OnePlus has introduced the OnePlus 15 as its latest flagship smartphone in India, succeeding the OnePlus 13. The new model offers a blend of refinement, power, and long-lasting battery life, all housed in a refreshed design. Powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, the OnePlus 15 becomes the first smartphone in the country to feature this cutting-edge chip. Boasting a substantial 7,300mAh battery, enhanced charging capabilities, impressive IP ratings, and more, the OnePlus 15 is set to be available for purchase soon through various platforms.
The OnePlus 15 is priced at Rs 72,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant and Rs 79,999 for the 16GB RAM + 512GB storage model in India. It comes in three finishes: Absolute Black, Misty Purple, and Sand Dune. Sales of the OnePlus 15 in India will commence at 8:00 PM today through OnePlus’ official sales channels. Additionally, customers can avail of a Rs 4,000 discount on HDFC cards, further reducing the phone’s price.
In terms of design and display, the OnePlus 15 adopts a square camera island design, departing from its previous circular module, giving it a modern and balanced appearance. The front features a 6.78-inch third-generation BOE Flexible AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution. Offering 1,800 nits of local brightness and 3600 nits of peak brightness, the display provides exceptional color accuracy with 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage and 1.07 billion colors. The panel is optimized for responsiveness with a 330Hz touch sampling rate, high refresh rate, and 450 ppi pixel density, catering to smooth visuals and precise touch interactions during gaming and navigation.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset powers the OnePlus 15, featuring a combination of two high-performance cores and six efficiency cores clocked up to 4.608GHz. This setup ensures top-tier performance while maintaining battery efficiency. The device is equipped with a massive 7,300mAh battery, supporting 120W Super Flash Charge for rapid wired charging and 50W Wireless Flash Charge for quick wireless charging.
In the camera department, the OnePlus 15 sports a triple 50-megapixel camera system on the rear, including a main sensor with f/1.8 aperture and 24mm focal length, a 50MP ultra-wide shooter with f/2.0 aperture, and a 50MP telephoto lens with f/1.8 aperture for zoomed shots. For selfies, there is a 32-megapixel front camera with f/2.4 aperture. The rear camera setup supports 8K video recording at 30fps.
Connectivity features of the OnePlus 15 include 5G, Wi-Fi 7, NFC, and various satellite positioning systems. It also boasts an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for fast and accurate authentication. The device holds IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for water and dust resistance, offering robust protection. With a range of onboard sensors, including proximity, gyroscope, laser focus, and spectrum sensors, along with an IR blaster for controlling smart devices, the OnePlus 15 maintains a manageable size despite its sizable battery capacity. Weighing around 211 grams and measuring 161.42 x 76.67 x 8.10mm, the OnePlus 15 strikes a balance between substantial feel and ease of handling.