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OnePlus Launches Flagship OnePlus 15 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 7300mAh Battery and 120W Fast Charging

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OnePlus Launches Flagship OnePlus 15 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 7300mAh Battery and 120W Fast Charging
28 Oct 2025
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News Synopsis

OnePlus has officially launched its flagship smartphone OnePlus 15 in China. The new model succeeds the OnePlus 13 and comes with significant upgrades in performance, design, and charging capabilities.

Before diving into the details, it’s worth noting that the OnePlus 15 is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. It packs a massive 7,300mAh battery and supports 120W Super Flash wired charging along with 50W wireless flash charging.

The smartphone is available in three stunning colors and follows the same design language as the OnePlus 13s.

OnePlus 15 Price and Availability

The OnePlus 15 starts at CNY 3,999 (around ₹50,000) for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant.
Here’s the complete pricing breakdown:

  • 12GB + 256GB: CNY 3,999 (~₹50,000)

  • 16GB + 256GB: CNY 4,299 (~₹53,000)

  • 12GB + 512GB: CNY 4,599 (~₹57,000)

  • 16GB + 512GB: CNY 4,899 (~₹61,000)

  • 16GB + 1TB: CNY 5,399 (~₹67,000)

Color options include Absolute Black, Misty Purple, and Sand Dune.
Sales in China begin October 28 via OnePlus’ official online store.

Display and Processor

The OnePlus 15 features a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED LTPO display, capable of dynamically adjusting between 1Hz and 120Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals and power efficiency.

The device is IP68/69 rated for dust and water resistance. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, built on the 3nm architecture, ensuring top-tier performance and energy efficiency.

It comes in 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X RAM variants, with storage options of 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB UFS 4.1.

The phone supports dual SIM and runs Android 16 based on ColorOS 16.

OnePlus 15 Camera Features

The OnePlus 15 sports a triple rear camera setup, all 50MP sensors, offering flagship-grade imaging performance:

  • 50MP Main Camera (OIS support)

  • 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera

  • 50MP 3.5x Periscope Telephoto Camera

The device supports 4K 120fps Dolby Vision recording and can also shoot videos in 8K resolution.

On the front, there’s a 32MP selfie camera, capable of 4K 60fps video recording, ideal for vloggers and content creators.

Battery and Connectivity

Powering the OnePlus 15 is a 7,300mAh battery, paired with 120W SuperVOOC fast charging, which can charge the device within minutes. It also supports 50W wireless charging, offering flexibility for users on the go.

For connectivity, the device includes:

  • 5G, Dual 4G VoLTE

  • Wi-Fi 7

  • Bluetooth 6.0

  • NFC

  • USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

Conclusion

The OnePlus 15 continues OnePlus’ tradition of blending premium design with cutting-edge technology. With the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, ultra-fast charging, and pro-grade triple cameras, this flagship aims to compete with the best Android smartphones in 2025.

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