The OnePlus 10R 5G is set to make a big splash in India, arriving alongside the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G on April 28 — bringing the country's first 150W phone charging and a budget-friendly 5G option under Rs 20,000.
OnePlus 10R 5G: India's First 150W Fast-Charging Phone
After the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G, the company is pushing boundaries again with the OnePlus 10R 5G as its second flagship of the year. The headline feature is its 150W SUPERVOOC charging — a first for any phone launched in India — which OnePlus claims can fully charge the battery in just 17 minutes. For buyers who want fast charging at a lower price point, the base variant of the OnePlus 10R 5G will ship with 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging instead.
OnePlus India has officially confirmed both launch dates, and the company is pitching the 10R 5G on three pillars: improved design, stronger performance, and class-leading fast charging. This positions the OnePlus 10R 5G squarely as a performance-first mid-range flagship for Indian consumers who want near-flagship speed without the top-tier price tag.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G: Affordable 5G with 33W Charging
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G targets the budget-conscious 5G buyer. It carries a 5000mAh battery paired with 33W SUPERVOOC rapid charging, which OnePlus says can push the battery to 50 percent in just 30 minutes — a solid result for everyday users who need a quick top-up before heading out.
OnePlus India has also released a teaser scratch image of the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G ahead of the April 28 launch. The phone will be sold exclusively through Amazon India, continuing the brand's established e-commerce partnership for Nord series devices. According to tipster Mukul Sharma, the OnePlus Ace will also be unveiled alongside the 10R 5G and Nord CE 2 Lite 5G on the same date.
Expected Price and Context
Early reports suggest the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G starting price could be around Rs 20,000, making it an aggressive entry into the sub-Rs 20,000 5G segment. For comparison, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G — launched in February of the same year — debuted at Rs 23,999, so the Lite variant is expected to undercut it by a notable margin.
At a Glance: Key Charging Specs
| Model | Battery | Charging Speed | Claimed Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| OnePlus 10R 5G (top variant) | — | 150W SUPERVOOC | Full charge in 17 min |
| OnePlus 10R 5G (base variant) | — | 80W SUPERVOOC | — |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G | 5000mAh | 33W SUPERVOOC | 50% in 30 min |
What to Expect on April 28
The simultaneous launch of both phones signals OnePlus's intent to cover the full spectrum of the Indian 5G market in one event — the premium segment with the OnePlus 10R 5G's record-setting 150W charging, and the budget segment with the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G's Rs 20,000 entry point. With Amazon India confirmed as the sales platform for the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G and the OnePlus Ace also potentially appearing on stage, April 28 is shaping up to be one of OnePlus's biggest India launch events of the year.
