Rising memory and semiconductor costs are starting to hit consumers in China, as several major smartphone brands move to increase handset prices. Oppo and its sub-brand OnePlus have now officially confirmed price hikes across multiple models, signaling a broader shift in the market as component prices climb.
Based on a price adjustment chart shared on Weibo, Oppo has raised prices on several phones in its popular K-series lineup. The Oppo K13 Turbo and Oppo K13 Turbo Pro both received a 500 yuan increase (around $72.50). The Oppo K13x jumped by as much as 400 yuan (about $58), while the Oppo K13s and Oppo K12s each went up by 200 yuan (roughly $29). For buyers who typically choose these devices for value, even a few hundred yuan can noticeably change what feels like the “best deal” in the lineup.
OnePlus is making similar moves. The OnePlus 15 and OnePlus Ace 6 have each increased by 500 yuan (around $72.50). That puts their new starting prices at 4,499 yuan (about $652) for the OnePlus 15 and 3,099 yuan (about $449) for the OnePlus Ace 6. The OnePlus Ace 6T has also gone up, now priced at 2,799 yuan (around $405) compared to its original launch price of 2,599 yuan (about $376). Meanwhile, the OnePlus Turbo 6 and OnePlus Turbo 6V are seeing smaller increases of 200 yuan (around $29).
The trend isn’t limited to Oppo and OnePlus. Vivo and its sub-brand iQoo have also announced upcoming price increases for select models in China, set to take effect starting 18 March. While the company hasn’t detailed every adjustment in the same way, the timing aligns with the wider industry pressure tied to more expensive components.
These changes arrive as expectations rise for next-generation flagship phones, especially models expected to use advanced 2nm chipsets. Prior rumors have suggested that upcoming flagship devices from brands like OnePlus, iQoo, and Redmi could start around 5,000 yuan (approximately $725). If those figures hold true, premium smartphone pricing in China could climb another step higher, making the “flagship” category even less accessible for many buyers.
For now, these increases are specific to China, and there’s no official confirmation of global price hikes. Still, when manufacturing and component costs rise, the effects often ripple outward over time. If you’re planning to buy a new Oppo, OnePlus, Vivo, or iQoo phone, especially in the mid-range and upper-midrange categories, this wave of adjustments may be an early sign that the era of steadily cheaper upgrades is slowing down.
