OnePlus Summer Launch Event 2024

So the day has arrived and I am in the glorious city of Milan for the OnePlus Summer launch event where we have just witnessed the launch of a veritable bevy of new devices.


One Plus Nord 4

First up I want to talk about the OnePlus Nord 4, this is a device that I was very lucky to have the opportunity to have hands-on with for a few days before the event as I got an early preview unit. However, that being said the unit I received was a special edition that was only unveiled at the launch event today. You can get the Nord 4 in one of 3 different “Nordtones” (or colours) the two tones that had been announced before the event were Mercurial Silver and Midnight Black. We had to wait until today to announce the third tone. It is called Oasis Green and it is the one I have been given. This was inspired by the extremely active OnePlus Community who had shown a great interest in the colour of a previous device the OnePlus Nord LE. I have done a separate boxing article on the Nord 4 here if you want to check it out in more detail.

If you preorder one today from the OnePlus store then not only can claim one of three free gifts but you will also be entered into a prize draw to win a Tumi Suitcases, worth 1150 EUR / GBP each the choices for the free gifts are one of the following:-

  • -A TUMI Voyageur Persia Crossbody Bag (worth 210 EUR / GBP)
  • -OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro (worth 79 EUR / GBP)
  • A OnePlus Nord 4 case (worth up to 39.99 EUR /GBP)
  • A OnePlus 80W SuperVOOC Adapter (worth 59.99 EUR/ GBP)


OnePlus Pad 2

The next announcement was for the OnePlus Pad 2 Having recently reviewed the OnePlus Pad Go for the site I was particularly keen to see what the latest tablet from OnePlus was going to be about and I was not disappointed. The OnePlus Pad 2 comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor onboard and is supported by 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It still carries the same screen aspect ratios from the previous generation devices at 12.1′ diagonal but with an aspect ratio of 7:5 and a resolution 3,000 x 2,120 pixels at a density of 303 PPI. The screen will support up to 900 nits of brightness which will be great for use in all but the brightest of conditions. I will adjust the refresh rate depending on what is being done on the device at the time. The supported refresh rates start from 30Hz and go all the way up to 144Hz with various stops in between. There is an entire smattering of AI tools and cross-device tools on board here for you to use if you are within the OnePlus EcoSystem and I am excited to get into all of these in due course over the next few weeks.

The Oneplus Pad 2 is available to pre-order now from the OnePlus site and it will cost £499 for the one model that they are offering. As is usaula for a Oneplus launch there are various offers available and these are as follows:-

  • Free OnePlus 80W Type-A Adapter (worth £39.99)
  • AND the choice between a FREE OnePlus Pad 2 Keyboard (worth £149) OR a FREE OnePlus Pad 2 Stylo (worth £99) OR a FREE OnePlus Pad 2 Case (worth £59).
  • There is also a £50 discount instantly applied for all preorders between today and the 1st of August


OnePlus Watch 2R

Next up is the OnePlus Watch 2 R, this is a tweak to the design of the OnePlus Watch 2 that came out earlier this year and was very well received by reviewers including myself. The new Onepluds watch 2 is a refinement of that original design They have moved away from the asymmetrical design to that of a more standard style watch but they have kept the internals predominantly the same as what made the Watch 2 such a success. We still have the dual architecture OS allowing the Watch 2R to last for up to 10 hours in normal use. It is still running the same Wear OS 4 /RTOS platforms and 2 GB or RAm with 32 GB pf memory. The Watch 2 R also features dual-frequency GPS for enhanced location tracking, which is something I was missing on previous Wear OS smartwatches like the Pixel Watch 2. There have been some significant changes to the O Health App that should make it a bit more user-friendly for your health metrics from the watch.

The OnePlus Watch 2R is available in two colourways: Forest Green and Gunmetal Gray the Forrest Green one is particularly striking due to the two-tone bezel design and the side buttons are now a bit more distinct more like what you would expect to see from a normal chronometer.

The OnePlus Watch 2R will be available to preorder from today and can be bought for £249. As you expect those who get in early will be rewarded and below is a list of what can be had:-

  • £30 discount for orders placed today
  • FREE gifts worth £69.98, including OnePlus Fluoro-rubber Strap (£ 34.99) and a OnePlus Watch 2R White charging base (£29.99).


OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Last but by no means least are the newest headphones the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro. These headphones bring most of the features of the OnePlus Buds 3 pro to the Nord family and do so with out breaking the bank. I was a big fan of the last gen Nord Buds and from what I have seen of this new version they should,d not disappoint either. They feature flagship-level hybrid adaptive ANC in a small but long lasting form factor. the battery life of put to 44 hours will be perfect for travelling. The charging case ha been redesigned to be more pocket-friendly than the previous gen with a pebble-shaped matte finish with some subtle metallic accents.

The Buds themselves feature a dedicated tetanized driver. Its 12.4mm extra-large diaphragm is crafted from high-quality TPU with a titanium coating to enhance the sound being delivered and will keep your music sounding clear and precise. The active noise cancellation will work at up to 49dB noise cancellation and an ultra-wide frequency range reaching 4,000Hz, It should provide near silence and isolation from most background noise including traffic and high pitched instruments. The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro have received TÜV Rheinland for High Performance Noise Cancellation for their performance which makes them stand out at the price point being offered.

The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro can be purchased today for £79 and they are available in Starry Black and Soft Jade. If bought alongside the OnePlus Watch 2R on launch day from oneplus.com will be rewarded with a £10 discount.

That is all we have for now from the press event i will be sharing more photos and video from the vent in due course and I will also have some more unboxings of the Oneplus Pad 2, The OnePlus Watch 2 and the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro in due course.