OnePlus has introduced the OnePlus 15R in India alongside the OnePlus Pad Go 2. The OnePlus 15R is a premium mid-range smartphone from the brand that boasts flagship-level performance. It stands out as the first smartphone in India to come with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and is equipped with a massive 7,400mAh battery, one of the largest in its category.
OnePlus describes the 15R as an all-encompassing mid-range device focusing on robust everyday performance, extended battery life, and enhanced durability, all wrapped in a design reminiscent of the flagship OnePlus 15.
Here are the key details about the OnePlus 15R.
Price and Availability of OnePlus 15R
The OnePlus 15R is priced starting at Rs 47,999 in India and is offered in 12GB RAM + 256GB storage and 12GB RAM + 512GB storage variants. The phone is available in Mint Breeze, Charcoal Black, and Electric Violet colors, with the violet variant exclusive to India. As part of the launch promotions, OnePlus has introduced bank discounts, reducing the effective starting price to Rs 44,999.
Customers pre-booking the 12GB + 512GB model between December 17 and 21 can avail an extra Rs 2,000 bank discount on selected EMI cards, bringing the price down from Rs 52,999 to Rs 47,999 for a limited time (Rs 3,000 instant discount + Rs 2,000 EMI discount). Post December 21, a Rs 3,000 instant bank discount will continue, making the effective price Rs 49,999, subject to offer validity.
Specifications and Features of OnePlus 15R
The OnePlus 15R is a feature-rich device sporting a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution of 2800×1272 pixels. The display offers an adaptive refresh rate of up to 165Hz and is shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Internally, the new OnePlus mid-range smartphone runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, the first globally to feature this processor. It is coupled with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. To handle thermal management, OnePlus has included its Cryo Velocity cooling system in the 15R, comprising a vapour chamber and additional thermal layers designed to manage intense workloads and demanding tasks like gaming.
Battery longevity is a key highlight of the OnePlus 15R, equipped with a 7,400mAh battery, larger than the flagship OnePlus 15’s battery. It supports 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging, promising a full charge in about an hour.
On the camera front, the OnePlus 15R features a dual rear camera setup including a 50-megapixel Sony IMX906 main sensor with optical image stabilization and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera. The front side houses a 32-megapixel selfie camera with autofocus. Camera functionalities