The OnePlus 15 debuts at a starting price of CNY 3,999, bucking the trend with comprehensive upgrades while dropping its price by CNY 500, making it a textbook example of a “flagship price inversion.” Featuring a 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a 7,300mAh battery with 120W fast charging, a 165Hz esports display, and a full-focal-length triple-camera setup, it brings flagship hardware to a mid-range price point, earning its reputation as the most aggressive “price disruptor” in the CNY 3,500 segment.

OnePlus 15 Review

The OnePlus 15 is equipped with the fifth-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite platform and a new-generation “Fengchi Gaming Engine,” paired with the all-new “Glacier Cooling System” to deliver sustained peak performance. Combined with the “Esports Network Chip G2” and the “Lingxi Touch Chip,” it provides an Ultra-level gaming experience with exceptional smoothness. In app launches, multitasking, and background retention, the OnePlus 15 delivers a clear impression: no lag, no overheating, and no aggressive background app killing.

The OnePlus 15 houses a 7,300mAh Glacier Battery, making heavy use with just one charge per day effortless, with screen-on time exceeding 9 hours. In terms of charging speed, 120W Super Flash Charge restores the battery to full in just 40 minutes. The addition of 50W wireless fast charging further eliminates previous limitations. Bypass charging technology also ensures a worry-free experience when charging while gaming.

OnePlus 15 Review

The OnePlus 15 features a 6.78-inch BOE LTPO flat display with ultra-narrow BM black borders on all four sides, delivering an immersive visual experience. The screen uses a jointly developed, newly upgraded X3 luminous material, supporting the P3 wide color gamut, 1.07 billion colors, a 450ppi pixel density, a 165Hz refresh rate, LTPO 2.0 technology, and 1-nit ultra-low brightness. Any one of these specifications alone places it at the top tier of the smartphone display industry.

The OnePlus 15 adopts a minimalist design language inspired by dune aesthetics, creating an appearance that balances grandeur with a futuristic feel. In terms of details, it continues the clean and sharp “Metal Cube” camera deco design, featuring a fully matte unibody construction. Combined with large golden-radius corners and a balanced 50:50 weight distribution, it delivers a comfortable, non-intrusive hand feel. With an industry-leading 1.15mm ultra-narrow, symmetrical bezel design, the OnePlus 15 offers a truly immersive, “borderless” visual experience.

OnePlus 15 Review

The OnePlus 15 features a rear triple-camera system consisting of a 50MP main camera (Sony LYT808), a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera. The periscope lens supports 3.5x optical zoom with an equivalent focal length of approximately 85mm, making it ideal for both distant scenes and portrait photography. It brings distant subjects closer with enhanced detail, while OPPO’s in-house LUMO algorithm optimizes skin tones and night scenes, allowing users to capture social-media-ready photos effortlessly.