Don't expect another compact phone from OnePlus in the near future.

      Following a brief flirtation with reviving a compact flagship, OnePlus seems to be stepping back once more, leaving international customers anticipating the rumored OnePlus 15T.

      OnePlus grabbed attention when it introduced the OnePlus 13s, a rebranded version of the OnePlus 13T, outside of its home country. The device almost rekindled interest in the compact flagship category, offering better value than popular models like the Samsung Galaxy S25, but remained limited to the Indian market.

      Now, Indian insider Yogesh Brar suggests that the successor, the OnePlus 15s, may not be released outside of China. In response to an inquiry on X about the cancellation of the OnePlus 15s, Brar indicated there's a 90% likelihood that the phone will not be launched.

      For those catching up, OnePlus has been expanding its flagship number series recently. The OnePlus 13 series comprises four models: the flagship OnePlus 13, the OnePlus 13R (both available in the U.S.), and a compact flagship that didn’t make it to the U.S. This compact device was known as the OnePlus 13T in China and the OnePlus 13s in India, featuring a smaller battery. Thus, the OnePlus 13 series includes four smartphones, though not all were accessible in the U.S.

      Most recently, OnePlus launched its latest flagship, the OnePlus 15, in the U.S., alongside the OnePlus 15R, both offering great value. Naturally, expectations were high for a release of the compact flagship, the OnePlus 15T, and hopes were that its Indian variant, the OnePlus 15s, might also reach the U.S.

      However, Brar's statement adjusts these expectations. While he does not provide specific details, his comments pertain to the OnePlus 15s, not the OnePlus 15T. Therefore, while there remains hope for a compact flagship featuring a 6.32-inch display powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, it may remain restricted to China.

      In essence, OnePlus may have canceled the global launch of the OnePlus 15T. The reasons for this aren’t immediately apparent, but they might relate to weak global demand for compact flagships, rising component and memory costs, and the likelihood of pricing conflicts with the OnePlus 15R.

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      A familiar narrative surrounds the cancellation of the Open 2: premium hardware, tighter profit margins, and a looming memory crisis impacting the smartphone market. If you were looking forward to the launch of the OnePlus Open's successor, there's disappointing news. A report from Smartprix, citing the Indian tipster Yogesh Brar, has claimed that OnePlus has allegedly canceled its plans for the OnePlus Open 2. The foldable was initially slated for a global launch in the third quarter of 2026, approximately between July and September, and was meant to be a significant release, continuing the "Open" brand prior to the successor of the popular OnePlus 15 later this year.

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