OnePlus 15 launching this week with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC: Here’s what to expect (HT Tech)

OnePlus has officially announced the launch date for its upcoming flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 15. The company confirmed through a post on Weibo that the device will debut in China soon, along with the OnePlus Ace 6.

OnePlus 15: Launch Date

The OnePlus Ace 6 is listed on the company’s Chinese website with a “coming soon” tag, while pre-reservations for the OnePlus 15 have already begun. While the OnePlus Ace 6 is expected to remain a China-exclusive model, the OnePlus 15 will likely reach global markets, including India, later this year.

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OnePlus 15: Specifications and Features (Expected)

The OnePlus 15 is already confirmed to feature Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The device will run on ColorOS 16 based on Android 16. The company also revealed that the upcoming phone will use a third-generation BOE Oriental OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution. The screen will have slim 1.15mm bezels on all four sides and is designed to deliver 10 percent lower power consumption and a 30 percent longer lifespan compared to the display on the OnePlus 13.

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For photography, the OnePlus 15 will reportedly feature a triple rear camera setup, including a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP secondary lens, and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens offering 3x optical zoom. The smartphone is said to house a 7,300mAh battery with 120W wired and 50W wireless charging support. The device is also expected to come with an IP68-rated build and a 6.7-inch display.

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On the other hand, the OnePlus Ace 6, expected to launch alongside the flagship, will likely feature a 165Hz refresh rate display with 1.5K resolution. Industry reports suggest that it will also use the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, paired with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. The device could pack a 7,800mAh battery supporting 120W fast charging and include an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.