OnePlus 15 lands as the company’s bold 2025 flagship: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 power, a giant 7,000–7,300mAh battery with very fast wired charging, a 6.7–6.78” AMOLED at ultra-high refresh rates, and a redesigned triple 50MP camera array. India launch likely follows the China debut, with base pricing expected under ₹75,000.
The launch context
OnePlus has confirmed a China debut for October 27, 2025, with global/India availability to follow in November. The 15 series marks a design rethink (new square-ish triple-camera island), a move away from previous Hasselblad co-tuning toward OnePlus’s own imaging stack, and OxygenOS 16 out of the box — bringing deeper AI features and refined UI. Reviews and leaks ahead of launch focus on battery gains and display gambits rather than headline camera megapixels. (Android Central, Business Standard, The Verge)
Key highlights (notable updates, major takeaways, important points)
• Battery and charging
• OnePlus 15 is tipped to pack a massive battery in the 7,000–7,300mAh range, a big leap for flagship stamina.
• Fast charging is expected between 100W and 120W wired with wireless charging support in some variants, cutting top-up times dramatically. (Gadgets 360, Beebom, Digit)
• Chipset and performance
• Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (also called 8 Elite) powers the phone, promising flagship CPU/GPU gains, superior thermal tuning and strong gaming performance. RAM options may go up to 16GB. (Gadgets 360, 91Mobiles)
• Display and refresh rate
• A 6.7–6.78 inch AMOLED display with very high refresh rates (reported up to 165Hz in some leaks) aims to please gamers and power users. Expect LTPO tech for adaptive refresh and improved battery efficiency. (Android Central, LiveMint)
• Camera and imaging changes
• The OnePlus 15 adopts a triple 50MP sensor layout with a redesigned square module; color tuning shifts from Hasselblad partnerships to OnePlus’s in-house DetailMax engine or similar processing. Early impressions suggest improved clarity and natural tones rather than ultra-high-res crops. (Android Central, 91Mobiles)
• Software and features
• OxygenOS 16 (based on Android 16) will ship preinstalled, bringing AI features such as Gemini/assistant integrations, Mind Space enhancements and refined gestures. New UI effects and improved cross-device connectivity are highlighted in OnePlus’s previews. (The Verge, Navbharat Times)
• India pricing and availability
• Industry leaks place the OnePlus 15 base variant between ₹65,000 and ₹75,000, with higher RAM/storage trims exceeding ₹80,000. India launch is expected soon after the China event—reports mention a November 13 window for India availability. (Digit, Financial Express, Business Standard)
What this means for buyers
If the battery and charging claims hold, OnePlus 15 could redefine endurance for flagship phones while keeping the brand’s performance-first DNA. Camera purists will watch real-world samples to judge the post-Hasselblad tuning. For India shoppers, the phone promises premium specs at competitive pricing — a familiar OnePlus playbook.
Sources
Android Central, Gadgets 360, Digit, LiveMint, Financial Express, Business Standard, Beebom, 91Mobiles.
