OnePlus Joins Forces with Gods Reign to Elevate India's Esports Scene

• Equipped with OnePlus’ best-in-class devices, the star-studded team is ready to push all the way to the top in India’s BGMI landscape. 
• The partnership will feature co-branded initiatives that highlight OnePlus’s commitment to performance and speed, while celebrating Gods Reign’s pursuit of gaming excellence

OnePlus, the global premium technology brand, has announced a strategic partnership with Gods Reign, one of India’s most accomplished esports organizations. The collaboration, enabled by Times One, part of Times OOH, represents a bold step in creating a high-performance, innovation-driven esports ecosystem in India.

With these partnerships, OnePlus aims to strengthen its position in the gaming market while contributing to the growing esports scene in India. OnePlus will integrate its latest technology into Gods Reign’s gaming environment. The collaboration will drive mutual growth through product feedback loops, co-branded activations, and amplified storytelling around Gods Reign’s journey across top-tier Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) tournaments.

Gods Reign has consistently made headlines with their strong performances across national and international tournaments. Earlier this year, they cemented their position as one of India’s top BGMI teams by winning the ESL Snapdragon Pro Series (SPS) Season 6 and taking home INR 50 lakh in prize money. With the BGMI Pro Series (BMPS) 2025 currently underway, where 96 of the country’s top teams are competing for a massive INR 2 crore prize pool, Gods Reign is driving their training and tournament push with OnePlus’ top-tier gaming technology.

OnePlus is dedicated to delivering performance that gamers can rely on, ensuring smooth frame rates, effective thermal management, and long-lasting battery life when it matters most, making the devices perfectly tuned to support the team through high-intensity training and competitive play.

The company also plans to involve these teams in its product development process. Players will give feedback on current devices, which will be used to improve performance in real-world gaming conditions. OnePlus is making a statement through this partnership that its devices are battle-tested and gamer-approved, rigorously refined through high-stakes competition.

“This partnership with OnePlus marks a significant milestone for our team. We're proud to be aligned with a brand that not only understands elite performance but also shares our hunger for innovation and excellence. With Times One's support, we look forward to creating impactful experiences for our fans and the gaming community,” said Mr. K R Rohith , CEO & Co Founder , Gods Reign.

The deal was facilitated by Times One, which connects forward-thinking brands with the vibrant esports and gaming audience through strategic collaborations and branded experiences.

“At Times One, we believe in the transformative power of esports as the next big cultural movement. Facilitating this partnership between OnePlus and Gods Reign underscores our mission to bring together premium brands and elite gaming talent. We are thrilled to play a pivotal role in scripting this chapter of India’s gaming evolution,” said Mr Kanishka Singh ,Head Gaming Business, Times One.

As per the FICCI-EY Media and Entertainment Industry Report 2025, the number of brands investing in esports is projected to grow from 68 in 2024 to 75 in 2025, while total player participation in tournaments is expected to grow from 2 million to 2.8 million in the same period. This growth signals a broader shift in how brands are recognizing esports as a credible, high-engagement platform. In this landscape, the partnership between OnePlus and Gods Reign is strategically aligned with where the industry is headed.

With this collaboration, OnePlus and Gods Reign are setting a new benchmark in brand-team synergies, offering fans high-octane gameplay powered by next-gen technology.

Renewed Phones D2C Marketplace ControlZ Adds OnePlus To Its Portfolio

ControlZ, world’s first D2C brand to sell as good as new phones, continues to amplify its mission of building ahead the Renewed Category in the smartphone segment, by announcing today the introduction of OnePlus to its product portfolio.

ControlZ is highly committed to follow its mission of increasing the lifecycle of smartphones for a Sustainable future. After witnessing the significant volumes of sales of renewed iPhone devices on ControlZ, the brand strategically introduced OnePlus to expand its product portfolio for its customers. It is quite evident from the industry reports that after the iPhone, OnePlus holds a strong aspirational value amongst customers from nooks and corners of the country, due to its industry leading technology and features.

Now a customer can easily buy a renewed OnePlus phone from a wide range of models available on ControlZ such as the Oneplus 5, 5t, 6 and 6T, etc.

ControlZ is setting up a new trend in the smartphone buying space by extensively building this new category of Renewed Devices, that is substantially growing popular amongst customers across length and breadth of the country due to its key proposition of as good as new device that is possible because of the renew process; A unique industrial process that makes “as good as new” devices with minimal use of new components. The process uses different technologies to disassemble, renew each component separately and assembly the device back again.

ControlZ extends 12 months of warranty on OnePlus devices along with Dash charger and cable for fast charging.

Commenting on the development, Yug Bhatia, CEO & Founder, ControlZ said, “With the addition of OnePlus we have made yet another promising move to expand the market of renewed devices. We are happy to share that controlZ is getting extremely positive reviews, A lot of people were asking for android devices in our portfolio and we had planned launch of OnePlus since the last year , I am sure consumers will love the quality of renewed OnePlus devices. ”

ControlZ is the first company to sell only as good as new phones in the preowned market.

The products are readily available on https://controlz.world/

Lionsgate Play Partners with OnePlus to Bring Curated Global Content To OnePlus TVs

OnePlus users can access this premium content across OnePlus TVs portfolio including the newly launched OnePlus TV U1S

15 July 2021, India: Fastest growing streaming platform, Lionsgate Play announced a distribution partnership with OnePlus, leading global technology company today. The new-found collaboration will offer access to the extensive, global content library of Lionsgate Play for OnePlus TV users. It is also set to strengthen Lionsgate Play’s user base by enabling an incredible content viewing experience on OnePlus TV’s large, premium screens.

With the diverse content catalogue from Lionsgate Play now available on all OnePlus TVs, including the newly launched OnePlus TV U1S, users will be able to enjoy an enhanced viewing experience with rich content. Lionsgate Play will be easily accessible on OxygenPlay, the content discovery platform of OnePlus TV, thus allowing users to easily access an assortment of content from various content partners. Lionsgate Play is known for its bespoke content including academy award winning movies, box office hits and local titles. In addition to this global content, OnePlus users can also access extensive content available in six different languages - Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Kannada and Bhojpuri.

Addressing the partnership Mr. Amit Dhanuka - Executive Vice President at Lionsgate says “To penetrate deeper integration of our offerings, we saw this as a great opportunity to associate with OnePlus. We are big believers of the large screen format as it is the best place to watch premium content and adds richness to the experience. This partnership will strengthen our audience base and provide a great viewing experience. We have seen a tremendous response to the service launch in India as people are loving the content and the experience. Few titles that are breaking all consumption records on our platform are Hunter Killer, Angel Has Fallen, Normal People, The Girlfriend Experience, John Wick 3, Love Island among others. We are also seeing deeper penetration by means of dubbed languages and have takers in Tier 2 cities plus as well. It only makes sense to make the service available at as many touchpoints as possible to ensure people are able to access us from their favorite devices.”

Marking the partnership, Mr. Navnit Nakra, Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of India Sales at OnePlus India shared, “With the OnePlus smart TV portfolio, our focus is to provide an unparalleled and immersive smart TV experience to our community. The partnership with Lionsgate Play will provide our OnePlus TV users access to exclusive content curated from all over the world across genres and languages thus further elevating their content viewing experience.”

About Lionsgate Play

Lionsgate Play, a premium streaming service from Lionsgate India and Starz, offers bespoke Hollywood content for Indian consumers. It boasts of thousands of hours of Premium Hollywood content including Premieres, billion-dollar Franchise Movies and binge worthy Box Sets. Lionsgate Play has a widely distributed network in the region spanning across partnerships like Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel, Jio FTTH, Apple TV+, Amazon Firestick, OEM’s with an ambitious roadmap ahead. Lionsgate Play also develops and produces a diverse slate of high budget premium Indian originals.

About OnePlus India:

OnePlus is a global mobile technology company challenging conventional concepts of technology. Created around the ‘Never Settle’ mantra, OnePlus creates exquisitely designed devices with premium build quality and high-performance hardware. OnePlus thrives on cultivating strong bonds and growing together with its community of users and fans. For more information, please visit oneplus.in.

OnePlus May Launch Its Cryptocurrency Wallet, Suggests A Survey by the Company

Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer OnePlus could soon launch its own crypto wallet, as the Chinese company is found to be conducting a survey on blockchain research. The company is currently conducting a survey seeking user feedback on blockchain technology.

In its survey, the company is asking users whether they have used trading platforms such as Coinbase, Gemini, Robinhood, and Binance. It seems to be a hint at OnePlus venturing into the cryptocurrency platform/ wallet space. Bitcoin and other digital currencies such as Ethereum and Dogecoin have become quite popular among young smartphone users, especially because of the easy access to cryptocurrency trading apps.

Initially reported by MySmartPrice, the survey titled OnePlus Blockchain Research suggests the company's interest in building a product around cryptocurrency. OnePlus is seeking information on whether the respondents have used any "software hot wallets" such as the Coinbase Wallet or MetaMask.

The survey does indicate that the company is working on its crypto wallet and related apps. There is no official word on the release of this wallet however.

Notably, OnePlus rival smartphone maker Samsung already offering its Blockchain Wallet to provide support for the popular coins including Bitcoin and other popular cryptocurrencies on its Galaxy smartphones since the launch of the Galaxy S10 in February 2019.

Recently, Apple Inc. was also found to have interest in entering the cryptocurrency market. The company posted a job opening for a business development manager with experience in the cryptocurrency industry. It could be to natively start supporting Bitcoin transactions through Apple devices.

OnePlus 8 Series to be Launched in India in Next Few Months

Chinese premium smartphone maker OnePlus on Tuesday unveiled its latest flagship OnePlus 8 series that will be launched in India in the next few months.

The global launch comes at a time when the Indian government has extended the nationwide lockdown to May 3 to contain the spread of COVID-19 infections.

Given that smartphones have not been classified under the essential items category (like grocery and medicines), they are not allowed to be sold online or in physical stores amid the lockdown.

While the company did not provide a specific launch date for India, it said "the OnePlus 8 flagship series and the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z will be available in India this summer".

It also did not disclose the India pricing of the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro.

In the US, the devices will be priced USD 699 onwards and will be available later this month.

OnePlus chose to unveil the devices via a webcast instead of an on-ground event in view of the coronavirus pandemic that has claimed thousands of lives globally.

The OnePlus 8 Pro includes features like 6.78-inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, up to 12 GB RAM, quad rear camera set up (with 48MP main camera) and 4,510 mAh battery (with Warp Charge 30 Wireless charging solution).

The company said it will be among the the first in the industry to release a full line up of 5G devices in 2020.

According to Counterpoint Research Associate Director Tarun Pathak, in terms of features, OnePlus will again live up to its expectations of an Android flagship.

"With 5G and latest features, it is again likely to be among the top Android flagships. For sales perspective, its launch quarter will surely be impacted for example in India where around one-third of its annual sales happen during launch in Q2 quarter," he added.

To offset this, OnePlus will need to aggressively scale up its efforts in the third and fourth quarters, he said.

"...we think demand will be shifted in India due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Given its brand image and good exposure to online, it look for different ways to push sales especially related to upgrades as it has a loyal userbase.

"This will also be the first time when OnePlus new launch sales will overlap with the launch quarters of Samsung Note and Apple iPhone refresh too..So we expect a strong competitiom in India in the premium market in Q3 and Q4," he said. PTI SR BAL

OnePlus Concept One features "Invisible Camera" using Electrochromic Glass An Industry First

OnePlus, a global mobile technology company, unveiled today a video of its first concept phone, OnePlus Concept One device, which features an "invisible camera" achieved using electrochromic glass. OnePlus is the first in the industry to explore the applications of electrochromic glass in smartphones. By exploring innovative ways to combine cutting-edge technology and smartphones, OnePlus is again boldly challenging the conventional practices of the industry.

Since its founding, OnePlus has been designing flagship products based on a "Burdenless" philosophy, which aims to deliver premium products that empower people in the most natural and comfortable fashion. The OnePlus Concept One encompasses this idea by using electrochromic glass, an electronically tintable glass, to cloak the rear camera lenses behind a clean glass body and reveal them only when they're in use.



The glass on the OnePlus Concept One uses organic particles to create various tints in color when subject to an electrical field. When a different voltage is applied, the light transmission properties are altered, allowing the glass to shift back and forth from transparent to translucent. The technology is currently used in the aviation and high-end automobile industries to greatly reduce glare, such as on the windows of the Boeing 787s and the McLaren 720s. By leveraging this dynamic glass solution, the OnePlus Concept One is able to maintain a clean and unbroken back cover while simultaneously delivering a premium and unobtrusive hand-feel experience to its users.

The OnePlus Concept One will be on display to media and the general public during CES 2020 in the Palmer 2 showroom at Wynn Las Vegas from 7 to 10 January. As well as getting a demo of the OnePlus Concept One, visitors will also see first-hand the next chapter of flagship excellence through various showcases including a 90Hz vs 60Hz comparison and a OnePlus Piano performance.

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About OnePlus

OnePlus is a global mobile technology company challenging conventional concepts of technology. Created around the "Never Settle" mantra, OnePlus creates exquisitely designed devices with premium build quality and high-performance hardware. OnePlus thrives on cultivating strong bonds and growing together with its community of users and fans.

[With Inputs from PTI]

OnePlus Expands its Offline Footprint with Third Experience Store Launch in Pune

OnePlus, the global premium smartphone maker, has expanded its presence in Pune, with the launch of their third experience store today at Elpro City Square Mall, Chinchwad, Pune. Spread over 3000 sq. ft., the state-of-the-art Experience Store is also equipped with a service centre and the celebrated OnePlus coffee experience, making it a one-of-a-kind premium retail experience for all customers in the city.

Karisma Kapoor launched OnePlus store at Elpro City Square mall

Leveraging the brand’s resounding success in Pune market, the new store is part of its ongoing endeavor to enhance its offline presence and create additional retail touchpoints for users to physically engage with the brand on a more intimate level. The ongoing offline growth also ties into the brand’s vision of making India OnePlus’ second global headquarters.



Addressing the new OnePlus Experience Store launch, Abhimanyu Kumar, Manager, Exclusive Retail, OnePlus India said, “At OnePlus, we are committed to providing our customers with an end-to-end premium experience and OnePlus Experience Stores are a significant part of this initiative. We are very excited to expand our presence in Pune with our largest store yet and look forward to catering to our growing OnePlus community based here.”

Marking the occasion, Deepak Kumar Chairman & MD, Elpro International Ltd. Shared, “Elpro has strived to transform Pimpri-Chinchwad area and contribute immensely to its development. We are happy to welcome OnePlus and bring one of the most loved smartphone brands in the country and city to this locality. With the inauguration of this new experience store, we are confident that shoppers would be thrilled to visit the mall frequently to shop one of their favourite smart tech brands and we look forward to continuing our fruitful partnership with OnePlus for years to come.”

Popular Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor was also present at the launch and said, “Being a tech lover myself, it gives me great pleasure to be associated with OnePlus which is known for its passion towards driving innovation in technology. The brand has indeed set new benchmarks when it comes to connecting with its users, and I am thrilled to be a part of their journey as they further their offline engagement. OnePlus fans will surely love this new Experience Centre in Pune - a city which has always been close to my heart.”

Customers can avail the following offers at the new OnePlus Experience Store

Instant discount up to INR 3000 on HDFC bank cards transactions when customers buy OnePlus 7T Series - Valid till 31 December 2019

No Cost EMI for 3 months on purchase of a 7 Pro or any 7T series device (Only on credit cards) - Valid till 30 November 2019. First 20 buyers will get OnePlus Travel Backpack

21st to 50th buyers will get Wireless Bullet Version 1

51st to 100th buyers will get OnePlus Exclusive Goodies (OnePlus Never Settle T-shirt)

OnePlus 7 Pro back case for free to 50 first customers (who have the OnePlus 7 Pro).

OnePlus is currently present in over 2000 offline stores across India. With the global tech brand leading the premium Indian smartphone market, it is now looking forward to operating 100 new OnePlus Experience Stores across top 50 cities by the year 2020.

OnePlus 3 to launch in VR in June this year

In no time OnePlus has been able to charm its ways into the hearts of smartphones users with their unique offerings. It was only last year that the company had come up with the virtual reality offering in its OnePlus 2, which ended up making it the talk of the town.

In order to repeat its last year magic, OnePlus has once again taken to the VR technology. The company is expected to launch virtual reality with its next-generation OnePlus 3, sometime in June this year. This week's starting saw an interesting announcement being made by OnePlus about its Loop VR Headset, which will be a commendable upgrade of its Google Cardboard-inspired VR that it had brought out in the market last year.

Built by AntVR, the visor-style Loop Virtual reality Headset does look like a massive improvement from OnePlus' 2015's Cardboard. Apparently, the company is contemplating extending its usage beyond the launch event.

People wanting to get their hands on the Loop VR Headset will have to register themselves for it on the official Amazon Loop VR page. According to information made available by the company, the Loop VR Headset will be available for sale in India on the e-commerce website, Amazon India on June 3, 2016 and June 7, 2016 from 12 PM onwards. The headset would be available for buying exclusively through the Amazon app, at a mind boggling price of Re 1, including shipping. Yes, you read it right. Divulging further details about the sale, the company revealed that it just had 30,000 units of the headset up for sale.

According to various rumours doing round the tech rumour mill, the OnePlus 3 headset could be considerably similar to the HTC One devices in the looks department and run on OxygenOS, which is apparently based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Having an attractive full-metal unibody, the phone is expected to have an alert slider, USB Type-C port and a fingerprint scanner. In addition to this, the 5.5-inch FullHD display will also reportedly come power packed with a 3,000mAh battery, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor and 32GB/64GB memory variants and 4GB/6GB RAM.