OnePlus 15R is launching next week, here’s everything we know about it
OnePlus 15R will arrive in India on December 17, 2025, with Bengaluru livestream to reveal details. Here’s a closer look at the confirmed specifications and everything we’re expecting from the flagship sibling.
We already have the flagship OnePlus 15, and now it’s time for its affordable but powerful brother – the OnePlus 15R. OnePlus 15R is scheduled to launch in India on December 17, 2025. The smartphone will launch alongside the new OnePlus Pad Go 2 at an offline event in Bengaluru, which will also be livestreamed for a global audience.
While OnePlus has kept everything under wraps and only revealed the design, leaks and rumors have already hinted at what we can expect. The OnePlus 15R is rumored to be a rebranded version of the OnePlus Ace 6T, which was launched in China on December 3. Here’s everything we’re expecting from the OnePlus 15R.
Expected features of OnePlus 15R
The OnePlus 15R is set to bring major upgrades over the 13R, especially in terms of performance, battery technology, and durability. OnePlus has officially confirmed a 7,400mAh battery, which is not only bigger than last year’s model, but also bigger than the one inside the flagship OnePlus 15. In terms of charging, the OnePlus 15R is expected to come with 80W fast charging.
Under the hood, powering the 15R will be Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, making it the first smartphone globally to launch with this processor. OnePlus says it co-developed and co-optimized the platform with Qualcomm over 24 months to deliver faster speeds and better efficiency.
Early benchmark leaks are also supporting this claim. The device was spotted on Geekbench, indicating flagship level capabilities, paired with 12GB or 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. The smartphone will run OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 right out of the box.
On the front, the OnePlus 15R is expected to have a large flat display. OnePlus has confirmed to launch the 15R with a 165Hz refresh rate, putting it in the same league as the OnePlus 15. If the device follows the OnePlus Ace 6T (the model on which it is widely expected to be based), the India variant may feature a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with full-HD+ resolution and fast touch response.
Durability will also be a main attraction of this flagship sibling. OnePlus has confirmed that the 15R will have IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings – a first for the R-series – which will give the phone protection against dust, water immersion and even high-pressure water jets. The leaked renders and teasers show a square camera module with dual lenses, metal frame, punch-hole display, and color options of Charcoal Black and Minty Green.
On the camera front, although the company hasn’t detailed the exact sensors, reports and previous listings suggest a 50-megapixel primary camera with OIS paired with an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor. The front camera is expected to be 32 megapixels, although some leaks point towards 16 megapixels – final details will only be revealed at the launch event.
OnePlus 15R India price
Pricing is still under wraps, but it is widely speculated that the OnePlus 15R will sit below the OnePlus 15, which starts at Rs 72,999. According to rumours, the 15R could be priced around Rs 45,000, although the final number may change depending on component costs and taxes. For reference, the Ace 6T – the Chinese version – starts at around Rs 33,000 before local adjustments.
