OnePlus 15 launching this week with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC: Here’s what to expect

OnePlus is set to unveil its next-generation flagship lineup, the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus Ace 6, this week with major upgrades and performance improvements.

OnePlus has officially announced the launch date for its upcoming flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 15. The company confirmed through a post on Weibo that the device will debut in China soon, along with the OnePlus Ace 6.

OnePlus 15: Launch Date

OnePlus 15 is set to launch this week alongside the OnePlus Ace 6.

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Ijaj Khan is a technology journalist and Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times, with over three years of experience covering the consumer technology industry. His work spans smartphones, laptops, wearables, gaming, appliances and AI - from hands-on reviews, comparison and buying guides to breaking news and in-depth features that help readers cut through the noise and make informed decisions. Before joining HT Tech, he worked with Jagran New Media, where he sharpened his instincts for fast-paced digital reporting. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in English Journalism and Mass Communication from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Delhi. Whether he's testing the latest flagship smartphone, tracking a major AI announcement, or putting a gaming laptop through its paces, Ijaj approaches every story with the same goal - making technology feel relevant and easy to understand for everyday users, not just enthusiasts. When he's not in front of a screen for work, he's usually travelling to a new city, hunting for great food, or keeping tabs on what's next in tech before everyone else catches on.

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The OnePlus Ace 6 is listed on the company’s Chinese website with a “coming soon” tag, while pre-reservations for the OnePlus 15 have already begun. While the OnePlus Ace 6 is expected to remain a China-exclusive model, the OnePlus 15 will likely reach global markets, including India, later this year.

OnePlus 15: Specifications and Features (Expected)

The OnePlus 15 is already confirmed to feature Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The device will run on ColorOS 16 based on Android 16. The company also revealed that the upcoming phone will use a third-generation BOE Oriental OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution. The screen will have slim 1.15mm bezels on all four sides and is designed to deliver 10 percent lower power consumption and a 30 percent longer lifespan compared to the display on the OnePlus 13.

For photography, the OnePlus 15 will reportedly feature a triple rear camera setup, including a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP secondary lens, and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens offering 3x optical zoom. The smartphone is said to house a 7,300mAh battery with 120W wired and 50W wireless charging support. The device is also expected to come with an IP68-rated build and a 6.7-inch display.