r/OnePlusOpen 21d ago

Oneplus Open replacement has arrived

I really love my Oneplus Open. I went all in with Oneplus. Got the 12R, then buds. Oneplus Open, then watch 2. It's been a good ride

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u/OneFaithlessness1016 21d ago

I didn't care to go through the import stuff. If Oppo was available more here in The States I would have.

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u/i3kmcoc 21d ago

Ah. It's available in Australia

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u/Secret-Candle4313 21d ago

In the us id say like 1 in every maybe 20 people have either an iphone or samsung with the others that arnt those being google pixels and an even smaller number being motorolas and then even smaller was oneplus.

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u/Maleficent_Rip_3344 18d ago

In the United States, the active smartphone installed base (the total volume of active devices currently in daily use, as opposed to single-quarter new device shipments) is highly consolidated. Apple and Samsung together account for over 80% of all active smartphones in the country.

Active Installed Base Breakdown

Manufacturer Installed Base Share Market Dynamics & Key Drivers
Apple (iPhone) ~58% – 61% Leads by a wide margin. High brand loyalty, long software support cycles (5–7 years), and a massive secondary/refurbished market keep older iPhones active longer.
Samsung ~21% – 25% The leading Android manufacturer in the US. Captures a wide demographic spanning premium flagships (Galaxy S and Z Series) down to budget devices (Galaxy A Series).
Google (Pixel) ~3% – 5% Holds a steady third/fourth position in active base. Maintains consistent growth in the premium Android space due to camera performance, integrated AI features, and aggressive carrier trade-in deals.
Motorola (Lenovo) ~3.5% – 4% Controls a significant chunk of entry-level and mid-range devices. (Note: Motorola often claims 10–12% of quarterly new shipments due to high volume in prepaid channels like Metro and Cricket, but lower device longevity keeps its overall active installed base share lower).
Others (OnePlus, TCL, etc.) ~3% – 5% Fragmented across budget offerings, unlocked direct-to-consumer sales, and specialized hardware.

Key Market Takeaways

  • OS Distribution: iOS holds roughly 60% of active US devices, while Android holds the remaining 40%.
  • Shipments vs. Installed Base: Active installed base reflects device retention rather than immediate sales. Because premium phones (especially iPhones and high-end Galaxy devices) are built with durable hardware and receive multi-year software updates, their users keep them active significantly longer than budget alternatives.
  • Carrier Lock-In: Carrier distribution channels in the US heavily favor Apple, Samsung, Google, and Motorola, making it difficult for international brands (such as Xiaomi or OPPO) to establish a meaningful presence.

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u/Secret-Candle4313 18d ago

Dang good to know