The OnePlus 15 has officially launched, and it brings one of the biggest redesigns in the series alongside meaningful hardware upgrades. Skipping the OnePlus 14 entirely, OnePlus moved straight from the OnePlus 13 to the OnePlus 15 — and the changes go far beyond a number jump. From a revamped square camera module to a massive 7,300mAh battery and dedicated gaming optimisations, here is everything you need to know about the new flagship.
- OnePlus 15 skips the OnePlus 14 and launches with a new square camera module design and three new colour options.
- The phone packs a 7,300mAh silicon-carbon battery with 120W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging support.
- It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB UFS 4.1 storage.
- A triple 50MP Hasselblad-tuned camera system supports up to 8K video recording and 3.5x optical zoom.
OnePlus 15 Price and Availability
The OnePlus 15 starts at CNY 3,999 (approximately Rs. 50,000) for the base 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. Higher configurations are priced as follows: the 16GB RAM + 256GB storage version costs CNY 4,299 (approximately Rs. 53,100), the 12GB + 512GB model is CNY 4,599 (approximately Rs. 57,000), and the 16GB + 512GB variant is CNY 4,899 (approximately Rs. 60,600). The top-end 16GB RAM + 1TB storage edition carries a price of CNY 5,399 (approximately Rs. 66,700).
Colour options include the brand-new Sand Dune alongside Absolutely Black and Matt Purple. The device went on sale in China on 28 October. For more phones from the brand, visit the OnePlus phones section.
OnePlus 15 Specifications and Features
The most immediately noticeable change on the OnePlus 15 is the move from a circular to a square camera module housing three lenses. The display is a 6.78-inch FHD+ (1,272 x 2,772 pixels) 1.5K LTPO AMOLED panel from BOE, with a variable refresh rate of 1 to 165Hz and a peak brightness of 1,800 nits. It supports a 330Hz touch sampling rate, Dolby Vision, and 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage.
Chipset and Gaming Performance
Under the hood, the OnePlus 15 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, paired with an Android 840 GPU, up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. The phone runs Android 16-based Color OS 16. Gaming gets a dedicated push this generation: OnePlus has included a new Ice River vapour cooling system and claims support for up to 165fps in select titles.
Camera System
The triple rear camera setup is Hasselblad-tuned and comprises a 50MP 1/1.4" primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens (f/1.8, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom), and a 50MP ultra-wide lens with an f/2.0 aperture. The system is capable of recording video at up to 8K resolution. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera with an f/2.4 aperture.
OnePlus 15 Battery and Charging
Battery life is a headline feature of the OnePlus 15. The phone carries a 7,300mAh silicon-carbon battery — notably larger than most flagships in its class. It supports 120W SuperVOOC wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, 10W reverse wireless charging, and 5W reverse wired charging, plus magnet charging. OnePlus claims the phone can fully charge a 5,000mAh battery in just 13 minutes, and that five minutes of charging provides six hours of video playback.
On connectivity, the OnePlus 15 features an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, IR Blaster, NFC, and stereo speakers. It supports dual-band or tri-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, and a wide range of satellite navigation systems including GPS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS (L1+L5), and NavIC. The device carries an IP68 + IP69 dual water and dust resistance rating. It measures 161.42 x 76.67 x 8.10mm and weighs 211 grams.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the battery capacity of the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 features a 7,300mAh silicon-carbon battery, which is larger than most flagship smartphones available today. It supports 120W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging.
What chipset does the OnePlus 15 use?
The OnePlus 15 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage.
Is the OnePlus 15 waterproof?
Yes. The OnePlus 15 holds both IP68 and IP69 ratings, making it resistant to dust and water immersion as well as high-pressure water jets.
