The OnePlus 15 is expected to go official in October as the successor to the OnePlus 11. Ahead of its much-anticipated launch, the handset was showcased at the Snapdragon Summit Global Highlights Meet in India on Friday. OnePlus CEO Robin Liu took to the stage and gave us a first glimpse of the upcoming device. These new developments confirm the design changes that rumors had previously suggested — the phone will feature a redesigned rear panel that closely resembles the recently introduced OnePlus 13S.
OnePlus 15 to Be Powered By Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Chip
There have been a few instances where the OnePlus 15 has been showcased to the public. The phone was recently seen in a white colorway, featuring a back panel similar to the OnePlus 13S. It also shares a similar camera housing with the standard OnePlus 13S.
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While the phone was unveiled on stage, the CEO refrained from disclosing its specifications. However, media reports suggest that the phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. This new chip is Qualcomm’s flagship mobile chipset and has been fabricated using TSMC’s 3nm (N3P) process. The SoC features a 64-bit architecture and is claimed to deliver up to a 23% performance improvement and 20% better power efficiency compared to the previous generation.
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The OnePlus 15 will join other flagship devices such as the Xiaomi 17 series, Honor Magic 8 series, and the Realme GT 8 Pro as one of the first smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
165Hz Display and Android 16-Based ColorOS 16
Another upgrade attracting attention is OnePlus’s decision to equip the new phone with a 165Hz display, a notable improvement over the 120Hz panel seen in previous models. The new screen will allow for higher frame rates during gaming, enhancing the overall experience.
The handset is expected to launch with ColorOS 16, based on Android 16.
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