The upcoming launch of the OnePlus 15R in India on December 17, 2025, is highly anticipated. This budget-friendly yet robust smartphone will be unveiled alongside the new OnePlus Pad Go 2 at an event in Bengaluru, with global audiences able to watch the livestream.
Although specific details have been scarce from OnePlus, leaks and speculations suggest that the OnePlus 15R may essentially be a rebadged version of the OnePlus Ace 6T released in China. Anticipated features of the OnePlus 15R include substantial upgrades in performance, battery capacity, and durability.
OnePlus has officially confirmed that the OnePlus 15R will come equipped with a sizable 7,400mAh battery, surpassing both its predecessor and the flagship OnePlus 15 in battery size. The device is also expected to support 80W fast charging. Powering the OnePlus 15R will be Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, making it the first smartphone globally to debut with this processor.
Early benchmark leaks suggest flagship-level performance, coupled with impressive specifications such as 12GB or 16GB RAM and up to 512GB internal storage. The phone is set to run on OxygenOS 16, based on Android 16.
The OnePlus 15R is projected to feature a large flat display with a 165Hz refresh rate, akin to the OnePlus 15. The device might sport a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with Full-HD+ resolution and swift touch response, following the design cues of the OnePlus Ace 6T.
Durability will be a key focus for the OnePlus 15R, as it will boast IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings — a first for the R-series, offering protection against dust, water immersion, and high-pressure water jets. Leaked images indicate a square camera module with dual lenses, a metal frame, a punch-hole display, and color options of Charcoal Black and Minty Green.
While specific camera details are not yet confirmed, reports suggest a 50-megapixel primary camera with OIS and an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, along with a 32-megapixel front camera (although some leaks suggest 16 megapixels).
Regarding pricing, the OnePlus 15R is expected to be positioned below the OnePlus 15, which starts at Rs 72,999. Speculations hint that the OnePlus 15R could be priced around Rs 45,000, subject to component costs and taxes. In comparison, the Ace 6T in China starts at approximately Rs 33,000 before adjustments.
Excitement is building for the launch of the OnePlus 15R, promising consumers a compelling blend of performance, features, and value.