5 surprising OnePlus phones before their farewell to Europe

Imagine the revolution brought by a mobile phone that offered the best Android experience for under 300 euros, while the rest of the market hovered around 600. OnePlus made it a reality with its first model, leaving an unmistakable mark in the smartphone universe.

But now, after a decade full of successes and innovations, the Chinese brand OnePlus is withdrawing from Europe, a victim of its own evolution within the giant BBK and the merger with realme. What has been the story behind this icon? Let's take a look at its most notable models before the closure of this chapter.

The fierce beginnings: OnePlus One and 3T

OnePlus One (2014): the first splash

The OnePlus One appeared when few expected that a new brand could compete with the giants. Its secret? an exclusive invitation system and a price that broke molds: under 300 euros for a device with a 5.5-inch screen, 13 MP camera, and 3,100 mAh battery. The Snapdragon 801 made it fast and reliable. It was the phone for those who wanted the latest technology without emptying their pockets.

OnePlus 3T (2016): improving nonstop

Only two years later, the brand chose to enhance what already worked with the 3T. It kept the 5.5-inch screen but raised the camera to 16 MP, the RAM to 6 GB, and the battery to 3,400 mAh with 20W fast charging. All this on an Android 6.0.1 system that ran smoothly. A leap that reinforced the image of a brand that kept growing.

Innovation and massive use: OnePlus 7 Pro and Nord

OnePlus 7 Pro (2019): the jump to high-end

The 7 Pro was the first non-gaming phone to carry a screen with a 90 Hz refresh rate, a luxury that now seems normal but marked a before and after. The 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with QHD+ resolution and the main 48 MP camera were just the tip of the iceberg. With 12 GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 855, the 4,000 mAh battery charged in only 20 minutes thanks to Warp Charge 30. A beast for its time.

OnePlus Nord (2020): back to the roots

With continuously rising prices, the Nord line returned to betting on the best value for money. From 399 euros, the Nord offered a 6.44-inch AMOLED screen with 90 Hz and a photographic system with four cameras on the back, plus a dual front camera. The Snapdragon 765G and 4,115 mAh battery completed a balanced and attractive package for many users.

The last models and the end of an era

OnePlus Open (2023): the bet on foldables

2023 was a key year. OnePlus dared to enter the foldable segment with the Open, a device with a 7.82-inch internal screen and a 6.31-inch external one. With an ultra-slim design and Hasselblad cameras (48 MP and 64 MP telephoto), it was powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and had a 4,805 mAh battery with 67W charging. But it was almost a clone of the OPPO Find N3, revealing the internal fusion with OPPO.

OnePlus 12 and 15 (2024-2025): the stylish farewell

The OnePlus 12 shone with a curved 6.82-inch screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and a very powerful 5,400 mAh battery with 100W charging. Its triple camera (50 MP, 64 MP, and 48 MP) left a mark on photographic quality. The following year, the OnePlus 15 arrived as a highly balanced phone with a 7,300 mAh battery, 165 Hz AMOLED screen, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Despite the end of the alliance with Hasselblad, it continued to stand out in photography.

OnePlus has left an unmistakable mark on the European market with models that challenged the status quo and brought innovation at competitive prices. Now that the brand says goodbye to Europe, nostalgia remains for a decade full of memorable moments and the anticipation of what the future will bring in an ecosystem where competition never stops growing.