8 facts about One Plus- India’s top premium smartphone company in 2025
OnePlus Technology or Shenzhen is a Chinese consumer electronics company headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. The company offers a wide range of products including smartphones, earphones, power banks, oxygen OS, phone cases, shirts, bags, televisions and smart watches.
- OnePlus was a subsidiary of BBK Electronics.
- It was founded by Pete Lau and Carl Pei on 16th December 2013. They wanted to develop a high end flagship smartphone running Cyanogen OS that would come to be known as the OnePlus One.
- As per the Chinese public records, one classes only institutional investor is Oppo electronics. However, the founder of the company denied that one was a subsidiary of Oppo and stated that oppo electronics and not Oppo mobile is a major investor of OnePlus.
- The name OnePlus originated from and encapsulates this philosophy of never settling with one representing the status quo and the plus denotes the desire to improve upon it as well as the ambition to share good products with the world.
- OnePlus introduced its first smartphone, the OnePlus one on 23rd April 2014. It differs from the other phones as it uses the cyanogen OS.
- OnePlus released the OnePlus node in 2020 which was its first midrange smartphone since the OnePlus X in 2015.
- As per the recent data, around 2700 employees who works under this company.
- As of 2024, one plus has introduced 27 models of smartphone including eight smartphones and the Ace line and 18 smartphones model in the Nord line.
- OnePlus has released various variables comprising the OnePlus bullets wireless, the OnePlus bots, the one band and the OnePlus watch.
FAQ
Q1: What makes OnePlus a premium smartphone brand?
A1: OnePlus focuses on delivering high-quality devices with cutting-edge features, premium materials, and smooth performance. Its “Never Settle” philosophy emphasizes user experience and innovation.
Q2: Is OnePlus an Indian company?
A2: No, OnePlus is a Chinese company founded in 2013 by Pete Lau and Carl Pei. However, it has a significant market presence in India and even manufactures many of its devices locally.
Q3: Why is OnePlus so popular in India?
A3: OnePlus offers flagship-level features at competitive prices, excellent after-sales service, and community-driven engagement, making it a favorite among Indian consumers.
Q4: What is OnePlus’s most popular smartphone?
A4: While models like the OnePlus 6T and OnePlus Nord gained massive popularity, the OnePlus 11 series is currently among their flagship offerings.
Q5: Does OnePlus make products other than smartphones?
A5: Yes, OnePlus also produces smart TVs, earbuds, wearables like smartwatches, and accessories like chargers and phone cases.
Q6: Where are OnePlus smartphones manufactured?
A6: Many OnePlus smartphones sold in India are manufactured locally as part of the “Make in India” initiative, with production facilities in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Q7: How does OnePlus compete with other premium brands like Apple and Samsung?
A7: OnePlus emphasizes affordability, high performance, sleek design, and OxygenOS, which offers a near-stock Android experience, helping it compete with established premium brands.
Q8: What is unique about the OnePlus community?
A8: OnePlus actively involves its community in product development through feedback, beta testing, and exclusive events, fostering strong customer loyalty.