OnePlus has officially ushered in its next generation of flagship devices with the launch of the OnePlus 15 5G.1 Moving beyond iterative updates, the OnePlus 15 makes bold strides in core flagship features, delivering a device defined by massive endurance, next-gen performance, and a renewed focus on in-house imaging technology.2 Confirmed features reveal a phone built for power users and gamers who demand uncompromising speed and all-day (and beyond) battery life.3
Official Launch & Availability
| Region | Launch Date | Starting Sale Date |
| Global/India | November 13, 2025 (Confirmed) | November 13, 2025, 8 PM IST |
Price & Variants Revealed
The OnePlus 15 is positioned squarely in the premium flagship bracket, reflecting the top-tier components and advanced engineering packed inside.4
| Variant | RAM / Storage | Official Price (India) |
| Base Model | 12GB LPDDR5X Ultra / 256GB UFS 4.1 | ₹72,999 |
| Top Model | 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra+ / 512GB UFS 4.1 | ₹79,999 |
Color Options: Infinite Black, Sand Storm, and Ultra Violet.5
Performance: Snapdragon’s Elite Power
The OnePlus 15 is one of the first devices globally to feature Qualcomm’s latest and most powerful mobile platform, ensuring its position as a performance champion for the coming year.6
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).7 This chipset offers significant gains in CPU and GPU performance (up to 20-23%) and huge improvements in power efficiency (up to 35%) and AI processing compared to its predecessor.8
- Cooling System: The flagship employs a sophisticated 360° Cryo Velocity Cooling System, featuring a revolutionary Hand-Tearable Steel Vapor Chamber with a massive surface area.9 This cooling tech ensures sustained performance stability, preventing thermal throttling even during intense 120 FPS gaming sessions.
- Memory & Storage: It utilizes the fastest available memory standards: LPDDR5X Ultra/Ultra+ RAM (up to 16GB) and UFS 4.1 storage (up to 512GB), guaranteeing instant app loading and minimal latency.10
- Tri-Chip Architecture: The phone leverages a custom OnePlus Performance Tri-Chip architecture, which integrates the main SoC with dedicated chips for enhanced gaming and touch response, optimizing the entire performance pipeline.11
Battery & Charging: The Endurance Benchmark
This is arguably the biggest hardware upgrade, redefining the expectations for a modern flagship battery.
- Capacity (Major Upgrade): A massive 7,300mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery—the largest ever used in a OnePlus device.12 This addresses a major pain point for flagship users, promising genuine multi-day usage.
- Wired Charging: 120W SUPERVOOC fast wired charging, capable of a full 1% to 100% charge in around 39 minutes despite the huge capacity.13
- Wireless Charging: Supports rapid 50W AIRVOOC wireless charging.14
- Longevity: OnePlus guarantees a robust 4-year battery health retention, with the battery retaining over 80% capacity even after four years of typical use.15
Camera: Triple 50MP and Detail Max Engine
OnePlus has shifted its imaging strategy, focusing on its proprietary image processing technology and a powerful, high-resolution triple-camera array.16
| Lens Type | Sensor & Specs | Key Feature |
| Primary (Wide) | 50MP Sony IMX906, $f/1.8$ | Shake-free OIS |
| Ultra-Wide | 50MP OV50D, $f/2.0$, 112° FOV | High-resolution Ultra-Wide |
| Telephoto | 50MP S5KJN5, $f/2.8$ | 3.5x Optical Zoom, 7x Optical Quality Zoom, OIS |
| Front | 32MP Sony IMX709 | Excellent high-resolution selfie shooter |
- Imaging Engine: The former Hasselblad partnership is replaced by the proprietary DetailMax Image Engine.17 This new system focuses on enhancing clarity, color accuracy, and light control across all shooting conditions.18
- Video Mastery: The OnePlus 15 is one of the first Android devices to support 4K video recording at an incredible 120fps (with OIS/EIS support) and 4K 120FPS Dolby Vision recording, giving videographers unparalleled slow-motion and high-fidelity HDR options.19
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Display, Design & Software
- Display: A smooth 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 1.5K (1272 x 2772) resolution.20 The refresh rate is dynamic, scaling from 1Hz up to an ultra-smooth 165Hz for gaming.21
- Brightness: The screen achieves up to 1,800 nits in High Brightness Mode (HBM), with the ability to dim down to an extremely low 0.5 nits for comfortable night-time viewing.22
- Design & Durability: The phone features a redesigned aesthetic with super-slim 1.15mm bezels on all sides.23 Crucially, the OnePlus 15 boasts an advanced IP69K rating (in addition to IP68), making it highly resistant to dust and high-pressure, high-temperature water jets.24
- Software: It runs on OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 out of the box, introducing a “Liquid Glass” inspired UI, a host of new personalization options, and an integrated OnePlus AI section featuring tools like the AI Writer Toolkit and AI Call Assistant for seamless on-device intelligence.25
Final Verdict on the Launch
The official reveal confirms that the OnePlus 15 is a complete, uncompromising flagship that prioritizes performance and longevity. The combination of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the massive 7,300mAh battery with 120W charging, and the triple 50MP camera system capable of 4K 120fps video ensures the phone is competitive across the board.26 While the starting price is firmly in the premium segment, the raw specifications and the focus on user pain points (battery life and sustained performance) make it a powerful choice for those looking for the ultimate Android experience.
