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OnePlus 15R

Released December 2025 · Full specs on GSMArena

75

✓ Reviewers agree · spread ±2

Consensus of 3 reviews. How this is calculated.

Tech Advisor77
TechRadar75
The Verge73
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.

Key specs

Released
December 2025
Launch price (US)
$699
Form factor
Standard
OS
Android
Main camera
50 MP
Telephoto lens
No
Battery
7,400 mAh
Wired charging
55 W
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Base storage
256 GB

What the reviewers said

TechRadar

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

4/5Dec 23, 2025

A performance-focused phone with excellent battery life and a clean software experience; its missing telephoto, LTPS display and USB 2.0 are minor compromises.

  • Excellent sustained gaming performance at 165fps
  • Monster battery life
  • Super-fast 80W wired charging
  • Clean OxygenOS experience with useful AI additions
  • Larger 6.83-inch display with 165Hz boost in games
  • No telephoto camera; camera experience feels inflexible
  • LTPS display instead of LTPO; less power efficient
  • Still USB 2.0 port
  • Software support could be longer
  • No wireless charging
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The Verge

7/10Dec 17, 2025

Outstanding multi-day battery life, but the weak camera, lack of wireless charging, and $700 price make it hard to recommend.

  • Multiple days of battery life per charge
  • Top-tier performance for daily tasks
  • Fast 55W wired charging included
  • Main camera matches the OnePlus 15
  • Ultrawide camera is a clear downgrade, smeary in low light
  • No wireless charging
  • No telephoto camera
  • Price feels steep for midrange positioning
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