The oneplus 15r launch has now been officially confirmed for December 17 in India, arriving alongside the Pad Go 2. OnePlus is positioning the 15R as a performance focused device by bringing several flagship level features from the OnePlus 15 while also introducing the largest battery ever used in a OnePlus phone. The company has been revealing key specifications ahead of the event and has confirmed several major upgrades.
According to the Indian Express report, the OnePlus 15R will be the first smartphone to ship with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, the same processor used in the OnePlus 15. The device will run OxygenOS 16 Android 16 out of the box. OnePlus has also confirmed multiple durability ratings including IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K.
What the oneplus 15r launch will include
Rumours point to the OnePlus 15R being a rebranded version of the OnePlus Ace 6T from China. If the global model follows the same design, the phone may feature a 1.5K 6.83 inch AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate. The company has not yet confirmed the display specs, but the Ace 6T reference provides a strong hint.
The camera layout is expected to take cues from the OnePlus 15 with an updated camera island. The 15R is likely to include a dual camera system that features a 50MP Sony IMX906 main sensor paired with an 8MP ultrawide lens. OnePlus has officially confirmed that the phone will support 4K video recording at 120fps, a high frame rate feature previously seen only on the OnePlus flagship.
Battery life is a major highlight of the oneplus 15r launch. OnePlus revealed that the phone will carry a 7,400mAh battery. This is slightly larger than the already sizeable battery found in the OnePlus 15. The company claims the battery can retain at least 80 percent of its capacity even after four years of use. The 15R will support 80W fast wired charging.
Expected price and availability after the oneplus 15r launch
While OnePlus has not yet confirmed pricing, early estimates place the OnePlus 15R around the Rs 45,000 range in India. The final price will be revealed at launch. The phone will be sold through Amazon and the official OnePlus channels.
With the oneplus 15r launch now set and key specifications confirmed, the device is shaping up to be one of the most competitive premium mid range offerings of the year. Its combination of a next generation chipset, a large battery and advanced video recording tools is expected to attract users who want flagship performance without the price of the top tier models.
Conclusion
The oneplus 15r launch on December 17 brings a flagship level experience to the R series. With the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, a 7,400mAh battery, 4K 120fps video support and OxygenOS 16, the device adds meaningful upgrades over previous R models. More details including the official price will be announced when OnePlus unveils the phone in India.
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