The OnePlus 15 is the latest and most advanced smartphone from OnePlus. It will launch in China on October 27, 2025, and then reach India and other countries in mid-November 2025. This phone shows how OnePlus continues to focus on powerful performance, long battery life, and beautiful design.
Design and Build
The OnePlus 15 has a new “nano-ceramic metal” body — lighter, stronger, and better at keeping the phone cool than titanium.
It comes in three colors: Original Dune, Absolute Black, and Sand Storm.
The square-shaped camera area on the back looks stylish, and the phone is dust- and water-resistant (IP68), meaning it can handle splashes or rain safely.
Display
The phone has a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen made by BOE with 1.5K resolution and a super-smooth 165 Hz refresh rate.
It’s bright (up to 1,800 nits) and supports Dolby Vision, so videos look sharp and colorful.
This new display is brighter, more accurate in color, and uses less battery than older models.
Its thin bezels make it look almost “all screen,” great for watching videos or gaming.
Performance
Inside, the OnePlus 15 runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor — one of the fastest chips of 2025.
It works with 12 GB or 16 GB RAM and storage options up to 1 TB.
Tests show it’s even faster than Samsung’s Galaxy S26.
The new Wind Chi Game Kernel 2.0 helps the phone stay cool and smooth while gaming, so it’s perfect for gamers who play heavy games.
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Battery and Charging
OnePlus 15’s biggest upgrade is its 7,300 mAh “Glacier Battery.”
That’s nearly 50% larger than what most flagship phones offer!
It can last for more than two days of normal use.
The phone supports 120 W fast charging, which fills the battery in about 25 minutes, and 50 W wireless charging for easy top-ups.
This makes it one of the best phones for battery life and charging speed in 2025.
Camera
The phone features a triple 50 MP camera system made in partnership with Hasselblad, known for its natural colors.
- Main camera: 50 MP Sony LYT-700 with OIS (great for stability)
- Ultra-wide: 50 MP Samsung JN5 (also used for macro photos)
- Telephoto: 50 MP Samsung JN5 periscope lens with 3.5× optical zoom
- Front camera: 32 MP AI camera with 4K video at 60 fps
It also uses AI to enhance photos — improving sharpness, brightness, and portrait effects (blurry background like a DSLR camera).
Software and Features
The OnePlus 15 runs OxygenOS 16 (based on Android 16).
This version includes smart AI features such as:
- Smart Focus 2.0: Keeps people centered in videos.
- AI Sketch-to-Photo: Turns your drawings into colored photos.
- Scene-aware RAM Boost: Makes multitasking smoother.
- Plus Key: A new programmable button for shortcuts (like launching the camera).
Overall, the software feels fast, clean, and more intelligent.
Connectivity and Audio
It supports 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, dual eSIM, and has Dolby Vision audio with stereo speakers.
It also keeps the famous Alert Slider for silent/ring modes and adds a new “Plus Key” button, similar to Apple’s Action Button.
Price and Variants
| Model | RAM / Storage | Price (India) | Global Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| OnePlus 15 | 12 GB + 256 GB | Rs 69,999 | $849 |
| OnePlus 15 Pro | 16 GB + 512 GB | Rs 79,999 | $949 |
| OnePlus 15 Ultra | 16 GB + 1 TB | Rs 89,999 | $1,099 |
These prices are lower than Samsung Galaxy S26 and iPhone 17 Pro, while offering a bigger battery and faster charging.
Competition
Compared to Samsung Galaxy S26, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and iQOO 15 Pro, the OnePlus 15 gives:
- Better battery life
- Faster charging
- Smooth performance
- Lower price
Samsung may still have a slightly sharper display, but OnePlus 15 wins on value for money and day-to-day performance.
