Buying a new OnePlus or Oppo smartphone in India has become more expensive.
Both brands have increased the prices of several smartphones and storage variants.
OnePlus has raised prices by up to ₹4,000, while Oppo has increased prices by as much as ₹5,000.
The latest price changes come at a time when smartphone companies are dealing with rising costs of components such as memory and storage.
OnePlus Smartphones Get Up to ₹4,000 More Expensive
OnePlus has revised the prices of several models across its portfolio.
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite 8GB + 256GB variant has received the biggest increase of ₹4,000.
Other affected OnePlus models have also become costlier by around ₹2,000 to ₹4,000, depending on the model and storage configuration.
The OnePlus N6 and N6x have also received price revisions.
For buyers, this means they will now have to spend more to purchase some OnePlus phones, even though the hardware remains the same.
Oppo Reno 16 Gets the Biggest Price Hike
Oppo has made an even bigger price adjustment on its Reno series.
The Oppo Reno 16 has become up to ₹5,000 more expensive.
The 8GB + 256GB model has increased from ₹61,999 to ₹66,999.
Meanwhile, the 12GB + 256GB variant has gone from ₹67,999 to ₹72,999.
The Oppo Reno 16c has also become more expensive, with some variants seeing price increases of up to ₹4,000.
Oppo A Series Phones Also Cost More
The price hike is not limited to Oppo’s premium smartphones.
Some affordable A series models have also received price increases.
The Oppo A6s 5G has become up to ₹3,000 more expensive, depending on the variant.
For example, the 4GB + 128GB version has increased from ₹22,999 to ₹24,999, while the 6GB + 128GB model has gone from ₹24,999 to ₹27,999.
The Oppo A6x 5G has also received price increases of up to ₹2,000 across some variants.
Why Are Smartphone Prices Increasing?
One of the major reasons behind the latest price hikes is the rising cost of memory and storage components.
Demand for these components has increased significantly as companies build more AI infrastructure and data centres.
The same memory and storage components are also essential for smartphones. As supply becomes tighter and prices rise, smartphone manufacturers face higher production costs.
Some of these additional costs are now being passed on to customers.
Is AI Making Smartphones More Expensive?
The growing demand for memory from AI-related infrastructure is creating additional pressure on the smartphone industry.
AI data centres require huge amounts of high-capacity memory and storage.
This has increased competition for components that are also used in consumer electronics.
As a result, consumers could effectively face what is being described as an “AI tax” on smartphones — higher device prices partly caused by rising component costs linked to AI demand.
Could More Smartphone Brands Increase Prices?
OnePlus and Oppo are not the only companies facing higher component costs.
Other smartphone manufacturers have also revised prices in India during 2026.
If memory and storage costs remain high, more brands could increase smartphone prices in the coming months.
This could also affect upcoming smartphone launches, with some new models potentially arriving at higher prices than their predecessors.
Should You Buy a Phone Now?
For consumers planning to upgrade, the latest price hikes are worth keeping in mind.
A smartphone that was available at a lower price earlier may now cost several thousand rupees more.
At the same time, buyers looking for better value could consider older flagship models or certified refurbished smartphones.
Higher prices for new devices could make refurbished phones more attractive to budget-conscious consumers.
For now, buyers should compare prices carefully and check for discounts before making a purchase, especially as smartphone prices remain under pressure from rising component costs.
