The next OnePlus phone is about to arrive. I can tell you that there are enormous changes. The OnePlus 15 is not a simple update to the OnePlus 13. It’s a complete overhaul. A massive project is underway at OnePlus. Today, I’m diving into all the information I’ve gathered. I’m going to give you my honest opinion on these new features.

A Completely Reinvented Design

To start, let’s talk about the product’s design. It changes radically. OnePlus is clearly following the trends for 2025 and even 2026. The first thing I see is the removal of the circular camera module. Personally, I think this is an excellent move. Many fans will surely tell me it was the brand’s identity. They liked that circle in the top left corner. However, I prefer this new design. I find it much more modern and unified. It has a more universal appeal. Let me know what you think in the comments.

In terms of materials, you can feel the premium upgrade. The phone has a treated aluminum frame. It benefits from a special micro-arc oxidation process. This method creates a thin ceramic layer on the metal. OnePlus claims this makes the phone very durable. It’s said to be 3 to 4 times stronger than raw aluminum. Moreover, it would be 1.3 times more resistant than titanium. I am waiting to see the tests to confirm this. The back of the device is made of lightweight fiberglass. That’s a good choice for the weight. Of course, it has IP68 and IP69 certifications. So you can put it underwater without fear.

Another major change is visible on the side. The iconic “Alert Slider” button is gone. I know this will disappoint some people. It is replaced by a customizable button. OnePlus calls it the “Plus Key”. You will be able to assign your own shortcuts to it. This approach is similar to Apple’s button. It’s a logical evolution. The phone will weigh between 211 and 215 grams. That might seem heavy. But I will explain why later. Finally, several colors will be offered. There will be “Stemstorm,” a superb golden-beige. There will also be the classic “Absolute Black” and a “Miss Purple.”

A Flat Screen Aiming for Perfection

Now let’s move to the front. I am delighted to see a completely flat screen. The bezels are announced as ultra-thin. They reportedly measure only 1.15 mm. That is simply impressive. The panel is a 6.78-inch LTPO OLED. It offers what’s called a 1.5K resolution. This is more than enough for perfect display sharpness.

But the most incredible part is the refresh rate. We are talking about 165Hz here. This is a rare feature. You usually find it on gaming phones, like the Asus ROG series. This smoothness will be a real pleasure in daily use. For image quality, the screen supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+. Your video content will have never looked so good.

The Raw Power of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

At the heart of the beast, there is no suspense. We will find the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. It is the very latest chip from Qualcomm. It promises exceptional performance. Qualcomm announces gains of 20 to 23% for the processor. Energy efficiency is also improved by 35%. This is excellent news for battery life. The graphics processor (GPU) is 23% faster. It is also 20% more efficient.

Additionally, the chip fully supports the Ray Tracing Engine 5. Video games will therefore be more realistic than ever. The section dedicated to artificial intelligence is also boosted. The neural processor is improved by 35%. The AI will therefore be faster and smarter. To accompany this powerhouse, you will have a choice. The phone will offer 12 or 16 GB of RAM. As for storage, options will range from 256 GB to 1 TB. You will never run out of space.

A Gigantic Battery for Record-Breaking Life

I now come to the reason for the phone’s weight. The OnePlus 15 will carry a huge battery. Two rumors are currently circulating. The first mentions a capacity of 7000 mAh. The second even suggests 7300 mAh. In any case, it’s gigantic. I remember the OnePlus 13 that I tested. Its battery life was already monstrous. It was the best phone I had tested on that front. I can hardly imagine the endurance of the OnePlus 15.

To recharge this massive battery, charging will be very fast. We’re talking about a power of 100 to 120W with a cable. Wireless charging will not be left behind. It will reach 50W. This is a very consistent and promising package.

Photography: The Big Bet on AI

This is where the biggest change lies. And it’s the one that could cause the most debate. OnePlus is ending its contract with Hasselblad. A chapter is closing. To compensate, OnePlus has created its own image processing. It’s called the DTMX Engine. This system will be based entirely on artificial intelligence. Software processing will be at the heart of the photo experience. This reminds me a lot of what Google or Honor do.

Regarding the sensors, we will have a solid setup. The main sensor will be 50 megapixels. The ultra-wide will also be 50 megapixels. Finally, the telephoto lens will be a 50-megapixel sensor. On the front, the selfie sensor will go up to 32 megapixels. The optical zoom of the telephoto lens will be between 3.5x and 3.7x. One small concern, however. Its aperture would be f/2.2. This is narrower than the standard. It means less light enters the sensor. I’m waiting to see how the AI will compensate for this.

Release Date: An Earlier Arrival Than Expected?

Now, the question you are all asking. When will it be released? The launch date in China keeps coming up. It would be October 27th. So that is very close. For the global launch, a surprise may await us. Usually, OnePlus launches its phones internationally in January. But this year, rumors point to November 13th. That would be much earlier than usual. Such close launch dates are rare for the brand.

I’m reaching the end of this detailed analysis. I hope you enjoyed this information on the OnePlus 15. Let me know in the comments if you plan to buy it. Or if, for you, OnePlus is over. I look forward to reading your opinions and discussing them with you.