OnePlus has reportedly been merged with Realme as the downward spiral continues
The reported integration would centralize product, marketing, and service teams and could have combined teams report to Pete Lau, sources said.
- On Thursday, April 30, 2026, OnePlus and Realme officially combined global and China operations under a single 'sub-series product center' to streamline product development, according to reports from Digital Chat Station on Weibo.
- Leadership changes, including the resignation of India CEO Robin Liu in March 2026, previously sparked shutdown rumors, which Liu dismissed as misinformation before his departure.
- Unified marketing and service teams will support the integration, while the company expanded after-sales capacity in India by 50 percent in April 2026 using parent company Oppo's existing network.
- Following broader restructuring, OnePlus is 'evaluating' its future operations in parts of Europe amid reports of potential job cuts, as uncertainty regarding global presence grows.
- OnePlus remains quiet on new international product launches, contrasting with Realme's established footprint in multiple global markets as recent moves suggest a strategic shift.
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Oppo merges OnePlus and realme in major restructuring · TechNode
An internal Oppo announcement revealed a major restructuring: OnePlus and realme have been formally merged to form a new sub-brand business unit. Li Bingzhong, founder of realme and Senior Vice President of Oppo, will head the unit, while Xu Qi, formerly President of realme’s global marketing and sales, will oversee the integrated marketing system for both brands. On the product side, Li Jie, former President of OnePlus China, will take charge, …
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