OnePlus 15 is confirmed to debut with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
OnePlus 15 will run ColorOS 16, which is based on Android 16
Photo Credit: OnePlus
OnePlus 15 launch in China could take place soon. The flagship smartphone will go official in China later this month alongside the OnePlus Ace 6, and the company has now teased more details about the launch on Weibo. The OnePlus 15 is confirmed to have Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and the company has revealed several specifications of the upcoming handset. It will run ColorOS 16, based on Android 16. The OnePlus Ace 6 is likely to be exclusive to the Chinese market, while the OnePlus 15 will arrive in other markets, including India.
Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect the possibility that OnePlus could announce the launch date for the OnePlus 15 on Friday. While a translated version of the company's post on Weibo indicates that the OnePlus 15 could be launched on October 17, it's possible that OnePlus could be planning to announce the launch date for the handset instead, which could be a few days away.
In a post on Weibo on Thursday, OnePlus confirmed that the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus Ace 6 will be announced tomorrow (October 17) in China. The OnePlus Ace 6 is currently listed on the company's China website with a 'coming soon' tag, while the OnePlus 15 is available for pre-reservations.
A machine-translated screenshot of OnePlus' post on Weibo
Photo Credit: Weibo/ OnePlus
The OnePlus 15 is already teased to come with an OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution. The company will use a third-generation BOE Oriental screen for the flagship, with 1.15mm bezels on all four sides. The display claimed to deliver 10 percent lower power consumption along with a 30 percent increase in lifespan compared to the OnePlus 13's screen.
The upcoming OnePlus 15 will ship with Android 16-based ColorOS 16. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. It will be launched in an Original Dune colourway.
The OnePlus 15 is speculated to get a triple rear camera setup, featuring a 50-megapixel primary rear sensor, a 50-megapixel secondary camera, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. It could house a 7,300mAh battery with support for 120W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. The handset is said to boast a 6.7-inch screen and offer an IP68-rated build.
OnePlus Ace 6 is rumoured to boast a 165Hz refresh rate display with 1.5K resolution. It is likely to be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, paired with up to 16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage. It is expected to pack a 7,800mAh battery with 120W fast wired charging support. The handset is said to come with an ultrasonic fingerprint reader.
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