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OnePlus 15R

Released December 2025 · Full specs on GSMArena

72

✓ Reviewers agree · spread ±4

Consensus of 4 reviews from 3 independent publishers. TechRadar and Android Central (both Future plc) count as one voice. How this is calculated.

Tech Advisor77
TechRadar75
The Verge73
Android Central59
Each dot is one review, adjusted for how that publication usually scores; the line is our consensus. The closer the dots sit to the line, the more the reviewers agree.

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Key specs

Released
December 2025
Launch price (US)
$699
Launch price (UK)
£649
Launch price (Europe)
€699
Form factor
Standard
OS
Android
Display
6.8″
Main camera
50 MP
Telephoto lens
No
Battery
7,400 mAh
Wired charging
80 W
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Base storage
256 GB
Weight
215 g
Sold in
US, UK, Europe, India

What the reviewers said

TechRadar UK

4/5May 9, 2026

A fantastic mid-range phone whose huge battery and smooth 165Hz display make it great for daily use, though the missing telephoto lens and higher US price hold it back.

  • Top-of-the-line battery life, easily lasting two days
  • Gorgeous build, especially in the Mint Breeze green
  • Great everyday performance with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
  • 165Hz refresh rate display
  • Improved durability with IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings
  • No telephoto lens, which the predecessor had
  • Big price increase in the US, $100 more than predecessor
  • Software update cycle of only four years
  • Screen is too large for comfortable one-handed use
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Tech Advisor UK

4/5Dec 23, 2025

A high-performance, long-lasting phone for gamers; its compromises such as no telephoto, LTPS display and USB 2.0 are minor.

  • Excellent sustained performance with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
  • 165Hz display boost and fast touch response for gaming
  • Outstanding battery life
  • Very fast 80W wired charging
  • Clean OxygenOS experience with useful AI features
  • No telephoto camera
  • LTPS display rather than LTPO; less power efficient
  • USB 2.0 port speeds
  • No wireless charging
  • Software support could be longer
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Android Central US

3.25/5Dec 17, 2025

The OnePlus 15R lacks a telephoto lens and costs more than the 13R, so the reviewer advises buying the 13R instead. Battery life and performance are strong, but the design…

  • Bright, vivid 6.83-inch AMOLED display
  • Excellent battery life, up to two days
  • Good performance for gaming and daily use
  • IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance
  • No telephoto lens; cameras underwhelm
  • Costs $100 more than the OnePlus 13R
  • Bland design, a downgrade from earlier R models
  • Limited refresh rate use and 60fps game caps
  • No 16GB RAM option
Read the full review at Android Central →

The Verge US

7/10Dec 17, 2025

Exceptional multi-day battery and strong performance, but a weak ultrawide camera, no wireless charging and a steep price make it hard to recommend.

  • Multi-day battery life, around three days of mixed use
  • Top-tier performance for daily tasks and heavy web pages
  • Fast 55W wired charging included in box
  • Main camera shares the OnePlus 15's 50MP sensor
  • Background apps stay open reliably
  • Ultrawide camera is a major downgrade, smeary in low light
  • No wireless charging at all
  • No telephoto camera
  • At $699 feels too expensive for what it offers
  • Silicon-carbon battery may degrade faster than typical cells
Read the full review at The Verge →

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.