OnePlus has just revealed five new products, including a scaled-down smartwatch and a pair of budget-friendly earbuds coming to the US. The rest of the lineup, two Nord smartphones, and a new tablet, will remain exclusive to European and Indian markets.
OnePlus Watch 3 43mm offers a smaller, simpler design
The original Watch 3’s large size was a sticking point for many. OnePlus has responded with a new 43mm version that’s 7% thinner and 28% lighter than the 47mm model. It also ditches the angular crown design in favor of a clean, circular frame that’s more minimal, if less bold.
That slimmer body comes at a cost. Battery life drops from 120 hours to just 60, and the display is dimmer, 1,000 nits compared to the original’s 2,200. It still runs on Wear OS, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chip and a secondary low-power processor. New additions include reproductive cycle tracking and a revised Wellness score that uses barometric data to estimate fatigue, shown as an emoji.
OnePlus Buds 4 add value with dual drivers and spatial audio
The other US-bound product is the OnePlus Buds 4. Available in dark gray or green, these earbuds include:
- Dual drivers (11mm and 6mm) in each earbud
- Hi-Res audio and spatial audio support
- Concave touch controls for easier swipes and taps
- Priced at $129.99 in the US
OnePlus Nord 5 leads with speed and AI features
Launching in Europe, the Nord 5 is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and features a 144Hz OLED display and a 50MP selfie camera. It removes the familiar Alert Slider in favor of a customizable Plus Key set to trigger AI functions by default. It ships with 4 years of OS updates and 6 years of security support.
Nord CE 5 cuts back to hit a lower price
The Nord CE 5 looks similar to the Nord 5 but trims down performance and display specs. It uses a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex chip, a slower 6.77-inch display, and simpler camera hardware. Still, it keeps the 5,200mAh battery and 80W fast charging found in the higher-end model.
OnePlus Pad Lite brings a budget Android tablet option
Rounding out the lineup is the OnePlus Pad Lite. With an 11-inch, 90Hz 2K screen and a 9,340mAh battery, it’s aimed at budget users. The circular rear camera design feels outdated, but storage and LTE upgrades are available for a small price bump.
Compact gear, clean moves
From the Watch 3’s slimmer shell to the Nord 5’s customizable Plus Key, OnePlus is tightening its designs and widening its appeal. Whether you’re after earbuds or budget phones, there’s now a new option or five.
