As per a new announcement, OnePlus is now rolling out a new OxygenOS 16-based update for the recently launched OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite device in India, and quite lately, it was also in the news for the price hike announcement.

Here is what is new in this update.

OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite – OxygenOS 16.0.5.901 Update

The rollout of the OxygenOS 16.0.5.901 update for the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is currently happening only in the India region with the firmware version number of “IN: CPH2805_16.0.5.901(EX01)”. Upon checking the changelog, the update not only brings the May 2026 Android security patch, but also brings in one new additional feature with some bug fixes and improvements as well.

Speaking more, the update adds the Motion cues feature, which reduces motion sickness when users use their phone in vehicles. Users can find this feature in “Settings – Accessibility & convenience – Motion cues”. It also reduces power consumption to extend battery life, improves system stability and performance, improves camera performance and stability, and improves network stability and compatibility.

The update also fixes an issue where, when the device is unlocked, the screen might turn black. As mentioned, it integrates the May 2026 Android security patch to enhance system security.

Some users may have already received this update on their devices, while if you have not received it yet, normally it takes around a week or two for the updates to be completed as it is a phased rollout. So likely, those who have not received it will receive it in the coming days or weeks.

For other regions, there is no official word from OnePlus yet, though we can expect it to happen soon.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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OnePlus has now announced two new updates for the OnePlus Pad Go 2 tablet and OnePlus Nord 6 smartphone, and they carry the OxygenOS 16.0.5.711 and OxygenOS 16.0.5.901 version numbers, respectively. Speaking about the rollout, OnePlus is rolling out the former exclusively in the India region, whereas the latter is reaching both India and global users.

Read more about the updates below.

OnePlus Pad Go 2 and OnePlus Nord 6 – New OxygenOS Updates Rolling Out

As per the details shared, OnePlus is rolling out the OxygenOS 16.0.5.711 update for the OnePlus Pad Go 2 with the version number of IN: OPD2504_16.0.5.711(EX01). On the other hand, the OnePlus Nord 6 is receiving the OxygenOS 16.0.5.901 update with the version numbers of IN: CPH2793_16.0.5.901(EX01) and GLO: CPH2795_16.0.5.901(EX01).

Speaking of the changelogs, just like how OnePlus released the March 2026 Android security patch for the OnePlus Pad Go 2 in the last week of April, the brand has now started releasing the April 2026 Android security patch for the tablet as the month of May is about to end. Meanwhile, the OnePlus Nord 6 is getting the May 2026 Android security patch.

About the OnePlus Nord 6 update, the latest OxygenOS 16.0.5.901 update adds the Motion cues feature, which helps reduce motion sickness while using the phone in vehicles. Users can find this feature under Settings > Accessibility & convenience > Motion cues. The update also adds the App Lock tile to Quick Settings for greater convenience, while OnePlus has also improved the overall system stability and performance.

Coming to the OnePlus Pad Go 2 update, the latest OxygenOS 16.0.5.711 update brings a few new OnePlus AI features. It adds the AI chart maker feature, which converts rough sketches into charts, mind maps, and presentation graphics with editing and export support. OnePlus has also added the AI image feature, enabling users to quickly create illustrations and design concepts from ideas. Along with these, the update adds the “Capture with stylus” feature for quickly extracting on-screen content, and it also supports AI post-processing of captured content for more efficient information handling.

As always, OnePlus will roll out these updates in phases, and it may take around one or two weeks to reach all users. So, if you have not received the update yet, you may soon get it.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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Smartphone brands have lately been increasing the pricing of several of their devices, and this is said to be because of the increased component cost in the market. Recently, OnePlus had increased the pricing of its Nord 6 smartphone within just a month of its launch, and now, the device has again received another price hike in India.

Here is more to it.

Latest OnePlus Nord 6 – Gets Another Price Hike in India

The OnePlus Nord 6 smartphone was earlier brought out in the Indian market in two storage options, and the brand had recently revised the pricing of both variants. On the 20th of May 2026, OnePlus increased the price of the 8GB/256GB storage variant to INR 41,999, following a price hike of INR 3,000 from its launch price. The 12GB/256GB storage variant was also increased to INR 46,999, after getting a price hike of INR 5,000 from its launch price.

Now, just after a week, the brand has again increased the pricing of both variants in the Indian market. As per the details updated on the OnePlus India and Amazon India websites, the 8GB/256GB storage variant of the OnePlus Nord 6 smartphone is now priced at INR 42,999, while the 12GB/256GB storage variant is now listed with a price tag of INR 47,999. This means that both variants have received another price hike of INR 1,000.

To note, this is the second price revision for the OnePlus Nord 6 smartphone in a short span of time, and the new pricing is already visible via the brand’s official India website and Amazon India. Looking at how smartphone brands are now increasing the pricing of their devices, it seems that soon mid-range smartphones may also start being called flagships. You may also check out the specs of the Nord 6 below.

OnePlus Nord 6 Specifications

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The Chinese smartphone maker – OnePlus has now announced new OxygenOS 16 updates for two of its smartphone devices – OnePlus 11R and OnePlus 12. The updates are currently being rolled out in the Indian market with OxygenOS 16.0.5.700 and OxygenOS 16.0.7.200. As per the details shared, the rollout is expected to be completed within the next week or two. For other regions, the announcement has not been made yet, but it may happen soon.

This latest OxygenOS 16 update that is now rolling out for the OnePlus 11R smartphone has the firmware version of ‘CPH2487_16.0.5.700(EX01)’, while the OnePlus 12 flagship smartphone is receiving the update with the firmware version of ‘CPH2573_16.0.7.200(EX01)’. As mentioned, the update is currently only being rolled out for the Indian users of the two devices, and for the global users, the brand is yet to make an announcement.

Here’s more about it.

OnePlus 11R – OxygenOS 16.0.5.700 Update

About the features that will be brought to the OnePlus 11R smartphone with this update, multiple timers can now be started simultaneously for more efficient multitasking, and timers will also be displaying estimated stop times, making them easier to use. The update also fixes an issue where Bluetooth connections might fail when clocking in or out in certain third-party apps.

Along with it, the “Automatically open received files” switch has also been added, letting users choose whether to automatically open shared files upon receipt. A security and privacy-related fix is also part of the update, and it fixes an issue where, after unlocking with a fingerprint, swiping down from the left side of the taskbar to open the notification drawer might result in a black screen.

OnePlus 12 – OxygenOS 16.0.7.200 Update

Speaking about the OnePlus 12 update, smoother and more responsive animations now cover all floating window actions in Livestream Assistant, from launch to resize to full-screen toggle. Swiping down from the status bar to open the notification drawer or Quick Settings will also be smoother with more polished pull-down animations. AI-reconstructed touch recognition that eliminates scrolling jitter inside apps for a smoother experience is also being brought with the update.

About the AI features that will be offered to OnePlus 12 users, AI Translate can now translate menus with dish visuals, allergens, prices with automatic currency conversion, and cart integration. Live translation sessions will also generate automatic titles and AI summaries, making it easy to review and organise translated conversations later. Live translation will also take context into account to deliver more precise and natural-sounding results in real time.

The AI-powered Documents feature too is getting a few improvements with this update. Scanned documents will now be auto-saved to the Documents app right after capture. Additionally, Document scanning is now faster, upgraded scanning algorithms can remove wrinkles, shadows, and blur in one tap, and enhanced text scanning can recognise handwriting, full paragraphs, and tables with one-tap copy or Word document export support.

Coming to the Live Space feature, the Lock screen has been improved with a dual-mode design featuring a notification capsule that displays notifications and Live Updates without covering the wallpaper. Users can also swipe down to collapse Lock screen notifications and Live Alerts into tidy capsules, and swipe back up to expand the full list. Timers in Live Alert can be expanded to full screen without unlocking the device, and switching between Live Space capsules is now smoother and more dynamic with fluid animations.

The Flux Home screen is also receiving new additions, and users will be able to organise the Home screen instantly by colour or category with a single tap. Home screen layouts will also be auto-saved as users make changes, so that they can revert to any earlier setup with just one tap. Apps can also be found by colour in Drawer mode for quicker navigation.

For the Camera app, Master presets have been introduced and users will now be able to save their custom parameters as presets and share them via watermarks. The Camera is also upgraded with cleaner UIs and more natural interactions, resulting in a smoother and more intuitive shooting experience. Battery stats have also become more informative with new coverage of personal hotspot usage and activity time at the app level.

As always, users are advised to make sure of the required amount of battery charge and storage space before updating. Also, it is best if all the personal data are backed up before updating so as to ensure no data loss. If something goes wrong or if users come across any bugs or issues, they are advised to submit it as feedback as well.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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The Chinese smartphone maker – OnePlus has now added two more devices to its May 2026 Android security patch rollout list and these are the OnePlus Pad Lite tablet and the OnePlus 11 flagship smartphone. As per the respective update announcement pages, the latest OxygenOS 16 updates have now started rolling out for both devices in different global regions.

Here’s more about it.

OnePlus Pad Lite and OnePlus 11 – May 2026 Update

The OxygenOS 16.0.5.701 update that is now rolling out for the OnePlus Pad Lite tablet in the Indian market carries the firmware versions – ‘OPD2481_16.0.5.701(EX01)’ and ‘OPD2480_16.0.5.701(EX01)’. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 11 smartphone is receiving the OxygenOS 16.0.5.702 update with the firmware versions – ‘CPH2447_16.0.5.701(EX01)’ for the Indian region and ‘CPH2451_16.0.5.701(EX01)’ for the North American region respectively.

As mentioned above, both the OnePlus Pad Lite and OnePlus 11 devices are integrating the May 2026 Android security patch with their latest updates, enhancing the overall system security and stability. Along with this, the OnePlus Pad Lite is also receiving a few additional feature additions too. Timers on the device will now display estimated stop times, while a new ‘Automatically open received files’ switch is also being introduced, allowing users to choose whether shared files should open automatically upon receipt. These features were previously rolled out for several other eligible OnePlus devices as well.

As always, users are advised to make sure of the required amount of battery charge and storage space before updating their devices. Also, it is best if all personal data are backed up before updating so as to ensure no data loss. In case users have still not received the latest update, there is no need to worry as the rollout is usually carried out in phases and may take about one or two weeks to reach all eligible units.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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The impact of rising memory and component pricing is now being seen in the smartphone market, as several OEM brands have started increasing the pricing of their devices in different regions. Earlier, Realme and OnePlus had revised the prices of a few of their smartphones, and now Xiaomi has also joined the list.

Here is more about it.

OnePlus Nord CE 6 Series, Redmi Note 15 SE, Redmi A7 Pro 5G, and Realme P4 Lite 5G Receive Price Hike in India

As per the details shared by tipster Sanju Choudhary, the recently-launched OnePlus Nord CE 6 series smartphones have now received a price hike in the Indian market. The OnePlus Nord CE 6 smartphone, which was originally launched at ₹29,999 for the 8GB/128GB variant and ₹32,999 for the 8GB/256GB variant, has now received a price hike of ₹2,000 across both storage options.

Coming to the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite smartphone, its 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB, and 8GB/256GB storage variants have also received revised pricing in the country. The 6GB/128GB variant has now increased from ₹20,999 to ₹22,999, while the 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB variants have gone from ₹22,999 to ₹25,999 and ₹25,999 to ₹28,999, respectively.

Regarding Xiaomi’s devices, the Redmi Note 15 SE smartphone’s 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB, and 8GB/256GB storage variants have now been increased from ₹19,999 to ₹22,999, ₹21,999 to ₹24,999, and ₹23,999 to ₹26,999, respectively.

The Redmi A7 Pro 5G smartphone has also received revised pricing in India. Its 4GB/64GB variant has now increased from ₹12,499 to ₹14,999, while the 4GB/128GB variant has gone from ₹13,499 to ₹15,999.

Realme’s P4 Lite 5G smartphone has also joined the list. The 4GB/64GB variant has now been increased from ₹13,499 to ₹14,999, while the 4GB/128GB and 6GB/128GB variants have received revised pricing from ₹14,499 to ₹16,499 and ₹16,499 to ₹18,499, respectively.

The revised pricing for all the above-mentioned devices has now also been updated on their respective product pages.

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Just one month after the OnePlus Nord 6 launched in India, the smartphone has received a price hike.

Read more about it below.

OnePlus Nord 6’s Price Hiked in India

At launch, OnePlus had introduced two memory variants for this device. The 8GB + 256GB variant was priced at ₹38,999, while the 12GB + 256GB variant carried a price tag of ₹41,999.

However, updated pricing on Amazon India and the official OnePlus India website now shows a ₹3,000 hike on the 8GB + 256GB variant, while the 12GB + 256GB variant gets a ₹5,000 price hike.

Even with this hike, OnePlus on its official India website is still offering an instant discount of up to ₹2,000 on EMI transactions for users with IndusInd Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and Yes Bank cards.

With this latest price hike, this has now become the first Nord series smartphone to cross the ₹41,000 price mark in India.

Though OnePlus has not officially shared any reason behind the increase, the primary cause is most likely the rise in component and memory prices, which have contributed to similar price hikes across several OEMs recently.

Quite recently, Realme had also increased the pricing of the Realme 16 5G Series, while OnePlus itself had raised the pricing of the OnePlus 15R and a few other devices as well.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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Just recently, OnePlus had announced the rollout of the OxygenOS 16.0.7.200 update for the OnePlus 15R and OnePlus Pad 3 devices, and now the company has announced the same update for the OnePlus 13R handset as well. Adding more to this, the OnePlus Pad 2 is also receiving a new OxygenOS 16.0.5.702 update.

Read more about it below.

OnePlus 13R and OnePlus Pad 2 Receiving May 2026 Security Patch Update

As per the official announcement page, the OxygenOS 16.0.7.200 update is being rolled out for the OnePlus 13R with the firmware version ‘CPH2691_16.0.7.200(EX01)’ in the Indian region. On the other hand, the OnePlus Pad 2 is receiving the OxygenOS 16.0.5.702 update with the firmware version ‘OPD2403_16.0.5.702(EX01)’.

Currently, both of these updates are being shared only in India and are expected to expand to other global regions as well, although the company has not yet revealed an exact rollout timeline.

While both devices are receiving the May 2026 Android security patch via these updates, the OnePlus 13R is additionally receiving several new features and improvements along with the latest security patch.

Looking at the changelog of the OnePlus 13R, OnePlus has introduced smoother animations under the Luminous Rendering Engine for floating windows, notification drawer interactions, and Quick Settings pull-down animations. The Trinity Engine has also been improved with AI-reconstructed touch recognition in order to reduce scrolling jitter inside applications.

Several AI-based additions are also being introduced through AI Translate, AI-powered Photos, and AI-powered Documents. These include contextual real-time translations, AI-generated summaries, enhanced collage editing options, automatic document saving, improved scanning speeds, handwriting recognition, wrinkle and shadow removal, and Word export support.

The update further brings improvements to Live Space and Flux Home Screen features with smoother animations, notification capsules, layout restoration support, and colour-based app organisation.

Apart from these, the Camera application has also been upgraded with cleaner UI elements and more natural interactions for a smoother shooting experience. Battery statistics are also now more informative with additional hotspot and app-level activity information.

Lastly, the update also integrates the May 2026 Android security patch in order to enhance overall system security.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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OnePlus recently resumed the rollout of OxygenOS 16.0.7.XXX and 16.0.5.XXX after a brief pause due to reboot concerns. A new announcement confirms that version 16.0.7.200 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 15 in both India and Global regions, while the OnePlus Pad is currently receiving the update exclusively in the Indian market.

Read more about it below.

OnePlus 15R and OnePlus Pad 3 Receiving OxygenOS 16.0.7.200 Update

As per the rollout information shared by OnePlus, the OnePlus 15R is receiving the OxygenOS 16.0.7.200 update with the firmware versions ‘CPH2767_16.0.7.200(EX01)’ for India and ‘CPH2769_16.0.7.200(EX01)’ for the Global region. On the other hand, the OnePlus Pad 3 is getting the same update with the version number ‘OPD2415_16.0.7.200(EX01)’, and this rollout is currently limited to India only.

In terms of what is new, both devices are now receiving the May 2026 Android security patch, along with several new additional features and improvements.

Notably, OnePlus has introduced smoother animations under the Luminous Rendering Engine, including improvements for floating window actions, notification drawer animations, Quick Settings interactions, and Split View functionality on the tablet. AI-reconstructed touch recognition has also been added under the Trinity Engine in order to reduce scrolling jitter inside applications.

On the AI side, both devices are receiving new AI Translate improvements with more natural real-time translations, automatic session summaries, and contextual translation capabilities. The OnePlus Pad 3 additionally gets offline translation support through a dedicated on-device AI model.

For documents, OnePlus has improved scanning speeds, automatic document saving, wrinkle and shadow removal, handwriting recognition, and Word export support. The OnePlus Pad 3 also gets multi-window document support and several desktop-style multitasking enhancements.

OnePlus has further upgraded Live Space and Flux Home Screen functionalities on both devices with smoother animations, notification capsules, colour-based app sorting, and layout restoration support. The tablet additionally gets separate Home Screen layouts for portrait and landscape orientations.

The OnePlus Pad 3 also receives multiple O+ Connect improvements, including Screen Collaborate support, keyboard and mouse sharing between PC and tablet, stylus integration for PC file annotations, and enhanced cross-device multitasking features.

Other additions include Free-Flow Window enhancements, external keyboard shortcut support, improved file management capabilities, customizable sound effects, more detailed battery statistics, and several system-level optimisations.

As mentioned above, both devices are now also integrating the May 2026 Android security patch in order to enhance overall system security.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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Both Chinese smartphone makers, OnePlus and Realme, had recently hiked the pricing of some of their smartphones in the Indian market, including the OnePlus 15R and the Realme 16 Pro 5G series. Now, within a month, both brands have once again announced another price hike for these devices.

Here’s more about it.

OnePlus 15R and Realme 16 5G Series Receive Another Price Hike in India

Back on the 1st of May 2026, OnePlus had announced a ₹2,000 price hike for the OnePlus 15R smartphone in India. Following the revision, the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant was priced at ₹52,999 instead of ₹50,999, while the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage variant was increased to ₹57,999 from ₹55,999.

Now, once again, the company has announced another ₹2,000 price hike for the smartphone. With the latest revision, the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant is now priced at ₹54,999, whereas the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage variant is now listed at ₹59,999.

On the same date mentioned above, Realme had also increased the pricing of its Realme 16 Pro 5G and Realme 16 Pro+ 5G smartphones by ₹1,000 in India. Following the earlier hike, the Realme 16 Pro 5G smartphone in its 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, and 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variants were priced at ₹36,999, ₹38,999, and ₹41,999 respectively.

Similarly, the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G smartphone in its 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, and 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variants were priced at ₹44,999, ₹46,999, and ₹49,999, respectively, after the earlier revision.

However, as per the latest details shared by the brand, the revised pricing now also includes the Realme 16 5G smartphone as well.

Realme, in its latest price hike announcement, has cited the increase in “memory, chipset, and overall smartphone ecosystem cost” as the reason behind the revised pricing.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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