Smartphones have reached a point where most upgrades feel incremental. Cameras become sharper, processors become faster and displays become brighter, yet few devices genuinely feel like new ones.
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The OnePlus 15 aims to change that by rethinking how power, efficiency and user experience come together in a flagship. It’s set to deliver better value than most flagships available today, and here is why the OnePlus 15 looks like a complete steal deal.
A Performance Trinity That Redefines Speed
Performance has always been central to OnePlus’ DNA. With the OnePlus 15, that identity matures into something more refined. It is the first phone in India to be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform, which is already the fastest chip on Android. What makes the phone special is how OnePlus complements it with two additional processors: a dedicated touch response chip and a standalone Wi-Fi chip. Together, these three form what the company calls a “Performance Trinity.”
The phone feels instantly responsive thanks to a dedicated touch chip that enables a 3200Hz sampling rate, making gameplay and navigation fluid.
For gamers, the OnePlus 15 sets a new bar. It is the first device to deliver native 165fps support in select titles like Call of Duty: Mobile, Brawl Stars, and Clash of Clans. It also maintains stable, always-on 120fps gameplay in heavy titles such as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang without frame drops.
To handle sustained performance, the OnePlus 15 introduces a 360° Cryo-Velocity Cooling System. It combines a large 5,731 mm² vapour chamber, an aerospace-grade aerogel layer, and a white graphite sheet to keep internal temperatures in check. Even during prolonged gaming sessions or 4K video recording, the phone stays cooler than most competing flagships.
Power That Outlasts Expectations
Battery life is where the OnePlus 15 surprises the most. The 7,300mAh Silicon NanoStack battery is the largest ever in a OnePlus flagship and supports 120W SUPERVOOC fast charging that takes it from 0 to 100 percent in about 39 minutes and 50W AIRVOOC wireless charging.
A Bypass Charging mode lets you play while plugged in without heating the battery and OnePlus claims it helps retain over 80 percent health even after four years of use.
The phone also performs reliably in extreme conditions, even at minus 20 degrees Celsius. These details matter to users who travel or rely on their phones for professional use.
A Display Designed for Immersion
The 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display runs at 1.5K resolution with a 165Hz adaptive refresh rate, the first of its kind. It balances QHD-level sharpness with efficiency and the panel reaches 1800 nits of brightness in high brightness mode, while also dimming down to just 1 nit for comfortable night use. TÜV Rheinland Intelligent Eye Care 5.0 certification, along with Eye Comfort and Gaming modes, keeps viewing easy on the eyes. Combined with the dedicated touch chip, the panel delivers one of the most tactile and responsive experiences on any smartphone.
The combination of speed, visual quality, and responsiveness makes the display one of the best in its class. When paired with the dedicated touch chip, it feels more tactile and responsive than almost any other panel on the market.
A Camera System That Marries Hardware and Computation
The OnePlus 15 introduces its new self-developed DetailMax Engine, designed to elevate computational photography through smarter image processing. It works behind the scenes to enhance texture, sharpness, and colour accuracy across all lighting conditions, ensuring every shot looks true to life.
The camera system includes an Ultra-Clear 26MP Mode, which fuses multiple 12MP frames with a single 50MP frame to deliver higher clarity and dynamic range. For motion shots, Clear Burst Mode captures up to 10 frames per second using dual-exposure anti-blur technology, an improvement over the 60fps capability of the OnePlus 13.
In low light, the Clear Night Engine uses Dual Analog Gain technology to produce brighter and cleaner results while preserving natural detail. Completing the setup is professional-grade video support, with the OnePlus 15 being the first Android smartphone to offer 4K 120fps Dolby Vision recording and playback.
The result is photography that feels effortless yet professional, combining computational power with precision optics to deliver consistent results in every scenario.
OxygenOS 16 and the Rise of Intelligent Assistance
The OnePlus 15 debuts with OxygenOS 16, featuring Plus Mind, an AI-driven personal assistant that understands context across apps and tasks. For the first time in the smartphone industry, it integrates Google Gemini AI, bringing personalised intelligence with live internet access. This means the phone can now offer recommendations that are not only tailored to the user but also curated to real-world scenarios.
For example, if you’re planning a trip, Plus Mind can recall previous hotel searches, check real-time weather, and suggest the best time to travel, all within the same interface. It bridges personal memory with live data to make everyday planning more intuitive.
Complementing this is Mind Space, a central hub that lets users access, manage, and act on saved information effortlessly. It enhances accessibility by presenting AI-generated insights, reminders, and tasks in a single, organised view.
Together, Plus Mind and Gemini AI make OxygenOS 16 feel truly adaptive. It’s capable of learning, reasoning, and assisting like a personal digital companion, while maintaining the lightweight speed and simplicity OnePlus users are familiar with.
Design That Blends Strength with Elegance
The design of the OnePlus 15 balances precision engineering with understated aesthetics. The frame uses Micro-Arc Oxidation (MAO), a process borrowed from aerospace manufacturing. It is 3.4 times stronger than aluminium and 1.3 times tougher than titanium. A fibreglass back keeps it light and comfortable, available in Infinite Black, Sand Storm and Ultra Violet finishes.
With protection ratings of IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K, the OnePlus 15 offers one of the most complete durability packages in the smartphone industry. It can handle dust, water jets, and immersion, ensuring reliability even in extreme conditions. OnePlus also offers a lifetime display warranty, ensuring users enjoy lasting clarity and protection over years of use.
Built for the Long Haul
In an era where flagship prices keep rising, the OnePlus 15 positions itself as a smart investment. Component costs, advanced RAM, and AI integration have all pushed manufacturing expenses higher across the industry, yet the brand has focused on giving more value per rupee.
Buyers receive a complete package out of the box, including a charger, case, and screen protector, which adds to the sense of value. The phone’s large battery, advanced materials, and four-year durability promise to make it suitable for long-term ownership.
The OnePlus 15 refines every aspect of the smartphone experience, from power delivery to imaging and AI. It is made for those who value longevity, reliability and thoughtful design. In a market of rising flagship prices, it stands out for giving more where it counts, marking a confident return to OnePlus’ roots of meaningful innovation. While smartphone prices in China often benefit from local subsidies and manufacturing incentives, the OnePlus 15 continues to deliver comparable value and specifications in India’s premium segment.
Pricing and Availability
The OnePlus 15 starts at Rs 72,999 and is already available for sale. It is available in 12GB+256GB and 16GB+512GB variants across OnePlus.in, the OnePlus Store App, Amazon.in, and leading offline partners like Croma, Reliance Digital, and Vijay Sales.
Effective pricing:
- 12GB+256GB: INR 68,999 (after offers)
- 16GB+512GB: INR 75,999 (after offers)
Launch Offers:
- Up to INR 4,000 instant discount on HDFC Bank Credit Card, full swipe or EMI transactions.
- Trade-in bonus up to INR 4,000 on select OnePlus devices (INR 2,000 on others).
- No-cost EMI up to 6 months, with in-store finance options starting at INR 4,056/month.
- Free OnePlus Nord Buds 3 (Chromatic Blue) worth INR 2,299.
- 180-day phone replacement plan and Lifetime Display Warranty for all buyers.
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