OnePlus Unveils Its AI Strategy: Introducing the Plus Key and AI Plus Mind on Upcoming Devices
After months of anticipation, OnePlus officially announced its AI strategy on May 27, 2025, marking a bold step into the intelligent smartphone space. Dubbed OnePlus AI, this new initiative positions the company alongside major industry players like Samsung (Galaxy AI) and Motorola (Moto ai), promising a smarter and more intuitive user experience across its future products.
OnePlus AI to Debut with OnePlus 13s on June 5
The first device to showcase this intelligent transformation will be the OnePlus 13s, a compact flagship scheduled for launch on June 5. A key highlight of the device will be the all-new Plus Key, a dedicated hardware button offering direct access to OnePlus AI features.
Interestingly, OnePlus hasn’t added a separate button. Instead, it has revamped its iconic Alert Slider, transforming it into the customisable Plus Key—a clever evolution that blends legacy with innovation.
Meet the Plus Key: A New Era of Smart Interaction
The Plus Key is more than a rebranded Alert Slider. It is a multi-functional button that users can program for various tasks, such as:
Switching between sound profiles
Launching the camera
Initiating real-time translation
Starting voice recordings
But that’s not all—the Plus Key is your gateway to AI Plus Mind, a groundbreaking feature designed to change the way you interact with and store information.
AI Plus Mind: Your Smart Assistant on Tap
With a single press of the Plus Key—or a three-finger swipe—AI Plus Mind allows users to quickly save, organise, and retrieve on-screen content. Think of it as your intelligent clipboard with memory.
Whether it's a schedule, a restaurant reservation, or an event listing, AI Plus Mind stores this content in a dedicated Mind Space for easy access later.
Smarter Retrieval with AI Search
Integrated with natural language processing, AI Search enables you to find saved items by simply asking questions like “What time was my dentist appointment?” or “Show me my hotel booking.”
Later this year, AI Plus Mind will also automatically categorise saved content, making organisation even more seamless.
Coming Soon: Gemini Integration and AI Across OxygenOS
OnePlus has also announced that Gemini AI will soon be integrated across OxygenOS apps like Notes, Clock, and more. With Gemini Live, users can enjoy real-time conversations about on-screen content—thanks to live camera and screen-sharing capabilities.
Privacy First: On-Device Processing & Trusted Cloud
OnePlus is placing a strong emphasis on user data privacy. The company explained that most AI processing will occur on-device using a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) to safeguard sensitive data.
For tasks requiring more computational power, OnePlus will leverage its Private Computing Cloud, ensuring that data remains encrypted and inaccessible to unauthorized parties throughout processing.
“This hybrid model ensures users get powerful AI features while maintaining strict privacy standards,” OnePlus confirmed.
Looking Ahead
The AI Plus Mind feature and Plus Key will debut on the OnePlus 13s and will later be extended to the entire OnePlus 13 series through software updates. A broader rollout to other devices is also on the roadmap.
