OnePlus is essentially crashing its own party. Just a month after launching its 2026 flagship, the OnePlus 15 5G is seeing a price meltdown that honestly doesn’t make sense for a phone this new. As of Tuesday, December 30, 2025, buyers are walking away with this Snapdragon 8 Elite beast for effectively under ₹50,000—and in some extreme cases, closer to ₹40,000.
The thing is, the “sticker price” is still around ₹72,999. Or nothing. Let’s be real, nobody is actually paying that. Those too. Between the Amazon Year-End Sale and aggressive bank tie-ups, the math is getting wild.
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The “Under 50K” Math Breakdown
It’s not one single discount; it’s a stack. Here’s how people are doing it:
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The Base Cut: Amazon has already shaved the price from the ₹76,999 MRP down to ₹72,999.
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The Bank “Kicker”: If you have an HDFC or Axis Bank credit card, you get an instant ₹4,000 off at checkout. Now you’re at ₹68,999.
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The Exchange Trap: Amazon’s exchange program is currently peak aggressive. They’re offering up to ₹44,450 for high-end trade-ins.
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The Reality: Even if you trade in a mid-range phone (like an old OnePlus 11 or iPhone 13) in decent condition, you’re looking at ₹20,000 to ₹25,000 in value.
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₹68,999 – ₹20,000 = ₹48,999.
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Is it Worth the Swap?
And here’s the kicker: this isn’t a “lite” flagship. You’re getting the absolute top-shelf tech for mid-range money.
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That Battery: A massive 7,300mAh cell. It’s basically a power bank with a screen.
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The Screen: A 165Hz refresh rate. Most flagships (including the iPhone 16 Pro) are still stuck at 120Hz.
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The “Plus Mind”: It’s the first phone with deep Google Gemini integration that actually works across the OS.
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Charging: 120W wired. You go from 10% to 100% in about 25 minutes.
The “Fine Print” Warning
It’s an ongoing situation where the deal’s value depends entirely on your old phone’s condition. If your screen has even a hairline crack, that ₹20,000 exchange value will vanish. Also, the HDFC/Axis offer is reportedly for “Credit Card EMI” transactions in most cases, so check the interest rate before you click buy.
If you’ve been holding out for the S26 or the Pixel 10, this price drop might actually be the thing that makes you switch. It’s a rare moment where a “brand new” phone is already being treated like old stock.
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