OnePlus have just launched their summer lineup in the form of the OnePlus Nord 5, OnePlus Nord CE 5, OnePlus Watch 3 43 mm, OnePlus Pad Lite and the OnePlus Buds 4.
While OnePlus have not actually had an event for this launch of the new product listed above, they are now announcing that these products will be available to buy today with the exception of the OnePlus Pad Lite, which is available to preorder
I have had the chance to get some time with the OnePlus Nord 5 in advance of the is launch, and there is an unboxing article on the site for you to check out. Unfortunately, I have not had a chance to see anything about the other products, but here is a brief rundown of each of them in turn.
OnePlus Nord CE5
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex and features a 5200mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging. It boasts a 6.77-inch 120Hz Super Fluid OLED display and a 50MP Sony LYT-600 main camera. The Nord CE5 runs on OxygenOS with upgraded OnePlus AI and is available in two colours, Black Infinity, Marble Mist Starting at £299.
OnePlus Watch 3 43mm
The OnePlus Watch 3 43mm is a smaller, more compact version of the flagship smartwatch, featuring a 1.32-inch display and weighing 37.8g. It offers up to 60 hours of battery life in smart mode and 7 days in power saver mode, thanks to OnePlus’ proprietary Dual Engine Architecture. The watch includes health monitoring features, such as stress tracking and guided breathing exercises, and runs on Wear OS by Google, providing access to notifications, Google apps, and more. Comes in either Silver Steel or Balck Steel colours with a price of price is £269.
OnePlus Pad Lite
The OnePlus Pad Lite features an 11-inch display, Hi-Res audio-certified quad-speaker system, and long-lasting 9,340mAh battery. It offers seamless connectivity, multitasking capabilities, and parental controls, making it a family-friendly choice. Comes in one colour of Areo Blue and is strating from £199
OnePlus Buds 4
The OnePlus Buds 4 feature a premium coaxial Dual Driver setup with up to 55dB Real-time Adaptive ANC and 47ms low-latency Game Mode. They offer up to 11 hours of battery life on a single charge and are certified for battery health and water/dust resistance. çome in the colours of Zen Green and Storm Gray and priced at £119
That is about all I have for now, but do check out the Unboxing article of the OnePlus Nord 5 for more info on the mid-range hero
OnePlus Strengthens its Fast & Smooth Product Ecosystem with Five New Devices in Europe
OnePlus today unveils the highly anticipated OnePlus Nord 5 and OnePlus Nord CE 5, and bolsters its IoT offering with three new devices: OnePlus Watch 3 43mm, OnePlus Pad Lite and OnePlus Buds 4
LONDON, UK – 8 July, 2025 – OnePlus, a leading global technology brand today launched five new products across smartphones, wearables, tablet and audio. The launch sees two highly anticipated additions to its OnePlus Nord series line up, including the OnePlus Nord 5 and the OnePlus Nord CE5. The OnePlus Nord 5 brings the power of Snapdragon® 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform raising the bar for performance and making it the most powerful OnePlus Nord ever.
With enhanced imaging capabilities and cutting-edge personalised OnePlus AI experience, it offers a smarter and more enjoyable daily experience. The OnePlus Nord CE5 also introduces a notable performance boost, with flagship quality chipset and battery life, delivering a smoother OnePlus experience while offering exceptional value.
OnePlus also announces the OnePlus Watch 3 43mm – a compact yet powerful version of its OnePlus Watch 3. Further devices include a new entry-level 11inch tablet, the OnePlus Pad Lite, and the beautifully designed earbuds, the OnePlus Buds 4.
Speaking about the OnePlus Nord 5 series, Pete Lau, Founder of OnePlus, said: “OnePlus Nord series combines minimalist design with industry-leading flagship technology, earning the trust and love of users around the world. Driven by our Never Settle spirit, we continue to raise the bar across all price segments. By bringing flagship-grade performance and advanced OnePlus AI features to more users, we believe the OnePlus Nord 5 Series will become an essential companion in everyday life.”
Expanding further on OnePlus’ ecosystem of devices, Celina Shi, Chief Marketing Officer, OnePlus Europe said: “We’re proud to further strengthen our fast and smooth ecosystem with a line-up that brings flagship-level innovation to more users across Europe. From the double-punch performance of the OnePlus Nord 5 Series to the seamless connectivity of our new IoT devices, this portfolio reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering premium experiences at every price point. We’re excited to empower even more people with the technology that helps them do more, create more, and stay effortlessly connected.”
OnePlus Nord 5
Design That Blends Elegance with Strength
The OnePlus Nord 5 continues OnePlus Nord’s core design philosophy of simplicity and refinement, combining refined aesthetics with powerful performance. The front glass features reinforced Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, offering excellent durability and superior protection against daily scratches and impacts. Coming in at 8.1 mm slim, the device achieves a perfect balance, offering a sleek yet substantial feel without being too thin or bulky. Couple that with slightly smoothed-out edges on its circumference, it is designed to maximise comfort, the in-hand feel, and provide more secure grip when held vertically, and horizontally – perfect for binging and gaming.
Built with precision and durability in mind, the OnePlus Nord 5 offers a unibody construction that’s both sleek and robust. It is available in three color options: Marble Sands, Dry Ice, and Phantom Grey.
Redefining Mid-Range Performance
The OnePlus Nord 5 is built to deliver flagship-grade performance at a mid-range price, bringing the Snapdragon 8 series chipsets to the Nord lineup for the first time.
Powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform, the Nord 5 features a 4nm process node and the advanced Qualcomm® Kryo™ CPU. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 delivers robust GPU performance and boasts the full suite of Snapdragon Elite Gaming™ features, including hardware-accelerated real-time ray tracing, enabling PC-level gaming visuals on mobile. Combined with the Nord 5’s 144Hz Swift AMOLED display, the first ever in a OnePlus phone, users can enjoy ultra-smooth, high-refresh-rate gaming without any interruption.
The OnePlus Nord 5 is equipped with LPDDR5X RAM and category-leading Cryo-Velocity VC Cooling system with 7300 mm2 in total area, ensuring consistently smooth performance even under heavy load. Combined with deep system-level optimisation powered by Trinity Engine, the Nord 5 has earned the TÜV SÜD 72-Month Fluency A Rating, a testament to its long-term performance reliability.
Powering the experience is an industry-leading 5200mAh battery, supported by 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging for rapid power boost whenever you need it. The Nord 5 also supports Bypass Charging, allowing users to enjoy extended gaming sessions without worrying about heat buildup and even battery health during charging.
144Hz Swift AMOLED Display: A Visual Experience Beyond Flagship Standards
Upholding OnePlus’s tradition of high-quality, ultra-smooth displays, the Nord 5 features a 6.83-inch 1.5K Swift AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of up to 144Hz, making it the smoothest OnePlus display yet. For fast-paced games, this high refresh rate translates into smoother visuals and more responsive gameplay, offering users a key competitive advantage.
It’s also the brightest display ever on a Nord, reaching up to 1800nits of peak brightness, ensuring excellent visibility even under direct sunlight. Designed for performance as well as comfort, the Nord 5’s display includes Aqua Touch 2.0 for precise touch response even with wet and oily fingers. With 3840Hz PWM dimming, users can enjoy comfortable viewing even in low-light environments.
Advanced AI, Smarter Than Ever
OnePlus Nord 5 features a fully upgraded OnePlus AI suite that delivers the same experience as flagship models. The iconic OnePlus Alert Slider evolves into the new Plus Key, unlocking customisation possibilities. The Plus Key allows instant access to essential functions such as screenshots, flashlight, camera, voice recording, Do Not Disturb mode, and switching between ring, vibrate, or silent modes.
It can also serve as a shortcut for the innovative AI Plus Mind, acting as a personal mind center that intelligently recognises on-screen content and saves it in Mind Space for easy recall. It takes productivity a step further by adding calendar events based on recognised content while allowing easy access with conversational prompt via AI Search.
Google Gemini
OnePlus Nord 5 also runs on Android™ and comes with Google Gemini preinstalled. Chat with Gemini, your Al assistant from Google, to supercharge your creativity and productivity. You can also go Live with Gemini using your voice to brainstorm ideas, simplify complex topics, and rehearse for important moments with real-time responses.
You can even talk with Gemini about anything you see on the Nord 5 and Nord CE5. Whether you’re cooking, organising, travelling or just catching up with friends, you can easily share your camera or screen in Gemini Live conversations.
Plus, eligible OnePlus users can enjoy a three-month trial of Google AI Pro at no extra cost which includes more access to new and powerful features in the Gemini app, higher usage limits in NotebookLM, and Gemini in Gmail, Docs and more, to enhance their productivity and creativity with Google’s leading AI-powered tools.
Crystal Clear, Front and Back Camera
Today’s users expect more from their smartphone cameras, whether capturing everyday moments or connecting over video calls. The OnePlus Nord 5 rises to the challenge with a major upgrade to its imaging system, designed to exceed these evolving expectations.
On the front, it features the cutting-edge 50MP ISOCELL JN5 camera sensor, delivering razor-sharp selfies and exceptional video clarity. At the rear, it boasts the 50MP LYT-700 main camera sensor – the same sensor used in OnePlus 13 series – paired with OnePlus’s advanced HDR and Natural Color algorithms, capturing exquisite detail and vibrant, lifelike colors in every shot.
Both the front and rear cameras of the OnePlus Nord 5 support 4K video recording at a smooth 60fps, empowering users to preserve every moment – be it a majestic landscape or a lively gathering with friends – in professional-grade detail.
The popular Live Photo feature has also been upgraded to support Ultra HDR, bringing ultra-high clarity to the motion shots. It records 1.5 seconds before and after the shutter press, rendering the cover photo in Ultra HDR quality.
OnePlus Nord CE5
OnePlus’s dedication to offering class-leading power continues with the new OnePlus Nord CE5.
A Power House Fueled by Mediatek Dimensity 8350 Apex
Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex and equipped with a large 7041 mm² VC cooling system, the OnePlus Nord CE5 delivers smooth and responsive multitasking performance. It’s also been optimised for gaming – playing demanding games like CODM at up to 120 FPS, a first in the segment.
The OnePlus Nord CE5 delivers a major upgrade in battery performance with a 5200mAh battery, far exceeding the capacity typically found in its segment. This powerhouse battery supports over 1.5 days of use, providing users with freedom from battery anxiety. Combined with 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging, Battery Health Engine, and Bypass Charging, the Nord CE5 offers reliable long-term battery health and smooth, temperature-controlled charging even during extended gaming sessions.
The device also features a 6.77-inch 120Hz Super Fluid OLED display, supporting both Gaming HDR and Ultra HDR for a more realistic, immersive visual experience across entertainment and gameplay.
Camera Supercharged by State-of-the-art AI
On the imaging front, the 50MP Sony LYT-600 main camera is powered by the flagship-level RAW HDR algorithm from the OnePlus 13, delivering detailed and balanced HDR photos. The main camera of Nord CE5 also supports Live Photos in Ultra HDR and up to 4K 60fps HDR video recording, offering frame-by-frame clarity and lifelike color reproduction in every frame.
Running on the latest generation of OxygenOS, the Nord CE5 continues OnePlus’s tradition of fast and fluid software. With upgraded OnePlus AI, the Nord CE5 becomes a versatile smart companion, ready to inspire creativity and boost productivity wherever you go.
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is rated IP65 for improved durability, offering reliable protection against splashes in everyday scenarios. And for those who need additional storage, expandable storage up to 1TB via MicroSD card is supported. The Nord CE5 is available in three stylish color options: Black Infinity, Marble Mist and Nexus Blue.
OnePlus Watch 3 43mm – Compact Design, Uncompromised Capabilities
Embodying OnePlus’ famous ”Never Settle” philosophy, OnePlus is responding to call from its community for a smaller, more compact version of its latest flagship smartwatch, the OnePlus Watch 3. Weighing just 37.8g and encased in a 1.32-inch body, the OnePlus Watch 3 43mm is the perfect smartwatch for smaller wrists.
Crafted from durable stainless steel, the watch case combines strength with understated elegance. The 2.5D curved glass blends seamlessly into the design, delivering a smooth, unified aesthetic with a premium touch and feel. OnePlus Watch 3 43mm also offers a wide range of customisable watch faces, including video watch faces that allow users to set personal photos or videos from their phone as the watch face, enabling a truly personalised style.
With an IP68 rating and 5ATM water resistance, OnePlus Watch 3 43mm is built to withstand everyday splashes, sweat, and even swimming, all while supporting activity tracking in water. OnePlus Watch 3 43mm is available in two timeless finishes: the refined Silver Steel and Black Steel.
Powerful Performance Meets Exceptional Battery Life
Despite its compact form factor, OnePlus Watch 3 43mm achieves an impressive balance between smart performance and long-lasting battery life.
At the core of OnePlus Watch 3 43mm’s efficiency lies OnePlus’s proprietary-Dual Engine Architecture, which has become the backbone technology for long and efficient battery life in OnePlus Watches. This intelligent coordination allows OnePlus Watch 3 43mm to deliver up to 60 hours of battery life in smart mode, and up to 7 days in power saver mode, addressing one of the most common concerns in a compact smartwatch.
Charging is equally efficient. With Watch VOOC Flash Charging, just 10 minutes of charging powers a full day of smart usage, ensuring OnePlus Watch 3 43mm is always ready to support your day.
Elevated Mind and Body Features for Improved Mental Wellbeing
Health monitoring is a significant feature in smartwatches, enabling users to track health data and support a healthy lifestyle. OnePlus Watch 3 43mm provides a comprehensive focus on health, encompassing not just physical but also psychological wellbeing via upgraded OnePlus ‘Mind & Body Evaluation’.
The OnePlus Watch 3 43mm includes a real-time barometer which can evaluate your body’s level of fatigue every 30 minutes and what that reflects about your mental state. It also tracks your daily stress patterns and helps you identify key factors affecting them.
To support stress relief, users can initiate a one-minute guided breathing session, with real-time feedback showing how the body responds to the exercise. In addition, the watch provides daily and weekly trends on your mind and body status, along with personalised prompts to help reduce stress and improve overall wellbeing.
Get More Done from Your Wrist With Wear OS by Google™
The OnePlus Watch 3 43mm is powered with Wear OS by Google (Wear OS 5) which is designed to improve performance, battery life and user experience.
With Wear OS, users can check important notifications, track wellness, and access favorite Google apps. The YouTube Music app for Wear OS allows users to download music for offline listening, even without a phone. Plus, keep in touch with messages and emails, carry cards and pay with Google Wallet**, and navigate in real-time with Google Maps – all from your wrist. With the full potential of Google Play, users can also browse for new apps, sync apps with smartphones, and upgrade watch faces. And get ready for the next wave of wearable intelligence, with Google’s powerful AI assistant, Gemini, coming soon to this watch.
OnePlus Pad Lite: Effortless Entertainment, Anywhere
Following on from the success of the OnePlus Pad 3 launched in June 2025, OnePlus brings an affordable, entry-level device to its tablet category – the OnePlus Pad Lite.
Immersive Visuals and Audio on a Large Display
The OnePlus Pad Lite features a spacious 11-inch display with an 85.3% screen-to-body ratio for an engaging viewing experience. Its 16:10 aspect ratio minimises black bars in videos, while 10-bit color depth, 1 billion colors, and 500 nits brightness deliver vivid visuals. Eye Comfort tech reduces blue light and flicker for long-term use.
A Hi-Res audio-certified quad-speaker system, powered by Omnibearing Sound Field tech, adapts to screen orientation for rich, directional sound. Despite its size, the tablet is just 7.39mm thick and 530g, with a sandblasted finish for a secure, comfortable grip. The Aero Blue color offers a calm, modern aesthetic.
Long Battery Life with Fast Charging
The 9,340mAh battery offers up to 80 hours of music or 11 hours of video, with 54 days of standby. When needed, 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging powers the tablet quickly, keeping downtime minimal.
Effortless Connectivity and Multitasking
Cross-device features like Screen Mirroring, Clipboard Sharing, and Shared Gallery ensure seamless syncing across OnePlus devices. The tablet also supports Quick Share for Android and O+ Connect for iOS/iPadOS, making file sharing easy across platforms.
Open Canvas enables side-by-side app multitasking with adjustable windows, ideal for work or study. Powered by OxygenOS 15.0.1 and the MediaTek Helio G100, the OnePlus Pad Lite delivers smooth, reliable performance for up to 36 months of use.
Smart Features with the Younger Generation in Mind
Kids Mode offers parental controls, app management, and built-in eye protection. Google Kids Space comes preloaded, providing fun, educational content – making the Pad Lite a family-friendly choice.
OnePlus Buds 4: Flagship-Level Sound Powered by Dual Drivers and Dual DACs
The OnePlus Buds 4 feature a premium coaxial Dual Driver setup: a 11mm ceramic-metal diaphragm woofer delivers deep bass, while a 6mm tweeter ensures crisp highs. Independent Dual DACs handle audio for each driver, and LHDC 5.0 support enables high-resolution streaming (up to 24-bit/192kHz). OnePlus 3D Audio creates immersive surround sound, while Golden Sound uses ear canal mapping for personalised audio tuning.
Next-Level Noise Cancellation with Crystal Clear Calls
With up to 55dB Real-time Adaptive ANC and coverage across 5500Hz, the OnePlus Buds 4 eliminate a broad range of ambient noise. ANC adjusts 800 times per second, while improved voice filtering enhances clarity in noisy environments. Adaptive Mode intelligently switches between transparency and noise cancellation based on surroundings – ideal for both commuting and outdoor awareness. Each earbud also features a 3-Mic system powered by AI and wind reduction tech, ensuring clear voice pickup in any setting.
Smart, Seamless Connectivity
Steady Connect keeps Bluetooth stable outdoors, while AI Translation offers tap-to-translate functionality. A customisable Voice Assistant Shortcut works across smartphone brands, integrating smoothly within the OnePlus ecosystem.
Lightweight Comfort, Gaming-Ready Performance
Minimalist and ultra-light at 4.7g per earbud, the OnePlus Buds 4 support intuitive slide gestures for volume control. Google Fast Pair, Dual-Device Connection, and 47ms low-latency Game Mode provide versatility. Get up to 11 hours on a single charge, or 45 hours with the case (ANC off). A 10-minute charge offers 11 hours of total use.
Certified by TÜV Rheinland for battery health and rated IP55 for water and dust resistance, the OnePlus Buds 4 are built for durability and long-term use.
Price and Availability
The OnePlus Nord Series
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The OnePlus Nord 5 is available in Marble Sands, Dry Ice, and Phantom Grey, and priced at £399 (8+256GB) and £499 (12+512GB). Open sale starts from 8 July.
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The OnePlus Nord CE5 is available in Black Infinity, Marble Mist and Nexus Blue, and priced at £299 (8+128GB) and £349 (12+256GB). Open sale starts from 8 July.
OnePlus Watch 3 43mm
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The OnePlus Watch 3 43mm is available in the colours Silver Steel and Black Steel and priced at:
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OnePlus Watch 3 43mm: £269
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OnePlus Watch 3 43mm Strap: £29.99
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Open sale starts from July 8th.
OnePlus Pad Lite
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The OnePlus Pad Lite is available in the colour Aero Blue and priced at:
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OnePlus Pad Lite 6+128GB Wi-fi: £199
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OnePlus Pad Lite 8+128GB LTE: £229
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OnePlus Pad Lite Case: £34.99
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Open sale date is still to be confirmed.
OnePlus Buds 4
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The OnePlus Buds 4 are available in the colours Zen Green and Storm Gray and priced at £119. Open sale starts from July 8th.
OFFERS
OnePlus Nord 5
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Save £50 when you purchase the OnePlus Nord 5 (512GB) and receive two free gifts, including a SUPERVOOC 80W Charger and choose between the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro worth £79 OR a Case
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Guaranteed £20 off when you trade-in, terms and conditions apply
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10% student discount available
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Old OnePlus users will receive a £20 coupon via RCC account
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Buy a OnePlus Nord 5 and get 50% off on OnePlus Buds 4, 25% off on OnePlus Watch 3 and 25% off on OnePlus Pad 2
OnePlus Nord CE5
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Get £50 off when you buy the OnePlus Nord CE5 (both storage variants) and receive two free gifts including SUPERVOOC 80W Charger and the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro worth £79 OR a Case
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Additional offers include a guaranteed £20 off when you trade-in, terms and conditions apply
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10% student discount available
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Buy a OnePlus Nord CE5 and get 30% off on OnePlus Buds 4, 30% off on OnePlus Watch 2R and 40% off on OnePlus Pad Go
OnePlus Watch 3 43mm
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Instantly saving £20 until August 31, 2025 | 11:59 PM CEST
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OnePlus Pad Lite (Pre-order)
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OnePlus Buds 4
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Google AI Pro: Intelligence and creativity go hand-in-hand with the OnePlus Nord 5.
Get Google AI Pro for 3 months with more access to new and powerful features in the Gemini app and 2TB of storage when you purchase a OnePlus Nord 5.
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New and powerful features in the Gemini App
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5x more notebooks, sources, and more with NotebookLM
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Cinematic scenes and stories with AI filmmaking tool Flow
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AI-powered assistance from Gemini directly in Google apps
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2TB of cloud storage
Offer runs between 8 July 2025 and 1 August 2026. Users can redeem the offer through Google One or the Gemini App after logging in through their Google account.
OnePlus Pop-up Tour Returns!
Alongside the OnePlus Summer Launch event, the legendary OnePlus pop-up tour will return to Europe, visiting Protein Studios in Shoreditch, London on 10 July. These community-first events will be the first opportunities to get hands on with the devices, with exclusive discounts and giveaways not available anywhere else. For more information, please visit oneplus.com.
Notes & Disclaimers:
For latest product information and disclaimers regarding all products listed above, please visit the following websites:
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OnePlus Nord 5: https://www.oneplus.com/uk/oneplus-nord-5
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OnePlus Nord CE 5: https://www.oneplus.com/uk/oneplus-nord-ce5
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OnePlus Watch 3 43mm: https://www.oneplus.com/buy-oneplus-watch-3-43mm
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OnePlus Pad Lite: https://www.oneplus.com/buy-oneplus-pad-lite
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OnePlus Buds 4: https://www.oneplus.com/product/oneplus-buds-4