New device combines a powerful co-defined chipset and massive battery with stunning display and fast and smooth software for game-winning performance
Bengaluru, December 17, 2025 – Global technology brand OnePlus today launched the OnePlus 15R, its ultimate value flagship device, which is now on sale across India, Europe and North America. The device, the second in the OnePlus 15 Series, is the first phone launching globally to feature the new Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 5 Mobile Platform, co-defined by OnePlus, and gives users a combination of stellar performance, unbeatable battery life and fast and smooth software starting from Rs 44,999*.
“One of our driving philosophies at OnePlus is to Never Settle in the pursuit of brilliance, and OnePlus 15R is truly the distillation of this,” said Robin Liu, CEO of OnePlus India. “It combines the best hardware on the market with our commitment to giving our users the absolute best software experience. It really shows what happens when you turn the power on and the limits off.”
Breakneck speed, breakout battery and breakthrough cooling
OnePlus 15R’s amazing performance begins with its chipset, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 mobile platform, co-defined and co-optimised over 24 months by Qualcomm and OnePlus. OnePlus 15R is the first device launching globally to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and sees 36% faster CPU speeds, 11% faster GPU speeds and 46% better AI performance than the previous generation chipset. Alongside the new chipset, OnePlus 15R also features LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 ROM for blistering fast speeds when creating, copying or moving data.
OnePlus 15R also leads the way with its battery, the largest ever shipped in a OnePlus flagship device. The 7,400 mAh battery inside OnePlus 15R, equipped with OnePlus’s 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging technology, is built to run in the harshest environments on Earth and still keep running with at least 80% capacity after four years.
Keeping all of this power in check is a 360-degree Cryo Velocity Cooling System, covering every area of OnePlus 15R from front to back. This starts with the Cryo Velocity Screen Cooler, just under the display, which uses aerogel – the lightest solid on earth – to give OnePlus 15R’s display excellent thermal protection from heat generated inside the phone.
Next comes the Cryo Velocity 3D Vapor Chamber. built with a proprietary design specifically created to cool high end processors, measuring 5,704mm². This features a range of materials, including hand-tearable steel in an industry first, to dissipate huge levels of heat. Finally, OnePlus 15R’s Cryo Velocity Back Cover features a layer of graphite across the lower half of the phone to give that extra bit of cooling across its chassis.
A stunning display, stellar design and super strong durability ratings
At the front of OnePlus 15R is the highest refresh rate screen ever shipped by OnePlus – a 165Hz LTPS 1.5K AMOLED display. Measuring 6.83 inches and featuring 450 pixels per inch, it can go as high as 1800 nits of brightness and as low as 1 nit with Reduce White Point activated. In OnePlus 15R it’s paired with an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, for rapid unlocking, and a dedicated Touch Response Chip to ensure OnePlus’s highest refresh rate screen is also its most sensitive, featuring an industry-leading instant touch sampling rate of 3200Hz for super smooth scrolling.
Surrounding the display is a design built to provide superior in-hand comfort, whether you’re holding OnePlus 15R horizontally or vertically. The design includes new rounder corners and a smooth transition to the device’s mid-frame as well as a redesigned camera bump to cut down on fatigue when holding the device for an extended period of time.
OnePlus 15R is available in a range of colourways designed to stand out. The first, Charcoal Black, creates a clean look with a warm, soft touch. The second, Mint Breeze, is a crisp green designed to mesmerise with a subtle shimmer. Both Charcoal Black and Mint Breeze colourways feature Velvet Glass technology to make sure they feel great in your hand.
Meanwhile, in India, the OnePlus 15R is also available in Electric Violet, built from fiberglass which uses a special coating to imprint the word Ace deep in the design, perfect for every ace gamer.
Whichever colourway you choose, OnePlus 15R is covered by four separate IP ratings – IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K – for serious protection from the elements.
Irresistible imaging
As well as providing powerful performance, OnePlus 15R features strong photography skills too. This starts with a 32 megapixel selfie camera with autofocus and a 50 megapixel main camera, the same IMX906 sensor found on OnePlus 15, and an 8 megapixel ultra wide sensor with a 112 degrees field of view.
This hardware is combined with powerful software, including the new OnePlus DetailMax Engine found in OnePlus 15, to create incredible results. All three DetailMax Engine technologies from OnePlus 15 – Ultra Clear Mode, Clear Burst and the Clear Night Engine – are also present in OnePlus 15R, meaning amazing results whether you’re capturing day, night or motion shots. OnePlus 15R can also record 4K video at up to 120 frames per second and then go on to edit the footage directly on the device, meaning capturing glorious action videos are now easier than ever. OnePlus 15R is the first smartphone launched in the INR 40,000–50,000 price range to offer 4K 120fps video recording, as certified by Counterpoint Research’s Monthly India Smartphone Tracker.
OxygenOS 16 with OnePlus AI and Google Gemini: Smarter Every Day, Smoother Every Way
OxygenOS 16 builds upon OnePlus’ signature smart and smooth foundation by introducing intelligent AI capabilities, creating a more intuitive and efficient user experience.
The AI experience is centered around Plus Mind. By pressing the dedicated Plus Key or swiping up with three fingers, users can instantly save any on-screen content to a unified Mind Space knowledge base. In addition, Google Gemini can now connect with Mind Space to pull information and provide personalized suggestions based on what you’ve saved – all in a single prompt. For example, you can ask for help with creating travel itineraries and Gemini will connect with Mind Space to generate an itinerary that is personalized and based on the user’s own stored data.
Plus, eligible OnePlus users can enjoy a three-month trial of Google AI Pro at no extra cost which includes expanded access to new and powerful features in the Gemini app like Veo 3 and Nano Banana, higher usage limits in NotebookLM, and Gemini in Gmail, Docs and more, to enhance their productivity and creativity – all in one plan from Google.
Additional AI tools include AI Writer for content drafting and summarization, AI Recorder for real-time meeting transcription with speaker identification, and AI Portrait Glow for intelligent photo enhancement.
Fluidity remains at the core of the experience with Parallel Processing 2.0 ensuring system-wide smoothness during app switching, navigation, and multitasking. The interface features seamless motion animations that provide visual previews of transitions, creating a naturally responsive feel. The Dual App Control feature enables simultaneous operation of two applications on a single screen, significantly enhancing productivity. These refinements deliver a consistently fluid experience that keeps pace with users’ daily needs.
How to buy OnePlus 15R
Starting at INR 44,999**, the pre-booking of the OnePlus 15R begins on 17 December, 8:30 PM IST onwards and will be available in the 12+256GB and 12+512GB variants. Customers can pre-book the device online at OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Amazon.in and offline retail partners such as OnePlus Experience Stores, Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales, Bajaj Electronics, and others. Moreover, customers who pre-book OnePlus 15R can get OnePlus Nord Buds 3 (Harmonic Gray) worth INR 2,299 at no extra cost.
*OnePlus 15R can be pre-booked at INR 999/-
**Inclusive of bank offers
Open Sale Offers:
Bank/ Exchange Offers* and EMI options:
- HDFC Bank Credit Card customers can avail an instant bank discount up to INR 3,000 on the OnePlus 15R with easy EMI options
- Axis Bank Credit Card customers can also avail an instant bank discount of INR 3,000 and EMI options
- Consumers can also avail up to 6 months of no-cost EMI on major credit cards.
*Bank offer cannot be clubbed with exchange/ upgrade offer
Other Offers:
- 180-day phone replacement plan along with Lifetime Display Warranty for all users of OnePlus 15R.
*Offer valid for limited period only and till stocks last
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About OnePlus India
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