OnePlus 15 Launches in India With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Massive 7300mAh Battery

OnePlus has just announced its latest flagship, the OnePlus 15, in the country, and this time around, the device comes with significant upgrades in battery, performance, camera, and display. The brand continues to push its promise of a premium Android experience while trying to keep the pricing competitive in the flagship segment. The phone launches in two variants: the base 12GB RAM and 256GB variant, which is priced at ₹72,999, goes down to an effective ₹68,999 after bank offers, while the top-of-the-line 16GB RAM and 512GB version costs ₹79,999 and goes down to an effective price of ₹75,999. Given these specs and aggressive launch offers, the OnePlus 15 becomes one of the strongest value flagships this year.

The display is probably the most impressive highlight of this smartphone. OnePlus is using a 6.78-inch flat BOE X3 OLED LTPO 8T panel with a crisp 1.5K resolution of 2772 × 1272 pixels. The screen will come in with native support for up to a 165Hz refresh rate for ultra-fluid animations and gaming, while the LTPO 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate will ensure battery efficiency. It also boasts hardware-level 1-nit brightness for considerable improvements in both low-light reading and nighttime usability. The P3 display chip further enhances color accuracy, as for multimedia, gaming, and professional-level content consumption.

Another big strength of the OnePlus 15 is its battery performance. Boasting a massive 7,300mAh battery, the phone handles heavy daily usage with ease, be it long sessions of gaming, content consumption, or multitasking. Complementing this huge battery is OnePlus's inclusion of 120W wired charging support for extremely fast top-ups and 50W wireless charging for convenience. The phone also supports bypass charging, which helps reduce heating during gaming and prolongs overall battery health. With this setup, the OnePlus 15 becomes one of the most power-efficient and fast-charging flagship phones currently available.

The camera system has also seen some significant upgrades on the OnePlus 15. The phone sports a triple 50MP rear camera setup that covers primary, ultra-wide, macro, and periscope telephoto capabilities. The primary 50MP Sony IMX906 sensor with OIS clicks sharp images with very good dynamic range, even in low-light conditions. The 50MP OV50D ultra-wide camera doubles as a macro camera for some added versatility. The notable addition here is the 50MP Samsung S5KJN5 periscope telephoto camera, enabling 3.5x optical zoom and going up to 120x digital zoom for detailed long shots. Overall, image processing has become more accurate with the new LUMO imaging technology on OnePlus, ensuring skin tones are better, HDR is improved, and colors are richer. A 32MP Sony IMX709 selfie camera sits on the front, continuing to deliver good portraits and video calling performance.

Performance-wise, the OnePlus 15 is powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, bringing a big boost to CPU, GPU, and AI processing. The device comes paired with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage for blazing-fast loading times, smooth multitasking, and top-tier gaming performance. The in-device P3 display chip further enhances motion handling and visual rendering, while G2 gaming network chips ensure stable connectivity during online gameplays. In order to keep temperatures in check during intense work, OnePlus has introduced a Glacier cooling system complete with a large vapor chamber that keeps things cool during long gaming or resource-intensive work.

On the software front, the OnePlus 15 runs on OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16. The UI is clean and fast, and pretty close to stock with minimal bloatware only Instagram, Netflix, LinkedIn, and Facebook come pre-installed. OnePlus also promises long-term support by offering four years of major Android OS updates and six years of security patch updates to make it a strong option among long-term users. This is quite a crucial selling point as far as buyers seeking future-proof devices are concerned.

The OnePlus 15 continues with the sleek and premium design philosophy of the brand in terms of aesthetics and build quality. It is available in three color options, including Mist Purple, which comes only with the base variant, while Sand Storm and Infinite Black options will be available across all variants. The dimensions read 161.42 × 76.67 × 8.10mm for the Sand Storm and 8.20mm for the other two color options, while the weight ranges from 211g to 215g depending on the finish. Surprisingly, the phone also features an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, dual speakers, an X-axis linear motor for haptics, supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, NFC support, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, and even an IR blaster, which many flagships miss out on. The durability factor is further enhanced with an IP68, IP69, and IP69K rating, offering industry-leading water and dust resistance.

OnePlus is also offering some interesting launch benefits: free OnePlus Nord Buds 3 for customers buying during the open sale on November 13, adding great value to this package. Other benefits include a lifetime display warranty, 180-day phone replacement plan, six months no-cost EMI, EMI options starting at ₹4,056, and an exchange bonus of ₹4,000. These offers strengthen the overall appeal of the OnePlus 15, making it not just a powerful flagship but also a smart purchase deal.

Overall, the OnePlus 15 represents a sizeable upgrade by bringing together a gorgeous display, a monster battery, a powerful camera setup, and next-gen Snapdragon performance-all topped up with long-term Android updates, premium build quality, the best charging speeds, and multiple launch offers. In all ways, OnePlus has placed this device as one of the most striking flagship smartphones of 2025. The OnePlus 15 is an outstanding choice for users seeking dependability, feature richness, and future-proofing.