OnePlus is about to drop its latest “flagship killer,” and let’s be real, the specs they’ve confirmed are insane for a non-flagship model. The OnePlus 15R is officially launching on December 17 in India. The thing is, this phone is packing the same kind of power and durability usually reserved for models priced way higher.
Here’s the kicker: several key details about the 15R are already out there, and they look solid.
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5 Confirmed Details for the OnePlus 15R 5G
1. The Engine: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
The new phone is confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. This is a big deal. The 8 Gen 5 is a step below Qualcomm’s absolute top-tier chip, the 8 Elite Gen 5, which powers the flagship OnePlus 15. However, the non-Elite version is still an incredibly powerful, premium chipset. It’s designed to bring near-flagship performance to a slightly more accessible price point.
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2. Durability: Quad IP Ratings
This is a massive upgrade in ruggedness. The OnePlus 15R is expected to feature quad IP ratings : IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K. That’s a messy, narrative-driven list of protection levels!
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IP66: Protects against strong water jets (like heavy rain or a powerful hose).
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IP68: Protects against dust (fully dust-tight) and continuous submersion in water (usually 1.5 meters for 30 minutes).
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IP69/IP69K: This is industrial-grade protection. It protects against high-pressure, high-temperature jets of water and steam cleaning—the kind of protection you see on specialized equipment, not usually consumer phones. This split cause-effect is clear: the phone is durable. And then you can drop it in a stream or hose it down.
3. Display: 165Hz AMOLED Screen
OnePlus confirmed the 15R will feature a 165Hz refresh rate display. This matches the fluidity of the highest-end flagship phones, making it ideal for both content consumption and butter-smooth gaming. The size is expected to be between 6.7 and 6.8 inches with a sharp 1.5K resolution.
4. Battery: Largest Ever for OnePlus
The company officially confirmed that the 15R will pack a massive 7,400mAh battery. This is the largest battery ever put in a OnePlus phone, even surpassing the flagship OnePlus 15. It will also support 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging. They are definitely focusing on extended endurance here.
5. Design: Flagship-Inspired Looks
The overall design language of the 15R clearly mimics the flagship OnePlus 15. Renders show the phone has the same flat back, flat sides, and a flat display. This lets the 15R offer a premium, unified aesthetic, stripping away the “polish” difference you might expect between a flagship and an “R” model.
The expected price is hovering around the ₹45,000 to ₹50,000 mark. It’s set to replace the older OnePlus 13R model.
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