OnePlus Likely Cancels India Launch of 16 as Costs Push Price Above Rs 85,999
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Updated · TelecomTalk · Sep 17
OnePlus Likely Cancels India Launch of 16 as Costs Push Price Above Rs 85,999
3 articles · Updated · TelecomTalk · Sep 17
Summary
India is now unlikely to get the OnePlus 16, with the company instead expected to bring the OnePlus 16R as its next local launch.
Rising RAM and component costs are driving that shift, as a more powerful OnePlus 16 would likely be priced even above the OnePlus 15's Rs 85,999 level in India.
The pricing gap is already steep: the OnePlus 15R sells at Rs 59,999 for 12GB/256GB, while the comparable OnePlus 15 costs Rs 85,999.
The OnePlus 16 may be kept for China, while the 16R could reach international markets at around Rs 60,000 in India if it launches.
Neither new model is currently expected to arrive in Europe or North America, underscoring OnePlus's narrower rollout as it struggles with demand and costs.