The OnePlus 15 pre-orders finally went live on December 4 at 11 AM ET via the official OnePlus website. Starting at $899.99 for the 12GB RAM/256GB model, or $1,099 for the 16GB/512GB version, this launch comes after a frustrating delay caused by a US government shutdown that held up FCC approval until late November.
Early buyers are getting rewarded for their patience. Pre-order perks include your choice of free accessories while supplies last: a OnePlus Watch 3 ($300 value, 512GB model only), Buds Pro 3, 50W charger, or protective cases. OnePlus is also throwing in $100 trade-in credit for any phone, regardless of condition, plus an additional $100 cashback bonus. Shipping starts around December 22, with open sales beginning December 11.
Unlike the global launch on November 13, US buyers faced delays when the October 1 through November 12 government shutdown halted FCC certification. OnePlus couldn’t legally sell the phone stateside without that approval, pushing the timeline back by weeks.
Battery Beast That Outlasts Everything
The real story here is what you’re actually getting. The OnePlus 15 packs a massive 7,300mAh battery, nearly double what you’ll find in the Galaxy S25 or iPhone 17. That’s all-day power even if you’re gaming, streaming, or running navigation nonstop. Additionally, it supports 120W wired charging and 50W wireless, so topping up takes minutes instead of hours.
You also get the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, a 6.78-inch 165Hz QHD+ LTPO OLED display, and a 50MP triple camera setup with main, ultrawide, and 3.5x periscope lenses. It runs OxygenOS 16 on Android 16, making it one of the first phones shipping with Google’s latest OS.
For speed demons who care more about raw performance than AI gimmicks, this is a compelling package. The free accessories sweeten the deal considerably, especially the $300 watch that comes with the top model. However, if you’re willing to wait, open sales might bring discounts, and carrier expansions to Amazon and Best Buy could offer more flexibility. Either way, OnePlus is making a serious push to grab market share from Samsung and Google with this one.
Note: this article may contain affiliate links that help support our authors and keep the Phandroid servers running.