The OnePlus 15 is a direct successor to the OnePlus 13 , which initially launched last year around the same time. The initial launch of the OnePlus 15 took place on October 27, while the global model was announced on November 13 . The device does look different than its predecessor, as the company did make some notable design changes. Design is not the only thing that changed, here, though.
The new phone is, of course, more powerful overall, which we’ll talk about. It also comes with some changes that people may not be fans of. In any case, in this article, we’ll talk a lot more about the phone. You’ll get all the necessary information, including its specs, feature.s, images, pricing, and more. With that being said, let’s get to it.
- OnePlus 15 specs
- How much does the OnePlus 15 cost?
- Where can I buy the OnePlus 15?
- What carriers does it work on?
- What colors does the OnePlus 15 come in?
- What new upgrades does the OnePlus 15 have over the OnePlus 13, and what noteworthy features in general?
- What cases are available for the OnePlus 15?
- Images & Video
- Should I buy the OnePlus 15?
- Updates
OnePlus 15 specs
OnePlus ’ flagship smartphones bring top-of-the-line specs year-in, year-out. The same is the case here, as this phone is packed with powerful hardware. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC from Qualcomm, the company’s new flagship chip, fuels this smartphone. That chip is backed by 12GB/16GB of RAM and 256GB/512GB/1TB of internal storage. Just to be clear, OnePlus is using LPDDR5X RAM here and UFS 4.1 flash storage.
A 165Hz 1.5K AMOLED display is used, along with a 7,300mAh battery
A 6.78-inch AMOLED display sits on the front, with a resolution of 2772 x 1272 (1.5K). That translates to 450 PPI, and an aspect ratio of 20:9. This display goes up to 165Hz, though only during gaming. During regular use, it’ll go from 1-120Hz, as it’s adaptive. The peak brightness is immensely high, well over 4,000 nits, though you’ll never get to that point. The point is, the display is immensely bright when you need it to be.
A 7,300mAh silicon-carbon battery is used here. So, yes, even though the OnePlus 13 had a rather huge battery with plenty of capacity, OnePlus decided to improve upon that quite a bit. The phone jumped from 6,000mAh to 7,300mAh. 120W wired charging is supported (it will be limited to 80W in the US), along with 50W wireless charging. Android 16 comes pre-installed here with ColorOS 16 in China, while OxygenOS 16 will be included in the US.
Three 50-megapixel cameras sit on the back, while the phone is quite durable
There are three 50-megapixel cameras on the back. A 50-megapixel main camera (Sony’s IMX906 sensor, 1/1.56-inch sensor size) OIS, f/1.8 aperture, 84-degree FoV) is backed by a 50-megapixel ultrawide unit (OV50D sensor, 1/2.88-inch sensor size, 6P lens, f/2.0 aperture, 116-degree FoV). A 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera (S5KJN5 sensor, 1/2.76-inch sensor size, 3.5x optical zoom, 4P lens, OIS, f/2.8 aperture, 30-degree FoV) also sits on the back. On the front, you’ll find a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 camera sensor.
The phone has an in-display fingerprint scanner, an ultrasonic one. An IR blaster is included, as is Bluetooth 6.0. Wi-Fi 7 is, of course, on the table too, as is USB 3.2 Gen 1. There are two nano SIM card slots here, and a charger will be included, at least in some regions. The OnePlus 15 is IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K certified, which means it has great water and dust resistance, to say the least.
OnePlus announced three color options
The device measures 161.42 x 76.67 x 8.10-8.20mm, while it weighs 211/215 grams, depending on the model. Three color options have been launched in China: Absolute Black, Mist Purple, and Sand Dune. The same colors are available globally, but they have different names. The names are Infinite Black, Ultra Violet, and Sand Storm.
OnePlus 15 Specs
| Display Size | 6.78 Inches |
|---|---|
| Display Resolution | 2772 x 1272 |
| Refresh Rate | 1-120Hz (adaptive), up to 165Hz when gaming |
| Dimensions | 161.42 x 76.67 x 8.10-8.20mm |
| Weight | 211/215 grams |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB (LPDDR5X) |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB (UFS 4.1), non-expandable |
| Main Camera | 50MP (f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.56-inch sensor size, OIS, 84-degree FoV) |
| Ultrawide Camera | 50MP (OV50D sensor, 1/2.88-inch sensor size, f/2.0 aperture, 116-degree FoV, 6P lens) |
| Periscope Telephoto Camera | 50MP (S5KJN5 sensor, 1/2.76-inch sensor size, 3.5x optical zoom, 4P lens, OIS, f/2.8 aperture, 30-degree FoV) |
| Front Camera | 32MP (Sony IMX709 sensor, 1/2.74-inch sensor size, f/2.4 aperture, 5P lens) |
| Battery | 7,300mAh (silicon-carbon) |
| Charging | 120W wired (80W in the US), 50W wireless |
| OS | Android 16 with ColorOS 16 (China) / OxygenOS 16 (global) |
| Network & Connectivity | 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Water Resistance | IP68/IP69 |
| Colors | Infinite Black, Ultra Violet, Sand Storm |
How much does the OnePlus 15 cost?
The OnePlus 15 has completely different price tags in its home country and outside of it. Let’s kick things off with the global model. Two variants are available, a 12GB RAM option with 256GB of storage and a 16GB RAM model with 512GB of storage. Those two models are priced at $899.99 and $999.99 in the US, respectively. Their price tags will differ in other regions, of course.
In China, the phone is more affordable, of course. The phone’s pricing kicks off at CNY3,999 ($561) in China, for the 12GB RAM model with 256GB of storage. It goes up to CNY5,399 ($758) for the 16GB RAM variant with 1TB of storage. Several other models are available in between.
Where can I buy the OnePlus 15?
OnePlus– $999
What carriers does it work on?
What colors does the OnePlus 15 come in?
The phone was announced in three color variants : Infinite Black, Ultra Violet, and Sand Storm. Those are essentially black, purple, and beige colors. All three colors have different names in China, but in all global markets, they’ll be called as we mentioned here. All three color variants are made out of the same materials, there is no eco leather option this time around. The frame is made out of aluminum, while the backplate is made of glass.
What new upgrades does the OnePlus 15 have over the OnePlus 13, and what noteworthy features in general?
The OnePlus 15 is a more powerful smartphone than the OnePlus 13, there’s no doubt about it. Not everything on the phone is an upgrade over its predecessor, however. Well, most things are, but not everything. With that being said, in this section, we’ll highlight the upgrades and what seem to be downgrades. On top of that, we’ll simply highlight the best aspects of the phone itself, in general.
Even more processing power
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 from Qualcomm is used to fuel the OnePlus 15. That is Qualcomm’s most powerful chip to date, and a successor to the Snapdragon 8 Elite that is included in the OnePlus 13. There is no monumental difference when compared to the Snapdragon 8 Elite, but it’s better in a number of ways. Not only is it generally more powerful, but it also brings upgrades in the GPU, NPU, and connectivity departments. A 23% improvement in GPU performance, 37% faster NPU, and more.
Faster storage
The OnePlus 15 ships with UFS 4.1 flash storage, compared to UFS 4.0 storage inside the OnePlus 13. That may not be something you’ll notice during day-to-day use, but UFS 4.1 is a notable improvement. It is not only faster, but it’s more power efficient too. A number of other improvements are included.
A gigantic battery
OnePlus opted to include a 7,300mAh battery inside the OnePlus 15. That is considerably more battery juice than what the OnePlus 13 delivered. That phone includes a 6,000mAh unit, which is also a silicon-carbon battery. That battery was plenty for that phone, and yet OnePlus decided to take things to a whole other level with the OnePlus 15. We do expect the OnePlus 15 to offer outstanding battery life.
Faster charging (slightly)
The OnePlus 15 supports 120W wired charging, compared to 100W charging on the OnePlus 13. Wireless charging remains the same. The thing is, this phone does include a larger battery, so the charging speed difference likely won’t be noticeable… when it comes to wired charging. Do note that the US will still get 80W wired charging, though.
Better display, even though it may not seem like it
The OnePlus 13 did ship with a sharper display than the OnePlus 15. The thing is, the difference will not be visible, and yet the OnePlus 15’s display is newer, more expensive, and technologically more advanced. It also supports a refresh rate of up to 165Hz for gaming, which is not something the OnePlus 13’s panel offered.
Bluetooth 6.0
The OnePlus 15 ships with Bluetooth 6.0 support, as expected. The OnePlus 13 included Bluetooth 5.4. Bluetooth 6.0 brings a number of improvements, including centimeter-level accuracy through channel sounding. It also brings improved audio latency and quality, and more efficient battery usage with decision-based advertising filtering. A number of other improvements are included.
OxygenOS 16
The OnePlus 15 ships with OxygenOS 16 out of the box. That is the latest version of OnePlus’ Android skin: It is based on Android 16, and it brings a refreshed UI, it’s immensely fast, has new animations, and so on. The thing is, the OnePlus 13 will get this UI as well, so chances are it won’t be much of a difference between the two. The point is, it is here, and it does make a difference.
The camera conundrum
On paper, the OnePlus 15 brings a camera downgrade to the table. It includes three 50-megapixel cameras on the back, with smaller camera sensors than the OnePlus 13. That goes for all three cameras, actually. That camera setup does not look great, in all honesty, but we’ll have to test it out to find out the truth.
What cases are available for the OnePlus 15?
OnePlus has announced the Sandstone Magnetic Case, Aramid Fiber Magnetic Case, and Hole-Pattern Magnetic Case. All three of these cases are available both in China and globally, and you can check them out below. The first two are kind of self-explanatory. The Sandstone case is a throwback to the original OnePlus smartphone, while the Aramid Fiber case is immensely thin and light. The Magnetic Hole Case brings a level of customization to the table. You can check them all below.
Images & Video
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Should I buy the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 actually looks great on paper. It delivers a number of improvements, though it also leaves us worried about camera-related changes. It is now more powerful than its predecessor, and it has a much larger battery too. OnePlus also included even faster wired charging here, and the display is better, even though it offers a slightly lower resolution. Everything looks great except the camera hardware, which seems to be a downgrade compared to the OnePlus 13. If you’d like to get far more information about the phone, check out our OnePlus 15 review .
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Updates
Updated December 2, 2025:
OnePlus has started rolling out the OxygenOS 16.0.1.305 update to the OnePlus 15. The rollout started in India, but this update is coming to other markets soon. It improves the activation of ‘Circle to Search’, as you can now activate it even if the gesture guide bar is hidden. The camera launch speed has been enhanced, while OnePlus also fixed up some color issues in images and videos. Face unlock speed has been boosted, while the system stability in general has been improved. The heat management has been further optimized as well. You can check out the full changelog here .
Updated December 22, 2025:
The OnePlus 15 is now available to purchase in the US , after being delayed initially. We’ve added the purchase links in the article itself, in case you’re interested in getting one for yourself. On top of that, we’ve also compiled a list of the best accessories for the OnePlus 15 , which consists mostly of cases for the phone. The device itself is quite slippery, so getting a case is actually a really good idea. There’s also a wireless charger included on there, and more.
Updated January 20, 2026: (January 2026 Android update)
OnePlus has started to roll out a new update to the OnePlus 15, along with a January 2026 Android security patch. This update is marked as OxygenOS 16.0.3.501, and while it started to roll out in India first, it made its way to other markets already. It is rolling out in stages, though, so some of you will have to be patient. This update, in addition to the security patch, also allows you to browse files in Private Safe by sliding the side slider. It also allows you to search for files from folders in Private Safe, and also share files in Private Safe. The stability of network connections has also been included here. That’s not all, though, as this update also improves video editing by a lot. It now supports cutting, splitting, multi-clip stitching, music, text, speed adjustment, cropping, and more. Some other changes are included in this update .
Updated February 4, 2026: (February 2026 Android update)
The OnePlus 15 is now getting the February 2026 Android security update . In addition to the security update, the company also decided to improve the touch control experience on the device. We’re not sure what exactly was changed in that regard, but apparently, the experience should be better now. The last entry in the changelog mentions that the system stability has been improved in general. So the company probably squashed some bugs along the way. That’s basically it. The update is rolling out in stages, so be patient.
