OnePlus 15 Release Date, Price & Specs Rumours

OnePlus was initially known for its ‘flagship killer’ smartphones, but in recent years, the company has shown it can also make excellent high-end handsets.

Its latest attempt, the OnePlus 13, delivered an impressive competition of superb performance, incredible battery life and a slick, AI-infused software experience. As our guide to the best phones you can buy shows, it’s undoubtedly one of the finest handsets around.

Meanwhile, the OnePlus 13R is a strong mid-range device, delivering a surprisingly high-end experience at a more affordable price.

However, attention has quickly shifted to the next generation. With the number 4 being considered unlucky in OnePlus’ native China, the company has skipped straight to 15. And there’s no shortage of leaks and rumours – here’s everything you need to know.

When will the OnePlus 15 be released?

Just like previous generations, the OnePlus 15 series is expected to debut in China, before launching globally a few months later.

Specifically, popular Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station says the Chinese launch will take place in October 2024. In confirming its new chipset in late September, OnePlus said more would be revealed “over the coming weeks”.

So, when will it come to the UK and US? The only concrete source mentions a ‘Q1 26’ launch, which is presumably referring to the global launch. In other words, it would arrive anytime between January and March of 2026.

If the OnePlus 13 timeline is anything to go by, it’ll be at the beginning of that window. The 13 and 13R launched in China in October 2025, before arriving globally in January 2025.

However, could the global launch actually happen before the year is out? According to one report, two sites initially published a US release date as 13 November, before deleting it soon after.

Could that end up being accurate? Only time will tell.

Unlike most Chinese phones, OnePlus flagships typically launch in the UK and the US. We’re expecting the same to be true for the 15 series.

Sources: Innogyan | Yogesh Brar via X | NotebookCheck

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How much will the OnePlus 15 cost?

There are no concrete details regarding how much the OnePlus 15 could cost at this stage. However, the UK and US pricing of the current phones serves as a useful guide:

• OnePlus 13, 256GB storage – £899/$899
• OnePlus 13, 512GB storage – £999/$999
• OnePlus 13R, 256GB storage – £679/$599.99

Unless there are wholesale changes, it’s likely to remain around the same, but that’s only speculation at this stage. Make no mistake, we’re looking at premium phones here.

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What specs and features will the OnePlus 15 have?

It’s many months before the OnePlus 15 series is expected to make its way to the UK and the US. But with a Chinese launch happening much sooner, some key specs and features have leaked. Here’s what we’re expecting from the flagship phone.

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset
• 6.8-inch, 1.5K flat OLED display with 165Hz refresh rate
• 50Mp triple rear cameras, including 3x periscope telephoto
• Battery of 6000mAh or higher
• Potentially 120W charging
• New rear camera design
• 211-215g weight
• Dune (Titanium), Black and Purple models

There are plenty of things to talk about. The OnePlus 15 is expected to be one of the first phones to get Qualcomm’s new flagship chipset, behind only the Xiaomi 17 series so far.

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If leaks are true, the phone would have a slightly smaller display than the 13 (6.82 inches), drop down slightly from the 1440p resolution and be flat rather than curved. Whether this constitutes an upgrade or a downgrade will depend on the person.

However, OnePlus has now confirmed the display is getting a 165Hz refresh rate, up from 120Hz. It’ll be the joint-highest figure we’ve ever seen on a phone.

The back of the phone could also look radically different, with the 13’s large circular camera module apparently ditched in favour of “a small square matrix in the upper left corner”. The first leaked images of the OnePlus 15 appear to confirm this:

Weibo

From left to right, the colours have supposedly been revealed as Absolute Black, Mist Purple and Dune. The latter is the only one with a titanium frame, which will supposedly make it 211g – 4g lighter than the other two versions.

However, OnePlus itself has now revealed the rear design, and it looks slightly different:

OnePlus via Weibo

While the 50Mp main, 50Mp ultrawide and 32Mp selfie cameras might remain unchanged, the 50Mp 3x telephoto is expected to be upgraded to a periscope lens, which could improve zoom performance. However, OnePlus has ditched its partnership with camera company Hasselblad in favour of its own new camera system known as the ‘DetailMax Engine’.

And just how much better could battery life get? The OnePlus 13’s 6000mAh cell already lasts a very long time, but any improvements are always welcome. Charging could also get a boost, up from 100W to 120W.

Plenty has also been rumoured regarding the OnePlus 15R:

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset
• 1.5K flat OLED display with 165Hz refresh rate
• Triple rear cameras (main, ultrawide, telephoto – unclear if upgraded)
• Battery 7000mAh or higher
• Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor
• IP68/IP69 rating (possible)
• Metal frame (possible)

Moving to what will soon be the previous-gen Qualcomm flagship chip is a smart move, and basically guarantees excellent performance. The 6000mAh battery on the 13R is already impressive, but bumping it up to 7000mAh could take things to the next level.

Bumping the refresh rate from 120- to 165Hz and switching out the optical under-display fingerprint sensor for a superior ultrasonic one are both nice touches, too.

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However, there’s plenty of uncertainty regarding the cameras on both phones, especially with OnePlus having confirmed that its Hasselblad partnership has ended. It’s been a mainstay of flagship OnePlus phones since the OnePlus 9 in 2021, so it’s unclear how this could affect overall camera performance.

OnePlus says that the ‘DetailMax Engine’ that replaces it will be able to”deliver unmatched depth and realism”, with CEO Pete Lau claiming that it will offer the “clearest and most real photos on a smartphone”.

While no sources have reported on it, the OnePlus 15 series phones are likely to ship running OxygenOS 16, which will be based on Android 16. Will OnePlus improve on the commitment to four years of OS updates and six years of security updates, though? That remains to be seen.

Sources: Innogyan | Yogesh Brar via X | Digital Chat Station via Weibo (2) | Debayan Roy via X | Even if the west wind blows via Weibo | Li Jie via Weibo | Xpertpick

That’s all we know about the OnePlus 15 series so far, but look out for more news in the run-up to its launch later this year.

If you don’t want to wait, be sure to check out our top recommendations for the best phones and best mid-range phones you can buy.