OnePlus 15
Announced November 13, 2025
PixelMeter The PixelMeter is our 1–100 aggregate of reviewer scores from trusted publications and creators. Weighted by source tier — not a raw average, and not PetaPixel’s own review.
Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The OnePlus 15 excels as a high-performance device for gamers and power users, featuring industry-leading battery life and rapid charging capabilities. That said, the phone suffers from a generic design shift and a camera system that represents a measurable downgrade compared to its predecessor.
Weighted from 37 reviewer scores
Pros
- High-performance processing and gaming stability
- Class-leading battery capacity and endurance
- Responsive, high-refresh-rate OLED display
- Extremely fast wired and wireless charging speeds
- Durable build quality with high IP ratings
Cons
- Downgraded camera hardware and inconsistent performance
- Generic design and removal of signature features
- Lack of Qi2 magnetic support
- Shorter software update commitment than top-tier rivals
- Thermal management issues during heavy usage
- Launch price $899–$999 (USD)
- Main camera 50MP f/1.8 + 50MP Ultrawide + 50MP 3.5x Telephoto
- Video 8K 30p
- Display 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED 165Hz
- Chipset Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform 12GB, 16GB
What the Reviewers Say
All 37 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 6/10
As a phone, the device is very impressive thanks to its outstanding battery life, gaming features, and superb software experience. Yet, as a camera system, it presents results that don’t feel like a worthy successor.
- The Verge 8/10
Thankfully, the OnePlus 15 has one great idea that overshadows the rest of them: a phone that answers the question “What if you didn’t have to worry about battery life?”
- WIRED 8/10
If your smartphone's camera takes a backseat, and you prioritize gaming or just not having to constantly charge your phone, I think the OnePlus 15 is a great alternative (and I'm glad we still have some alternatives) to the heavyweights.
- Android Authority 6/10
OnePlus launched two flagship Android phones in 2025, and this is not the one to buy.
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Combining a disappointing redesign with less impressive camera performance and a UI overhaul dramatically hoping you’ll recognize iOS in every nook and cranny just doesn’t feel like a path to success.
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The OnePlus 15 gets a lot right, and at a much lower price tag than your iPhones, Galaxy Ultras and Pixel Pro XLs of the world, it’s certainly one of the best phones around right now.
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The OnePlus 15 is an impressive phone – it delivers top-tier performance for gamers, outstanding battery life, a gorgeous display, and a refined design with some lovely color options.
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The OnePlus 15 holds its own against top Android flagships from Google and Samsung, delivering a sleek design, category-defining battery life, lightning-fast performance, cutting-edge specs, and a dash of AI—all at a refreshingly affordable price.
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The OnePlus 15 is better than perfect. It grants every smartphone wish I have and exceeds most expectations.
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In years past, OnePlus’s flagship has always finished behind Apple, Samsung, and Google — but that changes in a big way with the OnePlus 15. It’s not just an iterative update, it’s a substantial one that’s more satisfying than anything else it’s released.
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If you don't mind a slightly underbaked camera, the OnePlus 15 is tremendous, offering among the best displays, performance and battery life you can find on a phone right now.
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The OnePlus 15 gets the basics right, and then goes into overdrive mode for a few practical aspects. It looks fresh, feels premium, and performs like an absolute speed demon.
- CNET 8.5/10
If, like most people, you just want the longest-lasting phone possible, the OnePlus 15 might be the best option for you.
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The OnePlus 15 is an improvement over the OnePlus 13 in many ways, including a faster processor, even better 165Hz OLED, improved camera quality, and an even more durable build.
- Android Police 8.5/10
The OnePlus 15 is the phone power users have been waiting for, as its battery and performance eclipse the current competition. It's let down by an average camera and software which can frustrate compared to the best from Google and Samsung, but neither should really put you off.
- PhoneArena 8.2/10
While previously OnePlus stood out with bold, original designs for its phones, the OnePlus 15 now looks completely and utterly generic. The signature Alert Slider is also gone, replaced by a programmable button.
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It’s for heavy mobile gamers. It’s for those who need (or want) true 2-day battery life.
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The new handset gets a complete design overhaul, upgraded hardware (in most cases) and keeps the familiar formula to undercut the mass flagship phones without making too many compromises along the way.
- 91mobiles.com 8.4/10
The phone’s blazing-fast performance, 165fps gaming, stellar battery life and charging, and clean design language make it a near-perfect flagship phone worth buying.
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The OnePlus 15 successfully repositions itself as a true mobile gaming and performance flagship. It combines brute-force power with a huge battery and innovative responsiveness features that eclipse the OnePlus 13.
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It’s a fast, sleek phone that runs for ages on a charge, and it’s a little cheaper than the competition. But its shortcomings make it hard to recommend this device over the latest from Google or Samsung—or even the flagship phone OnePlus released 10 months ago.
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For a price that continues to undercut the rest of the flagship competition, the OnePlus 15 is the best value for money you can get from a phone right now.
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[I]f an Android flagship with standout gains is what you seek, the OnePlus 15 will deliver on that front generously.
- How-To Geek 9/10
The OnePlus 15 is the phone I would recommend to people who don’t want to buy a Pixel. It’s a great all-around device, has incredible battery life, and a solid set of cameras.
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Despite concerns ahead of launch about lesser hardware in places, having spent time with the OnePlus 15, it has more than proven itself.
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The highs and lows of the OnePlus 15 make it one of the most compelling smartphones of 2025, and if you’re someone who needs the best battery life you can get, I can’t recommend this phone enough.
- CGMagazine 9/10
For gamers and power users who value performance and battery life above all else, the OnePlus 15 makes a compelling case. Its sustained frame rates, responsive touch input and multi-day battery life create an experience few competitors can match.
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I wish it looked a little more interesting, but that's so far down the list of concerns with a smartphone that I can't hold it against OnePlus too much here.
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The OnePlus 15 is an excellent phone. It's just not the best at every single thing.
- IGN 9/10
The OnePlus 15 proves a solid follow-up to the excellent phone it replaces. It comes with some decent under-the-hood upgrades that give it some of the best performance we’ve seen from a phone, alongside astounding battery life.
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The slim, metal design brings it truly into the premium smartphone category.
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The OnePlus 15 is yet another extremely impressive phone that should be near the top of any new phone shopping lists; the display is immaculate, the cameras are excellent and the battery is revolutionary.
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If you don't mind the OnePlus 15's slight regressions in camera tech and personality, though, it's easy to recommend.
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The OnePlus 15 makes some tradeoffs in display and imaging but continues to deliver great performance and killer battery life while still undercutting the competition.
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For most, the OnePlus 15 is a fantastic choice, but for current OnePlus 13 owners, the upgrade is more about aesthetics and longer battery life than a revolutionary leap in features.
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What matters more is whether the phone still behaves like a flagship, and the answer is a confident yes. The battery life is class-leading, performance is rock solid, gaming stability is excellent, and the overall user experience is unmistakably fast.
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The OnePlus 15 is a powerful Android phone with an unprecedented battery, brand new processor and a super fast display for gaming. But it cuts corners in other, major ways, including camera quality.
