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OnePlus 15

Released November 2025 · Full specs on GSMArena

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Consensus of 3 reviews. How this is calculated.

Key specs

Released
November 2025
Launch price (US)
$899
Form factor
Standard
OS
Android
Battery
7,300 mAh
Wired charging
80 W
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Base storage
256 GB
Software updates
4 years

What the reviewers said

Tom's Guide

4.5/5Nov 13, 2025

A major leap for OnePlus, with record-setting battery life, a 165Hz gaming display, and a strong chip, at a sub-$900 price.

  • Record-setting battery life, around two days
  • Smooth 165Hz refresh rate in supported games
  • Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 provides strong performance
  • Minimalist design with durable IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K ratings
  • Starts at $899 undercutting $1,000+ flagships
  • Selfie camera is soft
  • Display peak brightness trails rivals like iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • Android updates promised for only four years
  • Resolution reduced to 1.5K from previous generation
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TechRadar

5/5Nov 13, 2025

Reviewer calls the OnePlus 15 better than perfect and the best phone you can buy, praising battery life, durability, and software.

  • Battery life is exceptionally long, lasting well over a day
  • Durable build with tough glass and water resistance
  • Software is attractive to switchers and existing fans
  • Top-tier performance from Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
  • Slim body despite a very large 7,300mAh battery
  • Not sold free with carrier contracts in the US
  • No magnets inside for charging and accessories
  • Design is more restrained and less flashy than before
  • Only one flagship model, no Pro or Ultra variant
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The Verge

8/10Nov 13, 2025

A standout battery-life phone with a great screen, though OxygenOS bloat and battery longevity concerns hold it back somewhat. Best for battery-anxious users.

  • Easily two-day battery life for most users
  • Big, sharp, fast 165Hz screen
  • Fast wired charging up to 80W included
  • Flat edges feel secure in hand
  • Four years OS updates plus two years security
  • OxygenOS increasingly cluttered with bloat and AI features
  • Silicon-carbon battery may degrade faster long term
  • Camera limitations in low light with smaller sensors
  • Proprietary wireless charging less useful than Qi2
  • No specific battery replacement option; slow repairs
Read the full review at The Verge →

Verdicts, pros and cons are short summaries in our words of each publisher's review; scores are as the publisher gave them. Specs are taken from the reviews' spec boxes — where they differ, we show the value most of them give; price is the US launch price of the base model. Read the originals for the full picture.