\n\n— News Original —\nEverything You Need to Know About the OnePlus 15: The Affordable Rival to iPhone and Galaxy Flagships\n\nThe launch of the OnePlus 15 flagship is drawing near, with expectations pointing to an October 2025 release at a competitive price point. \n\nThe device is set to debut first in China, the company’s home market, before likely expanding to global markets early in 2026. \n\nLeaked specifications of the OnePlus 15\n\nRecent leaks have revealed most of the anticipated features of the upcoming OnePlus flagship, positioning it as a strong contender against devices like the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Galaxy S25 Ultra.\n\nA 7000mAh battery with ultra-fast charging\n\nThe current-generation OnePlus 13 features a 6000mAh battery. However, the OnePlus 15 is expected to make a significant leap with a 7000mAh capacity.\n\nSome reports suggest the company could have gone as high as 8000mAh but opted instead for a slimmer, more refined design. To achieve this, OnePlus will likely continue using high-density silicon-carbon battery technology, similar to what was implemented in the previous model.\n\nIn addition to the increased capacity, the phone is expected to retain support for 120-watt wired charging and 50-watt wireless charging, enabling users to gain a full day of usage from just a few minutes of charging.\n\nThe display: lower resolution but higher refresh rate\n\nThe OnePlus 15 will introduce notable changes compared to its predecessor.\n\nThe most significant shift may be in the display, expected to offer a 165Hz refresh rate but at a reduced 1.5K resolution on a 6.78-inch panel. In contrast, the OnePlus 13 featured a 2K display on a slightly larger 6.82-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate.\n\nLeaks also suggest the inclusion of a gaming performance engine capable of running games at up to 165 frames per second, fully leveraging the new display’s capabilities.\n\nHowever, the practical benefit of such a high refresh rate may be limited for most users, as 120Hz screens already deliver an excellent experience.\n\nAnother potential change involves replacing the iconic alert slider on the side with a customizable button. While this could offer greater flexibility, it may lack the simplicity and speed of the traditional physical switch.\n\nSnapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset\n\nDespite being more affordable than the base iPhone 17 with 512GB (priced at $999), the OnePlus 15 will feature the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite 2—also known as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5—the latest flagship processor from Qualcomm.\n\nBuilt on TSMC’s 3-nanometer manufacturing process and featuring the new Oryon CPU architecture, this chip promises a performance boost of up to 30%.\n\nThe Adreno 840 GPU is clocked at up to 1.35GHz. Early benchmark results show impressive figures: over 4,000 points in single-core performance and more than 11,000 in multi-core tests.\n\nRear camera design overhaul\n\nThe camera module design will be one of the most noticeable updates on the OnePlus 15, as the company appears to be moving away from its signature circular module in favor of a rounded rectangular housing positioned in the top-left corner.\n\nThis shift aligns with the design language seen on the OnePlus 13T, with a larger module suggesting a stronger emphasis on camera capabilities. This marks one of the most significant design changes in recent OnePlus smartphone history.\n\nLeaked images have circulated showing the new camera layout and the color options expected for the device.\n\nEnd of Hasselblad partnership, introduction of DetailMax Engine\n\nFrom the OnePlus 9 through the OnePlus 13, the company collaborated with renowned camera maker Hasselblad, enhancing its photography output. However, this partnership appears to have concluded, especially as Oppo renewed its collaboration with Hasselblad in mid-2025.\n\nThe successor will be an in-house developed imaging system called the DetailMax Engine, designed to deliver sharper details, natural colors, and realistic tonal gradations without over-processing.\n\nNew zoom camera capabilities\n\nThe OnePlus 15 will feature a triple rear camera setup: a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens.\n\nEarly leaks indicate the periscope telephoto lens will have a 50-megapixel sensor with an 85mm equivalent focal length and an f/2.8 aperture.\n\nThis translates to approximately 3.5x to 3.7x optical zoom, compared to the OnePlus 13’s 73mm f/2.6 periscope lens offering 3x zoom. While low-light performance might be slightly weaker, a potentially larger sensor could compensate for this limitation.\n\nExpected price of the OnePlus 15