The OnePlus 15R is officially set to debut on December 17th in India, and it’s bringing some serious flagship hardware that has been officially confirmed by the brand. This isn’t your average mid-ranger; it’s positioning itself as a performance killer.
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Launch Details
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Date & Time: December 17th, 03:00 PM IST.
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Location: Bengaluru.
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How to Watch: The event will be live-streamed on OnePlus’ YouTube channel.
The Key Hardware Flexes
The phone’s biggest confirmed selling points are focused on raw power, display quality, and battery life.
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Processor: It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip. This is the latest high-end chip, and it immediately puts the 15R into the top tier for performance.
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Battery: It features a massive 7,400mAh battery, paired with 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging. And here’s the kicker: OnePlus claims this battery is engineered to retain about 80% of its capacity even after nearly four years of regular use. That’s a huge confidence booster for longevity.
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Display: You get a 1.5K AMOLED screen with an ultra-smooth 165Hz refresh rate. It can hit a peak brightness of 1,800 nits outside, but also dim way down to 1 nit for comfortable viewing at night, which is good for your eyes.
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Cameras and AI Integration
The company has been confirming camera details slowly, but the specs are looking strong:
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Front Camera (Confirmed): A 32MP sensor with auto-focus support. That’s a good step up for selfies and video calls.
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Video: The phone will support 4K video recording at up to 120 frames per second, which is capability usually reserved for the most premium flagships.
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Rear Camera (Expected): The leaks point to a dual-camera setup: a 50MP main sensor and an 8MP ultrawide lens. However, some leaks suggest it will miss the telephoto lens its predecessor had, which could be a notable difference, or nothing.
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Software/AI: The 15R is confirmed to include Plus Mind and its associated AI capabilities, featuring a dedicated Plus Key. This button lets you quickly capture screen content and send it to Plus Mind for saving and processing, enabling contextual suggestions and actions.
Pricing and Variants
The expected price range is firmly in the ‘flagship killer’ territory.
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Expected Price: The base model (12GB/256GB) is expected to start somewhere between ₹45,999 and ₹46,999. The higher-end 12GB/512GB model might cross the ₹51,999 mark. Bank offers could shave off another ₹3,000 to ₹4,000.
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Design/Color: It comes in Charcoal Black and Mint Green. The special edition is the Electric Violet variant, officially called the OnePlus 15R Ace Edition, which features a unique fiberglass back finish.
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