New Delhi, September 2, 2025: The next flagship from OnePlus is almost here. The company is preparing to unveil the OnePlus 15, the direct successor to the OnePlus 13. (The brand skips the number 14 due to cultural beliefs around the number four being unlucky in China.) The new device promises major upgrades in design, performance, cameras, and battery life, setting it up as one of the biggest smartphone launches of the year.
Design Overhaul
Leaked renders suggest the OnePlus 15 will ditch the circular camera module used in previous models in favor of a square-shaped camera island with rounded corners, placed on the top-left of the rear panel. The phone is expected to arrive in Black, Purple, and Titanium finishes, offering a more premium look.
Camera Upgrades
The OnePlus 15 is rumored to feature a triple-lens camera setup with:
- A 50MP primary sensor
- An ultrawide lens
- A periscope telephoto camera, possibly with an industry-first 200MP sensor for long-range photography
In a big shift, reports suggest OnePlus may move away from its long-standing Hasselblad partnership and instead rely on an in-house imaging engine for processing, signaling a bold new direction in smartphone photography.
Performance and Battery
The OnePlus 15 is tipped to be one of the first devices to run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
Battery life is set for a dramatic improvement, with leaks pointing to a 7,000mAh+ battery—among the largest ever in a flagship phone. It will reportedly support 100W fast wired charging, ensuring quick refills.
Display and Features
- 6.78-inch flat LTPO OLED panel
- 1.5K resolution
- 165Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth visuals
- Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor for faster, more secure unlocking
- IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance rating (expected)
OnePlus is also working on a revamped version of OxygenOS, which could integrate AI features inspired by Google’s Pixel 10 series.
Expected Price in India
The OnePlus 15 is expected to launch at a price point similar to the OnePlus 13. Reports suggest the base model could start under ₹70,000, while the top variant may cost above ₹75,000.
Conclusion
The OnePlus 15 looks set to be a game-changing flagship, combining a bold new design, cutting-edge performance, a massive battery, and possibly the most powerful telephoto camera ever in a smartphone. If the leaks hold true, it could pose a serious challenge to rivals like the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro.
