The OnePlus Turbo series is now official, and the pitch is simple: longer play time, stronger performance, and a gaming-first experience at a lower price point than the brand’s flagships.
The confirmation comes from Li Jie Louis, President of OnePlus China, who posted on Weibo after OnePlus’ 12th anniversary event. He framed Turbo as “scarily strong” in its class for performance, endurance, and gaming, and clarified this is a dedicated series, not one mystery phone.
What you still can’t do today is make an informed buy decision. OnePlus has not shared an exact launch date (only “soon”), pricing, or where Turbo sits next to existing models. If you’re trying to map the lineup while you wait, our guide to the best OnePlus phones is the quickest refresher.
Battery and thermals take priority
Battery life is the headline promise. Li Jie says Turbo will deliver “best-in-class” endurance for its segment and carry forward the same performance “genes” OnePlus uses in its flagships, with gaming called out as the core use case. Gadgets360 also characterizes the claim as the “strongest battery” in the class, based on his messaging.
But OnePlus hasn’t backed that up with numbers yet. No confirmed battery capacity, charging speeds, cooling approach, or gaming benchmarks. For a gaming-focused phone, that cooling detail matters: steady frame rates and stable performance under load are often where flashy claims fall apart.
While Turbo takes shape, our best gaming phones guide gives you a baseline for what good looks like right now, and these battery life tips can stretch any handset.
A new lineup, not one phone
This announcement also clears up the rumor fog. Li Jie positioned Turbo as a multi-phone lineup, not a single device, which suggests OnePlus is planning to cover more than one price slot.
Li Jie also used the moment to talk momentum, claiming OnePlus grew more than 40% year over year in 2025 and tying that to word of mouth around performance and gaming.
What to watch before buying
Li Jie teased an “all-new” full-range OnePlus lineup for 2026, so Turbo may be the first piece of a wider refresh. The next real update to watch is the spec sheet: chipset, cooling, battery and charging, display details, and a clear price band. Until those are official, waiting is the smart move. If you need a phone sooner, lean on our smartphone buying guide to sanity-check value before you commit.