look at the OxygenOS 16 Beta! OP is focusing heavily on AI, and that might not be a bad thing. New animations, better productivity tools, and what’s going on with this new “Mind Space”?

Let’s take a look!

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I Review Tablets, and THIS Android Tablet is the BEST in The USA!

I’ve been using the OnePlus Pad 3 for about three months now, but during the launch, I found the performance to be a little disappointing. After a pair of updates though, the Pad 3 is flexing its muscles.

It’s now one of the top tablets available in the USA, but it still might not be the right fit for you… Continue reading “I Review Tablets, and THIS Android Tablet is the BEST in The USA!”

OnePlus 13: 7 Months Later! Still the Best Bang for Buck?

OnePlus 13 Long Term Review!

After the buzz! SEVEN MONTHS LATER!

Is this phone still the king of high performance phones in the USA? Did this phone hold on to my SIM card? Let’s take a look at punchy option that doesn’t get as much attention as it probably deserves…

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