OnePlus 15 leaks have been flooding the internet since the beginning of August. Headlines suggest that OnePlus is set to release a 2025 flagship killer in October. Let’s dive into the OnePlus 15 leaks.
Table of Contents
Design | Display | Shooters | Performance | Battery Life | Release Date & Price
Why Name It OnePlus 15?
🧐 Just the Shift
OnePlus 13 was released last year. However, OnePlus skips number 14 this year and books number 15. It can be either a marketing strategy or a company preference. For example, Apple skipped the iPhone 9 back in 2017 and instead introduced the iPhone X. On another note, OnePlus is planning a significant shift for products in 2025; as a result, the nomenclature skipped number 14.
Leaked Features
🛠️ A Better OnePlus in Production Now
Speaking of the shift, the OnePlus 15 will come with several new features to overtake the 2025 flagships with an affordable price, a game OnePlus has been playing for a long time. This time, there will be some design changes, a bigger and optimized battery, and enhanced performance in the pipeline.
Design
📐 New Display is the New Design
OnePlus is moving to a flat display in 2025. There might be an iPhone-like Action Button, fully customizable. Nevertheless, the iconic OnePlus alert slider will be there. Design-wise, everything else will remain mostly as it is for now. We will collect more leaks in this front. IP68 or IP69 water/dust resistance is likely to be there.
Display
📱 Flat & Almost No Bezels
As mentioned, the curve displays are going away. OnePlus 15 will come with a 1.5K 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display, down from a 2K display. And, there is a reason behind leaving the QHD curved display in 2025.
You see, a flat display offers fewer accidental touches and fewer visual distortions around the edges. For gamers and content consumers, this is a great deal. Furthermore, flat displays are well-known for better usability and fewer green-line issues. OnePlus is taking advantage of the new display design to incorporate ultra-slim bezels as well.
Shooters
📸 In-house Cams in 2025
OnePlus may drop Hasselblad partnership and launch an in-house camera with the OnePlus 15. The triple camera setup will remain as it is for now, which includes
— 50 MP wide-angle shooter
— 50 MP ultra-wide-angle shooter
— 50 MP 3x periscope telephoto shooter
There is some confusion about the final sensor specs, but insiders say OnePlus is working on improving computational photography and low-light performance. Expect better image tuning, faster shutter speeds, and potentially new camera modes powered by the Snapdragon ISP.
Performance
🎮 Gaming & Multitasking Champ
Under the hood, there will be the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) SoC. This is Qualcomm’s high-end SoC based on TSMC’s 3 nm processor (N3P). So, you are getting a 25% multicore improved performance right out of the box compared to other flagships in the market.
OnePlus 15 is likely to offer 2 RAM variants, 12 GB and 16 GB of LPDDR5x, with storage options ranging from 256 GB to 1 TB UFS 4.0. With better thermal performance, the SOC is expected to be very efficient in handling intense games, seamless multitasking, and data-heavy AI-related tasks.
Battery Life
🔋 Gonna Last for Days
In 2024, the OnePlus 13 was announced with a 6,000-mAh battery. Yet, the battery life was not great for many users. This year, a new 7,300 mAh battery will power the OnePlus 15, the largest battery on any Android smartphone. Apart from the Oukitel WP100 Titan, with a 33,000 mAh battery.
OnePlus 15 to get 7300mAh± dual cell high-silicon battery with 100W wired charging pic.twitter.com/2i8z09l983
— OnePlus Club (@OnePlusClub) August 2, 2025
Moving on, a bigger battery with a less intense display will ensure impressive screen time in this smartphone. Per leaks, we are talking about any of the following on a single charge:
— 2 days of moderate use
— 10+ hours of screen time
— 25+ hours of video playback
Speaking of which, if you are low on juice, there is 100W wired and wireless charging support. It will take around 36-39 minutes to charge due to the innovative dual-cell high-silicon technology. Well played, OnePlus!
Release Date & Price
🗓️ October — It Is!
Per leaks, the OnePlus 15 will launch in the Chinese market in October. Following the previous pattern, the global release will be around January 2026. We are unsure about the price right now. However, given the new upgrades, there will be a price bump this year.
Wrapping Up
Like Samsung and Apple, OnePlus is shaping up with performance enhancements, boosting efficiency, and effective upgrades. Even though several leaks will come to light over the next few weeks, the current information shows that a great OnePlus smartphone is on the way. Given the specs we have now, if you are looking for a raw powerhouse coupled with smart design, the OnePlus 15 can be your next pick.
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