With global smartphone performance pushing ever higher, sometimes “flagship” doesn’t have to mean “expensive.” With the OnePlus 15R arriving in the global market soon, the budget flagship segment is heating up with another impressive release. From flagship grade hardware to a super smooth display, here’s a full breakdown of what looks good and what you should watch out for.
1. Performance: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Means Serious Power
OnePlus 15R
Under the hood, the OnePlus 15R carries the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. It is one of the first models to feature this chipset, which sits right below Qualcomm’s latest and greatest, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. In terms of overall performance, it is quite similar to last year’s Snapdragon 8 Elite. A recent GeekBench listing has even confirmed 12GB of RAM.
The Chinese brand may even offer a 16GB top end variant and the fast UFS 4.1 storage as well. With OnePlus’ focus shifting towards powerful value flagships, the OnePlus 15R sits perfectly as an approachable device that can handle intense tasks and high fidelity games. So you can expect a smooth daily experience with this phone, which can even triple digit fps on certain games.
2. Display: A Super Smooth Experience
Coupled with this powerful processor, we have a display that takes advantage of these hefty specs. The OnePlus 15R display is quite similar to the brand’s premium OnePlus 15 model, with minor differences. It sports a taller 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution, up to 165Hz refresh rate, TÜV Rheinland Intelligent Eye Care 5.0 certification, and possibly 1800 nits of peak brightness.
We can expect the screen to be similar to the OnePlus 15 in the way that the refresh rate is locked at 120fps till a supported application is launched. This kind of panel quality significantly elevates the user experience over typical mid-range phones. Combined with OnePlus’ new OxygenOS 16 custom skin, expect crisp visuals and fast touch response.
3. Biggest Battery on a OnePlus Phone Ever
OnePlus 15R battery
Smartphone makers, especially from China, have been making impressive leaps in battery technology. All of the latest models bring absolutely massive battery capacities, offering more than a day or two of battery life. OnePlus is no exception, and its OnePlus 15 will launch with a gigantic 7,400mAh cell, which is the largest ever battery fitted in a OnePlus phone that is sold globally.
To recall, the OnePlus 15R is basically a rebrand of the Ace 6T. Although, the latter has an ever larger 8,300mAh battery. The 15R also brings support for 80W wired fast charging. So you can experience a long gaming experience without worrying about the battery level. This device would likely include bypass charging like the OnePlus 15 to prevent overheating when charging and gaming.
4. Camera
For photography, the rear has a 50MP Sony IMX906 sensor with a 1/1.56″ size, f/1.8 aperture, OIS, and Oppo’s flagship computational photography. This is coupled with an 8MP 112° ultra wide angle lens. Meanwhile, the front houses a 16MP camera for selfies and video calls. You also get various AI features for portrait fill light, reflection removal, vintage photo mode, and more.
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