What the reviewers said
Android Central US
No scoreNov 14, 2025A camera-focused review: the OnePlus 15's cameras beat most North American camera phones at $899, but lack Hasselblad tuning, show inconsistent colour across lenses, and its design disappoints.
- Main camera improves on OnePlus 13 with clean photos and good dynamic…
- Good colour rendition from the main camera
- Competitive camera versatility against Pixel 10 and Galaxy S25 at $899
- 3.5x telephoto lens is good in most conditions
- No Hasselblad tuning; uses in-house DetailMax engine
- Inconsistent colour and tone between lenses
- Ultrawide lens is average and lacks detail
- Telephoto struggles with low-light colour and focus speed
- Generic design that the reviewer dislikes
Tom's Guide US
4.5/5Nov 13, 2025A major step up for OnePlus, with record-setting battery life, a 165Hz gaming mode and a new chip, at a sub-$900 price.
- Record-setting battery life, over two days in testing
- Smooth 120Hz adaptive display with 165Hz gaming mode
- Powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset
- Minimalist design with strong durability ratings
- Starts at $899, undercutting rival flagships
- Selfie camera is soft
- Display peak brightness trails rivals like iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Only four years of Android updates
- Display resolution dropped to 1.5K from 2K
Tech Advisor UK
4.5/5Nov 13, 2025Fastest phone available right now, with superb software, outrageous battery life and a feature-rich camera in a refined new design.
- Best-in-class performance from Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Outlandish battery life
- Super-fast wired charging
- Refined new design with distinctive colourways
- Strong IP rating coverage and sharp 165Hz gaming display
- Software borrows heavily from iOS
- Software support shorter than some rivals
- Magnetic accessories only work with the case
- Smaller, lower-resolution display than predecessor
Android Police US
8.5/10Staff pickNov 13, 2025A standout for battery life and performance, with a slim, modern design. The camera is merely average and the software can frustrate, but the battery alone makes it a strong…
- Exceptional battery life, lasting into the third day
- Fast 120W wired charging, about 45 minutes to full
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performance
- Slim, modern design with a deep black matte back
- IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K resistance
- Camera is average compared with top rivals
- Software can be frustrating
- DetailMax Engine still needs work
- Slippery and the matte finish scuffs easily
- Chassis gets very hot during intensive gaming
The Verge US
8/10Nov 13, 2025A standout for battery life thanks to its huge silicon-carbon battery, though software clutter and camera limits hold it back.
- Enormous battery easily lasts two days for most users
- Big, sharp 1.5K 165Hz display
- Fast 80W wired charging included
- Flat edges feel secure in hand
- Strong performance from Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- OxygenOS increasingly cluttered with bloatware and AI features
- Silicon-carbon battery may degrade faster long term
- Proprietary wireless charging feels less relevant
- Camera sensors smaller and weak in low light
- No Qi2 magnets built in; needs case
TechRadar UK
5/5Nov 13, 2025A near-perfect flagship with outstanding battery life, strong performance, top cameras and durability, though it lacks carrier deals and magnets.
- Exceptional battery life, lasting well over a day
- Fast charging speeds up to 80-100W
- Very durable build with tough glass and water resistance
- Strong performance with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Software that rewards both switchers and fans
- Not sold through carrier stores for free-with-contract deals
- No magnets for charging or accessories
- Less flashy design than previous OnePlus flagships
A strong flagship whose battery life and gaming performance stand out, with weaker wireless charging, software support and cameras holding it back.
- Two-day battery life from 7,300 mAh silicon-carbon cell
- Very fast wired charging, charger included in box
- Top-tier performance and cool running during gaming
- Sharp, bright OLED with 165-Hz refresh capability
- Comprehensive IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K water resistance
- No Qi2 magnets; only slow standard Qi wireless charging
- Four Android upgrades and six years of security updates
- Cameras trail Samsung and Google, especially in low light
- Sand Storm color is very slippery
- Buttons placed awkwardly high; Plus Key heavily AI-focused
Verdicts, pros and cons are short summaries in our words of each publisher's review; scores are as the publisher gave them. Specs are taken from the reviews' spec boxes — where they differ, we show the value most of them give; price is the US launch price of the base model. Read the originals for the full picture.
