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After overcast skies for much of the year so far, thicker clouds are now quickly gathering over OnePlus’s future. Given the various evidence that has accrued in the past month, from the brand potentially pulling out of the UK to the possible death of Oxygen OS, it now seems likely that OnePlus’s days as a standalone nameplate are numbered.
In case you missed it, there are rumors that OnePlus could become an OPPO sub-brand. While nothing is set in stone just yet, preparing for the worst is always a good idea. So, we asked readers whether they’d still consider OnePlus phones if the brand were to become an OPPO product line. The poll results are now in; you can view them below.
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This poll garnered just over 2,000 votes, and the split between the OnePlus community has never been more apparent. Notably, more than a quarter of respondents (29.5%) would continue to consider OnePlus devices even if the brand were to become part of OPPO. The “OPPO OnePlus 17” certainly has an interesting ring to it, but a convoluted name and lack of OnePlus independence alone won’t affect the purchase plans of these particular voters.
Just under 60% of respondents would still consider OnePlus devices even if it becomes an OPPO sub-brand?
30% of respondents are more pragmatic, noting that “it would depend on the individual products” themselves before they could judge the OPPO-OnePlus merger.
Then there are the nays. More than a third of respondents (35.3%) would all but shun OnePlus if it were to become a bit-part player in a larger company. This answer received the lion’s share of the vote, and perhaps signals the prevailing negative sentiment towards a potential OnePlus reorganization.
Are you sad to see OnePlus losing momentum like this? 527 votes Yes, I love this brand 66 % Yes, but it was inevitable as they changed direction 24 % No, not sad at all 9 % Other (Tell us in the comments) 1 %
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