As per report by
Android Authority, the R&D unification course of began in December and has been accomplished this month. Some media stories declare that after the unification, Oppo and OnePlus will grow to be extra like Mi and Redmi in design and different options.
Having, OnePlus claims that it’s going to proceed to operate independently. In a press release, OnePlus stated, “To raised maximize sources and additional place OnePlus for progress, we’re within the means of additional integrating some R&D capabilities inside OPLUS, our long-term investor. OnePlus will proceed working independently and dealing to ship the absolute best consumer expertise for present and future OnePlus customers.”
In September final yr, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau rejoined Oppo as senior vp. Lau had resigned from Oppo as its vp in 2013 to start out OnePlus. The second innings at Oppo can be a bit totally different for Lau. He’ll proceed to be the CEO of OnePlus however may even oversee OPLUS as effectively. What’s OPLUS? It’s Oppo, Realme and OnePlus mixed.
Whereas BBK continues to personal Oppo, OnePlus, Realme, Vivo, iQOO amongst different lesser identified manufacturers in China, the brand new OPLUS enterprise may have no hyperlinks with BBK. On paper, Lau’s position will principally be driving “model synergies” amongst Oppo, Realme and OnePlus.
Quickly after Lau’s appointment at OPLUS, each Realme and OnePlus launched statements to make clear that they may operate independently.
“Pete is newly designated as SVP of OPLUS, taking good care of a part of the company enterprise. This doesn’t imply that he’s main related enterprise in all manufacturers. Please be aware his new designation has nothing to do with realme. OPPO, realme and OnePlus share a typical funding, which is principally associated to sure provide sources. Moreover, realme is working independently in its full capability and takes 100% possession of its product portfolio and R&D,” stated Realme.
OnePlus stated, “Pete stays dedicated to his position as CEO of OnePlus. On the similar time, he has additionally taken on the position of SVP and chief product expertise officer for OPLUS, contributing to product and planning growth.”
