OnePlus has taken the wraps off the OnePlus 15 (and OnePlus Ace 6) in China, a phone that feels like both a technical statement and a strategic shift. With its blisteringly fast 165Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, and a fresh in-house camera system called LUMO Imaging, OnePlus seems ready to step into a new chapter — one that no longer leans on the Hasselblad name.
A Display That Pushes the Limits
If there’s one thing OnePlus wanted people to notice, it’s the screen. The company proudly calls the OnePlus 15 the world’s first phone to combine a 165Hz refresh rate with 1.5K resolution. It’s built on BOE’s third-generation “Oriental Screen”, developed on OnePlus’s own production line.
The panel supports full 10-bit color, hardware-level low blue light, and goes as dim as 1 nit in dark environments — ideal for late-night use. OnePlus even earned the new “Little Gold Label” eye-protection certification in China, an industry first.
But specs aside, this screen is built for motion. The company says it can handle native 165fps gameplay in titles like Call of Duty Mobile and League of Legends Mobile. That’s not marketing fluff — the difference between 120Hz and 165Hz isn’t night and day, but gamers will feel that smoother input response instantly.
(Personal note: It’s impressive to see OnePlus betting on refresh-rate leadership again — something it helped popularize years ago.)
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: Power with a Purpose
Under the hood sits Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 3 nm chip that brings both speed and restraint. OnePlus says it’s 20% faster on CPU tasks, draws 35% less power, and boosts GPU efficiency by 23%.
To handle all that potential, OnePlus developed the Fengchi Gaming Core, a system-level tuning engine that keeps performance stable even during extended play. There’s also a dedicated G2 esports network chip cutting latency by up to 65% and improving upload speeds in congested networks — details that might sound minor until you’re in a ranked match depending on them.
The company didn’t forget cooling either. The new Glacier Cooling System includes a steel vapor chamber 43% larger than before, paired with aerospace-grade aerogel. The result? Sustained performance without the typical “hot-brick” feeling that plagues most gaming-focused flagships.
Big Battery, Smarter Charging
The OnePlus 15 packs a 7,300 mAh battery, which sounds enormous — and it is. You get 120W wired and 50W wireless charging, with OnePlus claiming five minutes of charge adds six hours of video playback. That’s the kind of efficiency users actually notice.
In daily terms, the phone can reportedly sustain 165fps gameplay for over 7 hours, or run navigation for half a day straight. Whether that’s marketing optimism or genuine endurance, it’s clear OnePlus is doubling down on battery life after years of relatively average numbers.
LUMO Imaging: A New Direction for OnePlus Cameras
After several years of collaboration with Hasselblad, OnePlus is now walking its own path. The new LUMO Imaging System marks a shift toward independent camera tuning and processing. The setup includes:
- 50 MP Sony main sensor with OIS
- 50 MP ultrawide lens
- 50 MP 3.5× periscope telephoto
Together, they support 4K 120 fps Dolby Vision video, while the front 32 MP camera handles selfies. The move away from Hasselblad may sound risky, but it could also mean more freedom in color science — something users have been asking for since the OnePlus 10 Pro days.
(Small thought: OnePlus’s image processing often leaned too warm and contrast-heavy. If LUMO fixes that, it could make the brand’s cameras genuinely competitive again.)
Real-World Touches That Matter
The device runs ColorOS 16 based on Android 16, packed with AI-driven tools such as automatic video summaries, mind mapping, and multi-device mirroring across iPhone, Mac, and PC. Connectivity gets a boost too: USB 3.2 Gen 1, dual stereo speakers, IP69K protection, and a 200 Hz gyroscope that apparently borrows from the PlayStation 5 controller spec for improved aiming precision.
This attention to detail — balancing raw power with small usability perks — is where OnePlus seems most confident again.
Pricing and Availability
The OnePlus 15 launches in Mist Purple, Sand Storm, and Absolute Black, starting at ¥3,999 (CNY), roughly $560. The top-end 16 GB + 1 TB variant goes for ¥5,399 ($760).
Considering its specs, that’s an aggressive price point — one that could make rivals like Xiaomi and iQOO reconsider their own flagship strategies heading into 2026.
A Confident Step Forward
The OnePlus 15 feels like a reset for the brand. It’s no longer chasing partnerships or gimmicks, but refining what it already does best — fast, fluid, reliable hardware with thoughtful design. If this model reaches global markets as is, it might be OnePlus’s most convincing flagship in years.
Key Points
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 165 Hz BOE OLED display
- 7,300 mAh battery with 120 W charging
- LUMO Imaging System (50 MP triple setup)
- Glacier Cooling and G2 network chip
- ColorOS 16 with AI tools and multi-device sync
Source from Gizchina
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