OnePlus fans won’t have to wait much longer for the launch of the highly anticipated OnePlus 15 flagship. Following its recent debut in China, the global release of the OnePlus 15 is scheduled for November 13, marking its entry into the Indian market. With a strong following in India, OnePlus enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the annual premium smartphone releases from the brand. While the official pricing for the Indian market is yet to be confirmed, most of the key specifications of the device have already been disclosed. Here’s a rundown of what to expect from the upcoming OnePlus 15 smartphone, including its potential price in India.
The OnePlus 15 showcases a fresh design approach from the company, featuring a contemporary aesthetic with a squared-off rear camera module, a departure from the circular design of its predecessor. The new design exudes symmetry and sophistication, giving the phone a striking yet minimalist look. The device appears to have a slimmer profile, signaling OnePlus’ focus on delivering a more compact flagship without compromising on performance or battery life.
In terms of the display, the OnePlus 15 boasts a 6.78-inch AMOLED LTPO screen with a 1.5K resolution and an impressive 165Hz refresh rate in China. The high refresh rate ensures smooth visuals and seamless transitions, catering to gamers and heavy multitaskers. OnePlus highlights the panel’s ability to reduce brightness to 1 nit, enhancing user comfort in low-light environments. While a QHD+ display at 165Hz is currently unattainable, OnePlus acknowledges the higher cost of the new screen compared to the one used in the OnePlus 13.
Powering the phone is Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a high-performance processor designed for speed and efficiency, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage.
Battery longevity has always been a priority for OnePlus users, and the OnePlus 15 delivers with a substantial 7,300mAh battery, the largest ever seen in a OnePlus flagship. With 120W wired charging and 50W wireless charging capabilities, the phone offers rapid charging even with its sizable battery capacity. It remains to be seen whether the global or Indian variant will maintain this configuration, given OnePlus’ history of adjusting battery capacities for different markets.
In the camera department, the OnePlus 15 features a triple rear camera setup, including a main 50-megapixel Sony sensor with OIS, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 50-megapixel 3.5x periscope telephoto camera. The setup supports 4K 120fps Dolby Vision video recording and up to 8K video resolution, catering to video enthusiasts. While the Hasselblad branding is absent this year, OnePlus touts its new in-house image processing for more natural colors and improved low-light performance. On the front, users can expect a 32-megapixel selfie camera supporting up to 4K 60fps video recording.
As for the price of the OnePlus 15 in India, while official details are pending, the Chinese pricing offers an indication. Given that the OnePlus 13 was launched at Rs 69,999, the OnePlus 15 is expected to fall within the range of Rs 60,000 to Rs 70,000 in India. The phone is likely to be available for purchase through the OnePlus online store, Amazon India, and other major retail outlets shortly after the launch event.