OnePlus To Launch Gaming Smartphone With Shoulder Triggers

OnePlus is preparing to launch two new phones in India – the Nord 5 and Nord CE 5 – on July 8. Earlier this month, the company also introduced the compact OnePlus 13s, which comes with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

Now, rumours suggest OnePlus may soon launch a gaming smartphone. This phone may offer powerful features and include shoulder triggers to give users a better gaming experience. It is unlikely to launch in India or other global markets.

OnePlus Gaming Smartphone: What We Know

The tipster posted on X that OnePlus is working on a new sub-series of phones designed for gamers. According to him, this product is still in the experimental stage. That means OnePlus is likely testing and doing R&D (research and development) before deciding to launch it.

The tipster also said that the global launch is “dicey." So if this phone does launch, it will most likely be available only in China, the home country of OnePlus.

The gaming smartphone is said to come with a flagship chipset, a large battery, and shoulder triggers to support better gameplay. No other specifications have been revealed yet.

If this phone launches, it will directly compete with popular gaming phones like the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Red Magic 10 Pro, and Red Magic 10 Pro+ in the Chinese market.

Growing Market for Gaming Phones

More brands are now exploring the gaming phone market. Recently, Infinix launched the GT 30 Pro 5G in India. It comes with GT shoulder triggers that have a 520Hz response rate. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate chipset and features an XBoost Gaming Engine along with AI-backed VC cooling. It is priced at Rs 24,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model.

If OnePlus joins this segment, it could bring strong competition. But for now, Indian gamers may have to wait to see if this device ever comes to their market.